"Population Growth Within the next 10 years, the population of Australia is expected to grow by 5 million people. This population growth holds enormous economic potential for the country, however if it is not properly planned for, the population surge can have very negative effects. If road infrastructure is not developed to accommodate this rapid population growth, the added pressure on Australia’s existing road networks will cause major congestion." Source: https://workfast.com.au/blog/road-works-in-australia-vital-infrastructure-connecting-communities