Infrastructure - Ernst & Young - Australia

Infrastructure

Building our nation together

In recent years there has been a significant increase in the demand for infrastructure to meet the requirements of global economic growth and competition for goods and services in the global market place.  Investment in Infrastructure has been seen as a key strategic response by governments across the globe to the current global economic recession. 

Through the investment in “Nation Building” priority infrastructure projects, government will not only mitigate the impact of the current economic recession but they can also make the necessary investment now for future economic growth.  The much heralded “win-win”.

To be competitive in today’s world, it is imperative to invest in infrastructure and we all play a role. While we anticipate government to play a leadership role in funding infrastructure, the private sector will also need to be part of the solution.

How we can help you

Ernst & Young’s Infrastructure Advisory team has a strong track record in infrastructure advice on the sale and purchase of infrastructure investments and the refinancing of existing projects.  We advise both public and private sector organizations that require support in developing and managing large scale infrastructure projects across a range of sectors. We also advise on the long-term operation of assets and the creation of high performing organizations.

Mind the gap
Large infrastructure projects will logically win attention (pdf, 318kb) if policy makers can offer a pricing model that translates into an effective revenue stream for all players.

Global Infrastructure Report
The report examines international and domestic infrastructure related issues and provides an overview of current and planned infrastructure investment (pdf, 4.22mb) in a variety of categories across the globe.

Infrastructure investment in Asia Pacific drives recovery
Public private partnerships will be crucial in restoring growth to the Asia Pacific and world economies. (pdf, 192kb)

Examining the value of Sydney’s toll roads 
Sydney’s orbital toll road network has developed over 20 years and now delivers more than $22 billion in benefits to the NSW economy. Ernst & Young's independent economic report, explores for the first time, the costs, benefits and wider impact of Sydney’s toll roads (pdf, 7.71mb) to the NSW and Australian economy.