The Infrastructure Priority List is changing in line with amendments to the Infrastructure Australia Act 2008. Find out more here.
Process to remove proposals from the Infrastructure Priority List
Proposals may be removed from the Priority List for a number of reasons:
- Fully funded – the proposal receives a commitment of funding for delivery from the Australian Government, or has been fully funded by the proponent.
- In delivery or Completed – the proposal proceeds to construction (major contracts are awarded), or delivery is completed.
- Withdrawn – the proposal is withdrawn because the problem or opportunity is no longer nationally significant (evidence of the change, such as change in forecast demand, is required to support this action); or, the proposal is withdrawn because it no longer meets our strategic fit, deliverability criteria or scope of infrastructure sectors defined under the Statement of Expectations.
Removed proposals
| Proposal Name | Stage | Proponent | Geography | Removed from list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land transport access between Karratha and Tom Price - Manuwarra Red Dog Highway | Stage 2 - Potential investment options | WA Government | Developing regions and northern Australia | 2024 |
| Pilbara ports capacity | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | WA Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2023 |
| Enabling infrastructure and essential services for remote NT communities (Wadeye, Tiwi Islands, Jabiru) | Stage 2 - Potential investment options | NT Government | Small towns, rural communities and remote areas | 2023 |
| Tanami Road upgrade | Stage 2 - Potential investment options | NT Government | Small towns, rural communities and remote areas | 2023 |
| John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct capacity | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | NSW Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2023 |
| Outback Way road access | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | Outback Highway Development Council | Developing regions and northern Australia | 2023 |
| Perth CBD to north corridor capacity | Stage 2 - Potential investment options | WA Government | Fast growing city | 2023 |
| More Trains, More Services - Stage 2 | Stage 3 - Investment ready proposal | NSW Government | Fast growing city | 2022 |
| Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade | Stage 3 - Investment ready proposal | NSW Government | Fast growing city | 2022 |
| Sydney Metro West: Mass transit between Greater Parramatta and Sydney CBD | Stage 2 - Potential investment options | NSW Government | Fast growing city | 2022 |
| Pacific Motorway (M1) - Extension to Raymond Terrace | Stage 2 - Potential investment options | NSW Government | Smaller cities & regional centres | 2022 |
| Active transport (walking and cycling) access to Sydney CBD | Stage 2 - Potential investment options | NSW Government | Fast growing city | 2022 |
| Hurstbridge Line capacity | Stage 2 - Potential investment options | Victorian Government | Fast growing city | 2022 |
| Adelaide North-South Corridor upgrade (remaining sections) | Stage 2 - Potential investment options | SA Government | Smaller cities & regional centres | 2022 |
| Sydney CBD motorways optimisation | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | NSW Government | Fast growing city | 2022 |
| Cranbourne Line capacity | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | Victorian Government | Fast growing city | 2022 |
| Perth south-east corridor capacity improvements | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | WA Government | Fast growing city | 2022 |
| Melton Rail Line upgrade | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | Victorian Government | Fast growing city | 2022 |
| Spencer Gulf crossing capacity | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | SA Government | Smaller cities & regional centres | 2022 |
| First Nations arts and cultural facilities program | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | Infrastructure Australia identified initiative | National | 2022 |
| Remote housing overcrowding and quality | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | Infrastructure Australia identified initiative | Small towns, rural communities and remote areas | 2022 |
| National waste and recycling management | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | Infrastructure Australia identified initiative | National | 2022 |
| New South Wales social housing program | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | NSW Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2022 |
| Australian Institute of Sport modernisation | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | Australian Sports Commission | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2022 |
| Northern Transformation Program | Stage 3 - Investment ready proposal | University of Tasmania | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2022 |
| Gold Coast rail line and station improvements: Kuraby to Beenleigh | Stage 1 - Early stage proposal | Queensland Government | Fast growing city | 2022 |
| Derwent River crossing capacity | Stage 2 - Potential investment options | Tasmanian Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2022 |
The following projects were removed from the Infrastructure Priority List prior to our change of terminology in 2021.
