Exhibit 16.1 December 27, 2004 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Concerning: Macquarie Infrastructure Company Trust, Form 8-K Gentlemen: We have read the statements made by Macquarie Infrastructure Company Trust (the copy of Form 8-K received by us via e-mail is attached), which we understand will be filed with Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and to Form 8-K Report during the month of December, 2004. We agree with the statements concerning our firm in such Form 8-K. Very truly yours, /s/ WithumSmith+Brown, P.C. - --------------------------- WithumSmith+Brown, P.C.