The State Infrastructure Strategy (the Strategy) will identify Western Australia's infrastructure needs and priorities, and is the foundation for Infrastructure WA’s (IWA) advice to the state government. It will address a 20 year timeframe and be refreshed at least every five years.

This discussion paper provides a foundation for the development of the Strategy.

Strategic focus areas of the discussion paper include;

• the guiding principles and objectives that will help define the Strategy parameters;
• the methodology and governance for developing the Strategy; and
• the priority opportunities and challenges the Strategy should address, particularly over the medium to long-term.

The discussion paper also identifies key issues and needs relevant to the planning and provision of infrastructure across a range of sectors and regions.