Infrastructure WA

<p>During July and August 2020, as part of the engagement program to support the release of <a href="https://www.infrastructure.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-06/40681%20INFWA_InfrastructureWA_Discussion_Paper_FINAL.pdf"><em>A Stronger Tomorrow: State Infrastructure Strategy Discussion Paper</em></a>, IWA hosted a state-wide workshop series. We travelled the length and breadth of WA to gain a better understanding about the medium and long-term infrastructure needs and priorities in different areas and by different sectors.</p> <p>In our visits to Karratha, Broome, Exmouth, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Northam, Mandurah, Bunbury, Albany and Perth, as well as via three online workshops, we heard from a terrific cross-section of community, government, industry and not-for-profit groups about the issues they believe are important for IWA to consider when developing our 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy.  </p> <p>We asked 450+ workshop participants to identify the regional and state-wide infrastructure priorities and encouraged them to think about the different approaches to deliver them, for example, whether something needs to be built or whether there might be non-build options, such as through policy, governance, funding reforms etc to achieve them. We then encouraged them to reconsider this against a number of different scenarios, all of which could possibly have an impact on future infrastructure planning - something that we will also have to do to prepare the Strategy. </p> <p><strong>What we heard.. </strong></p> <p>The 15 workshops that we hosted generated a sizable amount of feedback, something we are now (in mid-August) working our way through. We can however say that there were some key themes that were raised by people in most, if not all, regions. These included: </p> <ul> <li>transport;</li> <li>digital connectivity and telecommunications; </li> <li>energy;</li> <li>industry; and </li> <li>governance. </li> </ul> <p>Waste, security of water supply, decentralisation and social and affordable housing were other commonly discussed topics. </p> <p>Across the remainder of August, September and October the IWA team will be analysing all of the feedback that has been received during the formal consultation period, including survey responses, online submissions, project and program ideas as well as the outcomes from the workshops. A Consultation Report will be made available via our website upon the completion of this work. </p>

