BHP has entered into a binding US$2 billion infrastructure agreement with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) relating to the Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) inland power network. Under the deal, a new trust entity will be established with BHP holding 51% ownership and operational control, while GIP provides funding for a 49% stake. BHP will pay a tariff linked to its use of the inland power network over a 25-year period.

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This significant capital partnership reflects broader trends in Australia’s infrastructure and resource sectors, where large-scale investment is being directed toward sustaining growth and unlocking value from essential assets. As Western Australia and the nation pursue ambitious development goals, infrastructure investment has knock-on effects for economic activity, labour markets, and long-term planning.

In the context of ongoing housing supply challenges across Australia, initiatives such as the AUSMOD20K program — with its goal of delivering 20,000 affordable modular homes nationwide — align with the broader need for scalable, efficient construction solutions that can support growing demand. By leveraging modular and offsite methods, Australia can expand affordable housing supply in parallel with wider infrastructure investments.

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