FAQs

Infrastructure SA is an independent South Australian Government agency that provides expert advice to the Government on coordination, planning, prioritisation, delivery and operation of infrastructure.

Infrastructure SA was established and operates under the Infrastructure SA 2018 Act and is governed by an independent Board with both public and private sector expertise. The Board reports directly to the Premier of South Australia.

Infrastructure SA has four core deliverables:

• Issuing a 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy and updating it at least every 5 years
• Providing project monitoring as an independent assurance for projects and programs with a capital value of $50 million or more
• Preparing an annual Capital Intentions Statement that represents Infrastructure SA’s views on priority infrastructure initiatives

Providing strategic advice to the Premier of South Australia as needed. 

Infrastructure is central to our economic prosperity and the liveability of our State.  It’s the backbone of a productive economy and it impacts and shapes every aspect of our day to day lives. 

Our infrastructure is diverse - it includes roads, rail, ports, housing and facilities associated with health, culture sports tourism, education, energy, water and waste utilities.  It also includes digital connectivity infrastructure and other physical assets that can act as enablers for industry and other sectors of the economy.

South Australia’s program of infrastructure investments is growing and is estimated to reach $21 billion over the next four years.  At the same time, we are seeing significant changes globally and locally that are impacting our economy, the infrastructure we need and how we deliver it. 

Now more than ever our infrastructure needs to be planned and co-ordinated well. We are facing a changing climate and the need to meet net zero targets, global instability, increasing penetration of digital and a growing population, coupled with changing workforce and skills needs. We are also experiencing a push for a more inclusive society and economy.

The new 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy will provide expert, independent advice to the South Australian Government on strategic infrastructure needs to 2045. It will support Government to prioritise infrastructure spending, ensuring it is aligned to economic growth, while balancing social and environmental objectives.

Infrastructure SA uses the following broad definition of infrastructure:

Infrastructure is the physical assets and structures that enable the services necessary to sustain or enhance the economy and liveability of South Australia.

This includes roads, rails, ports, housing and facilities associated with health, culture sports tourism, education, energy, water and waste utilities. It also includes digital connectivity infrastructure and other physical assets that can act as enablers for industry and other sectors of the economy.

The 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy will focus on infrastructure of a strategic or significant nature for South Australia. It will take a state-wide view of what infrastructure we need to best support the South Australian Government’s vision for economic growth and prosperity.  Generally, it will be looking at major, or ‘game changer’ infrastructure investments.

If your idea or input is regarding a relatively small project or specific locality, it may be more appropriate to approach your local council or the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.

Infrastructure SA is an independent South Australian Government agency that provides expert advice to the Government on coordination, planning, prioritisation, delivery and operation of infrastructure.  

Our advice and recommendations are evidence based and draw on insights from stakeholders, community, and modelling research.  

The State Government will consider the advice provided in making its own decisions about the infrastructure it plans, builds, manages and operates.