Foundations for a Stronger Tomorrow State Infrastructure Strategy Draft for Public Comment

Foundations for a Stronger Tomorrow State Infrastructure Strategy Draft for public comment July 2021 Acknowledgement of Country Infrastructure WA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures, and to Elders both past and present. This publication can be made available in alternative formats and languages on request. Please call Infrastructure WA on: 08 6552 5229 or email: [email protected] Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this publication may contain images or names of people who are deceased. State Infrastructure Strategy – Draft for public comment 3 From the Chairperson On behalf of the Board, I am very pleased to present Foundations for a Stronger Tomorrow, Infrastructure WA's first draft State Infrastructure Strategy. It is the culmination of more than a year of The Strategy delivers that strategic and Preparing the Strategy as the global COVID-19 intensive work – consultation, research and comprehensive analysis and advice. pandemic hit was a timely reminder of how quickly analysis – and delivers, for the first time, a It outlines the essential infrastructure demand for infrastructure can shift and the critical holistic picture of how Western Australia’s needs and priorities for the State, sets a importance of flexibility and adaptability in our social, economic and environmental potential clear foundation for growth and prosperity, planning and delivery of key infrastructure. could be realised through state-wide strategic and addresses a raft of challenges and This Strategy does not just present a long list of infrastructure planning and delivery. opportunities. Managing demand for infrastructure projects. What is clear is that we infrastructure through early intervention, This Strategy addresses Western Australia's must build this State’s infrastructure pipeline better coordinated planning through data infrastructure trends, needs and priorities for on firm foundations and with a long-term view. collection and sharing, and optimising the the next two decades. It will guide infrastructure While a number of significant and strategic existing asset base before building new investment decisions being taken right now, and projects and programs are identified, the Strategy infrastructure, are all themes emerging from over the medium to long term. It will look ahead highlights good planning already underway, and our recommendations. Once finalised, the of political cycles. It will help maximise the value identifies gaps in thinking, planning and delivery Strategy will be reviewed and updated at of every dollar spent – making Western Australia which need addressing. an even more attractive and fulfilling place to least every five years. The preparation of the Strategy has involved live, invest and visit. Sectoral areas of significant focus include a wide-ranging program of collaboration infrastructure that: helps improve health and Quality infrastructure underpins our and consultation. economic prosperity and almost every element housing outcomes; delivers enterprise and I would like to thank the many State and local of our enviable lifestyle. The provision of opportunity for Aboriginal people; paves the government agencies, industry groups and State infrastructure is the responsibility of way for a renewable energy industry; diversifies hundreds of individuals from across metropolitan Government and its relevant agencies. Until the the economic base; and addresses the impacts Perth and regional Western Australia who have establishment of Infrastructure WA in 2019, of climate change. The Strategy reaches beyond made submissions, challenged our thinking and there was no whole of government approach the metropolitan area and delivers a state-wide worked with us in imagining a very bright future to the development of infrastructure proposals roadmap for long-term success and prosperity, for this State – and what infrastructure we need to over a medium to long-term horizon. acknowledging the rich potential of our regional areas. help achieve that vision. I would also like to take 4 Infrastructure WA – July 2021 this opportunity to thank the Board for its support, and the Infrastructure WA team for their hard work and dedication. In the months ahead, we will again turn to these same stakeholders and ask for feedback on the responses and recommendations contained in the Strategy. There will be a particular focus on those areas that will most impact them – and future generations in their community or field of endeavour. We plan to finalise the inaugural Strategy by the end of 2021 for submission to the Premier. Please take up our invitation to comment so that, together, we can ensure Western Australia’s infrastructure leads to a prosperous, liveable and resilient community. John Langoulant AO Chairperson State Infrastructure Strategy – Draft for public comment 5 How to navigate this document To assist with navigation, an overview of the structure of the Strategy and the content of each section is provided below. Executive summary A high-level summary of the Strategy How to get involved Details on how to make a submission Strategy vision and infrastructure outlook Strategy 2042 vision and outlook for infrastructure Introduction Infrastructure WA basics, Strategy objectives and scope Methodology Overview of the process to develop the Strategy and recommendations Next steps Details on the process to finalise the Strategy, and implementation matters Seven cross-cutting themes Seven individual chapters providing detail on matters impacting multiple infrastructure sectors. These chapters include detailed recommendations. The cross-cutting themes are: 1. Digital connectivity and technology 5. Planning and coordination 2. Aboriginal cultural heritage, wellbeing and enterprise 6. Infrastructure delivery 3. Climate change and sustainability 7. Asset management 4. Regional development Nine sectors Nine individual chapters providing detail on sector-specific matters. These chapters include detailed recommendations. The sectors are: 1. Energy 6. Health 2. Water 7. Education 3. Waste 8. Arts, culture, sport and recreation 4. Transport 9. Justice and public safety 5. Social and affordable housing Summary of Strategy recommendations Summary table of all recommendations including timing, suggested lead State Government agency/ies and Government Trading Enterprise/s, and alignment with Strategy objectives 6 Infrastructure WA – July 2021 Table of contents Executive summary 8 Sectors 145 Energy 148 How to get involved 18 Water 160 Strategy vision and infrastructure outlook 20 Waste 174 Introduction 30 Transport 182 Social and affordable housing 202 Methodology 38 Health 216 Next steps 46 Education and training 230 Cross-cutting themes 49 Arts, culture, sport and recreation 240 Digital connectivity and technology 50 Justice and public safety 250 Aboriginal cultural heritage, Summary of Strategy recommendations 260 wellbeing and enterprise 64 Climate change and sustainability 78 Glossary and acronyms 283 Regional development 90 Figures and tables 287 Planning and coordination 104 Endnotes 288 Infrastructure delivery 126 Asset management 136 Photo acknowledgements 295 Appendix A 297 State Infrastructure Strategy – Draft for public comment 7 Executive summary Each year, government invests billions of dollars in infrastructure to meet the needs of society, the economy and the environment. It makes sense to consider these investments as part of a long-term plan – one that takes into account long-term challenges and identifies emerging opportunities. Addressing those challenges and opportunities requires a shift in the way the State plans, delivers, operates and maintains infrastructure. The draft State Infrastructure Strategy (Strategy) sets the State on that path. The Strategy represents Infrastructure WA’s (IWA) assessment of the State’s significant infrastructure needs and priorities and makes recommendations about how to address them. As the first Strategy, this As the draft of the first Strategy, this document document provides the provides the framework for improving the State’s framework for improving public infrastructure system – addressing key areas and requirements that frame and guide the State’s public infrastructure processes, such as strategic infrastructure system. planning, legislation and regulation, policy and decision-making tools. These improvements will help to futureproof the State and provide greater investment certainty for industry and for the thousands of people who work in the infrastructure sector in Western Australia (WA). 8 Infrastructure WA – July 2021 While there are many examples of good work the right decisions are taken to increase the being done, necessary first steps must be taken value from our existing infrastructure assets to improve the infrastructure development over the long term. Getting the basics right is processes across the public sector. This will critical. It is important to focus on improving provide Government with better information the investment decision-making system so that from which it can identify priority infrastructure long-term planning is consistent, aligned and investments, from a whole of government evidence based. perspective – investments that will better serve Building our way out of an increasing demand WA over the longer term and support the State Infrastructure that

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