Louise Barrett

Louise Barrett is the Manager, of Sustainability and Climate Change at Rail Projects Victoria (RPV). Leading the Sustainability team Louise is responsible for the development and delivery of the Environmental-Sustainability Program across some of Victoria’s largest metropolitan and regional rail projects. Cutting her teeth on delivering environmental and sustainability outcomes on Regional Rail Link, Louise subsequently has led the Sustainability Strategy for the Metro Tunnel Project, Ballarat Line Upgrade, Regional Rail Revival, Geelong Fast Rail, and Melbourne Airport Rail. Louise is passionate about planning, design, and delivery of projects that not only reduce impacts but also provide better outcomes for our environment, the asset owner, and communities. Louise wants to see rail projects improve outcomes for the circular economy, ensure infrastructure is resilient to a changing climate and achieve Net 0 outcomes.