PROPERTY & INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2017

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1 PROPERTY & INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2017 Developing the growth cities of Greater Western Sydney EVENT PARTNERS

2 EVENT PARTNERS Greater Western Sydney s Premier Property & Infrastructure Summit westernsydney.org.au Following the success of our inaugural event last year, the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue is delighted to once again host BOOMTOWN! in Recognised as Greater Western Sydney s premier property and infrastructure summit, BOOMTOWN! promotes the projects that will help to build, connect and grow the cities of Greater Western Sydney, as well as addressing urban transformation and governance reform. EVENT SPONSORS BOOMTOWN! provides a platform for government and connected agencies to outline their policy agenda to achieve this development, and facilitates a dialogue between the public and private sectors on how to deliver positive outcomes for business and the community. It also focuses on policy issues such as: Metro Rail delivery options Greater Western Sydney amenity fund Greater Sydney Commission s Sydney Region Plan Transferable value capture Affordable housing fund Future Transport Strategy 2056 Western Sydney Airport road and rail options Governance models

3 WELCOME Christopher Brown AM Chairman Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue Hon. Andrew Constance MP NSW Minister for Transport & Infrastructure Hon. Paul Fletcher MP Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure On behalf of the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue and its patrons and partners, welcome to the second annual BOOMTOWN! Summit, where we once again examine the projects, issues and opportunities across the infrastructure, transport and property sectors. With the support of our event partners and sponsors, we re pleased to deliver another stellar line-up of panellists and speakers, headlined by NSW Minister for Transport and Infrastructure the Hon. Andrew Constance MP, Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure Paul Fletcher MP and Chair of the Greater Sydney Commission, Lucy Turnbull AO. We ll also hear from some of the country s leading industry and departmental experts who will address the major plans and policy issues influencing future developments such as Sydney s Metro Rail network, Parramatta Light Rail and the Western Sydney Airport, as well as the urban renewal opportunities that sit across the region s key growth areas. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the heads of State and Federal Government development agencies and their projects and to talk to the regulators about how the public and private sector can best combine to fund, plan, build, operate and govern this infrastructure. I d like to thank our speakers, guests and partners for their involvement and support of BOOMTOWN! 2017, and for playing a leading role in opening up the discussion on how we best understand, and respond to, the growth challenges faced in the region. We re already investing in Western Sydney at record pace, but there can be no doubt the transformation has only just begun. The NSW Government is playing a key role in helping shape the future of one of the nation s most dynamic and fastest growing regions. Indeed, our Future Transport Strategy is providing the blueprint for how projects like Sydney Metro West and Parramatta Light Rail will allow urban revitalisation as well as connect communities. We re not just talking but actually delivering on the ground. By doing so, we re showing commitment to planning and investing in the West s potential. This means not only more efficient public transport links, but schools, hospitals and community infrastructure that keeps pace with the region s unmatched growth. Transport for NSW is proud to partner with the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue to deliver the BOOMTOWN! Infrastructure Summit as a way to engage with industry and our stakeholders, and to explore how we can continue to better plan, manage and support our growth cities, and deliver value-for-money, sustainable, community outcomes. Western Sydney Airport is a once-in-a-generation transformational project that is set to play a key role in driving Western Sydney s future jobs and economic growth. The Turnbull Government is working closely with the Berejiklian Government to take best advantage of the opportunity that Western Sydney Airport offers. Minister for Urban Infrastructure Paul Fletcher will discuss the Turnbull Government s plans for Western Sydney Airport and the vision that the Turnbull and Berejiklian Governments share for Western Sydney Airport as the heart of a vibrant Western Sydney Parklands City, the third city in the Sydney conurbation.

