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PLANNING PROJECTS FOR
VICTORIA’S FUTURE THE VICTORIAN MAJOR PROJECTS CONFERENCE RETURNS FOR ITS 10TH YEAR BRINGING NEW FACES TO HELP BUILD A PICTURE OF VICTORIA’S DEVELOPMENT.
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he Suburban Rail Loop, Metro Tunnel Project and Regional Rail Revival Program are a few of the of stateshaping projects and initiatives that have been released or implemented in Victoria in the past year. On top of this, the Victorian Government announced a record investment of $14.2 billion to boost the economy and create jobs in its 2019/20 budget. In light of recent investments and advancements in Victoria, Expotrade’s 10th Annual Victorian Major Projects Conference aims to educate the infrastructure industry about upcoming opportunities. From 27 to 28 November 2019 expertise for major projects will be on display at the event through a range of speakers. Conference Producer Ms. Rajasekaran says the theme of the conference ‘Building Victoria’s Future’ reflects the state’s evolution. “Victoria is growing faster than any other state across Australia, and Melbourne is forecast to become Australia’s most populated city,” Ms. Rajasekaran says. “When against this background, it’s clear Victoria needs world-class infrastructure to continue economic growth and cater for the growing population.” She says informing the infrastructure industry about Victoria’s major projects is increasingly important to enable businesses to capitalise on opportunities. “Attendees will get first-hand information about investments in all major infrastructure projects happening across the state. They will also have the chance to network with policy makers and representatives from the private sector,” Ms. Rajasekaran says. One of the major infrastructure projects on display at the conference is the Suburban Rail Loop. The project recently began geotechnical work to help understand ground conditions and plan for station locations. Executive Director of the Suburban Rail
Loop Adele McCarthy will explain the newly established Precincts and Suburbs Group, which drives strategic planning for precincts, suburbs and places to create vibrant and distinct communities. The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions is responsible for developing the precincts strategy which will deliver plans for the surrounding construction to support the delivery of the rail network. In February 2018, the Victorian Government appointed Victoria’s first Chief Engineer, Dr. Collette Burke, another key speaker at the conference. Dr. Burke will detail the new Victorian Digital Asset Strategy which aims to improve the way infrastructure projects are defined, delivered and maintained. “The Victorian Digital Asset Strategy is something that has never been done before and this session will give attendees the opportunity to have a first-hand look at the strategy,” Ms. Rajasekaran says. Other speakers include Rail Projects Victoria’s Linda Cantan, who will present an update on the Metro Tunnel Project and Infrastructure Victoria’s Michel Masson who will discuss the organisation’s 30-year strategy.
The conference will also feature panel discussions which will explore the many projects underway or in planning in Victoria. They will look at where the funding comes from and what potential opportunities there are for businesses. Alongside in-depth information sessions, the conference will offer around seven hours of networking across the two days. “The conference is not just about information and networking it is also a platform for attendees to share their ideas on what challenges are facing Victoria,” Ms. Rajasekaran says. Held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Victorian Major Projects Conference is expected to attract more than 200 people from across Victoria and Australia including government departments, the private sector and industry experts. “The conference will ultimately help attendees to acquire the latest information and connect with industry experts in charge of the projects shaping the state,” Ms. Rajasekaran says. Registration for the conference is now open at the VIC Major Projects Conference website: www.viconference.com.au
This year’s Victorian Major Projects Conference is expected to attract more than 200 people.
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