Addressing the impacts of Covid-19The construction sector is a vital component of the New Zealand economy and will have an important role to play in stimulating the economy through the recovery phase. Infracom is actively providing recommendations to the Government on how to protect the construction sector from the risk of further lockdowns due to Covid-19.

For up to date information on Infracom news keep an eye on our website and LinkedIn.

Transmission Gully Interim ReviewThe Government has asked the Infrastructure Commission to oversee an urgent and wide-ranging review into the Transmission Gully Project, as announced by Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones on Friday 20th August.

Infracom will be sourcing an international Expert Reviewer from Australia because there is a need for highly specialised skills and experience and the need for independence from the New Zealand market.

The Peer Reviewer will provide peer support to the Expert Reviewer throughout the review process, including advice as to the standard practices in New Zealand and its construction market.

Read further details and the Joint Minister’s statement on our website.

AUGUST 2020

Ready-mix concrete slump in June quarterNew Zealand’s ready-mix concrete production slumped by 23 per cent in the June 2020 quarter, Stats NZ said. Infracom’s chief executive Ross Copland told Business Desk that the contraction is a useful proxy for building sector activity, with the drop suggesting there had been an above-average output before lockdown.

Infracom has been heavily involved in the construction sector response to Covid, including finding shovel-ready projects for the recovery and will be keeping a close eye on how concrete production is trending in the third quarter. Read the full story here.

Infrastructure Pipeline reaches $40bInfracom’s infrastructure pipeline has just been updated with new projects bringing the total pipeline value to $40b. Of these, the Ministry of Education contributed 24 new projects worth $600m, the Department of Corrections added 4 projects worth $28m, the Ministry of Health 18 new projects worth $250m, New Zealand Transport Agency added 45 projects worth $1.9b, and Transpower added 10 projects worth $970m. 1600 projects from Auckland Council were removed worth $1.6b.

You can view the current infrastructure pipeline here.

Infrastructure Funding and Financing Bill / Urban Development BillBoth the Infrastructure Funding and Financing and Urban Development bills were passed in July, which Infracom made submissions to.

The Infrastructure Funding and Financing Bill presents an alternative funding and financing model for infrastructure. Infracom welcomes the intent of the IFF model, to ensure that infrastructure to support urban growth is delivered on time.

The Urban Development Bill intends to transform urban communities all around New Zealand, and provide much-needed housing and infrastructure.

You can read Infracom’s submissions below:

Infrastructure Funding and Financing Bill submission

Urban Development Bill submission

RMA ReportThe Resource Management Review Panel has completed its review of the resource information system in New Zealand. It is a welcome step but Infracom believes more work is needed to address our ballooning infrastructure deficit. Infracom has provided some initial thoughts on the RMA Report and will be providing further views around this in due course.

Read an initial statement from Infracom’s Chief Executive Ross Copland about the RMA Report.

People Power: The Revolution in ElectricityWhat’s happening in the energy infrastructure space? And where could it go in the future? This in-depth Newsroom article explores the concept of ‘distributed generation’, where electricity is generated close, or even at, the place it’s used. This is the second of a six-part series called ‘Beyond the New Normal’, where we’re partnering with Newsroom to investigate infrastructure innovation.

Find out how our homes, cars, and even our household appliances could play a role in cutting our power bills, avoiding millions of dollars of energy infrastructure and helping New Zealand get to Carbon Zero.

Read More

Rapid Mobilisation Playbook LaunchThe rapid mobilisation playbook was launched in July to help fast-track government construction, including shovel-ready projects, to get people into jobs sooner and help to achieve broader social, cultural, environmental and economic outcomes. Infracom played an integral role in developing this resource, together with the Construction Sector Accord, New Zealand Government Procurement within MBIE, Aurecon, and the wider sector.

Read More about the rapid mobilisation playbook.

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