Australia Infrastructure Report Q1 2010

Executive Summary ......................6
SWOT Analysis..............................7
Australia Infrastructure SWOT..................... 7
Australia Political SWOT ............................. 7
Australia Economic SWOT ........................... 8
Australia Business Environment SWOT........ 8
Market Overview............................9
Australia ...................... 9
Global Overview ..........................10
New Infrastructure Data Series – Some Key Findings...................... 10
Governments To The Rescue: The Global Surge In Infrastructure Spending........................... 14
Table: Infrastructure Stimulus Plans List, Correct As Of July 2009........................................ 15
Major Infrastructure Developments And Key Projects...18
Transport Infrastructure Overview.................. 18
Industry Forecast: Transport Infrastructure.... 20
Table: Australia – Transport And Infrastructure Industry Data ........ 20
New And Ongoing Projects......................... 22
Airports................. 22
Ports ..................... 22
Roads.................... 23
Rail ....................... 25
Energy And Utilities Infrastructure Overview........................................ 27
Industry Forecast: Energy And Utilities Infrastructure ......................... 29
Table: Australia – Energy And Utilities And Infrastructure Industry Data.............................. 29
New And Ongoing Projects......................... 31
Power Plants And Transmission Grids ....... 31
Pipelines ............... 33
Water Projects ...... 33
Construction Overview .................................... 36
Industry Forecast Scenario: Construction And Infrastructure............... 38
Table: Australia – Construction And Infrastructure Industry Data ... 38
New And Ongoing Projects......................... 41
Commercial Construction........................... 41
Industrial Construction............................... 41
Major Projects..............................42
Table: Australia – Major Infrastructure Projects ............................. 42
Business Environment ...............45
Table: Regional Infrastructure Business Environment Ratings......... 49
Australia Business Environment Overview ...... 49
Limits Of Potential Returns......................... 49
Risks To Realisation Of Potential Returns ........................................ 50
Project Finance Ratings: Outlook For Asia Pacific, September 2009 .... 51
Table: Design And Construction Rating ..... 54
Table: Commissioning And Operating Rating .................................. 55
Table: Overall Project Finance Rating....... 56
Foreign Direct Investment ............................... 58
Labour Force............. 58
Legal Framework....... 60
Tax Regime ................ 60
Macroeconomic Outlook .............62
Table: Australia – Economic Activity ......... 63
Political Outlook..........................64
Domestic Politics........................................ 64
Foreign Policy ...... 66
Company Monitor........................68
WorleyParsons...... 68
Maunsell ANZA..... 71
Leighton Holdings ...................................... 73