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Major infrastructure projects rarely fail on site — they fail earlier through rushed governance, unclear risk allocation and capability gaps. This article explores why early decisions matter more than delivery speed.

Major infrastructure programs demand decisions that span decades, not delivery cycles. Drawing on lessons from the Sydney Olympics, this article explores how long-term risk, governance and workforce planning continue to shape major infrastructure outcomes — and why those lessons matter now more than ever as Australia enters its next wave of capital delivery