Purpose
The South West Infrastructure Partnership is a cross-sector infrastructure community established in 2017 by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West to create lasting value for the region by breaking down silos, sparking collaborative conversations and bringing people together to create an informed, coordinated regional voice on infrastructure.
Vision
We want to build an inclusive, sustainable and resilient community in the South West that meets the region’s infrastructure needs over the next 30 years, informed by creative, collaborative and innovative thinking.
We advocate for climate adaptation and decarbonisation as well as providing impartial advice to support long-term investment for the South West and beyond.
Together, we aim to strengthen infrastructure resilience, and ensure the South West thrives now and in the future.
Mission
To achieve this, we seek to provide an independent, strategic platform for debate and collaboration, engaging stakeholders and decision-makers across the South West and beyond the region.
By offering objective insight on vital infrastructure – from transport and water to energy, digital and flood resilience – we support the infrastructure community in shaping the whole infrastructure system, that serves local people, supports our economy, and protects our environment.
Key achievements
Since it’s formation in 2017, SWIP has brought together infrastructure professionals from across the South West to discuss the challenges facing the region and develop a vision for how the South West can sensibly transition to a net zero low carbon and more resilient economy through its infrastructure.
We publish reports, blogs and hold workshops which are typically attended by around 100 attendees. We feed in to other South West based organisations including the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WEMCA), the Great South West, the Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport sub-national transport bodies, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport South West (ADEPT South West), and the South West Business Council, among others.
Steering Group
Our Steering Group comprises senior representatives from all the key infrastructures and they are committed to share cross sector learning and work across sectors, breaking down silos. They meet quarterly and share the latest information for their sector.
How you can become involved
Everyone with an interest in how the South West plans and delivers its infrastructure over the next thirty years can get involved.
Our Terms of Reference
For more information, please download our Terms of Reference or contact us.