<p><strong><span><span><span><span><span><span>Infrastructure WA officially opened the door to a state-wide conversation about the future of infrastructure in Western Australia with the release of its State Infrastructure Strategy Discussion Paper on Friday 26 June 2020.</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p> <p>If you'd like more information on the Discussion Paper or how to submit feedback, please visit our <a href="http://www.infrastructure.wa.gov.au/discussionpaper">Discussion Paper page.</a></p> <p> </p> <p>{"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/QpAIYqFHjBo.jpg?itok=oP7e-Oi8","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpAIYqFHjBo&t=1101s","settings":{"responsive":0,"width":"854","height":"480","autoplay":1},"settings_summary":["Embedded Video (854x480, autoplaying)."]}</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The event featured discussions from:</strong></p> <p><img alt="John" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f14e2774-7adb-47ef-a00e-cf898cc2c981" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/John%20Langoulant%20Photo_2.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>John Langoulant AO</strong><br /> Chairperson<br /> Infrastructure WA</p> <p>John was appointed Chair of Infrastructure WA in July 2019, having previously held the position of Western Australian Under Treasurer. He has also held Chief Executive positions with Australian Capital Equity, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia and the Oakajee Port and Rail project.</p> <p>John currently holds non-executive director positions across a diverse portfolio of public, private and not for profit businesses. These roles are predominantly in Western Australia but also in the Northern Territory and at the national level.</p> <p>In 2018 John led a Special Inquiry into the Western Australian Government’s Programs and Projects across the period 2008-2017. In 2007 he chaired the Major Stadia Taskforce which gave rise to the development of Optus Stadium and has undertaken other inquiries for the Western Australian and Northern Territory Governments.</p> <p>John was recognised as an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2010 for distinguished service to business and commerce, particularly through his leadership and management roles and to the community of Western Australia. In 2011 he was recognised in the Citizen WA Awards for his services to business</p> <p><img alt="Nicole" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a463b3b4-73b7-45c5-8c97-c5dc39c8d49c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Nicole%20Lockwood%20Pic2_3.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Nicole Lockwood</strong><br /> Deputy Chairperson<br /> Infrastructure WA</p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Nicole was appointed as Deputy Chairperson of Infrastructure WA in July 2019.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">With a background in law and regional economic development, she works with Government and the private sector to develop long-term infrastructure plans to secure the future prosperity and liveability of our cities and regions.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Nicole is the Independent Chair of the Westport Taskforce charged with planning the infrastructure to drive the freight future of Western Australia's South West for the next 50 years and beyond.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">She is also the Chair of the Freight and Logistics Council and a Board member of the Water Corporation. <span> </span>Nicole chairs MNG and the Sienna Wood Joint Venture and is the Deputy Chair of Leadership WA.</span></p> <p><img alt="Lance" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0adef352-9282-4020-87f6-ea98a2a41196" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Lance%20GlareCropped_23.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Lance Glare</strong><br /> A/CEO<br /> Infrastructure WA</p> <p>Lance Glare is the acting Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure WA. He is leading the establishment of this new body, and is working closely with the Infrastructure WA Board to begin work on developing Western Australia’s first State Infrastructure Strategy.</p> <p>Prior to this his, he led a number of key infrastructure and economic reforms in a senior role at the WA Department of the Premier and Cabinet. This included the design and creation of Infrastructure WA, the first whole-of government framework for Market Led Proposals for WA, preparing a State Economic Development Framework - Diversify WA, and negotiations with the Commonwealth and Infrastructure Australia on Federal infrastructure funding.</p> <p>Lance has over 20 years of experience across the three levels of government in four States and Territories, including leading development of the first Queensland Infrastructure Plan and an associated Economic Development Strategy. He holds qualifications in public administration, project management and the built environment, and is an alumnus of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government.</p> <p><img alt="Marion" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e2f22289-73a2-406a-bcbb-ddc35481780e" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Marion%20headshot%20October%202018%20%28Small%29.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Marion Fulker</strong><br /> Board Member<br /> Infrastructure Australia</p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Marion Fulker is recognised as a leading expert in the future development of cities. Her areas of research focuses on infrastructure, governance, mobility, planning and development. </span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Marion is the CEO for think tank organisation Committee for Perth, a board member of Infrastructure Australia and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia. In the past decade she has served the State Government as the Chair of the Heritage Council of Western Australia and the Conservation and Parks Commission.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">In her board role at Infrastructure Australia, Marion is also a member of the Australian Infrastructure Plan Sub-Committee.</span></p> <p><strong>Facilitated by:</strong></p> <p><img alt="Adrian" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="53b657c7-a767-4937-8bd5-9d9ae591b209" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/AD_1024x597-768x448%20FINAL.jpg" /></p> <p><span><span><strong>Adrian Dwyer</strong><br /> CEO<br /> Infrastructure Partnerships Australia</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Adrian Dwyer is the Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s leading public and private sector infrastructure think tank.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Adrian’s career spans business, policy and public service roles across the private sector and the NSW and Australian governments – with expertise across transport, utilities and social infrastructure markets, and wider public administration.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Adrian served as IPA’s head of policy from 2011 until 2015, where he led major studies on road pricing reform, contracting and financing models, among others. In 2015, Adrian left IPA to serve as the Executive Director of Policy and Research at Infrastructure Australia – the Commonwealth Government’s statutory infrastructure body.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>At Infrastructure Australia, Adrian led the development of the Australian Infrastructure Plan – a 15 year reform map for Australia’s infrastructure markets, alongside other major reports and studies – and enjoys strong, trusting relationships across the business, political and public sectors.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Adrian was appointed as IPA’s Chief Executive Officer in March 2018.</span></span></p>

