Suburban Rail Loop in Melbourne – Embedding Sustainability
August 8 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm AEST
Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA)’s sustainability commitments and implementation, and how we can deliver for Victoria’s climate change and circular economy ambitions.
Agenda
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Registration and Networking
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Presentation
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Networking
Description
Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) will shape our city and state for future generations, ensuring Melbourne remains one of the world’s most liveable cities. SRL East from Cheltenham to Box Hill will connect major employment, health, education and retail destinations in Melbourne’s east and south east. The line will slash travel times, connect people travelling on the Gippsland corridor and building it will create up to 8000 direct jobs. Construction started in June 2022 and trains will be running by 2035.
Beyond the rail line, SRL will open up a host of new social and economic opportunities for hundreds of thousands of Victorians by creating greater access to jobs, health services, education and a diverse range of quality and affordable housing.
Sustainability is at the forefront of the design, delivery and operation of Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) to maximise long term benefits for the environment, community and the economy. SRL will take around 600,000 car trips and 2 million passenger kilometres off our roads every day. This session is an opportunity to find out more about SRLA’s sustainability commitments and implementation pathways, and how we can deliver for Victoria’s climate change and circular economy ambitions.
See more at https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/suburban-rail-loop/srl-east
Presenter
Sarah Reid
Principal Sustainability Advisor at the Suburban Rail Loop Authority
Sarah works aacross SRLA and with delivery partners to embed sustainability across design and delivery. Sarah was recognised as a Green Star Champion in 2021 and is a dynamic sustainability professional with significant experience of the planning, design and construction, built environment and sustainability sectors. Previous roles have included Net Zero Buildings lead for City of Melbourne, Sustainability Manager for the Fishermans Bend Taskforce and a range of consulting roles.