Ben Richards

Background

About Ben Richards

As an Infrastructure Funding and Delivery Strategist with more than 25 years of experience in infrastructure delivery and contributions planning, I specialise in developer contributions, including financial management and forecasting, planning, works in kind agreements, governance, and risk mitigation. Throughout my career, I have worked across both the public and private sectors, providing strategic advice and support in the development and delivery of policies, processes, and business unit structuring. My focus is on minimising funding gaps, sharing risks with the development industry, and ensuring that infrastructure obligations are met efficiently and effectively. With a deep understanding of the complexities of contributions planning, I am passionate about driving sustainable, collaborative solutions that benefit both the public sector and the development industry, ensuring that communities are equipped with the infrastructure they need for future growth.