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Queensland Government infrastructure governance

Investing in the right infrastructure at the right time underpins economic growth and social outcomes, supports jobs and creates long-term prosperity for all Queenslanders.

Our infrastructure program is driven by strategic objectives like those outlined in the State Infrastructure Strategy and Regional Infrastructure Plans. It's also supported by frameworks that guide the development of major projects across the infrastructure lifecycle.

Our infrastructure program follows the four phases of the infrastructure lifecycle:

  1. Planning: identifying future service needs based on clearly defined problems and/or opportunities
  2. Assessment: developing and analysing options, including through to an investment decision at the conclusion of this stage
  3. Delivery: procuring and constructing solutions
  4. Operation: operating and maintaining infrastructure through its in-service life and withdrawing from service or managing transition to replacement.

Infrastructure proposal development phases

The Queensland Government has several frameworks and policies to guide the planning, assessment, delivery and operation of public infrastructure across this lifecycle:

Overview

Last updated: 05 Jul 2024