<img alt="Annual Work Program" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9b689028-3e76-46d7-bc7c-e9b1b53659bb" height="559" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/200701%20Website%20Announcement%20Thumbnail.jpg" width="837" /> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span>Infrastructure WA is pleased to release our 2020-21 Annual Work Program.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>The purpose of this Annual Work Program is to provide an overview of key priorities that IWA proposes to undertake over the next 12 months. Publication of the work program supports the transparency of IWA’s activities, consistent with the principles on which IWA is established.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>This work program is released at a time of some uncertainty due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. IWA will further consider and account for these matters in the performance of functions, and remain flexible to perform other tasks to assist Government as needed.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="http://www.infrastructure.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-07/2020%2006%2023%20Infrastructure%20WA%20Annual%20Work%20Program%20WEB%20verision.pdf"><strong><span>Download the Annual Work Program.</span></strong></a></span></span></p>

<img alt="Regional workshops" data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4e219969-08c3-442e-88c1-7d62e845f486" height="481" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Linkedin%204.jpg" width="722" /> <p> </p> <p><span>Infrastructure WA will be travelling the state during July and August to meet with representatives from industry, the community and government to workshop strategic issues for the future of WA, and to understand the role you believe infrastructure can play in helping communities become stronger in the future.</span><br /> <br /> <span>If you are passionate about medium to long-term infrastructure planning we’d encourage you register now for one of our interactive workshops. This is your opportunity to get involved!</span><br /> <br /> <strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/109761242832"><span>Bunbury (Friday 3 July)</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/110577243512"><span>Karratha (Tuesday 7 July)</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/111118664918"><span>Broome (Friday 10 July)</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/111915726952"><span>Albany (15 July)</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/111916392944"><span>Mandurah (21 July)</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong><span>Perth (23 July) </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/112567522490">Morning session</a> </span></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/112568066116"><span>Afternoon session </span></a></strong></li> </ul> <p><strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/111917121122"><span>Northam (27 July)</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/112079408528/"><span>Kalgoorlie (30 July)</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/112916069002"><span>Exmouth (3 August)</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/state-infrastructure-strategy-mid-west-workshop-tickets-112920843282"><span>Geraldton (5 August)</span></a></strong><br /> <br /> <span>We’re also hosting two online workshops for those who can’t make the in-person events. </span></p> <p><span>You can register here:</span></p> <p><strong><span><span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/111121501402">Online # 1 (Monday 20 July)</a></span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/111586628610"><span><span>Online #2 (Wednesday 5 August) </span></span></a></strong></p> <p> </p>

<p><span><span><span>Infrastructure WA (IWA) is undertaking consultation on its first Disability Access & Inclusion Plan (DAIP).</span></span></span></p> <p>The comment period on the draft DAIP closes on<span> </span><strong>29 June 2020</strong>.</p> <p><span><span><span>The survey is an opportunity for IWA’s stakeholders to have input into the new DAIP.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>If you are interested in taking part in the survey please head to the consultation page linked below.</span></span></span></p> <h2><a href="http://consultation.infrastructure.wa.gov.au/infrastructure-wa/daip2020">Complete the Survey</a></h2> <p> </p>

