Geological challenges of Brisbane’s Cross River Rail Project

Jacobs Office Level 7, 32 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Event overview The Cross River Rail project is a new 10.2 km rail line in Brisbane comprising 5.9 km of twin running tunnels and four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street. This presentation describes the wide range of ground conditions encountered, and how they required the consideration of geotechnical ...

The International Engineers’ Experience Joining the Australian Workforce

Hybrid - webinar and in person at the EA Sydney Office. Mezzanine Floor, 44 Market Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Overview Join the Diversity in Tunnelling Subgroup as we delve into the challenges faced by international engineers entering the Australian workforce. Our panel discussion will highlight the key obstacles encountered by our speakers and their teams, share valuable lessons learned, and discuss strategies for overcoming cultural barriers. Together, we will explore solutions to make the ...

Infrastructure Fire Protection with Water Mist

Exhibition Hall, National Wine Centre Botanic Road, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Overview The first road tunnel misting fire suppression system in Australia has now been commissioned in the Heysen Tunnels, outside Adelaide. In this hybrid event, the ATS presents an afternoon of talks celebrating the Heysen Tunnel Refit & Safety Upgrade Project holistically and canvases some: Technical details of the water mist installed for fire suppression, ...

Quinns Main Sewer Extension & Associated Works

State Library of Western Australia 25 Francis Street, Perth, WA, Australia

Details Overview The ATS, Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS), Australian Society of Trenchless Technology (ASTT) and Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) invite you to an evening of knowledge sharing, Q&A, and networking. NOTE: This is a hybrid event being held both in person and online. Event Synopsis The Quinns Main Sewer Extension & Associated Works recently ...