South Australia’s next 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy

Under the Infrastructure SA Act 2018 (SA) (the Act) Infrastructure SA must prepare a 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy (the Strategy) and review it at least once every 5 years.

The first Strategy was released in 2020 and has been instrumental in guiding decision making and investment decisions for infrastructure since its publication.

Infrastructure SA is now preparing the next 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy.

The new strategy will look at state-wide infrastructure needs to 2045, with a focus on infrastructure planning and investments that drive a growing economy aligned to the State’s economic vision of a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy.

To inform the development of the Strategy we developed a Discussion Paper and asked South Australians their views on the key infrastructure challenges and opportunities we need to consider in our planning.

The outcomes of this consultation are summarised in our What we Heard report. A copy of collated submissions are available here.

The information provided is being used to help inform the preparation of the 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy.

A final strategy will be presented to the Government of South Australia in March 2025.

South Australia’s first truly integrated infrastructure strategy

In May 2020, Infrastructure SA released the state’s first ever 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy.

The inaugural Strategy set out a statewide, long-term strategic direction and initial priorities for infrastructure development in South Australia, to be built upon in future iterations.

The first Strategy was framed around achieving five objectives:

  • Sustained economic and jobs growth
  • Planned population growth
  • Connected and productive regions
  • A vibrant, global Adelaide
  • Enviable liveability.

The Strategy was informed by broad consultation with industry, community groups and within government.  Infrastructure SA also participated in various interactive sessions with industry groups and key stakeholders as well as community consultation undertaken as part of the Government’s regional development strategy. Over 100 submissions were received in response to the Strategy Discussion Paper released in June 2019.

The Strategy articulates seven key principles and 38 long-term priorities spanning a range of sectors across the State.

The Strategy is available in both a Full version and in a Snapshot format. A list of priority projects consistent with the strategic analysis undertaken is presented in the Capital Intentions Statement.

Download the Full Strategy

Download the Strategy Snapshot