<p><strong><span><span><span><span><span><span>Infrastructure WA is set to open the door to a state-wide conversation about the future of infrastructure in Western Australia with the release of its State Infrastructure Strategy Discussion Paper on Friday 26 June 2020.</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Everyone is welcome to attend this free, online launch.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Date<strong>: </strong><br /> <strong>Friday 26 June 2020</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Time: <br /> <strong>9:00 AM - 10:00 AM</strong> <strong>(AWST)</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><strong>Hosted by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia's CEO </strong><span><span><strong>Adrian Dwyer.</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <h2><a href="http://inform.infrastructure.org.au/l/576443/2020-06-03/hbjtqg">Register here</a></h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>This event will feature a discussion from:</strong></p> <p><img alt="John" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f14e2774-7adb-47ef-a00e-cf898cc2c981" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/John%20Langoulant%20Photo_2.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>John Langoulant AO</strong><br /> Chairperson<br /> Infrastructure WA</p> <p>John was appointed Chair of Infrastructure WA in July 2019, having previously held the position of Western Australian Under Treasurer. He has also held Chief Executive positions with Australian Capital Equity, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia and the Oakajee Port and Rail project.</p> <p>John currently holds non-executive director positions across a diverse portfolio of public, private and not for profit businesses. These roles are predominantly in Western Australia but also in the Northern Territory and at the national level.</p> <p>In 2018 John led a Special Inquiry into the Western Australian Government’s Programs and Projects across the period 2008-2017. In 2007 he chaired the Major Stadia Taskforce which gave rise to the development of Optus Stadium and has undertaken other inquiries for the Western Australian and Northern Territory Governments.</p> <p>John was recognised as an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2010 for distinguished service to business and commerce, particularly through his leadership and management roles and to the community of Western Australia. In 2011 he was recognised in the Citizen WA Awards for his services to business</p> <p><img alt="Nicole" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a463b3b4-73b7-45c5-8c97-c5dc39c8d49c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Nicole%20Lockwood%20Pic2_3.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Nicole Lockwood</strong><br /> Deputy Chairperson<br /> Infrastructure WA</p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Nicole was appointed as Deputy Chairperson of Infrastructure WA in July 2019.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">With a background in law and regional economic development, she works with Government and the private sector to develop long-term infrastructure plans to secure the future prosperity and liveability of our cities and regions.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Nicole is the Independent Chair of the Westport Taskforce charged with planning the infrastructure to drive the freight future of Western Australia's South West for the next 50 years and beyond.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">She is also the Chair of the Freight and Logistics Council and a Board member of the Water Corporation. <span> </span>Nicole chairs MNG and the Sienna Wood Joint Venture and is the Deputy Chair of Leadership WA.</span></p> <p><img alt="Lance" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0adef352-9282-4020-87f6-ea98a2a41196" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Lance%20GlareCropped_23.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Lance Glare</strong><br /> A/CEO<br /> Infrastructure WA</p> <p>Lance Glare is the acting Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure WA. He is leading the establishment of this new body, and is working closely with the Infrastructure WA Board to begin work on developing Western Australia’s first State Infrastructure Strategy.</p> <p>Prior to this his, he led a number of key infrastructure and economic reforms in a senior role at the WA Department of the Premier and Cabinet. This included the design and creation of Infrastructure WA, the first whole-of government framework for Market Led Proposals for WA, preparing a State Economic Development Framework - Diversify WA, and negotiations with the Commonwealth and Infrastructure Australia on Federal infrastructure funding.</p> <p>Lance has over 20 years of experience across the three levels of government in four States and Territories, including leading development of the first Queensland Infrastructure Plan and an associated Economic Development Strategy. He holds qualifications in public administration, project management and the built environment, and is an alumnus of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government.</p> <p><img alt="Marion" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e2f22289-73a2-406a-bcbb-ddc35481780e" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Marion%20headshot%20October%202018%20%28Small%29.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Marion Fulker</strong><br /> Board Member<br /> Infrastructure Australia</p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Marion Fulker is recognised as a leading expert in the future development of cities. Her areas of research focuses on infrastructure, governance, mobility, planning and development. </span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Marion is the CEO for think tank organisation Committee for Perth, a board member of Infrastructure Australia and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia. In the past decade she has served the State Government as the Chair of the Heritage Council of Western Australia and the Conservation and Parks Commission.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">In her board role at Infrastructure Australia, Marion is also a member of the Australian Infrastructure Plan Sub-Committee.</span></p> <p><strong>Facilitated by:</strong></p> <p><img alt="Adrian" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="53b657c7-a767-4937-8bd5-9d9ae591b209" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/AD_1024x597-768x448%20FINAL.jpg" /></p> <p><span><span><strong>Adrian Dwyer</strong><br /> CEO<br /> Infrastructure Partnerships Australia</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Adrian Dwyer is the Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia – the nation’s leading public and private sector infrastructure think tank.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Adrian’s career spans business, policy and public service roles across the private sector and the NSW and Australian governments – with expertise across transport, utilities and social infrastructure markets, and wider public administration.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Adrian served as IPA’s head of policy from 2011 until 2015, where he led major studies on road pricing reform, contracting and financing models, among others. In 2015, Adrian left IPA to serve as the Executive Director of Policy and Research at Infrastructure Australia – the Commonwealth Government’s statutory infrastructure body.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>At Infrastructure Australia, Adrian led the development of the Australian Infrastructure Plan – a 15 year reform map for Australia’s infrastructure markets, alongside other major reports and studies – and enjoys strong, trusting relationships across the business, political and public sectors.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Adrian was appointed as IPA’s Chief Executive Officer in March 2018.</span></span></p>

