Infrastructure plan
The ACT has experienced the fastest growing population of any jurisdiction over the last 10 years, growing from 370,000 to 455,000 people.
The Territory is expected to reach half a million residents by 2027. As Canberra's population grows, the government will invest in enabling infrastructure and seek to drive private sector investment into our renewal precincts, as well as new housing and commercial opportunities.
In 2019, the ACT Government developed a multi-decade infrastructure plan to address the growing needs and priorities for the city.
Since then, we have faced global circumstances such as COVID-19, economic changes, and resource accessibility. In response to this we are updating the plan.
The updated plan provides a framework for how the Government will renew established infrastructure and create new infrastructure to meet the needs of 500,000+ people. Included in this are:
- new and modernised public schools
- hospitals and community health facilities that provide effective, accessible care when and where people need it
- modern, efficient public transport services
- infrastructure to support climate action, energy and the environment
- venues to develop a vibrant arts, sports and entertainment culture.
Infrastructure plays a crucial role in enabling well-being and is fundamental to making sure our city is an enjoyable and well resourced place to live.
The updated plan will continue to create and support local construction jobs across ACT in the coming years.
As we move into the future, priorities and investment decisions will be informed by changes in circumstances as our city and priorities evolve. Through careful planning now, the Government ongoing investment will make sure Canberra continues to thrive.
Download the updated plan
The updates to the Infrastructure Plan will be released by sector. All 7 sector updates will be released by mid-2024.
Download the 2019 plan
2019 ACT Infrastructure Plan (PDF 8.8MB)
2020 ACT Infrastructure Plan Overview (PDF 3.6MB)
Project Pipeline
This pipeline is intended to show timing and indicative costs of future works. Inclusion of a project in the updated plan is not a commitment of ACT Government funding, but rather a proposal for consideration.
Sectors
Entertainment, Arts and Sports
Current Entertainment, Arts and Sports projects.
Health
Current Health projects.
City Services, Recreation and Community Facilities
Current City Services, Recreation and Community Facilities projects.
Education
Current Education projects.
Transport
Current Transport projects.
Climate Action, Energy and Environment
Infrastructure projects coming soon.
Housing and Land Release
Infrastructure projects coming soon.