Hospitals, water services and sewerage rank among the highest infrastructure priorities for residents in the South West.
The findings come from new research for the South West Infrastructure Partnership (SWIP), which also named schools and public transport as top concerns in its Action Plan 2030.
Miranda Housden, regional director of ICE South West and co-founder of SWIP, said: "The Action Plan is a huge opportunity for the South West to shape infrastructure that enables the region to flourish in the decades to come.
"For those working in the industry, this means taking an active role to contribute, collaborate and champion regional coordination, innovation and impact.
"But the plan also highlights the importance of public attitudes, outlining a commitment to finding new and more effective ways to engage with South West communities."
The research found that 73 per cent of respondents view infrastructure as most important when it impacts their daily lives.
The Action Plan, which draws on public opinion, policy analysis, and input from more than 1,000 participants across 12 regional events, focuses on four main areas: strengthening regional knowledge, skills and capability, improving coordination, enhancing public engagement, and scaling collaboration to deliver long-term value.
The plan was launched in Bristol on June 10.
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