From here he oversees the unprecedented $2.6 billion investment to rebuild Adelaide’s public transport network.

He is also South Australia’s Rail Commissioner and as the State’s Coordinator-General for the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan, is delivering a $2 Billion program of works with nationally recognised efficiency.

Most recently Rod was personally invited by South Australian Premier Mike Rann and State Infrastructure Minister, Patrick Conlon to drive the State Government’s $535 million upgrade of the iconic Adelaide Oval.

Rod has been responsible for delivering a range of major infrastructure projects that have changed the way people live, work and do business in Adelaide.

These include the Port River Expressway, the Glenelg Tramline Extensions to Victoria Square and the Adelaide Entertainment Centre the Gallipoli Underpass and most recently South Australia’s FINA compliant State Aquatic Centre and GP Plus Health Care Centre.  

Rod graduated from the University of Adelaide with Honours in Civil Engineering.