Undertake an assessment of WA’s science and research infrastructure needs
Infrastructure WA
Develop digital capabilities within state agencies and GTEs
Improve cybersecurity practices for state-owned and regulated infrastructure owners and operators
Apply a digital-first approach to all stages of the infrastructure lifecycle
Elevate WA’s focus on accelerating digital transformation and connectivity infrastructure
State Infrastructure Strategy implementation progress
Implementation Progress Report
The Strategy is supported by a monitoring and reporting framework. As part of this framework, and in line with the IWA Act, IWA monitors progress and reports annually on the WA Government’s progress in implementing the Strategy’s recommendations via the Implementation Progress Report.
Asset management
Organisations with mature asset management systems take a strategic approach to planning and using assets, and a lifecycle view of asset systems and networks, rather than a narrow focus on discrete maintenance and upgrades.
Around two-thirds of the total cost of an asset generally occurs after it is built or acquired. Effective management of the state’s approximate $159 billion infrastructure asset base is essential to maximise the value and longevity of these public assets.
Infrastructure delivery
WA is currently experiencing a significant increase in infrastructure development activity. The level of private sector investment is also high and driven by the resources sector and construction of new housing. This level of activity has benefits but is also putting pressure on market delivery capacity.
Planning and coordination
Many and varied reform initiatives have been advanced by state government in recent years and significant progress has been made in areas such as the land‑use planning system, mining approvals and procurement. Measures taken to respond to the COVID-19 recovery have amplified this reform program and pace of change for government, demonstrating how state agencies and GTEs can work collaboratively to respond to significant change. Yet there is still much more that can be done.
Regional development
WA is Australia’s largest state and comprises 10 regions: Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Mid West, Wheatbelt, Peel, South West, Great Southern, Goldfields–Esperance and Perth.
The 9 regions outside Perth are home to 25% of WA’s population, generate approximately 40% of the state’s gross state product and are an integral part of WA’s rich cultural identity.
Many of WA’s comparative advantages are in the regions, and are well placed to realise the six strategic opportunities to build a more diverse and resilient economy.
