Infrastructure projects that put trackless trams on major roads could help to bounce back the Australian economy JennieDuke
National technology programs that teach workers about artificial intelligence. Infrastructure projects that put trackless trams on major roads. These are two of the ways that business leaders and academics say Australia can repair its economy after the coronavirus pandemic.due to a long period of social distancing to slow the spread of the virus, but there could be an opportunity to bring in major new projects to bounce back, said Curtin University's sustainability professor, Peter Newman.
In particular, he thinks there should be a major redevelopment project targeted at main roads such as Sydney's Parramatta Road introducing public transport like trackless trams and new buildings powered by sustainable energy. An Infrastructure Australia spokeswoman said new projects would be "critical in our recovery from the economic hibernation" of the virus.
"One thing we should all be thinking about, whether it’s policymakers, business or the community more broadly, is how to ensure that the Australian economy and workforce emerge from this better equipped to make the most of the new opportunities that will arise," she said.
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