From the CEO

The tabling of Foundations for a stronger tomorrow in Parliament last month was a significant achievement for IWA and all Western Australians. While we eagerly await the WA Government’s response, the team have been busily progressing our other key work functions.

We have continued supporting development of and assessing major infrastructure proposals, and are working closely with state agencies and GTE’s to provide ongoing assistance and advice. Since the commencement of this work earlier this year, it’s been pleasing to see the value of this function coming to fruition. As part of this process, we are also receiving live feedback from agencies, which will help us improve and finalise the major infrastructure proposal assessment guidelines in 2023. 

With market capacity constraints and skills shortages continuing to impact the infrastructure sector, the WA Government has requested IWA to engage with stakeholders to better understand these issues and recommend reform measures to address them. I’m pleased to share our first workshop was recently completed and I thank all participants for their valuable time and input. 

IWA has also been working closely with state agencies and GTEs, providing feedback and support following a recent review of their Strategic Asset Plans. This work will assist to progressively improve the quality and integration of state government documents that relate to strategic infrastructure development and decision-making.

As we look towards the end of the year, we will continue to support the WA Government to prepare WA’s first 10-year state infrastructure program, which will be released approximately 3 months after the 2023–24 State Budget is handed down. We will also work closely with state agencies and GTEs to develop the monitoring and reporting framework that will support the implementation of the State Infrastructure Strategy. 

I look forward to providing another update on these important work programs shortly.

Phil Helberg
Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure WA

Annual report highlights another year of significant achievements and challenges 

Finalisation of the State Infrastructure Strategy, establishment of our major infrastructure proposal assessment function and IWA's significant engagement program carried out across the state are all highlights in our 2021-22 annual report. 
 

This year’s report has been designed and produced by Nani Creative, with graphics by Nani’s Creative Director, Kevin Wilson. Celebrating WA’s rich cultural heritage, the design represents communities coming together, and building a stronger shared future. 

Find out more about our highlights and performance by downloading this year’s report.

State Infrastructure Strategy goes digital 

Did you know that we have created an easy to browse version of Foundations for a stronger tomorrow? The online version of the Strategy includes a sector-by-sector breakdown, a recommendations search function and links to material that supported its development. Visit our new webpage to find out more. 
 

IWA has also recently updated its suite of frequently asked questions, which help to provide an understating of IWA and its functions. Find out more by visiting the publications section on the website.