Infrastructure report

The state government is spending record amounts on capital works projects but setting priorities and meeting demand remain major challenges.

Many other companies, from Australia and offshore, are eyeing investments in varied port and rail projects in the state.

Two major rail freight operators are pursuing growth opportunites in WA's mining sector.

A TRANSPORT analyst has proposed the state government consider using a ‘value capture' funding model and increases in council rates to help pay for almost $3 billion of proposed public transport in

Huge potential could be added to WA's export terminals capacity over the next decade.

Delivering infrastructure to regional WA isn't simple, even with a $6 billion Royalties for Region budget.

An array of short-term fixes to Perth's traffic congestion woes are under development while the state government works on a strategy for the longer term.

The state government's freight strategy will see big changes, from Fremantle in the west to Kalgoorlie in the east and many stops in between.

Demand for energy in WA is big and so is the demand for an open, competitive market.

A state infrastructure plan will help Western Australia come to grips with the big development issues.

The state government has committed $5 million towards feasibility and planning studies for a marine common use facility (CUF) in the Pilbara, likely to be at either Anketell or Lumsden Point.

Numerous major contracts have been awarded to the state's mining and civil companies, creating a robust job market for contractors.

Both the federal and state budgets, due next month, are forecast to hold little joy for investment in business and industry.