Capital project funding advisory for Australian public university
Engaging the university's infrastructure team with our network of real estate and infrastructure investor-developers to develop funding options supporting a $2 billion infrastructure development program.
A leading Australian university was undertaking a transformational, multi-year infrastructure program valued at more than $2 billion.
The scale and complexity of the program, combined with timing constraints, were beyond the university’s traditional debt funding and internal resourcing model. The university needed a more innovative approach to capital and delivery strategy to successfully bring the program to life.
How we helped
Our role
KordaMentha worked with the university’s infrastructure team to explore alternative funding options and delivery models. By connecting the university with our network of real estate and infrastructure investor-developers, we provided independent advice and practical solutions tailored to their needs.
Objectives
- Support planning and decision-making for the program.
- Identify and assess alternative funding options.
- Connect the university with prospective capital and delivery partners capable of supporting the proposed program.
Outcomes acheived
We provided comprehensive strategic advice, culminating in a formal strategy paper to guide the university’s property and infrastructure planning. The strategy addressed:
- The current state of the university’s property portfolio.
- Alignment with the university’s strategic plan.
- Key real estate action projects.
- Types and suitability of funding options, with a clear ‘menu’ of choices aligned to the university’s needs.
- Market appetite and conditions for university sector assets.
- Insights from institutional investors and developers.
- Comparable case studies from Australian and international universities.
- Clear pathways forward, including timeframes, transaction strategies, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.
- Opportunities to release value from existing assets.
This work provided the university with a clear, actionable roadmap to secure the funding and partnerships needed to deliver its ambitious infrastructure program.
