New chief for Major Projects Victoria
Tim Bamford has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Major Projects Victoria (MPV).
Mr Bamford has a background in engineering and a experience in management positions including Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation. He joined MPV in 2008 and has been the Project Director of the $363 million stage 1 redevelopment of Melbourne Park.
Other projects currently overseen by MPV include the Flinders Street Station international design competition, the $288 million Centre for AgriBiosciences at Latrobe University, the $128.5 million Hamer Hall upgrade and the E-Gate development in West Melbourne.
Mr Bamford takes over from acting Executive Director, John Wiles.
MPV is part of the Victorian Department of Business and Innovation and provides project delivery services and advice to Victorian Government departments and other agencies in the delivery of complex projects.