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Get to know your peers right from the start in this relaxed and informal speed networking session. Bring your business cards!
Peter Goed, Chairperson – Northern Territory Committee, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA)
The role of transport infrastructure in the NT economy
- Planning, co-ordinating and maintaining the transport infrastructure that enables and furthers growth
- Outlining current government project priorities and opportunities
- Encouraging private sector investment
The Hon Paul Henderson MLA, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory
- Strengthening business relationships with Asia
- The role of supply chain certainty in business relations
Bruce Fadelli AM, Board Director, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Supporting and maintaining a strong aviation industry throughout the NT
- Exploring opportunities for incremental growth and competition
- Recent developments in the aviation industry and its implications for business in the Territory
John Fitzgerald, CEO, Tourism NT
- The aftermath of the ban on live cattle exports and long-term implications for the industry
- Outlining risks associated with the dependence on live exports to Indonesia
- Estimating the implications of the carbon tax on the agricultural sector
Luke Bowen, CEO, Northern Territory’s Cattlemen Association
- Examining the growth potential of the industry in the Territory
- Addressing infrastructure constraints in the NT export network
- Is there enough demand for a second port?
Peter Stewart, Executive Director, Minerals Council of Australia NT Division
Skilling for transport infrastructure project delivery
- Strategies for attracting and retaining skilled workers
- How did natural disasters in other states impact on the local employment market?
Peter Stewart, Executive Director, Minerals Council of Australia NT Division
Kevin Williams, CEO, Civil Contractors Federation Northern Territory Branch
- Addressing complexities arising from multi-user facilities
- Accommodating greater vessels
- Outlining growth demands for exporting industries
Terry O’Connor, CEO, Darwin Port Corporation
- Developing aviation industry structure with low cost carriers
- Evolving airport business, the needs of business partners and community requirements
- Diversifying airport income by expanding the property portfolio
- Sharpening the focus on achieving more measurable environmental results
Ian Kew, CEO, Northern Territory Airports
Main Roads WA teamed with AECOM, BGC and Laing O’ Rourke to deliver the construction of three new bridges and upgrading of the Great Northern Highway in the Kimberley. This remote project south of Turkey Creek (Warmun) was delivered as the first Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) alliance style project executed by Main Roads WA and would have presented numerous challenges if it was delivered under traditional contracting methods such as Design and Construct.
Abra DeKlerk, Technical Director and Team Savannah Board Member, AECOM
- Timelines for planning, construction and delivery
- Improving the efficiency and resilience of the road network
Ernie Wanka, Director Road Network, Department of Lands and Planning
This interactive wrap up session will give you the chance to have an in-depth debate about the most pressing industry issues with our diverse expert panel. Discuss the most current developments in the transport infrastructure sector in the Northern Territory and learn more about growth opportunities for your own business.
