Infrastructure NSW

What Infrastructure NSW does

Infrastructure NSW is a statutory authority of the New South Wales Government, established in July 2011 under the Infrastructure NSW Act 2011, with its head office at AON Tower, Level 27, 201 Kent Street, Sydney. Its legislated mandate is to provide independent advice on the identification and prioritisation of critical public infrastructure, oversee delivery of priority projects, and monitor the state's infrastructure pipeline. The agency's primary client is the NSW Government itself, serving multiple state ministries, departments, and agencies as well as the broader NSW community as ultimate beneficiary of the infrastructure.

The agency's core offering is organised into four service lines: Expert Advice (including the 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy refreshed every five years, the five-year State Infrastructure Plan, Decarbonising Infrastructure and Infrastructure Digitalisation advisory papers, an Aerotropolis Sector Plan, and a Cost Control Framework); Projects NSW, a specialist delivery unit executing priority projects such as Sydney Football Stadium, Bankwest Stadium, Powerhouse Parramatta, the Clarence Correctional Centre, and the new Sydney Fish Market; Investor Assurance, providing independent oversight, asset management assurance, expert reviews, and business case summaries for the state program; and Precinct Development, driving urban renewal at Barangaroo and Blackwattle Bay through partnerships with Lendlease, Crown Resorts, Aqualand, Multiplex, John Holland, Hansen Yuncken, Richard Crookes, 3XN, and technology partners including ABB Australia, IPD, and Equilibrium Climatech JV. The NSW Infrastructure Pipeline — reflecting the $111.5 billion four-year commitment in the 2025-26 NSW Budget — is published for industry transparency. Workforce initiatives include the $20.2 million Women in Construction Program and engagement through the Construction Leadership Group and Principles for Partnership.

Infrastructure NSW does not generate commercial revenue and is funded through NSW Government appropriations. It is wholly owned and controlled by the State of New South Wales; its board is government-appointed and the Chief Executive (currently Tom Gellibrand) is appointed by the Government. In July 2019 the agency absorbed the abolished Barangaroo Delivery Authority and UrbanGrowth NSW Development Corporation, expanding its precinct mandate. Operating status is active, with multiple flagship projects completing in 2026.

Name

Infrastructure NSW

Legal name

Infrastructure NSW

Website

https://infrastructure.nsw.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Infrastructure NSW is a statutory NSW Government agency established in 2011 to provide independent infrastructure advice, deliver priority projects, oversee the state infrastructure pipeline, and drive precinct development across New South Wales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Infrastructure Advisory Services

NAICS

Public Finance Activities (92113), Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (926120), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure Planning, Capital Programs & Project Delivery Offices (PMOs) (BPAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset Management & Infrastructure Resilience Agencies (State of Good Repair, Climate Adaptation) (BPAIALAK), State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK)

Keywords

• Infrastructure advisory
• Public infrastructure planning
• Government project delivery
• Infrastructure assurance services
• Urban precinct development

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Infrastructure NSW is an independent statutory agency of the NSW Government that provides expert advisory services, delivers priority infrastructure projects, monitors the state's infrastructure pipeline, and oversees precinct development. Established under the Infrastructure NSW Act 2011, the agency issues the 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy, the 5-year State Infrastructure Plan, and operates Projects NSW, Investor Assurance, and Precinct Development as its core service lines.

