Environmental Management in Transport Summit 2010

The Inaugural Environmental Management in Transport Conference
17 – 18 May 2010 | Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour, Sydney

With Australia’s population tipped to exceed 35 million within the next 40 years (ABS), the upgrading of transport systems is a necessity. But with the opportunities that arise for the industry as new projects are brought online comes the responsibility of minimising the disruption to the existing surrounds and the people who inhabit them.

This forum will provide a unique opportunity for all facets of the transport sector - from construction contractors, engineers and operators to policy makers, legal counsels and academics - to hear the first-hand experiences of their industry peers in dealing with the environmental challenges that major projects present.

Topics to be addressed:

• Major infrastructure projects in the pipeline and their impact on the environment
• Social and environmental considerations for transport infrastructure contractors from a cost and planning perspective
• Understanding the sensitivities around managing sites of Aboriginal significance
• Complying with regulations to achieve a minimal environmental impact
• Effective land management – learning from industry practice
• Mainstreaming environmental values
• Environmental considerations in fast-tracking infrastructure projects
• Minimising the impact of noise
• Optimising alliancing opportunities in established communities
• Strengthening community engagement strategies
• Embracing new technology to minimise environmental impacts

Guest speakers include:

• Peter Mould, NSW Government Architect, Government Architect’s Office
• Helen Fulcher, CEO, South Australia EPA
• Stephen Bradford, CEO, Port of Melbourne Corporation
• Rod Hook, Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of the Office of Major Projects and Infrastructure, SA Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure
• Richard Pearson, Deputy Director-General, Development Assessment and Systems Performance, NSW Department of Planning
• Lorraine Phillips, Manager Noise Policy Section, Department of Environment & Climate Change NSW
• Mark Cridland, Acting Deputy Director-General, Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
• Professor Peter Newman, Director, Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute and Infrastructure Australia Advisory Council member
• Anna Carroll, Manager Stakeholder and Community Affairs, Gold Coast Rapid Transit Project

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