The ACT government is set to defer several infrastructure projects and break others into stages as part of a plan to save $700 million over the next four years. Chief Minister Andrew Barr stated that while projects will still commence during the current parliamentary term, they may not start in the upcoming financial year. The government will prioritize health and housing projects, notably the new Northside Hospital and public housing initiatives. Some projects, including an emergency services station in Casey, will be postponed to focus on completing existing commitments. The Kingston Arts Precinct will also be developed in stages to alleviate parking issues. Barr noted that the ACT is currently at 'peak construction,' facing labor shortages and supply chain challenges, partly due to external pressures such as the upcoming 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane. Going forward, infrastructure spending will increasingly target the repair and renewal of aging assets rather than new constructions, with funding sourced from Commonwealth contributions, asset sales, operating surpluses, and borrowings.