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Lessons in project delivery for the energy transition

Andy Fry of Clayton Utz, Kiri Parr of Kiri Parr Consulting and Danny Benjamin of VicGrid will be presenting in person to us in Melbourne on the topic of ‘Lessons in project delivery for the energy transition’. The event will be chaired by Carla Tomeo of Clayton Utz.



Registration for this event has now closed.

Registration commences at 5:30 pm and the formal presentation will commence promptly at 6.00pm AEDT in Melbourne and there will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions at the end of the event. The event will also be followed by drinks and light snacks and will provide attendees with an opportunity to network with others who have an interest in the construction industry and arbitration / construction law.


Speakers


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Andy Fry

Partner, Clayton Utz

Andy Fry has extensive front-end experience in the delivery, procurement and contract administration of major infrastructure projects. For over 15 years, Andy has advised government agencies on various high-profile infrastructure projects across the energy, rail, port and telecommunication sectors. Andy specialises in developing innovative collaborative contracting models and efficient procurement strategies in response to prevailing market conditions, including advising Major Road Projects Victoria on its development of the Program Delivery Approach which sees all tiers of the construction industry delivering a $5bn portfolio of major road projects under a bespoke panel and ITC model. Andy is currently assiting VicGrid on several major electricity transmission infrastructure projects which are critical to facilitate the transition to renewables.

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Kiri Parr

Consultant, Kiri Parr Consulting

Kiri Parr is an experienced advocate, consultant and academic within the construction industry, specialising in collaborative procurement approaches.. Prior to establishing her own consulting business, Kiri practised as a construction lawyer for over 20 years. In addition to her consulting work, Kiri is also a Senior Fellow at Melbourne Law School, where she lectures in the Master of Construction Law. Between 2017 to 2019, Kiri was the President of Consult Australia, the industry body for consultants in design, advisory and engineering.



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Danny Benjamin

Engineer, Executive Director, Delivery, VicGrid

Danny Benjamin is currently the Executive Director, Delivery at VicGrid and is responsible for the infrastructure delivery of VicGrid’s renewable energy projects. As a former engineer, Danny has experience working across a wide range of projects with both public and private sector clients.


Event Chair

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Carla Tomeo

Special Counsel, Clayton Utz

Carla Tomeo specialises in drafting and negotiating complex construction contracts for major transport and renewable energy projects. Carla has extensive experience advising the Victorian Government including VicGrid on major electricity transmission infrastructure projects, Major Road Projects Victoria on various major road projects being delivered through its Program Delivery Approach and the procurement of the North East Link freeway packages being delivered using alliance contracts.


Location of Event

Clayton Utz
Level 18, 333 Collins Street
MELBOURNE  VIC  3000


Cost of Event

This in person event is free of charge for SoCLA members (you must be logged in on our website www.scl.org.au to register). Non-members in person attendance - $49.50.


When
December 5th, 2024 from  5:30 AEDT PM AEDT to  8:00 PM AEDT
Event Fee(s)
Lessons in project delivery for the energy transition $ 49.50 (includes GST of $ 4.50)
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