<p><span><span>Infrastructure WA is proud to announce that senior infrastructure professional Philip Helberg has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer<span> for a five-year term commencing on August 1, 2020</span>.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Mr Helberg's role will focus on providing expert infrastructure advice to the Premier and State Government on the planning and implementation of infrastructure priorities and initiatives.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>As a former Deputy Director General at the Department of Finance, Mr Helberg led Building Management and Works, and the Strategic Projects arm of the agency, driving significant sector-wide reforms in infrastructure planning and development.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>With diverse experience across both the public and private sectors, Mr Helberg has previously overseen annual infrastructure programs in excess of $1 billion.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>The Board would like to acknowledge and </span>thank Lance Glare for his leadership as the Acting Chief Executive Officer since August 2019, and for the significant contribution he has made in the development of Infrastructure WA.</span></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2020/06/Infrastructure-WA-chief-executive-officer-appointment.aspx">Read the full Premier's statement.</a></p>

<p><span><span><span>Due to the rapidly evolving pandemic situation, IWA has decided to postpone release of the State Infrastructure Strategy Discussion Paper until a future stage.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>In the meantime, we are keeping busy and considering how IWA can assist government during this difficult time.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>We will keep you up to date regarding a rescheduled launch date for the Discussion Paper.</span></span></span></p> <p>The team at  IWA t<span><span><span>hanks you for your understanding, and hopes you keep safe and well.</span></span></span></p>

<p><strong>Please note, this event was postponed due to COVID-19. <a href="http://infrastructure.wa.gov.au/discussion-paper-online-launch-event">The updated event can be found here.</a></strong></p> <p>Infrastructure shapes the way we live. It affects everything – from our economic prosperity as a state, through to how and where we spend our leisure time, the way we move around and our ability to connect, as both individuals and organisations. </p> <p>For too long Western Australia has lacked a long-term vision that sets out the infrastructure blueprint for our state. That changed in mid-2019 with the passing of legislation that saw the creation of Infrastructure WA, an expert body formed to provide advice and assistance to Government on the needs and priorities for infrastructure.</p> <p>The work that Infrastructure WA is undertaking is unprecedented in this state. </p> <p>Tasked with the development of a 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy, Infrastructure WA will be opening the door to a state-wide conversation with the release of its first publication – a discussion paper – on 20 April.</p> <p>The event will be opened by the Hon Mark McGowan MLA, Premier of Western Australia, whose Government delivered on a key election commitment by enshrining Infrastructure WA into legislation.</p> <p>Infrastructure WA Chair John Langoulant AO will introduce the discussion paper, outlining why this is an important milestone in the development of the Strategy.</p> <p>This will be followed by an insightful panel discussion featuring:<br /> •    Hon. Mark McGowan MLA, Premier of Western Australia  <br /> •    John Langoulant AO, Chair, Infrastructure Western Australia<br /> •    Romilly Madew AO FTSE, Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Australia<br /> •    Nicole Lockwood, Deputy Chair, Infrastructure WA</p> <p>For more information on the event and ticketing, please visit the <a href="http://www.ceda.com.au/Events/Library/W200420">CEDA website</a>.</p>

<p>We're on the hunt for passionate and talented people to help shape the future of WA's infrastructure. </p> <p>Recruitment is currently underway for a number of positions including administration, policy and governance roles. </p> <p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an evolving team and help to positively influence the direction and culture of a relatively new government agency. </p> <p>Visit the <a href="http://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=215&windowUID=0#report">WA Jobs Board </a>to find out more. The closing date for applications for most roles is Monday 17 February 2020. </p>

