Meet government agencies to discover the latest projects and tender opportunities
Melbourne Build's Government Hub provides visitors with the chance to meet with government agencies from across the sector. Don't miss out on your opportunity to discover upcoming regulatory frameworks and projects you can get involved with.
The hub operates on a first-come-first-serve basis on the day. All gov reps will be available to network over two days at Melbourne Build.
Exhibitor spaces are filling fast. Please email marketing@melbornebuildexpo.com for further information.
CONFIRMED GOVERNMENT HUB AGENCIES FOR 2025:
OUR GOVERNMENT LED-STAGES INCLUDE:
The past 30 years have been extraordinary for Melbourne. Marked by population growth in excess of 2 million persons, and Melbourne’s emergence as a sophisticated global city: a melting pot of culture and multicultural beacon.
Now, a quarter of the way through the 21st century, with a residential population over 5 million, Melbourne finds itself regrouping as it grabbles with the scarring inflicting by COVID-19 lockdowns, ballooning State debt, affordability pressures, and an idling property sector with a significantly increased cost base.
If current projections ring true, Melbourne will add another 3 million persons by around 2050 and be a major global metropolis. Growth at this scale will fundamentally reshape Melbourne physically and culturally, and will require recalibrations to the way we plan and build. Much rests on the shoulders of the property sector.
Join an esteemed panel of property industry heavyweights as they unpack the magnitude of this task:
Victoria is growing and, by the 2050s, Melbourne is expected to be home to nine million people – a city the size of London today.
As our city and state prepare for the future, Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is delivering a 90-kilometre underground rail loop connecting Melbourne’s middle suburbs, whilst simultaneously planning multiple urban precincts to meet the needs of our growing population.
The first stage of the project, SRL East – from Cheltenham to Box Hill – is scheduled to be completed by 2035. With 70,000 additional homes anticipated to be progressively delivered across the six SRL East station precincts, SRLA’s unique approach to precinct structure planning is providing an opportunity to enhance the surrounding neighbourhoods, making them even greater places to live, work, visit, study and shop.
Join SRLA’s Executive General Manager, Land, Planning, Environment and Sustainability, Dr Lissa van Camp as she discusses the ‘SRLA model’ for precinct planning – how its innovative land use planning and development controls are implementing and amending strategic land use policy, and how this approach is enabling thoughtful, coordinated growth and change that is responding to the unique attributes of neighbourhoods to inform land use and development aspirations.
Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is planning and delivering Victoria’s largest ever transport infrastructure project and Australia’s largest housing project.
A 90-kilometre underground rail loop connecting Melbourne’s middle suburbs, SRL will link every major train service from Frankston to Werribee via Melbourne Airport – transforming our public transport network, better connecting Victorians to employment, hospitals, universities and each other.
The first stage of the project, SRL East – from Cheltenham to Box Hill – is scheduled to be completed by 2035, with 70,000 additional homes anticipated to be progressively delivered above and around its six new stations. Planning is well underway to ensure the neighbourhoods around these stations are vibrant and thriving communities for generations to come.
Join SRLA’s Chair James Merlino for a ‘deep dive’ on this city-shaping project, including updates on SRL East construction progress and precinct planning. This presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with other SRLA leaders.
As Australia faces escalating construction costs, supply chain volatility, and a national housing crisis, the search for reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective material sources has never been more urgent. This session explores how Vietnam — with its growing manufacturing capacity, strong bilateral trade ties with Australia, and commitment to sustainable production — is emerging as a strategic supply chain partner.
Our panel brings together business leaders and government representatives to discuss success stories, case studies, and key steps to unlocking trade and procurement opportunities across both countries. From prefab construction modules to eco-friendly building materials, the session offers practical insights into how Vietnam’s capabilities can support Australia's construction industry transformation.
Inland Rail is one of the most significant infrastructure projects ever undertaken by the Australian Government. It is a nation-building project designed to deliver lasting benefits for generations to come.
Once complete, Inland Rail will form a 1,600-kilometre freight rail network, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland which will enable rail freight to travel between Brisbane and Melbourne in under 24 hours.
Join Ed Walker, Acting Chief Operating Officer from Inland Rail as he provides an insider’s perspective on this project. In this presentation, Ed will give an overview of the challenges and successes to date and provide an update on the work currently being undertaken to deliver the project.
Join us for "Global Construction Trends and Market Outlook - Opportunities and Challenges," where industry leaders will explore the evolving landscape of the construction market worldwide. This panel will discuss emerging trends, such as sustainability, digital transformation, and workforce dynamics, while also addressing the challenges that come with them. Gain insights into potential opportunities for growth and learn how to navigate the complexities of the global construction environment.
Join us for "Building for Health," where experts will explore the future of hospital and healthcare infrastructure in Melbourne. This panel will focus on innovative design, technology integration, and sustainable practices that enhance patient care and community well-being. Discover how new healthcare facilities are being developed to meet evolving needs, ensuring accessible and efficient services for all residents.
Join us for "Is Proptech the Answer to Solving the Housing Affordability Crisis in Australia?" where experts will explore the potential of proptech to address pressing housing challenges. This panel will discuss innovative tools and platforms that streamline processes, enhance transparency, and create new pathways for affordable housing solutions. Discover how proptech can transform the real estate landscape and contribute to a more equitable housing market across Australia.
Traditional methods of tracking construction productivity remain heavily reliant on manual data collection by ground crews, an approach that is often incomplete, error-prone, and inefficient. These limitations not only compromise the accuracy of performance insights but also consume valuable time and resources that could be better spent on critical construction tasks.
This session will explore how Visual Intelligence and AI technologies are transforming productivity monitoring on construction sites. By leveraging continuous site recording and automated video analysis, this innovative approach delivers real-time, objective, and actionable insights into site operations. The discussion will showcase how AI-driven models extract key data from video footage, such as progress tracking, activity monitoring, and equipment utilisation, without the need for manual input, resulting in greater transparency, reduced risk, and improved decision-making across the project lifecycle.
The presentation will feature insights from the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) Hive Research and Development team’s deployment of this technology on the Dublin Rd Level Crossing Removal Project, delivered in partnership with Laing O'Rourke (South Eastern Program Alliance, SEPA), Building 4.0 CRC, and the University of Melbourne Infrastructure Department. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of the benefits, challenges, and future potential of visual intelligence in reshaping construction project delivery.
In the panel "Developing Collaboration Between Government and the Construction Industry," industry leaders and policymakers will explore effective partnerships that drive successful construction projects. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for fostering collaboration, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and streamlining processes to meet community needs. Join us to hear how these synergies can lead to innovative solutions and sustainable growth in Melbourne's built environment.
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