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5 WESTERN SYDNEY LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE PATRONS Hon. Nick Greiner AC Former Premier of NSW Founding Chairman, Infrastructure NSW Chairman, QBE Mr Cameron Clyne Board Member, WSU Foundation Former Group CEO, National Australia Bank Chairman, Rugby Australia Hon. Craig Knowles AM Former NSW Minister for Planning & Health Director, Children s Medical Research Foundation, Westmead Hospital Dr Kerry Schott AO Chair, Moorebank Intermodal Company NBN Co and Energy Security Board Prof. Peter Shergold AC Chancellor, Western Sydney University Chair, Forum On Western Sydney Airport Member, Prime Minister s Indigenous Advisory Council

6 CONTENT Welcome & Ministerial Introduction Christopher Brown AM Chairman, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue Metrofying Sydney: Ministerial Address & Interview Hon. Andrew Constance MP NSW Minister for Transport & Infrastructure Interviewed by Andrew Clennell NSW Political Editor, The Australian The Sydney Metro West is one of the most significant transport projects in Sydney s history, and in addition to providing improved capacity, by connecting the city s two biggest CBDs, will deliver better economic and social outcomes. As we ride the wave of this current infrastructure boom in Western Sydney, Minister Constance explains that although there may be some disruption to services, and our transport networks, the gain, will certainly be worth a little bit of pain. Future Transport Strategy: Keynote Address Tim Reardon Former Secretary, Transport for NSW Secretary, Department of Premier & Cabinet In 40 years, NSW s population will be 11 million, with 8 million living in Sydney. Future Transport 2056 will change where we travel, when we travel, why we travel, and the way we plan. It s a new way of thinking, that is about recognising transport is a facilitator of our customers broader needs and not an end in itself. Building the Steel Spine: Sydney Metro West Greg Dyer Chief Executive, City of Parramatta Council Hon. Patricia Forsythe Executive Director, Sydney Business Chamber Ivan Glavinic Executive Director - Rapid Transit Integration, Transport for NSW Christopher Swann Director, Capella Capital Theo Psychogios Partner Financial Advisory, Deloitte (Panel moderator) The Sydney Metro West has been labelled Sydney s steel spine, connecting the Eastern & Western Sydney CBDs. This panel will examine how it will deliver jobs, homes, urban renewal and investment across the nation s most dynamic corridor. Discussion of potential routes, stations, travel times and development stimulus. Funding this project where s the money coming from, what role for value capture, Canberra and PPPs? Linking Sydney s two CBDs what are the economic and social impacts we can expect? East-west Vs north-south which route first? CONTENT Building Sydney s Aerotropolis: Ministerial Address & Interview Hon. Paul Fletcher MP Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure Interviewed by Matt O Sullivan Transport Reporter, Sydney Morning Herald The area surrounding, and supporting, the Western Sydney Airport, known as the Western Sydney Aerotropolis is expected to fuel the economic growth of the region. Minister Fletcher will detail the work the Federal Government is doing with the NSW Government and local councils to deliver on this potential, including mapping out the necessary transport links, future land-use around Badgerys Creek and plans to attract industry investment. Over the Horizon: A 2050 Vision for Greater Western Sydney Christopher Brown AM Chairman, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue What will Greater Western Sydney look like in 2050? The Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, with the help of Deloitte, outlines what we can expect the future cities, industries and communities to resemble, and what we need to be working on now to deliver a productive, efficient and sustainable region by MORNING TEA BREAK Where Next for GPOP?: Precinct Development Lucy Turnbull AO Chief Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission The significance of the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) precinct has been spelt out in the GSC s Draft Central District Plan, which outlines the vision for one of the region s most important growth corridors. GSC Chair Lucy Turnbull has been asked to detail how GPOP will be delivered, bringing together various departments, governments and private sector investors - after all the strategic planning is done. Delivering Western Sydney s Priority Precincts: Expert Panel Jim Betts Chief Executive, Infrastructure NSW Lindy Deitz Chief Executive, Campbelltown City Council Will Dwyer General Manager, Strategic Planning, Goodman Geoff Roberts Economic Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission Dr Tim Williams Chief Executive Officer, Committee for Sydney Christopher Brown AM Chairman, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue (Panel moderator) The Federal and State Governments have released a number of strategic plans in recent years providing a blueprint for managing growth in Western Sydney. However, there is little public focus on how these projects and precincts will actually be funded, delivered and governed. This panel will examine: Value Capture policy principles. Precinct management plans to ensure delivery. How best to govern major projects like Badgerys Creek and GPOP to ensure positive economic and social outcomes? What role for the Greater Sydney Commission after the planning role is complete?

