Lee Mead

Lee is a Manager at NineSquared, with a strong background in economic appraisal techniques, particularly cost-benefit analysis, economic impact analysis, and market analysis and review. His expertise has been applied across a diverse range of industries, including transport, infrastructure, and health, for both public and private sector clients.

Lee’s ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, analyse complex data, and develop robust economic models has enabled him to deliver high-quality insights and recommendations. He is skilled in producing clear and concise reports that align with strategic objectives and has a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes for clients.

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• Update of the Victorian Freight Plan – As project manager, Lee collaborated closely with the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning to develop goals, KPIs, and strategies for the refreshed Victorian Freight Plan. Lee facilitated stakeholder engagement, preparing materials for working groups and organising an Industry Summit with over 70 industry leaders from the ports, freight, supply chain, and logistics sectors.
• Cost Benefit Analysis of the Bribie Island Bridge Duplication Project – Lee developed Excel-based models to quantify the economic implications of the project including Cost-Benefit Analysis and travel time reliability. These tools evaluated the economic impacts of project options during the Preliminary Evaluation and Business Case stages.
• Economic Impact Analysis of Lakesview Robina – Lee led the development of an economic impact analysis of the Lakesview Robina utilising Input-Output modelling to assess the project’s economic impact in terms of GRP, GSP, and FTE jobs created under three project scenarios.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis of ATMS-ETCS Interoperability in NSW – Lee led a cost-benefit analysis to assess options for interoperability between ATMS and ETCS train systems in New South Wales. He collaborated with TfNSW and technical experts to quantify costs and benefits and develop a robust evaluation methodology.
• Cost Benefit Analysis of Coomera Hospital and Health Precinct – Lee led the economic analysis for the Coomera Hospital and Health Precinct, developing a detailed methodology aligned with the NSW Guide to Health Capital Projects.
• Cost Benefit Analysis of the Mobile Black Spot Program – Lee led the quantitative Cost Benefit Analysis for the Final Business Case (FBC). The analysis culminated in a standalone Economic Analysis report and a Value for Money chapter integrated into the FBC, commissioned by the Department of Regional NSW.
• Market Review of the Queensland Live Entertainment Industry – Lee contributed to a market review of South-East Queensland’s live entertainment industry. He assessed supply and demand dynamics, conducted a gap analysis, and benchmarked against industry best practices.
• Market Review of the Civil Construction and Maintenance Industry in Queensland – Lee supported the development of a market research report for Queensland’s Civil Construction and Maintenance Industry, commissioned by RoadTek. The report included market sizing, forecasting, supply chain analysis, and strategic recommendations to guide product development.