<p>Infrastructure WA will be visiting Karratha, Geraldton and Kalgoorlie in February 2020 for a series of Regional Stakeholders Engagement Forums as part of an ongoing regional engagement program. </p> <p>The sessions will give stakeholders in the Pilbara, Mid West and Goldfields Esperance regions the opportunity to find out about Infrastructure WA’s early operation and the development of Western Australia’s first <a href="http://www.infrastructure.wa.gov.au/state-infrastructure-strategy">State Infrastructure Strategy</a>. </p> <p>There will be presentations from Infrastructure WA Chairperson John Langoulant AO and Deputy Chairperson Nicole Lockwood (Karratha), along with Acting CEO Lance Glare. </p> <p>Presentations will be followed by an open engagement forum. </p> <p>Places are limited, and registration is essential. Follow the links below to reserve your place. </p> <p><a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/90091150055">Pilbara Stakeholders Engagement Forum</a>: Monday, 17 February 10.30am – 1.00pm<br /> <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/90109894119">Mid West Stakeholders Engagement Forum</a>: Friday, 21 February 10.30am – 1.00pm <br /> <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/90114221061">Goldfields Esperance Stakeholders Engagement Forum</a>: Friday, 28 February 10.30am – 1.00pm </p> <p>This series of Regional Stakeholders Engagement Forums follow Infrastructure WA’s visits to <a href="http://www.infrastructure.wa.gov.au/regional-stakeholders-engagement-forums-2019">Broome, Bunbury and Albany</a> in late 2019.</p> <p>The team will be making further visits to regional Western Australia, and the Perth metropolitan area, as part of an upcoming State Infrastructure Strategy stakeholder consultation. </p> <p>For the latest on this, and other Infrastructure WA updates, <a href="https://infrastructure.wa.gov.au">sign up for our newsletter</a> via the website form, and <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/infrastructurewa/">follow us on LinkedIn</a>. </p> <p> </p>