7 CONTENT BOOMTOWN! Award for Project of the Year and Patrons Prizes for Excellence in Public Policy Judged and presented by WSLD s Patrons: Hon. Nick Greiner AC Mr Cameron Clyne Hon. Craig Knowles AM Dr Kerry Schott AO Professor Peter Shergold AC Information on these awards, including a shortlist for Project of the Year can be found overleaf. NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK A Shared Vision For Western Sydney: Keynote Address Hon. Anthony Albanese MP Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities & Regional Development, Shadow Minister for Tourism In conversation with: John Stanley Broadcaster, 2UE Macquarie Radio Network Using data to keep Western Sydney moving Jessika Loefstedt Director of Public Policy Australia & New Zealand, Uber How is technology helping better understand transport movements and inform policy decisions? As one of the world s leading innovators in this space, this presentation will examine the history of Uber s success in Sydney, its hot-spots and areas of future opportunity, and how its platform can connect to other transport networks to improve accessibility, and mobility in Western Sydney. Renewing Western Sydney: Major Projects Driving Urban Transformation Maryanne Graham Director Communications & Stakeholder Engagement, Sydney Motorway Corporation Paul Higham Head of Service Planning & Asset Strategy, Sydney Water Ian Hunt Chief Executive Officer, Moorebank Intermodal Company Jonathan Myers Head of Growth, Innovation & Partnerships, Keolis Downer Danny O Connor Chief Executive, Western Sydney Local Health District John Stanley Broadcaster, 2UE Macquarie Radio Network (Panel moderator) CONTENT The Infrastructure Capital of the World: How do we maintain the boom? Jason de Sousa Director Major Projects, Lendlease This session details how private industry can work with cross-sector partners, to plan, finance and build the city-shaping projects, which not only respond to the growth challenges in Western Sydney, but help fuel the region s development, leaving a legacy that extends beyond just bricks and mortar. Show Me the Money: Western Sydney as a Commercial Powerhouse Michael Cullen Regional General Manager, Western Sydney, TAFE NSW Amanda Larkin Chief Executive, South Western Sydney Local Health District Danny Rezek Managing Partner, Deloitte Paul Walker Development Director Retail & Mixed Use, GPT Group Rowan Barker BOOMTOWN! MC (Panel moderator) Attracting and retaining major corporate tenants in the region is one of the biggest challenges our cities face. What factors are influencing the investment decisions of our leading institutions and how do we get them to Western Sydney? Why Western Sydney? Why not? What is its competitive advantage and how do we build its appeal as a commercial destination? More than Parramatta? What lessons can be learnt from Parramatta s growth story and how can the rest of Western Sydney, particularly south-west Sydney, make the most of their own commercial opportunities? Investing in people not just buildings. How can Western Sydney compete with the rest of Sydney to attract, train and retain the best talent? Going for Gold: How major events can ignite an infrastructure & investment boom! Hon. Peter Beattie AC Chairman, Gold Coast Commonwealth Games & former Premier of Queensland Charles Moore Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Olympic Park Authority Christopher Brown AM Chairman, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue (Panel moderator) Peter Beattie will preview Gold Coast s 2018 Commonwealth Games and how it is helping spur infrastructure investment, improved connectivity and visitor appeal. As Western Sydney explores the feasibility of its own Games bid in 2026/2030, are there any lessons to be learnt? Charles Moore has been asked to reflect on how future major events can stimulate infrastructure and property investment at Sydney Olympic Park and beyond. Transport and property projects are judged on their ability to transform cities, and how they impact the way communities interact with their environment. How will transport projects such as Metro West and Parramatta Light Rail integrate with our built and natural forms to create more liveable places in Western Sydney? Getting the mix right which areas in Western Sydney should we be targeting for high density and how do we build the supply of affordable housing without creating future pockets of social disadvantage? How are developments such as Parramatta Square, Westmead Medical Precinct and CBD renewal in Campbelltown, Liverpool & Blacktown helping to re-imagine the traditional downtown? How do we design the future cities of Western Sydney so that they are more urban and less suburban and better positioned to attract smart jobs and big business? How can we incorporate land use, urban design and the full water cycle to deliver water sensitive and more liveable urban and town centres for Sydney?