Product overview

Infrastructure NSW operates as a government agency providing four core services: Expert Advice (strategic infrastructure advisory and policy guidance), Projects NSW (delivery of priority infrastructure projects), Investor Assurance (independent oversight and monitoring of infrastructure programs), and Precinct Development (urban renewal of strategic areas). The agency was established under the Infrastructure NSW Act 2011 to provide independent advice to the NSW Government. Key publications include the 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy and 5-year State Infrastructure Plan. The agency also manages workforce initiatives such as the Women in Construction Program and maintains the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline for industry transparency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Projects NSW
• Expert Advice
• Investor Assurance
• Precinct Development
• State Infrastructure Strategy
• State Infrastructure Plan
• NSW Infrastructure Pipeline
• Women in Construction Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% reduction in CO2 emissions and 5-30% reduction in energy consumption
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• MultiplexcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMultiplex was announced as the main works builder for the new Sydney Fish Market project at Blackwattle Bay in October 2020. Construction began in 2021 with Multiplex delivering the iconic waterfront market development.
• John HollandcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJohn Holland served as delivery partner for the Sydney Football Stadium redevelopment. The new stadium reached 80% completion milestone under this partnership with $480 million in contracts awarded to NSW businesses.
• LendleasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLendlease partnered with NSW Government on Barangaroo South precinct development, delivering public spaces including Watermans Cove, Hickson Park, and the Pier Pavilion. The partnership transformed the former container terminal.
• Crown ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrown Resorts partnered with Lendlease and NSW Government on Barangaroo South development, contributing to the landmark waterfront precinct transformation alongside Barangaroo Delivery Authority.
• AqualandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAqualand assumed leadership of Central Barangaroo development following Grocon's exit. Infrastructure NSW confirmed Aqualand has the high capability required to deliver this major urban renewal site.
• Richard Crookes ConstructionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRichard Crookes Constructions was selected as contractor to build the Sydney Modern Project for Art Gallery of NSW, delivering the expansion within the $344 million budget.
• Hansen YunckenmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHansen Yuncken was announced as stage one construction managing contractor for Sydney Fish Market, handling demolition of existing wharfs, marine pile removal, and sea wall repairs before main works.
• 3XN (Danish architecture firm)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish architecture firm 3XN designed the new Sydney Fish Market, creating an iconic landmark at Blackwattle Bay designed to revitalize the industrial bay and serve as a culinary hub.
• ABB AustraliasupportingTechnology or IntegrationABB Australia supplied over 130 ACH580 Variable Speed Drives for HVAC systems at the new Sydney Fish Market, enabling 25% reduction in CO2 emissions and 5-30% reduction in energy consumption.
• Equilibrium Climatech Joint Venture (ECJV)supportingTechnology or IntegrationECJV partnered with IPD and ABB Australia to deliver advanced HVAC solution for the new Sydney Fish Market as part of sustainable infrastructure delivery.
• IPD (Industrial Process Dynamics)supportingTechnology or IntegrationIPD led the HVAC solution delivery in partnership with ABB Australia and ECJV for sustainable operations at the new Sydney Fish Market.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Infrastructure Victoria: Victoria's independent statutory infrastructure advisory body. Closest direct peer: also produces 30-year infrastructure strategy, provides independent advice to state government, and is structured under dedicated legislation.
• Infrastructure Australia: Federal-level independent infrastructure advisory body producing the Australian Infrastructure Plan and Infrastructure Priority List. Operates as a statutory authority analogous to Infrastructure NSW but with national scope.
• New Zealand Infrastructure Commission: Independent statutory body providing infrastructure strategy, planning, and delivery oversight for New Zealand. Closest international peer in mandate, structure, and independent advisory role.
• Infrastructure Ontario: Canadian provincial agency responsible for infrastructure project delivery, asset management, and commercial transactions. Comparable in mandate and agency model, with strong PPP and project delivery track record.

Regional players

• Major Projects Canberra: ACT Government agency responsible for delivery of major infrastructure projects in the Australian Capital Territory. Comparable in function (project delivery) but smaller in scale and operating in a different jurisdiction.
• Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland): Queensland state government department responsible for transport infrastructure planning, delivery, and maintenance. Comparable in transport infrastructure delivery role but operates as a government department rather than independent statutory body.
• Sydney Metro (Transport for NSW): NSW Government agency delivering Sydney's metro rail network. Operates within the same state infrastructure ecosystem with overlapping project delivery capability and shared leadership talent (e.g., Tom Gellibrand's prior role as Acting CEO).

Broad incumbents

• UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority: UK government's centre of expertise for infrastructure and major projects, providing assurance and oversight across departments. Broader in scope (fedral cross-departmental) but analogous in investor assurance and project oversight function.
• Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development (Australia): Australian federal department with responsibility for infrastructure policy, transport, and regional development. Broader federal counterpart with policy and funding roles that complement Infrastructure NSW's state-level mandate.

Others

• Property NSW: NSW Government agency responsible for government property and asset management. Adjacent agency with overlapping interests in state-owned assets and infrastructure, though focused on property portfolio rather than capital project delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nsw-government

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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