John Powell Email and Phone Number

Career SummaryResponsible for the development of the Conceptual Design and Business Case for the three largest water infrastructure projects in Australia, viz• Wimmera Mallee Pipeline Project• Southern Regional Water Pipeline• Western Corridor Recycled Water ProjectAll three projects are now operational.Broad experience in both the water industry and the upstream petroleum and infrastructure industry in Australia and PNG at both a Project Director and executive level with a focus on project management, commercial negotiations, stakeholder management, product marketing and government policy initiatives. Led conceptual initiatives in both gas and pipeline developments, and created and managed multi-disciplinary project teams based on an integrated and consensual decision- making approach.Promoted and developed a unique approach to indigenous land access issues which has won international acclaim and widespread recognition within government circles in both Australia (Federal and State) and Papua New Guinea.Have developed and maintained substantive relationships at all levels with governments in Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland, Papua New Guinea, and Australia. I have led negotiations at high levels with Ministers, politicians, and bureaucrats on policy developments and commercial agreements.