| Proposal Name | Stage | Proponent | Geography | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3A | Priority Project | QLD Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2021 |
| National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy Implementation | High Priority Initiative | Infrastructure Australia identified initiative | National | 2021 |
| Chullora Junction upgrade | High Priority Initiative | NSW Government | Fast-growing cities | 2021 |
| Prospect Highway capacity | Priority Project | NSW Government | Fast-growing cities | 2021 |
| Public transport access to Parramatta CBD | Priority Project | NSW Government | Fast-growing cities | 2021 |
| Lower Fitzroy River water infrastructure development | Priority Project | SunWater and Gladstone Area Water Board | Small towns, rural communities and remote areas | 2021 |
| Perth rail network capacity | Priority Project | WA Government | Fast growing city | 2021 |
| Bunbury Outer Ring Road | Priority Project | WA Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2021 |
| Swan River crossing capacity | Priority Project | WA Government | Fast growing city | 2021 |
| Canning Bridge crossing capacity and interchange | Priority Project | Infrastructure Australia identified initiative | Fast growing city | 2021 |
| Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Upgrade | Priority Project | Australian Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2021 |
| Mount Ousley Interchange capacity | Priority Initiative | NSW Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2021 |
| M4 Motorway upgrade – Parramatta to Lapstone | High Priority Project | NSW Government | Fast-growing cities | 2021 |
| Nowra Bridge | Priority Project | NSW Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2021 |
| M1 Pacific Motorway – Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill | Priority Project | Queensland Government | Fast-growing cities | 2021 |
| M1 Pacific Motorway – Varsity Lakes to Tugun | Priority Project | Queensland Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2021 |
| Bruce Highway – Deception Bay Road Interchange | Priority Project | Queensland Government | Fast-growing cities | 2021 |
| Bruce Highway – Caboolture Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way | Priority Project | Queensland Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2021 |
| Bruce Highway – Maroochydore Road Interchange | Priority Project | Queensland Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2021 |
| Bruce Highway – Cooroy to Curra Section D: Woondum to Curra | Priority Project | Queensland Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2021 |
| Frankston public transport connectivity | Priority Initiative | Victorian Government | Fast-growing cities | 2021 |
| METRONET – Morley–Ellenbrook Line | Priority Project | WA Government | Fast-growing cities | 2021 |
| The Northern Road Upgrade | Priority Project | NSW Government | Fast-growing cities | 2020 |
| Ballarat Line Upgrade | Priority Project | NSW Government (Roads and Maritime Services) | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2020 |
| Monash Freeway Upgrade Stage 2 | High Priority Project | Victorian Government | Fast-growing cities | 2020 |
| METRONET – Yanchep Rail Extension | High Priority Project | WA Government | Fast-growing cities | 2020 |
| METRONET – Thornlie–Cockburn Link | Priority Project | WA Government | Fast-growing cities | 2020 |
| Adelaide’s North–South Corridor – Regency Road to Pym Street | Priority Project | SA Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2020 |
| Gawler Rail Line Electrification and Modernisation Project | Priority Project | SA Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2020 |
| WestConnex | High Priority Project | NSW Government | Fast-growing cities | 2019 |
| Bruce Highway – Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3: Edmonton to Gordonvale | Priority Project | Queensland Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2018 |
| M1 Pacific Motorway – Mudgeeraba to Varsity Lakes | Priority Project | Queensland Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2018 |
| Bringelly Road Upgrade Stage 2 | Priority Project | NSW Government | Fast-growing cities | 2017 |
| Melbourne Metro | High Priority Project | Victorian Government | Fast-growing cities | 2017 |
| Murray Basin Rail Project | Priority Project | Victorian Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2017 |
| Moorebank Intermodal Terminal | Priority Project | Moorebank Intermodal Company | Fast-growing cities | 2017 |
| Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway | Priority Project | Queensland Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2017 |
| Bruce Highway Upgrade – Cooroy to Curra Section C | Priority Project | Queensland Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2017 |
| Bruce Highway Upgrade – Mackay Ring Road Stage 1 | Priority Project | Queensland Government | Small towns, rural communities and remote areas | 2017 |
| Ipswich Motorway Rocklea–Darra Stage 1c | Threshold | Queensland Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2017 |
| Armadale Road Upgrade | Priority Project | WA Government | Fast-growing cities | 2017 |
| Forrestfield Airport Link | Priority Project | WA Government | Fast-growing cities | 2017 |
| Adelaide–Tarcoola Rail Upgrade Acceleration | Priority Project | Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2017 |
| North–South Corridor – Darlington Upgrade Project | Priority Project | SA Government | Smaller cities and regional centres | 2017 |
| NorthConnex | Early stage | Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) | Fast-growing cities | 2016 |
| Bringelly Road Upgrade Stage 1 | Real Potential | NSW Government | Fast-growing cities | 2016 |
| CityLink Tullamarine Widening Project | Threshold | Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources | Fast-growing cities | 2016 |
| Gateway Motorway Upgrade North | Threshold | Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads | Fast-growing cities | 2016 |
| Mitchell Freeway extension – Burns Beach Road to Hester Avenue | High Priority Project | WA Government | Fast-growing cities | 2016 |