economy and environment function. They are also the greatest unknown from an infrastructure planning perspective. To stay relevant, Infrastructure 30-year strategy will be updated every three to Victoria’s five years. As circumstances change, so will our advice. Objectives THESE OBJECTIVES SET OUT WHAT THE STRATEGY IS AIMING TO ACHIEVE. THEY RECOGNISE THAT GOOD INFRASTRUCTURE IS NOT AN END IN ITSELF, BUT AN ENABLER OF BETTER SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES. 1 Prepare for population change population is expected to grow from approximately 6.0 million in 2016 to Victoria’s approximately 9.5 million in 2046. There will be proportionally more elderly Victorians, households will get smaller and the majority of growth will be centred in cities, particularly Melbourne. Having the right infrastructure in place will be critical for accommodating this growth and meeting increased and differing demands for services and housing across Victoria. 2 Foster healthy, safe and inclusive communities Making our state a great place to live is about more than just accommodating growth. It is also about Victorians being and feeling healthy, safe and part of the community. All of these factors can be influenced by the quality, design and accessibility of infrastructure and services. 3 Reduce disadvantage People who face socio-economic and other forms of disadvantage may have less ability to participate in society and access resources. In Victoria, disadvantage is concentrated in certain areas and experienced most acutely by certain cohorts. Infrastructure can help provide better access to employment and educational opportunities and social services and activities for disadvantaged Victorians. 4 Enable workforce participation Participation in the workforce benefits both individuals and the wider economy. Over the coming decades, workforce participation rate is expected to decline, largely Victoria’s due to the ageing of the population. It is unlikely this decline can be reversed entirely, but infrastructure can play a role in connecting people to jobs and supporting a healthy, educated workforce. 5 Lift productivity Productivity growth is critical to improving living standards in the long term, particularly in the context of declining workforce participation. Productivity growth in Victoria has been
economy and environment function. They are also the greatest unknown from an infrastructure planning perspective. To stay relevant, Infrastructure Victoria’s 30-year strategy will be updated every three to five years. As circumstances change, so will our advice. Objectives THESE OBJECTIVES SET OUT WHAT THE STRATEGY IS AIMING TO ACHIEVE. THEY RECOGNISE THAT GOOD INFRASTRUCTURE IS NOT AN END IN ITSELF, BUT AN ENABLER OF BETTER SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES. 1 Prepare for population change Victoria’s population is expected to grow from approximately 6.0 million in 2016 to approximately 9.5 million in 2046. There will be proportionally more elderly Victorians, households will get smaller and the majority of growth will be centred in cities, particularly Melbourne. Having the right infrastructure in place will be critical for accommodating this growth and meeting increased and differing demands for services and housing across Victoria. 2 Foster healthy, safe and inclusive communities Making our state a great place to live is about more than just accommodating growth. It is also about Victorians being and feeling healthy, safe and part of the community. All of these factors can be influenced by the quality, design and accessibility of infrastructure and services. 3 Reduce disadvantage People who face socio-economic and other forms of disadvantage may have less ability to participate in society and access resources. In Victoria, disadvantage is concentrated in certain areas and experienced most acutely by certain cohorts. Infrastructure can help provide better access to employment and educational opportunities and social services and activities for disadvantaged Victorians. 4 Enable workforce participation Participation in the workforce benefits both individuals and the wider economy. Over the coming decades, Victoria’s workforce participation rate is expected to decline, largely due to the ageing of the population. It is unlikely this decline can be reversed entirely, but infrastructure can play a role in connecting people to jobs and supporting a healthy, educated workforce. 5 Lift productivity Productivity growth is critical to improving living standards in the long term, particularly in the context of declining workforce participation. Productivity growth in Victoria has been
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