With pumped hydro projects on the rise and major tunnelling infrastructure continuing across Australia, the Australian Tunnelling Society is proud to be running the Rock Fracture Grouting Course 2025—a one-day event designed to upskill engineers and professionals in this critical field.
Presented in collaboration with the Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS) and the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD), this course responds to an urgent industry need: managing water in rock masses through advanced fracture grouting.
Fracture grouting has long been considered a “black art”—a practice where experience often outweighs theory. However, international advancements in both understanding and methodology have dramatically reshaped the field.
“While Australia has a strong history in this area, recent developments have taken grouting technology to new levels,” says Harry Asche, Course Chair and Design Director at Aurecon.
“This course is about ensuring that Australian professionals are up to date with those global breakthroughs and giving them the tools to manage complex water control problems. We also showcase Australian expertise and knowledge”
Course highlights include technical content delivered by Mohamed El Tani, one of the world’s foremost experts in fracture grouting and president of the ISRM Commission for Rock Grouting. “Grouting is often seen as mysterious, but with the right understanding, it becomes a structured and incredibly powerful technique”, Mohamed explains.
This course is a chance for Australian engineers to see the logic behind the complexity—and to use it with greater confidence on their projects.
Alongside Harry Asche and Mohamed El Tani, the course will feature leading Australian experts including:
- Bruce Grant, Managing Director, Multigrout Australia
- Iain Robertson, Managing Director, RIX Engineering
- Sean Ladiges, Technical Director, GHD
The course is ideal for client organisations planning hydro and pumped hydro projects, consultants providing design services, and contractors pricing or constructing works. It’s also a valuable opportunity for young engineers looking to enter the field with strong fundamentals.
Course dates and locations:
Melbourne – 26 May 2025
Sydney – 28 May 2025
Brisbane – 29 May 2025
With demand for water control skills at an all-time high, this course will give professionals across the sector an edge in delivering safer, smarter projects.
Spots are limited—register now to secure your place
More details are in the Participant Prospectus below:
