infrastructure
Australia's No.2 Pension Fund Targets UK Infra, Private Markets
The Facts - The Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has expanded its operations to London, enhancing its global investment capabilities. ART's move aligns with its significant international presence, with 40% of its assets located outside Australia. The London office will focus on direct investments primarily in infrastructure, real estate, and private equity. The Australian Retirement Trust […]
Understanding U.S. Water Infrastructure
The Facts - The U.S. water system is under stress due to population growth, aging infrastructure, weather patterns, and regulatory failures. Water access is vital to the U.S. economy with power generation, agriculture and manufacturing sectors requiring large amounts of water. The U.S. water infrastructure, which is over fifty years old, requires significant investment to […]
Buttigieg Declares Infrastructure Funding | Transport Topics
The Facts - Secretary Pete Buttigieg is focusing on improving connectivity along mobility corridors and funding projects for climate resilience and helping disenfranchised communities. The 2021's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has allowed for billions of dollars for supply chain programs and expanding emergency response accounts. Maryland officials are calling for emergency aid for the […]
2023 Measure A Report: 15 Years of Local Infrastructure Funding
TL/DR - The 2023 Measure A Annual Report marks the 15th anniversary of the voter-approved 0.5 cent transportation sales tax in Santa Barbara County, California, which funds construction projects across the county. The Measure A was approved by 79% majority vote in November 2008, making the county one of 25 in California with this type […]
Hochul Announces $49M for NY Water Infrastructure Upgrades
TL/DR - Over $49 million has been approved by the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. This includes over $20 million from the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with a $13 million grant specifically for the Buffalo Sewer Authority to modernize the treatment system at the Bird […]
