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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 market place.  Investment in Infrastructure has also been seen as a key strategic response by governments to the current economic volatility. 

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.

Financing Australia's infrastructure needs: Superannuation investment in infrastructure
A research report released by the Financial Services Council and produced by Ernst & Young shows a number of regulatory, structural and political barriers must be removed before Australia's $1.3 trillion superannuation sector can play a larger role in financing the nation's infrastructure needs.

Future shape of our cities and infrastructure challenges beyond 2010
Sponsored by Ernst & Young, CEDA is holding a series of events around the country that explore Australia's infrastructure challenges.  Read a summary of the last event, which examined the future shape of our cities (pdf, 373.8kb).

Queensland's freight and export infrastructure: streamlining the supply chain
Sponsored by Ernst & Young, CEDA is holding a series of events around the country that explore Australia's infrastructure challenges.  Read a summary of the fourth event, which examined the infrastructure challenges in Queensland (pdf, 385.8kb).

Australia's energy infrastructure and Building sustainable international gateways
Sponsored by Ernst & Young, CEDA is holding a series of events around the country that explore Australia's infrastructure challenges.  Read a summary of the second and third event, which examined the infrastructure challenges in Southern and Western Australia (pdf, 1.1mb).

Boosting private investment in infrastructure
Sponsored by Ernst & Young, CEDA is holding a series of events around the country that explore Australia's infrastructure challenges.  Read a summary of the first event, which examined developing funding and delivery models to boost private investment in infrastructure (pdf, 1mb).

The trillion dollar question - Can superannuation boost investment in Australia's infrastructure?
A new Ernst & Young report reveals superannuation funds are unlikely to increase infrastructure investment while projects are offered in their current form. The trillion dollar question (pdf, 1mb) report explores some of the myths about the superannuation industry, identifies barriers to infrastructure investment and explores ways to remove the hurdles.

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