8 PATRONS PRIZES FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC POLICY These awards have been established to recognise outstanding contribution to regional infrastructure planning and delivery by those involved in public policy. This is the first year the awards have been held, and the plan is to present these annually at the BOOMTOWN! Property & Infrastructure Summit, recognising extraordinary leadership in regard to the physical structure of Greater Western Sydney. The criteria for selection is for legislators and regulators who have gone above and beyond the norm to champion economic and social infrastructure in our region. Their achievement should be measurable in terms of political, bureaucratic and social impact and who have overcome more than normal resistance to such change. Following deliberation by the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue Patrons, the nominated recipients for the 2017 prizes are: Hon. Joe Hockey - Ambassador to the United States and former Treasurer and Hon. Anthony Albanese MP - Shadow Infrastructure Minister and former Deputy Prime Minister - recognising their respective leadership within their own parties to deliver a bi-partisan decision to develop Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek. Mike Mrdak AO Former Secretary, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (DIRD) - recognising his career support for a role in urban infrastructure by the Commonwealth and for the creation of the Western Sydney Unit within DIRD as a vehicle to deliver Western Sydney Airport and Moorebank Intermodal Terminal. Lucy Turnbull AO Chief Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission - recognising Lucy s leadership of the Greater Sydney Commission, especially her personal championing of the role of Western Sydney in the city s future and the delivery of the Greater Parramatta & Olympic Peninsula (GPOP) project Hon. Joe Hockey Hon. Anthony Albanese MP Hon. Joe Hockey: Ambassador to the United States and former Treasurer Hon. Anthony Albanese MP: Shadow Infrastructure Minister and former Deputy Prime Minister Joe Hockey and Anthony Albanese were unlikely political bedfellows who put politics aside in the lead-up to the 2013 Federal Election to reach a bi-partisan agreement on Badgerys Creek as the preferred site for the Western Sydney Airport. Despite having been tribal warriors for the Liberal and Labor Parties since their days on Sydney University Student Council, they found a way to work across the divide to deliver a project this region had been denied for decades. The agreement, despite strong historical opposition from within sections of their own parties, helped pave the way for the Abbott Government to announce Badgerys Creek as the location for Sydney s second airport. You need bi-partisanship because it, by definition, goes for more than one term, Mr Albanese said at the time. If you just play politics with it, then it won t happen and because four out of every 10 flights go through Sydney, this is an issue of national productivity. While Mr Hockey added: Badgerys Creek has been foreshadowed for 30 years and the Commonwealth owns the land. There should be no barrier to Badgerys Creek.

