If you are part of the Australian road industry and want to foster relationships at the most senior level, you must attend. Participate in the Summit and help shape Australia’s future. This strategic-level Summit will focus on the key issues in the financing, development, provision and operation of road infrastructure, and will include presentations from government organisations, infrastructure owners, consultants and road user organisations. Topics include: - road funding and pricing;
- the resource and skills shortage;
- maintenance;
- cost effective road management;
- better contracting;
- managing risk;
- PPPs and private motorways.
More Information on Program or Sponsorship & Exhibition Contact Scott Matthews, BE MIEAust CPEng Conference Convenor Ph: (03) 8534 5004 Email scott.matthews@halledit.com.au More Information on Registration Click here to register for the Summit Full Summit Registration is: Members, $1150 inc GST Non-members, $1250 inc GST Contact Denise McQueen Ph: (03) 8534 5021 Fax: (030 8534 5121 Email denise.mcqueen@halledit.com.au Location of Venue: The Summit is being conducted at Dockside which is situated on the Balcony Level at Cockle Bay Wharf on the city side of Darling Harbour. Dockside is between the Sydney Aquarium and Imax Theatre. 0.1km west of the Central Business District. | ARF Members: The ARF members consist of the key organizations and companies in the Australian Road Industry. Please join them at this major event. 
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General information on Cockle Bay Wharf and Darling Harbour can be sourced at: www.cocklebaywharf.com.au Getting There: Dockside is well serviced by public transport. Catch a bus or a taxi - take a train or arrive by boat - whatever your choice. Car parking is available with Wilson's Parking nearby. by Car Parking is available at several Wilson Car Parks in Sussex Street, then a short walk across to Cockle Bay Wharf (see map). It is suggested that you drive down Market Street towards Darling Harbour, turn left into Sussex Street and park at Darling Park Parking Station (beneath the IBM Building). >From the car park take the lift to the top level where a walkway will take you across to Cockle Bay Wharf, take the escalator down to the Balcony Level to Dockside. by Foot Cockle Bay Wharf is accessible via foot from all surrounding locations, either by walking along the foreshore, through Darling Harbour or by one of the many pedestrian walkways from the city. by Bus Take a Bus to the QVB and walk down Market Street towards Darling Harbour. by Train Alight at Town Hall Station, walk down Market Street past the Darling Park monorail station on your right. Go down the escalators onto the Pyrmont Pedestrian Bridge level and turn left at the restaurant Chinta Ria and take the escalators (beneath the hanging whale skeleton) down to the Balcony Level and you will be at Dockside. by Monorail Alight at Darling Park Station. by Light Rail Alight at the Pyrmont Bay stop and wander towards the city across Pyrmont Bridge. by Taxi Ask to be dropped off at Cockle Bay wharf under the blue canvas awning. The driver needs to take Wheat Road by keeping left going past the Imax Theatre. Then take the escalators up one level to Dockside. by Ferry Catch a Sydney Ferry at Circular Quay, alight at Sydney Aquarium and follow the foreshore to Cockle Bay Wharf. by Water Taxi Ask to be delivered to The Marina at Cockle Bay Wharf. by Boat The Darling Harbour Marina offers temporary mooring and is open 7 days a week from 8am to 2am. A total of 50 berths is available with a maximum length of 12 metres. Boats with mast height greater than 7 metres may be delayed due to the opening of Pyrmont Bridge. Please note that the Marina does not provide water, electrical or sewer connections. Phone: (02) 92115383. Disabled Access Cockle Bay Wharf can be accessed via lifts and ramps from The Terrace and the Northern Entry. Other Services Additional services including Public Toilets, ATM facilities and telephones are conveniently located in The Terrace of Cockle Bay Wharf. John Shaw Medal and Dinner The prestigious 2006 John Shaw Award and Dinner will be held on the first night of the Summit. The medal is awarded by the Australian Road Forum for meritorious contribution to road transport in Australia. The medal has a long history and is seen as one of the most significant achievements in the Australian road transport sector. The selection panel comprises the previous winners of the medal.  Dick Wharton, 2005 John Shaw Medal Winner | ARRB Group - Gold Sponsor Advancing safety and efficiency in transport through knowledge In today’s world, the transport system is a key towards achieving more sustainable social, economic and environmental outcomes. There is therefore a vital need to address and manage asset management and mobility issues within our transport networks intelligently and with appropriate and sustainable solutions. As a recognised leader in innovation in the transport policy, strategy and implementation field, ARRB Group can identify tailor-made solutions to current land transport problems. ARRB’s experience is based on ongoing participation in Austroads research program and close involvement with the government and private sectors. ARRB’s team of highly skilled engineers, planners, economists and environmental scientists can provide advice on transport management, economics, environment, safety, and preparation of national standards and guidelines. The transport management and safety team at ARRB provides a national focus on emerging issues for the transport sector including: - Intelligent transport and tolling systems
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