Melbourne Airport – Third Runway Development

MELBOURNE HYBRID BRANCH EVENT: Wednesday, 4 May, 2022

Aviation investment is critical to support Victoria’s growing population, our export markets, and the tourism industry. Melbourne Airport is currently progressing the much-anticipated proposed third runway, with current works focused on community consultation, ahead of detailed design and  construction. Join us for a unique insight into the Melbourne Airport third runway development, exploring key environmental, technical/design and community challenges, as presented by Nick, Rachael and Peter from  Melbourne Airport. Key learnings and points covered:

• General overview – Major Transport (Aviation) Infrastructure Project
• Technical Challenges: PFAS/Water
• Broader understanding – Interaction with Design, Social Licence, ESG

 Highlighting teachings and reason to attend

• Exposure to a major Victorian infrastructure project’s development process
• Opportunity to understand environmental and broader project lifecycle challenges
• Exposure and opportunity to connect with Melbourne Airport Environmental lead
• Opportunity to connect with industry peers

For our in person guests the presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. Drinks and nibbles will be served.

Attendees can also view the presentation remotely (just like an ALGA webinar).

If you are unable to attend on the day, the session will be recorded and available to view later.

Event Information

Date & Time:
Wed May 4, 2022
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM AEST
(Presentation starts at 6:00 pm)

Registration Deadline:
Tue May 3, 2022

Online Fees $:
ALGA Member: A$33.00
ALGA Student Member: A$16.50
Non-Member: A$66.00

Location:
Cliftons Venues
1/440 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia

CPD Points:
Earn up to 1.5 CPD points

In Person Fees $:
ALGA Member: A$49.50
ALGA Student Member: A$24.75
Non-Member: A$99.00

About the Presenters

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Nick Walker
Head of Environment and Sustainability
Melbourne and Launceston Airports

Nick has led the environment and sustainability function at Melbourne and Launceston Airports for 5 years after a career spanning government, consulting, construction and client side. The generational M3R project is an opportunity for Nick to apply knowledge from all of these sectors to ensure the new runway minimises environmental impact, maximises opportunities for local communities and embeds regenerative design opportunities throughout construction and operation.

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Rachael Young
Senior Environment Advisor
Melbourne and Launceston Airports

Rachael has been working at Melbourne Airport for three years and has a focus on environmental planning approvals and site management across a broad range of airport development projects. Rachael’s previous career experience has been with State government native forest management in Queensland as well as infrastructure asset management.

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Peter Parsons
M3R Design Manager / Program Manager - Airfield
Melbourne Airport

As a Program Manager, Peter is responsible for the delivery of critical airfield infrastructure projects at Melbourne Airport. Peter has been working at Melbourne Airport for the past 6 years leading the infrastructure planning and design for the proposed third runway, while also supporting other airfield projects. Peter is a Chartered Civil Engineer and has over 15 years of experience in the planning, design and project management of airfield infrastructure and has worked on airport projects located in Australia, UK, Middle East and Africa.