<p>Dear stakeholders</p> <p>It has been an extremely busy four months or so since the establishment of Infrastructure WA (IWA) in late July. The inaugural <a href="https://www.infrastructure.wa.gov.au/about-us/infrastructure-wa-board">IWA Board</a> has now met four times, with another Board Meeting taking place on the 13th of this month. In November we undertook a corporate strategy planning session, which will set IWA’s long-term direction.<br /> Among the items for discussion were IWA’s purpose and values, its vision, goals and how we measure success. We also discussed the direction of the development of WA’s first State Infrastructure Strategy (SIS). The outcome will be a corporate strategy, which we expect to make available on our website early in the new year.<br /> IWA staff and Board have been actively engaging with stakeholders over recent months. A series of roundtable meetings have taken place with State Government agencies and Government Trading Enterprises. Myself, Deputy Chair Nicole Lockwood and Acting CEO Lance Glare have also been hosted by many of these agencies at their internal meetings. These face to face sessions are a valuable way of updating stakeholders on IWA’s progress, receiving feedback and developing the baseline for WA’s infrastructure.</p> <img alt="Guests with the Governor " data-caption="Left to right: Stephanie Black Deputy Director General, Infrastructure and Major Projects, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet;&nbsp;Richard Sellers, Director General Transport;&nbsp;Gail McGowan Director General Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage; Gaye McMath, Deputy Commissioner, City of Perth; Romilly Madew AO CEO Infrastructure Australia;&nbsp; Hon Kim Beazley AC Governor Western Australia and his wife, Susie Annus; Jodi Cant, Director General Department of Finance; Nicole Lockwood Deputy Chairperson IWA; Deborah Hegarty, Official Secretary, Governor’s Establishment; Lance Glare A/CEO IWA.&nbsp;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="26057d3e-c611-4214-8e1c-74e13748bc86" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Lunch%20with%20the%20Governor%20smaller_1.jpg" /> <p>Last month Nicole, Lance and a number of other Board members had the pleasure of joining a lunchtime meeting with the Governor of Western Australia, the Honourable Kim Beazley AC, to give an overview of IWA’s progress and hear his perspectives. Also in attendance was <a href="http://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au/">Infrastructure Australia</a> CEO Romilly Madew AO, who took time to visit the IWA offices while in WA. Continuing to build strong links with key stakeholders, including Infrastructure Australia, will be crucial to IWA’s progress in 2020. We look forward to hosting Romilly again soon.</p> <p>The last few weeks have seen Nicole, Lance, myself and a number of IWA staff visiting Broome, Bunbury and Albany for an initial round of <a href="http://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/regional-visits-offer-insights-infrastructure-wa?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Mailchimp&utm_campaign=December">Regional Stakeholder Engagement Forums</a>. The visits enabled us to introduce IWA to regional stakeholders, and most importantly, hear their initial views on what IWA and WA’s first SIS should address. What we are hearing is that the development of the SIS is most welcome and well overdue. The forums have been a great success, with almost 150 people in attendance. If you were unable to attend one of these sessions, more are planned for early next year at different locations across WA. The presentations from the forums are now <a href="http://www.infrastructure.wa.gov.au/infrastructure-wa-regional-stakeholders-engagement-forums-presentations">available on our website</a>. We are keen to get feedback from delegates so that we can make next year's engagement sessions even better. A survey has gone out to those who attended, and is <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IWAsurvey2019">available via this link</a>. </p> <img alt="Jon Langoulant with delegates in Albany " data-caption="IWA Chairperson John Langoulant AO at the Albany Regional Stakeholder Engagement Forum.&nbsp;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2b662a17-a893-4956-a98b-52ec26ae0045" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Jon%20Langoulant%20Albany%20smaller_0.jpg" /> <p>In late November we were pleased to welcome the Premier of Western Australia, the Honourable Premier Mark McGowan MLA to IWA where he met with the Board and IWA staff. As well as formally introducing the Board to the Premier for the first time, I was able to give him an update on IWA’s progress and operations to date.<br /> It was good to hear the Premier’s views on the future direction of infrastructure in the context of the Government’s agenda and how important it will be in driving WA’s future success. This year has been extremely busy for all involved with the establishment of IWA, and 2020 promises more critical developments, in particular the release of a SIS Discussion Paper around the second quarter of the year.  </p> <p>As well as the development of the SIS Discussion Paper, 2020 promises more ongoing engagement with a raft of stakeholders on various issues affecting WA’s infrastructure, where it needs to get to and how IWA can help to get it there. Myself and the other Board members along with IWA staff are looking forward to continuing to get out and meet as many of you as possible next year, to hear your views and keep the conversation going on infrastructure matters in WA. Please don’t hesitate to <a href="mailto:mailto:enquiries@infrastructure.wa.gov.au?subject=Website%20contact%3A%20Infrastructure%20WA">contact us</a> if you have any questions or queries and to keep up to date with the latest IWA news, visit our website regularly.</p> <p>In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support and I wish you a safe and peaceful holiday season.</p> <p><strong>Kind regards <br /> John Langoulant AO<br /> Chairperson, Infrastructure WA</strong></p> <img alt="Premier and Board " data-caption="Premier Mark McGowan (centre left) with John Langoulant AO, Chairperson Infrastructure WA, and members of the IWA Board and staff.&nbsp;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="006d0264-21b8-44c5-9d16-3e47a6767346" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Premier%20and%20Board%20November%202019%20smaller_0.jpg" /> <p><br />  </p>

<p>In November and December 2019, Infrastructure WA visited Broome, Bunbury and Albany as part of a short series of Regional Stakeholders Engagement Forums. </p> <p>The sessions were an opportunity to learn about the establishment and early operation of Infrastructure WA and take part in a discussion on perspectives for WA’s first State Infrastructure Strategy. The forums were part of an ongoing consultation program that will facilitate regional input to the development of the Strategy.</p> <p>If you were unable to take part, the presentations from the sessions are <a href="http://www.infrastructure.wa.gov.au/infrastructure-wa-regional-stakeholders-engagement-forums-presentations">available on the publications page</a>. A survey for those who did take part has gone to participants and can also be accessed <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IWAsurvey2019">via this link</a>. If you did not attend, but have a question or some feedback you would like to share, please <a href="mailto:enquiries@infrastructure.wa.gov.au?subject=IWA%20Regional%20Stakeholders%20Engagement%20Forums%20">contact us</a>. </p> <p>More stakeholder engagement sessions will take place in 2020. </p>

