Infrastructure WA

<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>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>