The National Infrastructure Investment Update 2016 released by Engineers Australia has raised concerns that Australia’s current approach to planning for future infrastructure will not meet upcoming challenges and opportunities. The report analysed the changes in national infrastructure since the 2010 Engineers Australia Infrastructure Report Card, finding there has been inadequate change to meet new demands of population growth, which must be addressed to continue economic growth.

The Update recommends long-term thinking, embracing ICT-enabled technology and integrating land use planning into the process for effective contributions to national productivity and innovation. Engineers Australia also recommends unlocking the potential in existing infrastructure and in the knowledge and skills of the 60,000 plus engineers in the industry.

Media release available here.