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SUMMARY:Australasian Tunnelling Conference 10th - 14th November 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Tunnelling Conference 2025 (ATC 2025) fast approaching\, and we’re excited to invite you to contribute your insights and innovations\, as well as sponsor this premier event.\nCheck out the conference’s dedicated website here to learn more about this exciting event: Australasian Tunnelling Conference 2025
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/save-the-date-australasian-tunnelling-conference-10th-14th-november-2025/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
CATEGORIES:National
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SUMMARY:ATSymx BTSym: Underground Power: Pumped Hydro Developments in the UK and Australia
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nThe Australian Tunnelling Society Young Members (ATSym) and the British Tunnelling Society Young Members (BTSym) are proud to host their first-ever joint international event\, uniting early-career professionals from opposite sides of the globe for a shared discussion on one of the most critical energy transition technologies: pumped hydro. \nWith pumped storage schemes gaining momentum as a key enabler of large-scale renewable energy storage\, this technical session will explore two major projects shaping the underground infrastructure landscape in their respective regions. \nJoin us for an engaging and collaborative session as we learn from each other’s challenges and achievements in delivering complex underground works for pumped hydro storage. \nThis is a rare opportunity to hear directly from professionals on two of the world’s most significant pumped hydro developments – don’t miss it. \nNOTE: If you are based in Sydney\, please consider attending in person from 6PM. It will be great opportunity for a catch up with colleagues and networking with new contacts.  \nWho Should Attend\nThis event is ideal for: \n\nYoung professionals and students in tunnelling\, geotechnical\, civil\, and hydro engineering\nEngineers and project managers working on energy infrastructure\nThose interested in large-scale underground construction and global perspectives on energy transition\nATS and BTS members and the wider tunnelling community\n\nEvent Agenda\n\nWelcome and Opening – ATSym\nIntroduction to BTSym\nBTSym Presentation: Tobias Bisenberger & Aitor Perez Suescun\nATSym Presentation: Igor Buvac & Sean Edwards\nJoint Q&A and Closing Remarks\n\nSpeakers – United Kingdom\n \nTobias Bisenberger\nConstruction Manager – Tunnels\, STRABAG\nTobias studied Civil Engineering in Vienna and completed his PhD in Mechanised Tunnelling\, focusing on contract models dealing with deviating construction timelines. He joined STRABAG in 2021 and has been involved in Pumped Storage Hydro schemes in the UK since 2022. Based in Vienna\, Tobias supports UK projects on a rotational basis\, contributing his tunnelling expertise to energy infrastructure. \n\nAitor Perez Suescun\nSenior Project Manager – Dams\, STRABAG\nAitor is a passionate civil engineer with over 12 years of global experience in ground engineering and dam construction. Having studied in Spain and Denmark\, he has worked across five countries and now resides in London\, UK. Aitor brings a deep understanding of multidisciplinary civil infrastructure delivery in complex environments. \nUK Presentation Overview\nThe presentation will outline the UK government’s “Clean Power 2030” action plan and its implications for pumped hydro development. Aitor and Tobias will provide an overview of the UK’s pipeline of pumped storage schemes and present a case study from the Scottish Highlands. The project\, supported by STRABAG\, involves optimising the reference design’s underground structures and represents a key step in the UK’s clean energy future. \nSpeakers – Australia\n \nIgor Buvac\nExperienced Engineer – Tunnels\, SMEC \nIgor is a Civil Engineer with over 5 years of experience across major infrastructure projects. He holds degrees from UNSW in Civil Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering. Igor has been a central part of the Snowy 2.0 Owner’s Team for over three years\, working across design\, TBM operations\, grouting\, and permanent linings. \n\nSean Edwards\nGraduate Engineer – Tunnels\, SMEC \nSean is a Graduate Engineer from Western Sydney University\, with hands-on experience in TBM and drill-and-blast tunnelling\, segmental linings\, caverns\, and intake shafts. He has contributed to automation and modelling tools using RS3\, FLAC\, and Strand7\, and brings a strong interdisciplinary approach to underground engineering and data-driven design. \nAustralia Presentation Overview\nSnowy 2.0 is Australia’s largest renewable energy project\, adding 2\,200 MW of pumped hydro capacity and deep energy storage to support the national transition to renewables. The presentation will provide a project update and technical insights into the construction of over 40km of underground works\, including a cavern complex 800m below ground. Igor and Sean will share lessons learned from design\, construction\, and coordination within one of Australia’s most iconic infrastructure projects.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/atsymx-btsym-underground-power-pumped-hydro-developments-in-the-uk-and-australia/
