5th Annual SA Major Projects Conference 2012
28-29 August 2012, Adelaide Convention Centre SA

SA Major Projects Conference is the largest major projects and infrastructure conference in South Australia. In 2011, the SA Major Projects Conference attracted over 250 delegates. With Adelaide recently being ranked as the equal eighth most liveable city in the world according to The Economist, it is vital investments in South Australia’s infrastructure remains robust and forward thinking.

A record $109 billion worth of major projects is currently underway or in the pipelines, the SA Major Projects Conference will focus not only on these areas of investment but will also focus on other sectors of infrastructure that play a vital role to ensure the future growth of South Australia.

The times ahead are filled with opportunities and the "SA Major Projects Conference” is intended to help delegates take advantage of the emerging opportunities through learning and sharing. Sectors covered include: Housing, Public Transport, Health, Power, Land & Property, Buildings, Rail and Roads.

5th Annual SA Major Projects Conference 2012
28-29 August 2012, Adelaide Convention Centre SA

SA Major Projects Conference is the largest major projects and infrastructure conference in South Australia. In 2011, the SA Major Projects Conference attracted over 250 delegates. With Adelaide recently being ranked as the equal eighth most liveable city in the world according to The Economist, it is vital investments in South Australia’s infrastructure remains robust and forward thinking.

A record $109 billion worth of major projects is currently underway or in the pipelines, the SA Major Projects Conference will focus not only on these areas of investment but will also focus on other sectors of infrastructure that play a vital role to ensure the future growth of South Australia.

The times ahead are filled with opportunities and the "SA Major Projects Conference” is intended to help delegates take advantage of the emerging opportunities through learning and sharing. Sectors covered include: Housing, Public Transport, Health, Power, Land & Property, Buildings, Rail and Roads.

The conference will provide the ideal opportunity to examine projects shaping the state with the main aim being to assist both the public as well as the private sector in better understanding the SA Market and providing them with an effective, efficient and environmentally viable means of being involved with projects.

High profile speakers from both Public and Private sectors will deliver an informative and exciting program. By providing a high-level forum for discussion, debate and doing business, this conference will help contractors, suppliers, and the public sector to work together in ensuring that South Australia is still the best place to live, invest and do business.

• Federal, State & Local Government department & agencies
• Banking, Finance & Law
• Construction Contractors
• Suppliers
• Project Developers & Planners
• Urban & Rural Developers
• Road, Rail & Ports
• Consultants (Environmental / Engineering / Project Management)
• Economists

• Learn of the latest infrastructure projects currently being developed in South Australia, hear the most updated information from the project managers
• Gain insights into the latest infrastructure trends shaping the industry from some of the leading constructor companies in Australia
• Learn practical solution strategies that can be implemented within your own organisation
• Build connections and take advantage of the industry focused networking opportunities

• Overview of South Australia's Infrastructure Agenda
• The role of PPP's in social infrastructure- Case Study :The Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Analysis of the trends in infrastructure and insights in to the construction industry in South Australia
• Review of the Adelaide Oval and Adelaide Convention Centre redevelopment
• Evaluate the work being undertaken to ensure local contractors win successful Major Project tenders

BGC Contracting has been awarded the mining contract for OneSteel’s iron ore operations in the South Middleback Ranges, South Australia.

The rebuilding of the nation's Interstate Rail Freight Network continues under Federal Labor, with the 2012–13 Budget committing $232.1 million in new funding to upgrade the section through the heart of Adelaide.

Federal Labor Government's ambitious capital works program will continue unabated, with the 2012–13 Budget delivering a further instalment of $197.9 million in funding to start, progress and complete a range of projects in South Australia.