9 Mike Mrdak AO Mike Mrdak AO: Former Secretary Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development One of Australia s most respected, and longserving bureaucrats, Mike Mrdak had led the Federal Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (DIRD) since 2009, having worked in the Australian public service since Under Mike s professional leadership, DIRD has helped the Federal Government deliver some of the nation s most significant infrastructure projects and programs, including major improvements to Australia s land transport network, the Melbourne-Brisbane Inland Rail, the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal near Liverpool and most importantly the Western Sydney Airport. Through much of this time, he battled changing priorities in Canberra as the Commonwealth came in and out of its role in urban infrastructure but he maintained his view that Australian cities deserve the involvement of Australian Governments. Earlier this year, Mike was appointed Secretary of the Federal Department of Communication and the Arts, to a five-year term but leaves his Infrastructure post with a distinguished legacy of engagement, achievement and leadership. Lucy Turnbull AO Lucy Turnbull AO: Chief Commissioner Greater Sydney Commission The former Lord Mayor of Sydney, Lucy, since taking on the role of Chief Commissioner of Greater Sydney Commission, has perhaps been one of Western Sydney s loudest and most fierce advocates. Lucy has spearheaded the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula (GPOP) vision which is firmly focussed on recognising the role of Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park (the central city) in supporting the growth of Greater Sydney. Through the Greater Sydney Commission, Lucy has raised political, private sector and community awareness of the opportunities that exist in Western Sydney, and focussed attention on how they can be met through consultation and collaboration. It s time for a change of perspective and a change in the way we all imagine Greater Sydney. Greater Sydney needs a true city at its centre, close to its heart, Lucy said. Through the GSC, and its bold city vision, she has helped embed Greater Western Sydney as the very heart of Sydney not only in terms of metro planning but in terms of the community, media and political mindset.

10 PROJECT OF THE YEAR To recognise developments that have delivered excellence in infrastructure and transport, the Dialogue has established the BOOMTOWN! Project of the Year, to acknowledge completed (or near completed) major projects over the past 12 months that have, or will, significantly contribute to the sustainable growth of Greater Western Sydney. The award aims to celebrate achievement in innovation and leadership in project design and delivery, by the public and private sector and recognises major projects that have positively impacted on community, social, and economic outcomes. The current building boom in the region, both in infrastructure and property, will see many more candidates come forward in subsequent years as the development cycle gains pace. The 2017 finalists have been selected following consultation with the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue s Partners, collaborators and broader regional network and the eventual winner will be chosen by our esteemed WSLD Patrons. The nominees for 2017 BOOMTOWN! Project of the Year are: M4 Road Widening for WestConnex (Sydney Motorway Corporation/RMS) Western Sydney University Parramatta CBD Campus (Western Sydney University) Transport Technology Centre at TAFE Wetherill Park (TAFE NSW) Western Sydney University Clinical School at Campbelltown Hospital (WSU/SWSLHD) Fire and Rescue Academy at Erskine Park (Fire & Rescue NSW/Altis/First State Super) Inglis Riverside Stables (Inglis/AccorHotels) M4 Road Widening for WestConnex Sydney Motorway Corporation and Roads & Maritime Services The WestConnex M4 Widening involved building an additional lane in each direction on the M4 Motorway across a 7.5km stretch between Parramatta and Homebush. More than 100,000 vehicles a day use the M4 and it has become notorious as one of Sydney s most congested bottlenecks. The widened new M4 was officially opened to traffic in July 2017, marking a major step forward in delivering Australia s largest infrastructure project, WestConnex. A distance-based toll of between $1.77 and $4.56 was implemented on the widened section of the M4 between Parramatta and Homebush including the new eastbound on-ramp at Hill Road, in August 2017, following a one-month toll-free period. By early 2019, the widened section of the New M4 will connect to the New M4 tunnels currently under construction, creating a trafficlight-free connection between Parramatta and the City West Link at Haberfield. WestConnex is a part of the NSW Government s $73 billion infrastructure program to tackle congestion and ease the freight task across Sydney s west. Western Sydney University Parramatta CBD Campus Western Sydney University, Charter Hall and John Holland In May 2017, Western Sydney University officially unveiled its $220.5 million flagship campus in the Parramatta CBD a major economic catalyst that is set to transform Australia s fastest growing city and the broader Western Sydney region. Opened by the NSW Premier, the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, the 14-storey, five-star building is the first vertical campus for the University, and the first of its campuses to be embedded in the heart of a major CBD. It was named the Peter Shergold Building in recognition of the University s Chancellor, Professor Peter Shergold AC, and his outstanding leadership of the University and career at the highest levels of the Australian public service. The campus, which is home to 10,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from the University s School of Business and other discipline areas, is one of the most technologically advanced teaching and research spaces developed in Australia, and across the world, and is part of the first phase of the $2b Parramatta Square urban redevelopment.

