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The Princess Highway Design Initiative Package 8

Role: Stakeholder Engagement Strategist

Sector: Transport | Infrastructure | Government

Overview

The Princess Highway Design Initiative (20C321) forms part of South Australia’s broader infrastructure program to improve road safety, traffic efficiency, and regional connectivity. Delivered by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) in collaboration with AECOM, the project focused on planning and design upgrades to key sections of the highway network.

Package 8 included the planning and design of upgrades to five overtaking lanes and three intersections, requiring coordinated stakeholder engagement across government, technical teams, and impacted communities.

Role & Scope

I led the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies for the Princess Highway Design Initiative, ensuring alignment between project objectives, stakeholder expectations, and delivery requirements. This included establishing engagement frameworks, policies, and procedures to support effective communication and decision-making throughout the planning and design phases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Led the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies aligned to project objectives and delivery timelines.
  • Developed policies, guidelines, and procedures to support consistent and effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Coordinated engagement across internal project teams, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
  • Facilitated communication between design teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project outcomes.
  • Provided regular updates, reporting, and strategic input across assigned programs and project activities.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations throughout planning and design phases of infrastructure upgrades.
  • Supported integration of stakeholder feedback into project planning and decision-making processes.
  • Ensured engagement activities aligned with regulatory requirements and best practice frameworks.

Key Achievements

  • Strategy Development: Designed and implemented stakeholder engagement frameworks supporting planning and design delivery across multiple upgrade sites.
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Strengthened communication and alignment between government, project teams, and external stakeholders.
  • Program Support: Contributed to the delivery of a $190M road infrastructure design initiative, improving safety and network performance.
  • Process Improvement: Established structured engagement processes, enhancing consistency and effectiveness across project activities

Capability Highlights

Stakeholder Engagement | Strategy & Delivery | Infrastructure & Transport Projects | Policy, Framework & Process Development | Government & Multi Stakeholder Coordination | Strategic Communications | Risk & Issue Management | Planning & Design Phase Engagement

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