About INSW

Infrastructure NSW (INSW) was established in July 2011 to assist the NSW Government in identifying and prioritising the delivery of critical public infrastructure for NSW. It is a statutory body, established under the Infrastructure NSW Act 2011. 

Our focus is to improve major infrastructure networks such as transport, water, energy and communications to increase productivity, support the growth of the economy and, ultimately, make a difference to the daily lives of the people of NSW.

To build a strong foundation for the future, INSW will develop a 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy, which will identify major infrastructure requirements. The strategy will also identify the barriers to projects being successful and identify how to activate both public and private resources to deliver them.

The final strategy is due to be delivered in September 2012. It will be the first time an integrated infrastructure strategy has been delivered for this state.

In addition, INSW is:

• evaluating submissions by agencies for projects greater than $100 million
• preparing infrastructure statements regarding particular sectors or precincts such as a review of the Port Botany - Sydney Airport precinct
• reviewing unsolicited infrastructure proposals from the private sector
• providing advice to the Premier on funding models
• assessing public private partnership proposals being considered by agencies
• coordinating NSW infrastructure funding submissions to the Commonwealth.

INSW is also managing the delivery of the new 12 hectare Sydney International Convention, Exhibition and Entertainment precinct at Darling Harbour.

INSW is an independently chaired body that provides strategic policy direction and oversight for infrastructure planning and delivery to the NSW Government.