11 Transport Technology Centre at TAFE Wetherill Park TAFE NSW The largest industry training facility in the southern hemisphere, TAFE NSW Wetherill Park s landmark Transport Technology Centre, sets the standard for automotive training facilities in Australia. Opened by NSW Minister for Skills, the Hon. John Barilaro late last year, the Centre features nine brand new laboratories, more than 4000 square metres of workshop space and allows students to be engaged in a workshop each year, rather than the traditional classroom. The state-of-the-art facility will assist industry partners and employers to attract record numbers of young people into an apprenticeship and ensure that the latest skills are being taught. Technology and modern equipment that keeps pace with industry standards are significant features at the Wetherill Park site, with Wi-Fi connectivity, wide-screen TVs, in-floor exhaust extractors and movable power-points just some of the many inclusions. Much of the equipment in the new facility has been supplied by the companies the students will end up working for, an arrangement that enables TAFE NSW to stretch its dollar further while ensuring its students gain the skills they will need in the workplace. The Transport Technology Centre also helps meet an expected increase in demand for courses in light vehicle technology, heavy vehicle mechanical technology, plant mechanics, automotive electrical technology, and engineering technology courses. The Macarthur Clinical School at Campbelltown Hospital Western Sydney University and South Western Sydney Local Health District Western Sydney University s $21m Macarthur Clinical School at Campbelltown Hospital was opened in early 2017, providing advanced training to medical students and researchers. The four-storey building was jointly funded by the NSW Government and Western Sydney University and is one of the key training sites for the University s School of Medicine, where hands-on clinical experience is embedded in the students training from their very first year. The Macarthur Clinical School provides state-of-the-art training equipment and allows students to be mentored by senior specialists and other health professionals from Campbelltown Hospital, managed by South West Sydney Local Health District. Features of the new clinical school include: a 153-seat lecture theatre a clinical skills teaching facility simulation laboratory eight clinic/clinical trials rooms hospital library office space for clinical academic teams Centre for Education & Workforce Development (LHD) teaching and office facility. Fire and Rescue Academy at Erskine Park Fire & Rescue NSW, Altis Property Group and First State Super Construction of a new fire training complex in Erskine Park commenced earlier this year, with the $22m facility to replace Fire and Rescue NSW s (FRNSW) older site at Alexandria. The new building will provide various emergency scenarios and building types, including a petrol station, train accident, office tower, residential building and rubble. It will comprise of a large A-grade office building filled with lecture rooms, training areas and administration as stage one and an area of 4ha where FRNSW will be constructing a range of training props to simulate the different fire events the recruits will face in the field. Upon completion in early 2018, the facility will provide a modern, state-of-the-art training campus for future firefighters, along with 150 permanent jobs and 200 trainees. Inglis Riverside Stables - AccorHotels and Inglis The feature of the Warwick Farm precinct will be a new luxury hotel, named The William Inglis in a nod to the company s figure head and founder. Celebrating racing history and the thoroughbred, the William Inglis is a boutique equine-themed, M Gallery by Sofitel, 5-star hotel, run by Accor Hotels, the largest hotel operator in the Asia Pacific. Construction of the new $110m precinct, which includes a rooftop bar and pool deck overlooking Warwick Farm racecourse and stable precinct is set to be completed in December Adjoining the hotel will be a fully integrated air-conditioned sales arena, which will accommodate 1000 guests including a ringside dining service for at least 600 customers. The sales facility will feature more than 800 stables re-using the magnificent hardwood from the existing Newmarket stables. There will be extensive parade space for horses on both rubberised bitumen and synthetic turf, more than double the amount of parade per horse than is currently available in Randwick. Permanent hospitality suites for vendors will help to entertain buyers leading up and during the sales in style and air-conditioned comfort. There will also be a 1000 space car park which features a large-scale access ramp for horse floats and trucks.

