Queensland Transport 2012

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The last few years have been eventful for the Port of Brisbane. The state government sold the infrastructure asset in 2010. The new ownership meant adjusting to new governance arrangements and the implementation of a transition program. At the same time the port had to deal with extreme climatic events. Peter Keyte, General Manager Port Services at the Port of Brisbane, spoke at the 14th annual QLD Transport Summit 2011 about the challenging period. DOWNLOAD PAPER HERE

Now in its 15th year, Lloyd’s Australia’s Queensland Transport event has a proven record of attracting those responsible for planning, funding and constructing the state’s booming transport sector.

Queensland Transport 2012 will examine the opportunities and challenges arising from mastering the rebuilding efforts and supporting the growing resources export demands instantaneously. The conference will consist of two focused days enabling our delegates to tailor their attendance according to their interests.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Sal Petroccitto, General Manager Rail, Ports & Freight, Department of Transport & Main Roads Queensland
• Ian Ker, Adjunct Associate Professor Transport Studies, Curtin University & Principal, Catalyst
• Parvathy Iyer, Director Infrastructure Ratings, Standards and Poor's
• Dr Jim Yang, Regional Technical Director – Geotechnics and Tunnelling, Hyder Consulting
• Dr Russell Reichelt, Chairman and Chief Executive, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
• Patrick Fogarty, Director, Norman Disney & Young
• Mark Fairweather, Transport Group Leader, Aecom
• Nicole Duguid, CEO, Regional Development Australia – Mackay-Whitsundays Region
• Graeme Krisanski, Project Director Transportation Strategy, Sunshine Coast Regional Council
• Priscilla Radice, Manager Strategic Projects, Port of Brisbane

Conference Day One will examine the state’s urban transport needs. Presentations on Day Two will take a closer look at Queensland growing freight task and its implications for the local and national economy.

At Queensland Transport 2012 our delegates will get a comprehensive update on all issues relevant to those at the forefront of planning, building, maintaining and operating the roads and public transport services in the state. Topics discussed by transport planners, policy makers and industry leaders will include:

• Meeting the state’s challenges of population growth, traffic and climate change
• Update on re-building Queensland’s transport network
• The evolving urban transport network in Brisbane
• Growing regional centres and their transport needs
• Connecting communities through transport infrastructure and frequent services
• Assessing the state’s future freight demands
• Meeting demands in the growing resources export sector
• Project updates and opportunities across the state

Our speaking panel will consist of respected, senior representatives encompassing the perspective of those involved with the planning, financing, construction, regulation and operating of transport infrastructure.

Join your peers and meet with the industry’s finest at this key annual event for Queensland’s transport infrastructure sector.

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