First Australian Infrastructure Plan must be actioned

THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the release of Infrastructure Australia’s Australian Infrastructure Plan.

“The plan presents a forthright, evidence based, non-political assessment of challenges in the Australian infrastructure landscape and required reforms to address those challenges,” said Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chief Executive Mark Stone.

“It is important that Infrastructure Australia’s findings are carefully considered and actioned by governments and are not politicised.”

Infrastructure Australia has identified and prioritised a number of specific Victorian projects that must be progressed by governments, including:

• The Metropolitan Ring Road from Greensborough to the Eastern Freeway
• Melbourne Metro Rail
• A road connection between the West Gate Freeway and the Port of Melbourne
• Improved public transport to Melbourne Airport

“Many of the Victorian projects on Infrastructure Australia’s priority list are closely aligned with the priorities of the Victorian Chamber and represent a clear pathway for future Victorian infrastructure investment.”

"The Victorian Chamber hopes that Infrastructure Australia will work in close partnership with the newly established Infrastructure Victoria and the Victorian Government to drive the continued investment that is needed to meet Victoria’s future infrastructure needs."

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, established in 1851, is the most influential business organisation in Victoria, informing and servicing more than 15,000 members, customers and clients around the state.

victorianchamber.com.au  

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