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Day One: Tuesday 8th September, 2009
| Day One | Day Two |
8:15
Registration and welcome tea
8:45
Speed networking session

Get to know your peers rights from the start in this informal speed networking session. Bring your business cards!

9:05
Opening remarks from the Chair
Prof Greg Martin, Executive Director, PATREC
9.15
OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Developing sustainable transport infrastructure in WA
  • Transport initiatives designed to keep Western Australia moving
The Hon Simon O’Brien MLC, Minister for Transport, WA
9.50
The Federal Government’s role in Nation Building
  • The critical role of national infrastructure development and investment
  • What benefits are there for WA?
Dr Neville Binning, General Manager, Department of Transport WA
10:25
Morning tea and networking break
10.55
Planning, policy and progress in WA transport infrastructure
  • Current state of play: A review of current planning and policy direction
  • Prioritising and delivering WA’s future transport needs
John Fischer, Executive Director, Department of Transport
11.30
CASE STUDY
Grain supply chain
  • Capacity constraints and supply chain performance
  • Recommendations for grain freight
Neil Matthews, Managing Director, Strategic design + Development
12.05
PANEL DISCUSSION
Developing a more competitive and efficient rail network
  • Assessing the impact of current capacity constraints in open network
  • Interface between rail and road networks
  • Implications of the rationalisation of rail infrastructure
Panelists:
Dr Fred Affleck, Chair, WA Port Operation Taskforce
Mike Norton, President, WA Farmers’ Federation
Peter Thomas, Head of Rail, FMGL
Ken Lewsey, Executive General Manager, QR Freight
Drew Gaynor, Director, Freight and Logistics Policy, Department of Transport, WA
 Additional panelists to be confirmed.
12:50
Lunch and networking break
1.50
The outlook for the resource supply chain and future infrastructure requirements
  • An update on planned resource projects
  • Infrastructure capacity and access issues
Ian Satchwell, Director, ACIL Tasman
2.25
Why the freight market demands infrastructure growth and development
  • A shipping perspective on infrastructure demands
Tony Pegum, Managing Director, Braemar Seascope
3:00
Afternoon tea and networking break
3.30
NSW CASE STUDY
Landside improvement strategy at Port Botany
  • Recommendations for a more efficient system for moving cargo through Port Botany
Jim Cox, CEO, IPART
4.05
Fremantle Port’s planning response to trade demands
  • Inner Harbour Developments catering for larger vessels
  • The Development of Fremantle Ports’ Outer Harbour Project
Chris Leatt-Hayter, CEO, Fremantle Ports
4.40
Supporting the demands of the Pilbara’s expanding minerals exports
Andre Bush, CEO, Port Hedland Port Authority
5.15
End of day one
 
Day Two: Wednesday 9th September, 2009
| Day One | Day Two |
9:10
Opening remarks from the Chair
The Hon Bob Pearce, Executive Director, Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc FIFWA
9.20
OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Building a sustainable future for the city: City of Perth 2029 Vision and four-year strategic plan
  • A capital city perspective for meeting urban transport demands
  • Working with State and Federal Governments to maximise benefits
Frank Edwards, CEO, City of Perth
9.55
How is the State managing its infrastructure demand?
  • The impact of transport infrastructure on WA's economic development
  • The business community’s response to state infrastructure policies
James Pearson, Chief Executive, Chamber of Commerce & Industry WA
10:30
Morning tea and networking break
11.00
CASE STUDY Delivering the Oakajee Port & Rail link
  • The strategic importance of Oakajee
  • Assessing the consultative process between industry and government
  • Developing a collective position on common-user infrastructure development
  • The design and production of supply chain integration
  • Engaging regional economies
Eric Englund, Rail Engineering Manager, Oakajee Port & Rail
11.35
Providing the right roads for WA
  • The challenges and opportunities of record investment
  • Developing the next generation of maintenance contracts
  • Making roads work for the community
Des Snook, Executive Director, Road Network Services, Main Roads WA
12.10
Meeting community transport needs: A local government perspective on transport infrastructure
  • Transport issues facing Local Government
  • Challenges and opportunities for the sector
Michelle Mackenzie, Executive Manager- Infrastructure, Western Australian Local Government Association
12:45
Lunch and networking break
1.45
Connecting people and places: Making public transport an attractive and sustainable choice
  • Infrastructure initiatives for improving public transport
  • Public transport beyond the CBD: Meeting the transport needs of WA’s communities
Reece Waldock, CEO, Public Transport Authority
2.20
Towards sustainable transport: Plan B means no more roads
  • Negotiating community concerns about peak oil and industry needs for transport fuels
Dr David Worth, Past-Convenor, Sustainable Transport Coalition of WA
2.55
Closing remarks from the Chair
3.05
Close of conference
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