Major Reports

Major research is a core element of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s advocacy program.  We are committed to the ongoing providing Members and stakeholders with insightful, evidence-based, reliable and relevant information on infrastructure-related issues to assist the decision making process - and to inform and educate the media and community.

Infrastructure Partnerships Australia is commited to the ongoing development of major policy and reseach reports which address significant national issues. A selection of our major reports are included below,

Civil Infrastructure Metric December Quarter 2012 APRIL 2013 - The December Quarter edition of the IPA/BIS Shrapnel Civil Infrastructure Metric has confirmed a marked slowdown in mining-related investment, reaffirming the degree of under-investment in public infrastructure.  [Read More]

Civil Infrastructure Metric Sept Quarter 2012 DECEMBER 2012 - The September quarter represents the weakest reading of the Metric since the series began in March 2010, with investment activity falling sharply across all major infrastructure sectors.  [Read More]

Civil Infrastructure Metric June Quarter 2012 SEPTEMBER 2012 - The release of the Infrastructure Partnerships Australia/BIS Shrapnel Civil Infrastructure Metric shows that private mining related projects and the NBN roll-out are masking a continuing shortfall in public infrastructure investment.   [Read More]

Submission to Infrastructure NSW 20 AUGUST 2012 - A major report released by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia has called for the forthcoming Infrastructure NSW strategy to provide a detailed, ambitious and long-term vision that protects land corridors, prioritises the right projects  [Read More]

A strategy for integrated infrastructure JULY 2012 - A major report released by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and global consulting firm Arup calls for the Productivity Commission to develop accurate ways of tracking the performance of Australia’s major cities.  [Read More]

Civil Infrastructure Metric March Quarter 2012 JULY 2012 - The inaugural Civil Infrastructure Metric, compiled by IPA and BIS Shrapnel for the March quarter 2012, compiles data from nearly 20 of the nation's largest constructors.  [Read More]

Integrating transport systems JULY 2012 - A major report released today by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and Booz & Company has called for sweeping changes to the way transport projects are conceived, planned and operated across Australia.   [Read More]

NSW Rail Reform FEBRUARY 2012 - NSW RAIL REFORM  [Read More]

IPA Report to the Tamberlin Inquiry AUGUST 2011  [Read More]

Road Maintenance Options for Reform SEPTEMBER 2011 - Road Maintenance Options for Reform  [Read More]

Scope for Improvement 2011 JULY 2011 - Scope for Improvement 2011  [Read More]

Infrastructure Policies of the NSW Coalition MARCH 2011 - Infrastructure Policies of the NSW Coalition Government  [Read More]

NSW Election 2011: Getting the Fundamentals Right MARCH 2011 - NSW Election 2011: Getting the Fundamentals Right  [Read More]

Convention Centre: A Report to the NSW Opposition FEBRUARY 2011 - Towards a New Convention & Exhibition Centre Project for New South Wales - A Report to the Leader of the NSW Opposition. Infrastructure Partnerships Australia was an industry partner in the development of an independent panel's report on t  [Read More]

East Coast High Capacity Infrastructure Corridors SEPTEMBER 2010 - A realistic pathway to Very Fast Trains. In this report, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and AECOM propose a new way of considering High Speed Rail on the east coast of Australia, through a long-term, and pragmatic approach.  [Read More]

A world class convention centre for Sydney SEPTEMBER 2010 - A world class convention and exhibition centre for Sydney: Pre-feasibility study. This report provides a high level pre-feasibility study of the options that are available to deliver new or expanded convention centre capacity in Sydney  [Read More]

Role for road pricing in the Australian context APRIL 2010 - Urban Transport Challenge: A discussion paper on a role for road pricing in the Australian context  [Read More]

The Role of Superannuation APRIL 2010 - The Role of Superannuation in Building Australia's Future  [Read More]

Driving reform on Sydney's roads DECEMBER 2009 - Urban Transport Challenge: Driving reform on Sydney's roads  [Read More]

Climate Change adaptation and Infrastructure DECEMBER 2009 - Synthesis Report: Climate Change and Infrastructure Expert Summit  [Read More]

Submission on the Proposed NSW Transport Blueprint SEPTEMBER 2009 - Submission on the Proposed NSW Transport Blueprint  [Read More]

Urban Transport Challenge: Planning for SEQ SEPTEMBER 2009 - Urban Transport Challenge: Planning for SEQ  [Read More]

Meeting the 2050 Freight Challenge JUNE 2009 Meeting the 2050 Freight Challenge  [Read More]

Financing Infrastructure 2009 MARCH 2009 - Financing Infrastructure in the Global Financial Crisis   [Read More]

Scope for Improvement 2008 NOVEMBER 2008 - Scope for Improvement 2008: A report on scoping practices in Australian construction and infrastructure projects.   [Read More]

CPRS: An Infrastructure Challenge & An Opportunity SEPTEMBER 2008 - Bilfinger Berger Australia & Infrastructure Partnerships Australia: Australia’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme: An Infrastructure Challenge & An Opportunity  [Read More]

Community Attitudes to Electricity Reform in NSW FEBRUARY 2008 - IPA's landmark opinion poll found that three out of four NSW residents either support, or are unconcerned by the NSW Government's plans to restructure the NSW electricity sector.  [Read More]

PPPs and Traditional Procurement | Report NOVEMBER 2007 - The Report evaluates the outcomes of projects delivered by government and those delivered through partnership with the private sector  [Read More]

Australia’s Infrastructure Priorities JULY 2007 - Infrastructure Partnerships Australia released a major national reform paper that laid out a framework of key policy reforms and nationally significant projects needed to sustain Australia’s economic growth and high standard of living.  [Read More]

Integrated Infrastructure Planning - A Way Forward JULY 2007 - The Report advocates a new way forward for an integrated planning and governance structure for Sydney's critical port and airport precinct at Botany  [Read More]

Saying goodbye to permanent water restrictions MAY 2007 - The Paper discusses the range of options available to governments to secure the water future of Australia through harnessing the innovation and expertise of the private sector.  [Read More]

To Build a Nation “To Build a Nation” focuses on Australia's infrastructure success over the past 20 years  [Read More]