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Infrastructure

Physical infrastructure that could have been built

๐Ÿ“Š Category Overview

  • Total Items: 34 sourced comparisons
  • Average Cost: $266,278 AUD
  • Cost Range: $450 - $2,800,000
  • Total Combined Value: $9,053,450 AUD

All Infrastructure Comparisons

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Weather Doppler Radar

High-resolution Doppler weather radar system for accurate forecasting.

$250,000
Could buy 386
infrastructureweathertechnology
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NBN Fibre to Premise Connection

Full fibre-to-the-premise broadband connection installation.

$3,500
Could buy 27,571
infrastructureinternetconnectivity
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Rural Fire Brigade Sheds

Complete rural fire station with equipment storage and facilities.

$180,000
Could buy 536
infrastructureemergencyfire
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Solar Farms (1 MW)

One megawatt utility-scale solar power installation.

$1,200,000
Could buy 80
infrastructurerenewableenergy
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Fast EV Charging Station

DC fast charging station with dual plugs (50kW).

$75,000
Could buy 1,286
infrastructureelectrictransport
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Community Water Storage Tank (500kL)

Large community water storage tank with distribution system.

$85,000
Could buy 1,135
infrastructurewaterdrought
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Pedestrian Bridge

Standard 30-meter pedestrian overpass bridge.

$450,000
Could buy 214
infrastructuretransportsafety
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Public Toilet Facilities

Accessible public toilet block with four cubicles.

$320,000
Could buy 301
infrastructurecommunityfacilities
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Community Playground

Complete accessible playground with safety surfacing.

$95,000
Could buy 1,015
infrastructurecommunitychildren
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Bus Shelter with Real-time Display

Weather-protected bus shelter with digital arrival display.

$28,000
Could buy 3,446
infrastructuretransportpublic
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Bike Path (per km)

Protected bike lane with line marking and barriers.

$180,000
Could buy 536
infrastructurecyclingtransport
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LED Street Lighting (per street)

Full street LED lighting upgrade (20 poles).

$45,000
Could buy 2,144
infrastructurelightingenergy
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Stormwater Drainage System (per suburb)

Underground stormwater drainage system for average suburb.

$680,000
Could buy 141
infrastructurewaterflood
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Community Recycling Depot

Staffed recycling collection point with sorting facilities.

$420,000
Could buy 229
infrastructurerecyclingenvironment
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Automatic Weather Station

Fully automated weather observation station with satellite uplink.

$65,000
Could buy 1,484
infrastructureweathermonitoring
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Regional Mobile Phone Tower

Mobile telecommunications tower with 4G equipment.

$380,000
Could buy 253
infrastructuretelecommunicationsregional
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Community Garden with Water System

Shared community garden beds, tools shed, and irrigation.

$58,000
Could buy 1,663
infrastructurecommunityfood
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Concrete Footpath (per km)

Standard width accessible concrete footpath.

$125,000
Could buy 772
infrastructurepedestrianaccess
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Community Skate Park

Medium-sized concrete skate park with varied features.

$340,000
Could buy 283
infrastructureyouthrecreation
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Community Car Park (50 spaces)

Sealed car park with 50 spaces, lighting, and line marking.

$280,000
Could buy 344
infrastructureparkingcommunity
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Public Boat Ramp

Concrete boat ramp with parking and facilities.

$195,000
Could buy 494
infrastructurerecreationmaritime
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Public WiFi Network (per precinct)

Free public WiFi coverage for town center or park.

$42,000
Could buy 2,297
infrastructureinternetcommunity
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Traffic Calming (per street)

Speed humps, signage, and line marking for traffic calming.

$35,000
Could buy 2,757
infrastructuresafetytraffic
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Digital Community Noticeboard

Outdoor digital display for community announcements.

$18,500
Could buy 5,216
infrastructurecommunitydigital
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Park BBQ and Shelter

Covered BBQ area with tables and electric BBQ plates.

$52,000
Could buy 1,855
infrastructureparksrecreation
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Public Safety CCTV System (per location)

Multi-camera CCTV system with monitoring and storage.

$68,000
Could buy 1,419
infrastructuresafetysecurity
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Nature Walking Track (per km)

Constructed walking track with drainage and signage.

$92,000
Could buy 1,048
infrastructurerecreationnature
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Multi-purpose Sports Court

Sealed multi-sport court with basketball and netball markings.

$155,000
Could buy 622
infrastructuresportcommunity
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Off-leash Dog Park

Fenced dog park with agility equipment and waste facilities.

$78,000
Could buy 1,237
infrastructurepetscommunity
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Public Shade Structure

Large shade sail or structure for public spaces.

$38,000
Could buy 2,539
infrastructureshadepublic
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Daily Weather Balloon Launch

Atmospheric sounding with helium balloon and radiosonde.

$450
Could buy 214,444
infrastructureweatherdaily-operation
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Lightning Detection Station

Ground-based sensor for lightning strike location.

$125,000
Could buy 772
infrastructuresafetyregional
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Sea Level Tide Gauge

Permanent sea level monitoring station.

$95,000
Could buy 1,015
infrastructureclimatecoastal
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Satellite Ground Receiving Station

Himawari weather satellite data reception facility.

$2,800,000
Could buy 34
infrastructuresatellitetechnology
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