12 SPEAKERS Hon. Anthony Albanese MP Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities & Tourism Member of Parliament since 1996 and current Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development, and Tourism, Anthony believes infrastructure and transport play a crucial role in growing communities. Jim Betts Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure NSW As the CEO of Infrastructure NSW, Jim has been responsible for the delivery of countless state infrastructure priorities including the Darling Harbour transformation and Parramatta Stadium. He was previously Head of the Victorian Department of Transport. Hon. Andrew Constrance MP NSW Minister for Transport & Infrastructure A Member of Parliament since 2003 and current NSW Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. Andrew Constance MP is responsible for delivering the biggest public transport project in Australia; the Sydney Metro. Rowan Barker BOOMTOWN! Summit MC Rowan has extensive media and communications experience; spending a decade as a Sydney Radio presenter, before becoming Director of Media and Communications for the Tourism & Transport Forum. Christopher Brown AM Chairman & Founder, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue Executive Chairman of Taylor Street Advisory, Christopher has spent 20 years as Managing Director of Tourism & Transport Forum and Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and sits on the WSU Board. Michael Cullen Regional General Manager - Western Sydney, TAFE NSW Michael has held numerous roles, including Acting CEO at Liverpool Council and Executive Director, Enterprise, Regional Development & Small Business at the NSW Dept, State & Regional Development. Hon. Peter Beattie AC Chairman, Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation Former Premier of Queensland and the QLD Trade Commissioner to the Americas, Hon. Peter Beattie AC is the Chairman of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation and a Commissioner of the Australian Rugby League. Andrew Clennell NSW Political Editor, The Australian Journalist of 22 years, Andrew served as State Political Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald, the Daily Telegraph and in the Canberra Press Gallery prior to working at The Australian. Jason de Sousa Director Major Projects, Lendlease Jason de Sousa is Director Major Projects at Lendlease and is leading the firm s integrated property and infrastructure development thinking.

13 Lindy Deitz Chief Executive, Campbelltown City Council Lindy has served in Local Government for over 23 years, contributing significantly to the Council s education and community care services prior to becoming CEO. Hon. Paul Fletcher MP Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure Since entering Parliament in 2009, Paul has been Assistant Minister for Communications, and Minister for Major Projects, Territories & Local Government, before his current role as Minister for Urban Infrastructure. Maryanne Graham Director, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement, Sydney Motorway Corporation Maryanne has held executive and advisory roles for over 20 years and played a key role in the delivery of major projects including the Walsh Bay Urban Renewal and NSW Waratah Rail. Will Dwyer General Manager - Strategic Planning, Goodman Group With a background in planning and environmental law, Will currently has national responsibility for planning and development strategy for the Goodman Group. Hon. Patricia Forsythe Executive Director, Sydney Business Chamber Previously a Member of the NSW Legislative Council, Hon. Patricia Forsythe serves on a number of Government and NFP sector boards and is the Executive Director of the Sydney Business Chamber. Paul Higham Head of Service Planning & Asset Strategy, Sydney Water With over 20 years in strategy & planning, asset acquisition, operations management, and maintenance delivery, Paul has had a variety of roles including Acting General Manager Liveable City Solutions. Greg Dyer Chief Executive Officer, City of Parramatta Council Greg served as CFO for several property and media organisations, and was the Finance Director with Mirvac Group prior to his current position at City of Parramatta Council. Tom Gellibrand Deputy Program Director - Sydney Metro Delivery Office, Transport for NSW Previously the Deputy Director General of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, Tom is currently the Deputy Program Director at the Sydney Metro Delivery office. Ian Hunt Chief Executive Officer, Moorebank Intermodal Company An engineer by background, he has a long career in major project delivery, including leading the two PPPs that developed the Lane Cove Tunnel toll road and delivered the Waratah passenger train rolling stock project.