LOCATION:Webinar and IN PERSON at SMEC in Sydney\, Level 7\, 40 Mount Street\, North Sydney\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National,New South Wales,Online,Webinar
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SUMMARY:ATS Rock Fracture Grouting Course 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event summary\nAustralia’s tunnelling and dam construction industries are entering an exciting new era\, driven by hydropower and pumped hydro projects. Central to these advancements is mastering the art and science of rock fracture grouting to control water flow in tunnels and dam foundations. \nThe Australian Tunnelling Society (ATS)\, in collaboration with the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD) and the Australian Geomechanics Society\, is pleased to announce the ATS Grouting Course 2025. This one-day event will bring together global experts and industry leaders to revive and enhance Australia’s grouting capabilities. \nRegister now for this must-attend event\, coming to Melbourne\, Sydney\, and Brisbane in May 2025! \nProgram\n \nEvent Details\n\nMelbourne\n\nDate: Monday\, 26 May 2025\nVenue: Engineers Australia Melbourne\, Level 31\, 600 Bourke Street\n\n\nSydney\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 28 May 2025\nVenue: Engineers Australia Sydney\, Mezzanine Level\, 44 Market Street\n\n\nBrisbane\n\nDate: Thursday\, 29 May 2025\nVenue: Engineers Australia Brisbane\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\n\n\n\nFeaturing World-Class Experts\nThe course will be headlined by Mohamed El Tani\, a global authority on rock fracture grouting and President of the ISRM Commission for Rock Grouting. You’ll also hear from industry leaders: \n\nBruce Grant – Managing Director\, Multigrout Australia\nIain Robertson – Managing Director\, RIX Ground Engineering\nSean Ladiges – Technical Director\, GHD\nHarry Asche – Design Director\, Aurecon\n\nWhy You Should Attend\nThis course is essential for professionals involved in major tunnelling and dam projects\, including clients\, consultants\, and contractors. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights into grouting operations and reconnect Australia’s industry to cutting-edge expertise. \nSponsorship \nEvent Sponsors\nWe’re thrilled to announce MC Bauchemie has signed up as our Platinum Sponsor for this event and they are joined by a fantastic line-up of other sponsors including: \n\nGold: BMS Strata Systems\nGold: Normet Asia Pacific Pty Ltd\nCoffee: RIX\nMorning Tea: Menard\nLunch: Sovereign Hydroseal\nAfternoon Tea: DESOI Australia\n\nSpeaker sponsors\nHuge thanks also to our wonderful speaker sponsors that include: \n\nAurecon\nRIX\nMultigrout Australia\nGHD\nRockgro Consulting\n\nALL SPONSORSHIP POSITIONS FOR THIS WORLD CLASS EVENT HAVE NOW BEEN FILLED! \n \nStay Tuned for Registration Information!\nRegistration details will be released soon\, so be sure to mark your calendar and keep an eye out for updates. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-grouting-course-2025/
LOCATION:Three full day workshops in Melbourne 26 May\, Sydney 28 May\, Brisbane 29 May
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241024T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023318
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SUMMARY:The International Engineers' Experience Joining the Australian Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin 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 transition to the Australian engineering community smoother and more welcoming\, in a beautiful panel discussion sponsored by Bouygues Construction Australia. \n  \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nlearn from the experiences of other international engineers who have already made the move\nunderstand what you can do to make your interactions with international engineers more inclusive\npromote equality and Inclusion.\n\nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.30 pm AEDT: Registration begins\n6.00 pm AEDT: A few words from the speakers followed by panel discussion\n7.00 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes and networking\n7.30 pm AEDT: Event ends\n\nOnline:  \n\n6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation begins with a Q&A session\n7.00 pm AEDT: Presentation ends\n\n  \nThe event is sponsored by Bouygues Construction Australia. \n \n  \nAbout the Speakers\n  \n \nSam Azari FIEAust\, CPEng\, NER\nSenior Associate Engineer-Tunnels  – SMEC \nSam is a Fellow of Engineers Australia and a Chartered Professional Engineer specializing in both Civil and Geotechnical Engineering. She holds a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering and currently works as a Senior Associate Engineer at SMEC. Sam has over 17 years of experience in the design and construction of infrastructure projects. As a passionate Tunnel Engineer\, Sam enjoys helping others learn and fosters a growth mindset. \nHer expertise includes the design and analysis of tunnels\, specifically SEM and micro-tunnelling projects\, as well as Cut & Cover structures\, temporary and permanent soil support systems\, and shaft excavations. Recent key projects she has worked on in Australia include M6 Stage1\, Sydney Metro West\, the North-East Link Project\, and the Melbourne Metro Project. \n  \n \nMathieu Gonzalez  MSc\, FICE\, CEng\, PMP \nEngineering Director for T2DA – Bouygues \nMathieu is currently the Engineering Director for T2DA in Adelaide\, Australia. