ON DEMAND - Melbourne Airport – Third Runway Development

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.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

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 five years after a career spanning government, consulting, construction and client-side. The generational M3R project is an opportunity for Nick to apply knowledge from these sectors to ensure the new runway minimises environmental impact, maximises opportunities for local communities and embeds regenerative design opportunities throughout construction and operation.

Rachael Young, Senior Environment Advisor, Melbourne and Launceston Airports.

Rachael has been working at Melbourne and Launceston Airports for three years and focuses 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 and infrastructure asset management.

Peter Parsons, M3R Design Manager / Program Manager – Airfield, Melbourne Airport

A Program Manager at Melbourne Airport, Peter has led the infrastructure planning and design for the proposed third runway and supporting other airfield projects for the past six years. 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, the UK, the Middle East and Africa.