Principle five : optimise planning and place-based outcomes through accessible data

This principle supports efficiency through co-location and asset sharing, while reducing infrastructure duplication, such as where a new project may support neighbouring users or harness existing digital connectivity infrastructure from its neighbours.  

Opportunities for collaboration between agencies, utilities and industry for co-location or infrastructure sharing should be pursued. Data should be accessible to other NSW Government users for future planning and to support the Digital Connectivity Principles and Connectivity Investment Principles.

Assess digital connectivity needs 

To optimise planning and place-based outcomes, consider existing digital connectivity infrastructure that may be used and neighbouring NSW Government infrastructure that may be able to share digital connectivity infrastructure. 

Check the infrastructure pipeline to assess if there are any nearby projects that may present collaboration opportunities.  

Areas to consider: 

• The collection and management of data related to digital connectivity infrastructure and whether it is readily accessible to other government agencies and stakeholders. 
• Opportunities to for collaboration and infrastructure sharing with other government agencies, utilities or industry partners.