Funding Infrastructure: Time for a new approach?

How does the nation fund its growing infrastructure need?

As a nation we clearly need to invest in infrastructure. Citigroup estimated that more than $770 billion needs to be spent in the 10 years to 2018. A paper from the Grattan Institute tells us that a lack of infrastructure spending has detracted from Australia's productivity performance. With such a large infrastructure gap, the big question is how to fund the nation's growing infrastructure need.

Alternative approaches to funding are required and government has an opportunity to become a true partner of the private sector. This means we need to explore alternative funding models whereby government shares in funding and risk management of infrastructure projects.

Funding Infrastructure: Time for a new approach? examines alternative models designed to leverage private sector investment and allow government to recycle its capital. In this report we look at the use of mechanisms such as government capital contribution, contingent guarantees, subordinated debt and infrastructure bonds.

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