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SUMMARY:Digital engineering on the North East Link
DESCRIPTION:Event overview:\nDigital engineering is transforming how complex infrastructure projects are designed\, delivered\, and operated. The North East Link project in Melbourne\, Victoria\, presented unique challenges in the tunnel environment\, requiring innovative approaches to modelling\, design integration\, and lifecycle management. \nIn this session\, the speaker will detail the digital engineering requirements for the North East Link and demonstrate how Delve Underground applied computational design and digital engineering practices to overcome these challenges. The presentation will highlight practical outputs from digital engineering and show how they are being leveraged for asset operation and maintenance\, illustrating the value of digital processes throughout the project lifecycle. \nLearning outcomes:\n\nUnderstand the digital engineering requirements and challenges faced on the North East Link project.\nExplore practical approaches using computational design to overcome complex tunnel engineering issues.\n\nPresenters:\n \nElnaz Saminfar \nAssociate Digital Engineer at Delve Underground \nElnaz is an Associate Digital Engineer at Delve Underground\, bringing over 13 years of experience in digital engineering and computational design. She has contributed to the successful delivery of some of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects\, as well as several major international projects\, demonstrating a strong track record in managing complex projects. With advanced proficiency in a wide range of digital engineering and computational design software\, she is able to tackle complex project requirements with flexibility and precision. She focuses on optimizing workflows for digital engineering teams\, improving user proficiency\, and reducing maintenance demands\, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. Her strategic and forward-thinking approach drives innovation\, enhances team performance\, and elevates overall project outcomes\, consistently aligning technical excellence with practical project delivery goals. \n \nSoheila Moradi \nDigital Engineering Manager – Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA)\n\nSoheila Moradi is the Digital Engineering Manager at the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA)\, leading digital engineering for the North East Link Project\, one of Australia’s largest infrastructure programs. She is also part of VIDA’s Digital Engineering leadership team and contributes to the Victorian Digital Engineering (VTDE) transformation\, supporting how digital practices are applied consistently across major projects. With over 20 years of experience across infrastructure and building projects\, Soheila focuses on making digital delivery practical and useful\, not just a compliance exercise. She has been closely involved in shaping how digital requirements are embedded into contracts\, how data is progressively captured during delivery\, and how asset information is handed over in a way that actually works for operations. She is known for bringing a clear\, outcome-focused approach connecting technical detail with real project needs\, and making sure digital engineering delivers value where it matters most.\n \nBlake Bambridge \nFire Systems Sales – FireSense \nWith over 20 years of experience in the fire protection industry\, I am a proactive and adaptable professional specialising in fire systems design\, project delivery\, and commercial engagement. I bring a strong combination of technical expertise and practical problem-solving\, supported by advanced skills in CAD platforms including Revit and AutoCAD. Currently working in fire systems sales with Firesense\, I focus on building strong relationships with major builders and consultants across the Construction market\, driving effective and compliant fire protection solutions. Previously\, I held a senior role on the North East Link project in Melbourne\, where I managed fire systems packages valued at over $100 million. My responsibilities included contractor onboarding\, government approvals\, and the development of critical project documentation\, while also introducing innovative approaches such as modular design and prefabrication to improve efficiency. \n \nBharat Sharma \n Operation and Maintenance Asset Manager on the North East Link Project (NEL) \nBharat Sharma is an asset management professional specialising in Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of major transport projects. Expertise in developing asset management strategies for complex Public Private Partnership (PPP) environments\, ensuring that operational performance\, risk and value are balanced across the full asset lifecycle. Currently serves as Operation and Maintenance Asset Manager on the North East Link Project (NEL). In this role\, he leads the development of the Project’s Asset Information Management System\, supporting asset management\, operations\, maintenance and incident response functions to meet the project objectives. \n  \nThis is a hybrid event\, hosted at Delve Underground’s Melbourne office at Level 15\, 385 Bourke Street and online. \nPlease note\, physical attendance is capped at 50 people due to spatial requirements.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/digital-engineering-on-the-north-east-link-2/
LOCATION:Delve Underground\, Level 15 / 385 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Online,Victoria,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Precast lining in mined spur tunnels on Sydney Metro West: WTP
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Gamuda Laing O’Rourke consortium on the Western Tunnelling Package of Sydney Metro West adopted an innovative precast lining solution for two spur tunnels connecting the dive structure to the underground junction caverns at Clyde. The selection was influenced by the tunnel length\, tight alignment curves and the desire to achieve lining performance consistent with the mainline tunnels. \nThe mined horseshoe-shaped tunnels\, constructed with rock bolts and shotcrete primary support\, presented unique challenges for the design and installation of the permanent lining. To address these challenges\, a bespoke precast lining system and dedicated Lining Erection Machine (LEM) were developed in collaboration with Herrenknecht. \nThis presentation will examine the engineering rationale behind the design\, the development of the lining system\, construction methodology and lessons learned during project delivery. Attendees will gain practical insights into innovative tunnelling solutions\, underground construction challenges and the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects. \nThis event is produced by the Australian Tunnelling Society. \nWho should attend?\nSuited to all engineers with an interest in tunnelling from graduates to principals. Students are also encouraged to attend. \nLearning Outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nHow precast lining systems can be applied in mined tunnel environments\nThe key design considerations\, constraints and risks associated with permanent tunnel linings\nHow specialised construction equipment\, including the Lining Erection Machine\, supported project delivery\nPractical lessons learned from planning\, construction and implementation on a major rail infrastructure project\n\nProgram\nIn-person: \n5.30 pm AEDT – Registrations open \n6.00 pm AEDT – Presentation commences \n7.00 pm AEDT – Presentation concludes \n7.05 pm AEDT – Networking and drinks \n8.00 pm AEDT- Event concludes \nOnline: \n6.00 pm AEDT – Presentation commences \n7.00 pm AEDT – Presentation concludes \n8.00 pm AEDT- Event concludes \nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nJeremy Nethercott MIEAust CPEng NER APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus)\nGamuda Australia\n\nJeremy Nethercott is an experienced Project Manager with nearly 20 years’ experience in the delivery of major tunnelling\, civil\, and rail infrastructure projects across Australia and Europe. Most recently\, Jeremy successfully delivered the mined tunnels and associated works for Gamuda on the Sydney Metro Western Tunnelling Package\, with overall responsibility for safety\, program\, cost\, quality and environmental performance. His expertise encompasses complex underground construction\, major civil structures\, innovative tunnelling methodologies\, multidisciplinary coordination\, stakeholder management and the delivery of projects within highly constrained environments. Jeremy has also held key roles across other major projects including Sydney Metro\, WestConnex\, M6 Motorway and Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmmar Miryazee MIEAust CPEng (Civil & Geotech) NER APAC\nGHD\n\nAmmar Mirzayee is a Technical Director and Chartered Professional Engineer with 16 years of experience in geotechnical and structural engineering\, specialising in mined and TBM tunnels\, underground structures\, tunnel linings and construction-phase services. He currently serves as Design Discipline Lead and Tunnels Construction Phase Services Area Lead for the Sydney Metro West Western Tunnelling Package. Ammar has contributed to major transport infrastructure projects in Australia and internationally\, with particular expertise in rock mechanics\, reinforced concrete design\, ground-structure interaction and advanced numerical modelling. \n\n\n\n\nSponsors\nHuge thanks to our event sponsors:
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/precast-lining-in-mined-spur-tunnels-on-sydney-metro-west-wtp/
LOCATION:44 Market Street\, Sydney\, 2000
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,New South Wales,Online,Webinar
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