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Simon NichollsExecutive General Manager, Pacific PartnershipsMarie VinnellManaging Director, Head of Infrastructure Asia Pacific, Societe Generale Australia LimitedAcross the world Governments have turned to infrastructure to steady the economy and provide a path for recovery, jobs and growth.In Sydney priority projects include the Metro West Rail, Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches link and South West Rail extension as well as hospitals, schools and social infrastructure. Different funding and financing models have been used in different jurisdictions and for different projects. With learnings from the past, a significant change to economic conditions and an imperative to accelerate projects now is the time to review, realign and reform the financial arrangements associated with infrastructure projects.The first in our City Building Series focused on infrastructure with international experts Simon Nicholls, Executive General Manager, Pacific Partnerships and Marie Vinnell, Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure Asia Pacific, Societe Generale Australia Limited and explore what is needed to secure the funding of infrastructure to keep Sydney moving and growing for the next 10-20 years.Connect with us:Website: https://www.businesssydney.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businesssydneyTwitter: https://twitter.com/business_sydFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/businesssydneyContact us: https://www.businesssydney.com/members/contact-us