The Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL) project has appointed Merren McArthur as the independent Chair of the MARL Steering Committee.
McArthur’s appointment follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached between the Federal Government, Victorian Government and Melbourne Airport earlier this year in which all three parties committed to establishing a Steering Committee led by senior officials from each organisation to progress the project.
As chair, McArthur will foster a collaborative and constructive environment, enabling the parties to work together to develop a clear and effective pathway for the successful delivery of the MARL.
McArthur is a Non-Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer with significant governance experience in the aviation, rail and broader transport and freight sectors.
Her experience includes leading Tiger Airlines, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines and Virgin Australia Cargo, as well as being a Non-Executive Director of Airport Development Group and National Intermodal Corporation, an Executive Director and Chair of the People and Safety Committee of Queensland Rail, and a legal advisor to governments on commercial governance issues.
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The Victorian Government said McArthur’s experience makes her well placed to Chair the Steering Committee that will navigate the complexities of this major urban infrastructure project.
Merren said Melbourne Airport is a vital transport gateway for all Victorians and she looked forward to working with all parties to support them in reaching an agreement on a pathway and delivery of MARL.
For more information, visit: bigbuild.vic.gov.au