14 SPEAKERS Amanda Larkin Chief Executive, South Western Sydney Local Health District Amanda has 25 years of experience in health service management. Among other roles prior to this position, she worked as the General Manager of Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals. Jonathan Myers Director, Keolis Downer Jonathan leads the development and implementation of Keolis Downer s group business strategy in Australia and New Zealand. He led KD s acquisition of the ATE [bus] Group (2015) and was project director for the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2 line extension (completed May 2016). Theo Psychogios Partner Financial Advisory, Deloitte A Partner with Deloitte Access Economics and a leading advocate for the economic development of the Western Sydney region, Theo recently co-authored Shaping Future Cities; a blueprint for the economic transformation of Western Sydney. Jessika Loefstedt Director of Public Policy Australia & New Zealand, Uber With over twenty years of experience in public policy and communications across both the public and private sector, Jessika is now Head of Public Policy for Australia & NZ at Uber. Danny O Connor Chief Executive, Western Sydney Local Health District CEO of the Western Sydney Local Health District, Danny sits on a number of health and medical related boards including the Westmead Medical Research Foundation. Tim Reardon Secretary, Department of Premier & Cabinet Tim has 25 years experience working in government and the private sector domestically and internationally. Prior to this role, Tim was Secretary at Transport for NSW. Charles Moore Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Olympic Park Authority Prior to his role as CEO at SOPA, Charles consulted to Property NSW and was Fund Manager for CPA, where he drove expansion of the business from $2b in assets to $4b. Matt O Sullivan Transport Reporter, The Sydney Morning Herald An acclaimed author and senior journalist, Matt has spent more than a decade at the Sydney Morning Herald, where he has covered transport, politics and business. Danny Rezek Managing Partner - Western Sydney, Deloitte Managing Partner of Deloitte Western Sydney, Danny is notably leading a campaign for the creation of 200,000 new jobs across Western Sydney by 2020.

15 Geoff Roberts Deputy Chief Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission Geoff has 35 years experience in Australia and internationally. He is a specialist in city strategy, governance and leadership and currently holds an Adjunct Professor position in the City Futures Research Centre at the University of NSW. Lucy Turnbull AO Chief Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission Lucy is an urbanist, businesswoman and philanthropist with a longstanding interest in cities, and technological and social innovation. She chaired the Committee for Sydney from 2012 to 2015 and was Lord Mayor of Sydney from 2003 to John Stanley Broadcaster, 2UE Macquarie Radio Network A veteran of Sydney talk radio and a former state and federal political reporter, John is a member of the Walkley Advisory Board and co-hosts the breakfast show on Sydney s 2UE. Paul Walker Development Director - Retail & Mixed Use, GPT Group Currently Development Director, Retail and Mixed Use at the GPT Group, Paul was previously Head of Investment for Lendlease s Urban Regeneration opportunities across Australia. Christopher Swann Director, Capella Capital Chris joined the Capella team in February 2017 after five years developing major infrastructure projects for the NSW Government. He was project director for the $4.9 billion WestConnex M5 and client for the Darling Harbour Live PPP. Dr Tim Williams Chief Executive Officer, Committee for Sydney Currently also a part-time Principal with Arup, Tim was previously recognised as one of the UK s thought-leaders in urban regeneration and economic development prior to coming to Australia.

16 WESTERN SYDNEY LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue is a non-partisan community initiative engaging Australia in a conversation about Greater Western Sydney. In delivering a program that represents a broad crosssection of the region, the WSLD collaborates with local institutions, the Western Sydney Business Chamber, Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC), Western Sydney Community Forum, Western Sydney University (WSU) and the Committee for Sydney. The WSLD provides and encourages interaction between key influencers and opinion leaders in the region to drive the public policy debate and support and promote the Western Sydney agenda through analysis and advocacy.