The Federal and Victorian Governments have today announced the appointment of Merren McArthur as the independent Chair of the Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL) Steering Committee.
The appointment follows the agreement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached between the Australian Government, Victorian Government and Melbourne Airport earlier this year.
As part of the MoU, all three parties committed to establishing a Steering Committee led by senior officials from each organisation to progress this project.
In her role, Ms McArthur (pictured) 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.
Ms McArthur is a Non-Executive Director and CEO with significant governance experience in the aviation, rail and broader transport and freight sectors, including as CEO of Tiger Airlines, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines and Virgin Australia Cargo; as a Non-Executive Director of Airport Development Group and National Intermodal Corporation; and Executive Director and Chair of the People and Safety Committee of Queensland Rail.
“Ms McArthur brings the critical experience in leadership, governance and risk management required to guide the Melbourne Airport Rail Link through its next critical phase,’ said Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King.
“Her extensive knowledge of the aviation, rail and broader transport and freight sectors will be a valuable asset to the Steering Committee.
“I look forward to working with Ms McArthur alongside the Victorian Government and the Melbourne Airport to end the years of waiting and finally deliver the airport rail-link all Victorians deserve.”
Acting Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Sonya Kilkenny said rebuilding Sunshine Station was the first stage of delivering Melbourne Airport Rail to pave the way for more services across Melbourne’s west.
“The appointment of Ms McArthur as Chair of the Steering Committee is another step forward in delivering this vital project,” she said.
