Infrastructure
Infrastructure Article Talk Language Download PDF Watch Edit For the mathematical concept, see Infrastructure (number theory) . Infrastructure is the set of fundamental facilities and systems that support the sustainable functionality of households and firms. Serving a country, city, or other area, [1] including the services and facilities necessary for its economy to function. [2] Infrastructure is composed of public and private physical structures such as roads , railways , bridges , tunnels , water supply , sewers , electrical grids , and telecommunications (including Internet connectivity and broadband access ). In general, infrastructure has been defined as "the physical components of interrelated systems providing commodities and services essential to enable, sustain, or enhance societal living conditions " and maintain the surrounding environment. ...