<p>Welcome to the latest update from Infrastructure WA.<br />  <br /> We are continuing to progress engagement with key stakeholders from government, industry and the wider community, and we are pleased to announce that our website has now gone live at www.infrastructure.wa.gov.au<br />  <br /> This is where you will find the latest on our work to develop Western Australia’s first 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy (the Strategy), information on our Board and where we have been out consulting in the infrastructure sectors. We will add additional news, upcoming events and information to the website over coming months as our work progresses.<br />  <br /> Since being established in late July 2019, the Infrastructure WA Board has met three times, with many establishment responsibilities now finalised. The Board’s early focus is on planning for the 20-year Strategy. We anticipate the development of the Strategy will be approximately a two-year process.<br />  <br /> Members of our Board and the Infrastructure WA team have also started roundtable engagements with key government entities over the last month or so, meeting with a wide range of agencies and government trading enterprises.<br />  <br /> A number of common themes, challenges and opportunities are already emerging from the roundtables, and we look forward to exploring these more with our stakeholders. We will also commence early regional engagements in November, with further regional engagement opportunities to continue into 2020.<br />  <br /> We are taking a highly collaborative and consultative approach to the development of the Strategy. The roundtables and regional visits will enable us to establish a baseline of infrastructure across Western Australia and inform our approach to the Strategy’s development.<br />  <br /> We welcome you to contact us with opportunities and invitations to engage on relevant infrastructure matters by email or telephone 08 6552 5229. <br />  <br /> Regards<br />  <br /> Infrastructure WA</p>

<p>On the 29 July 2019, the Premier announced the appointment of the first Infrastructure WA Board, comprising four government members and six non-government members. Appointments include John Langoulant AO as Chairperson and Nicole Lockwood as Deputy Chairperson. This is a significant milestone in driving change and reform in how the State plans and delivers infrastructure.</p>

<p><img alt="Premier McGowan" data-align="left" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="71dd11d0-0834-447f-8d26-735af8d4cc59" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Premier%20head_0.jpg" />On 14 June 2019, Premier Mark McGowan announced that the Infrastructure Western Australia Bill 2019 had successfully passed through the Western Australian Parliament.</p> <p>Infrastructure WA, which was a key election commitment of the McGowan Government and part of its 'Plan for Jobs', will prepare the State's first long-term infrastructure plan. The passing of the Infrastructure WA Bill 2019 cleared the way for the statutory body to be established and start the important work on preparing its 20-year strategy, which will outline what infrastructure is needed for our growing State.</p> <p>"WA has long needed this level of planning to get the State back on track - provide certainty to industry and encourage private sector investment, which all helps grow our economy and create jobs," the Premier said.</p> <p> </p>

<p><img alt="Premier" data-align="left" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6302e239-fbcf-4e13-8c5c-578794875780" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Premier%20head.jpg" />On the 21 May 2019, the McGowan Government called for expressions of interest to join the Infrastructure WA Board, to provide expert advice to the WA Government on the State's long term, job-creating infrastructure priorities.</p> <p>The Board of up to 10 members comprises both public and private sector representatives. </p> <p>As the governing body of Infrastructure WA, the Board will advise on the State's infrastructure needs and priorities, and ensure maximum value from every dollar spent by government agencies on major proposals.</p> <p> </p>

<p><img alt="Premier" data-align="left" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1338e521-ae34-4564-b4c7-5ef615775c1c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Premier%20head_1.jpg" />Legislation to establish Infrastructure WA was introduced into State Parliament on 19 February 2019, delivering on another election commitment by the McGowan Government.</p> <p>The legislation will establish Infrastructure WA as a statutory authority that will advise Government on the State's infrastructure needs and priorities, and ensure maximum value from every dollar spent by government agencies on major proposals.</p> <p> </p>