Infrastructure WA

From the CEO

The end of May saw us reach another significant milestone as we announced 21 July as the date for the launch of IWA's draft State Infrastructure Strategy at Crown Perth. I'm pleased to confirm the Property Council as our major partner for the launch event. I would like to thank Sandra Brewer, Executive Director of Property Council WA and her team for the hard work they are carrying out in collaboration with us as we prepare for the launch. 

I also recognise the Property Council's sponsors Telstra, Urbis, Finbar, Aurizon, Construction Training Fund and Satterley for coming on board this journey. I encourage you to visit the Property Council website and secure your tickets for the launch. 

In my last message, I announced that we would once again visit each of WA's ten regions as part of our roadshow of consultation, following launch of the draft Strategy. We will be sharing our roadshow schedule with you shortly. 

I'm excited at what the next couple of months holds for IWA as we finalise the draft Strategy and prepare for its release. I would like to thank you for your support during this period and look forward to seeing you at the launch of Western Australia's first draft State Infrastructure Strategy.

Phil Helberg
Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure WA

Good asset management a focus

Recently, our CEO Philip Helberg was invited by the Asset Management Council to present to a collective of representatives from government agencies and trading enterprises who play a major role in looking after WA's public assets. 

Phil discussed themes in asset management emerging in the draft Strategy such as improving system maturity and governance arrangements, incentivising good practice and embracing digital technology for better information and data management. 

The group also heard from Nigel Gravett from the Public Transport Authority and Brett Belstead from Main Roads Western Australia. 

A warm thanks to the Asset Management Council for the opportunity to present.

During National Reconciliation Week the IWA team gathered to pause and share views on what actions we can take towards reconciliation. 

IWA recognises Aboriginal people have been listening to the land and water for generations, and will play a critical role in guiding future infrastructure development. 

As such, we have recognised the importance of Aboriginal cultural heritage, wellbeing and enterprise in developing our draft State Infrastructure Strategy. 

During public consultation of the draft Strategy we will be providing further opportunities for Aboriginal people and Traditional Owners, and businesses to participate in, and in the delivery of, our roadshow program. 

We will continue to provide updates and further information as we progress. 

IWA provides spark for electrical contractors

Our CEO Phil Helberg recently attended the National Electrical and Communications Association's (NECA WA) Major Contractors Breakfast as the keynote speaker. 

NECA WA represents more than 1400 electrical contracting businesses who Phil provided insight into decision-making tools that government applies to investment decisions and also the digital-first approach IWA is recommending for future infrastructure investment. 

We hope NECA WA found Phil's presentation engaging and insightful.