Will Fooks

“Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.”

— Miyamoto Musashi

Will Fooks

Director
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Transport and Urban Planning Leader

Will Fooks is a highly experienced transport and urban planning professional with over 20 years of global experience spanning Australia and the United Kingdom. A trusted advisor to government and private sector clients, Will specializes in urban renewal projects, precinct planning, and comprehensive transport strategies. His proven leadership and strategic foresight have guided significant transport initiatives, notably through senior positions at Transport for London, the Victorian Government, and Stantec before joining Eukai in 2024.

Renowned for his ability to foster collaborative partnerships and leverage global connections, Will has consistently delivered impactful outcomes in sustainable transport planning and infrastructure delivery. His work emphasizes integrating movement with urban environments to create vibrant, accessible communities.

Professional Leadership

At Eukai, Will continues to lead influential projects, bringing deep expertise in transport master planning, infrastructure strategy, and stakeholder engagement. His extensive background includes contributions to major infrastructure schemes, multimodal operational planning, national policy development, and urban renewal master planning.

Selected Headline Projects

  • University Transport Masterplanning (La Trobe University) – Developed comprehensive strategies to enhance campus access, connectivity, and integration with surrounding urban infrastructure.

  • Bankstown CBD Transport Strategy – Delivered strategic transport plans supporting significant transit-oriented urban redevelopment.

  • Suburban Rail Loop – Traffic Management Input (Place Alliance Tender) – Provided expert transport planning advice to support transformative rail infrastructure developments.

  • NWPA Infrastructure Delivery – Led front-end project development for infrastructure packages across Buckley, Moreland Coburg, and Brunswick precincts.

  • Central Melbourne Protective Security Programme – Delivered strategic advisory services to enhance critical transport security while achieving broader city design outcomes.

  • Melbourne Free Tram Zone Implementation – Contributed significantly to the strategic planning and implementation of transformative public transport fare policy changes.

  • Tour de France Grand Depart & London Olympics – Managed complex operational transport planning, providing robust logistical solutions for internationally significant mega-events.

Influential National Guidance Contributions

  • Austroads National Guidance on Electric LZEV Incident Response – Managed the development of comprehensive national guidelines for emergency incident management involving electric vehicles.

  • Austroads Cycling and Micromobility Strategy – Led the creation of strategic guidance supporting active transportation infrastructure and policies across Australia and New Zealand.

  • Austroads Guide to Traffic Management (AGTM) and Austroads Road Design Guide (ARDG) – Futures Strategy – Developed strategic frameworks guiding the future direction, integration, and modernization of national transport management and road design standards.

Academic & Community Engagement

Will holds a Bachelor of Urban Planning and Development from the University of Melbourne and an MSc in Transport and Business Management from Imperial College London / University College London. Over time he has maintained connections to academia through partnerships and guest lecturing. He is also an alumnus of the Williamson Community Leadership Program, reflecting his dedication to community-focused leadership.

Commitment to applying global to the local

Will’s early career saw him travel around the world, resulting in learning from governance and projects in most progressive, world-leading organizations. He now translates this into projects, with a professional vision centered on sustainability, collaboration, and integrated urban transport solutions, making him a respected leader in shaping resilient cities. His approach has proven to deliver meaningful impacts not only for clients but also for communities, the environment, and mobility.