Get involved – Infrastructure

There are many ways you can help achieve our vision for Infrastructure. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started.

Individuals

Shop locally to reduce pressures on our transport infrastructure and your costs.
Identify how you could substitute some travel by going online—work from home or teleconference.
Travel on public transport where possible to reduce congestion.
Make the most of pedestrian bridges and bikeways.
Report damage to infrastructure to local authorities.

Get involved in community consultation for plans and projects in your local area.
Help maintain community infrastructure—keeping parks, hospitals and schools litter and graffiti free.
Identify infrastructure needs in your community and connect with your local Member of Parliament or councillor to discuss solutions.
Support local sporting clubs and community groups to improve their facilities through volunteering or local fundraising.
Help promote ways to reduce water and energy consumption in your community to reduce peak demand.

Use logistics efficiently—shipping goods in bulk reduces pressure on the transport network.
Invest in and use technology to bridge geographic distance, make new connections and explore opportunities that drive efficiency.
Consider how your business can use existing infrastructure to better connect locally and globally.
Partner with government to develop new or restore existing infrastructure in communities.
Research and develop innovative communication technologies and world-class infrastructure design.

Prioritise infrastructure for economic growth and productivity.
Provide a credible pipeline of projects
Coordinate planning to facilitate the effective delivery of infrastructure at the local level.
Support smarter use of existing infrastructure and better allocation of new infrastructure investments.
Consult with the local community in developing infrastructure plans and major projects.