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A New Vision for Public-Private Partnerships in Urban Transport An independent review commissioned by the Labour Party, led by the Urban Transport Group (UTG) and spearheaded by a former Siemens executive, calls for a reimagined model of public-private partnerships (PPP). The review urges the development of high-level proposals by the end of the year to enhance collaboration and innovation in urban transport, driving sustainable growth and modernising infrastructure.

Our latest report – Driving Investment in Rail Infrastructure - calls for a long-term infrastructure strategy that explores a range of financing options and takes a whole system approach to rail. Neil Henderson FICE CEng, High Speed Rail Director, Mott MacDonald and contributor to the report said: “New rail infrastructure offers significant opportunities for #economicgrowth and social and environmental benefits, by providing new #jobs, connecting #communities and stimulating #investment in areas of most need. Housing-led growth is also impossible without supporting infrastructure. But these benefits are often overshadowed by delays and overspending on high-profile projects. To restore public trust, the industry must play its part and learn from past projects and adopt cost-effective, pragmatic design strategies like modular construction and minimum viable products. By learning these lessons while advocating for the short and long-term benefits of rail, the industry can once again make rail an attractive investment prospect – helping to deliver much needed infrastructure and services across the UK.” https://lnkd.in/eQwrWiSa #rail #railinvestment #connectivitymatters #lowcarboninfrastructure #transport #drivinginvestmentinrail #railways #longtermstrategy #investorconfidence #economicgrowth

#NSWBudget // Yesterday’s significant investment in rail in the NSW Budget 2024-2025 demonstrates the key role it plays in the future of transport, with funding for several new projects as well as the transformational Sydney Metro and other metropolitan and regional rail infrastructure.    The 2024-25 NSW Budget invests $22.09 billion to build and improve transport services.     Funding for new rail projects includes $441.5 million to extend the life of the Tangara Fleet and $13.2 million to deliver a business case for the Future Fleet Program.    Funding for existing key rail projects includes:   -$13.4 billion for the Sydney Metro West project  -$5.5 billion for Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport  -$1.9 billion for the Rail Service Improvement Program  -$1.2 billion for Sydney Metro City and Southwest   -$547.5 million to the Safe, Accessible Transport Program  -$475.1 million for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2   -$210.6 million for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1   -$65 million for developing a business case for potential future rail connections between Bradfield and Campbelltown/Macarthur (South West Sydney Rail Planning)  -$40 million for developing a business case for a potential future rail connection between St Marys and Tallawong  -$1.2 billion for the Regional Rail Fleet to replace the ageing XPT, XPLORER and Endeavour trains and improve travel.  -$973.8 million for the New Intercity Fleet (Mariyung Fleet)   -$66.2 million for the Fixing Country Rail Program      Read the media release here: https://lnkd.in/gyQ7TDre. NSW Budget 2024-25: https://lnkd.in/gFA9TiK

"It's an exciting time to be part of this industry in South Australia... we've got an industry that is willing, ready and able to operate with the South Australian Government."    That was the resounding message out of South Australia's construction sector industry briefing late last week, opened by the Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP and Jon Whelan from the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, and indicating an exciting time for all Roads Australia members involved in the state's pipeline.    SA's ambitious infrastructure agenda will see $25.4 billion allocated for projects across the state, with other key priorities, particularly operational considerations highlighted for attendees by the Department’s senior leadership – Andrew Excell, Simon Morony and Amanda Collins:   🔹 Increased Investment: The Government's commitment to infrastructure development presents exciting opportunities for Industry. 🔹 Focus on Sustainability: Decarbonisation and disaster resilience are key priorities, alongside initiatives to transition public transport to cleaner technologies. 🔹 Alliance Models: The state will look to partner with Industry on developing best-practice Alliance models, given their potential benefits to contractors and taxpayers alike.  🔹 Planning and Maintenance: Both pillars will be critical to the state’s plans in the short, medium, and long term in improving mobility across South Australia. If you missed the briefing, it is still available online: https://lnkd.in/gwfNwpqx   #SAInfrastructure #Construction #Transport #InfrastructureJobs #Sustainability

WW's Paula Nicolaou and Aidan Ryan's latest article looks at the Government's record-breaking $32.9 billion investment in the country's transport infrastructure through the 2024-2027 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP). This significant investment will deliver major improvements to our transport network, with a focus on reducing travel times, enhancing public transport, and ensuring better road maintenance. Key initiatives include the introduction of 17 Roads of National Significance (RoNS), a $6.4 billion investment in public transport, and critical infrastructure upgrades such as bridge replacements across the State Highway network. Read the full article to learn more about how this investment will shape the future of New Zealand’s transport network here: https://lnkd.in/gAXd2VGc

Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts and Roads Australia Board Director, Jim Betts, has delivered the National Transport Address at RA’s Transforming Transport Summit with a strong focus on the importance of collaboration between the Commonwealth and States. Jim provided an update on the raft of policies and mechanisms the Commonwealth has implemented to introduce more evidence, data and rigour to transport and infrastructure funding and resource allocation. With moves being made to a more sustainable infrastructure pipeline, Jim talked about the importance of a steady and managed pipeline in driving productivity. As transport becomes the leading emitter of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, Jim discussed the need to continue action on decarbonisation with electrification the clear path forward for vehicles, supported by the Fuel Efficiency Standard. The National Transport Address finished with a call to action for the industry and the need to deliver a more diverse workforce and sustainable industry for the good of future generations.

Further changes to the UK's infrastructure landscape are anticipated in the next 12 months. With a recalibration of major projects and programmes to serve the North, how can we spur confidence in their successful delivery and the significant social and economic benefits they can bring? Building Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) and the many projects singled out under Network North present real opportunities for the region to improve connectivity and much more. Denise Bower explains why we should adopt a whole systems approach and remain optimistic to deliver on the region’s aspirations. 👇 https://mottm.ac/4axssBZ

The Federal Government is seeking feedback to help guide us to support the decarbonisation of transport and transport infrastructure. Submission close 26 July The roadmap and action plan are being developed in 2 stages. The first stage is this Consultation Roadmap, which sets out the potential pathways for transport and transport infrastructure to contribute to net zero by 2050. It doesn’t set out the actions or policies that will be taken by government to support these potential pathways. The actions or policies to be taken by government will form the basis of the final action plan, which is the second stage of developing the final roadmap and action plan. Queensland Walks Incorporated Bicycle Queensland AITPM - Leadership in Traffic and Transport Victoria Walks Bicycle Network Planning Institute of Australia https://lnkd.in/gxKm_qwe

Our latest report – Driving Investment in Rail Infrastructure – draws on international and cross industry case studies to demonstrate that there is a strong appetite among industry and #investors alike for #privateinvestment and future collaboration on large scale #infrastructure projects. We note that the Government must create an investment-friendly ecosystem that provides the #stability investors and industry seek and need. This means committing to a strong pipeline, ensuring close #collaboration between all stakeholders and providing transparent, structured policy frameworks that focus on long term decision making. Aarti Gupta (née Aggarwal) at Costain who helped develop the report commented: “Rail infrastructure has long struggled to attract significant private investment. The highly competitive nature of public financing, coupled with the complex and capital-intensive nature of rail projects, has made securing private sector participation a challenge. However, with public finances increasingly strained, the tide is turning towards revisiting public-private collaborations underpinned by refreshed models such as the Regulated Asset Base Model. This offers significant potential to reshape how infrastructure projects, including high speed rail, are financed in the future. To succeed, the government must act on this dialogue and create the conditions necessary to attract this private capital into the rail sector. By fostering a culture of collaboration, aligning incentives, and ensuring a stable pipeline of investible projects, the UK can secure the private investment needed to deliver the infrastructure of the future.” https://lnkd.in/eQwrWiSa #rail #railinvestment #connectivitymatters #lowcarboninfrastructure #transport #drivinginvestmentinrail #railways #longtermstrategy #investorconfidence #economicgrowth #drivinginvestment

Te Waihanga Acting Chief Executive Geoff Cooper spoke at Infrastructure New Zealand's annual Building Nations conference last week about how we can tackle our infrastructure challenges by better looking after what we’ve already got.     90% of our infrastructure has been built since 1950. Over half has been built in just the last three decades. That means a wall of renewals is now on our doorstep and is taking up a greater share of our spend. Renewals made up 43% of all local government infrastructure spending in 2013 and in 2026 it will be 52%. Kick the can – and it will only get more expensive. This is just one of the issues we’ll be looking at through our work on the National Infrastructure Plan. The Plan will provide a shared, long-term view of New Zealand’s infrastructure needs and priorities.    Find out more about the plan: https://lnkd.in/gvB86zvC #Infrastructure #LocalGovernment #BuildingNations