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)\, Chartered Engineer and Project Manager Professional (PMP). \nHe has over 18  years of experience in the construction industry\, from design to construction methodology to technical direction for main contractor. He has been involved on various projects in France\, Spain\, Hong Kong and Australia starting by Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) projects to manage the technical team on major infrastructure tunneling project with multidisciplinary deliverables (tunnel construction to project commissioning) from building\, civil works\, tunneling works\, rail\, E&M\, T&C\, etc. \n  \n \nNicholas Bedford CPEng  \nTechnical Director – Aurecon \nNicholas is a Technical Director at Aurecon with 18 years of experience in the tunnelling industry. He currently leads Aurecon’s tunnelling team in NSW. With a focus on detailed design\, construction phase services\, and independent certification\, he has made significant contributions to major infrastructure projects in Sydney\, including NorthConnex\, Westconnex\, and is currently involved in the Western Harbour Tunnel project. \nNicholas previously spent several years in Hong Kong\, where he gained valuable international experience working on the MTR South Island Line Contract 901 at Admiralty Station. During this time\, he gained an appreciation for the challenges faced by engineers who relocated overseas. This experience not only enhanced his technical skills but also provided valuable insights into the cultural and logistical complexities of international teams. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/the-international-engineers-experience-joining-the-australian-workforce/
LOCATION:Hybrid  – webinar and in person at the EA Sydney Office.\, Mezzanine Floor\, 44 Market Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2177\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,National,New South Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240306T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023318
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SUMMARY:Celebrating International Women's Day - Unveiling the Stories of Senior Professionals in Tunnelling
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 6th of March\, 2023  \n  \nCome join us in real life (if you are in Melbourne) or online for a dynamic hybrid event that celebrates the journeys and experiences of senior professionals within the tunnelling industry!! \nThree distinguished speakers will share their personal stories\, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A on industry trends\, diversity\, and resilience. \nAll genders\, ages\, and abilities are warmly invited!!! \nDelve Underground and Arup sponsor the event. \n  \nLearning outcomes for this event include: \nBy joining this event\, you will :\n1) Gain understanding on Diverse Career Journeys\n2) Be inspired on resilience and leadership principles\n3) Promote Gender Equality and Inclusion. \nEvent Program \n5.30 arrival and refreshments\n6:00 event start\n7:00 finish and networking\n7.30 event concludes \n*Times listed are AEDT \nAbout the presenters: \nIsolde Shepherd-Piet\, MSc \n \nConstruction Lead – Tunnels at Suburban Connect – CPB \nIsolde Shepherd-Piet\, a seasoned Civil Project Manager\, brings 21 years of diverse experience in the civil engineering industry across Australia\, The Netherlands\, and Turkey. With a Master of Science in underground construction\, Isolde has worked on complex multi-disciplinary D&C projects in challenging environments. Her expertise extends to both the contractor and client’s side\, where she provides strong technical and build-ability support. Isolde’s track record includes meeting program\, cost\, safety\, quality\, and environmental objectives. Her unwavering motivation and leadership drive contribute to successful outcomes in Tender Stage as well as Preparation and Construction Stage. \nKate Wingad  \n \nGroup Manager – Engineering and Design (Rail) – John Holland \nKate Wingad\, a strategic leader in civil engineering\, boasts an impressive track record of designing and delivering Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects. With extensive experience\, Kate has held both technical and leadership roles on multidisciplinary endeavors\, including the Melbourne Airport Rail\, Regional Rail Link\, Melbourne Metro Early Works\, Level Crossing Removals\, the Adelaide Desalination Plant\, and the West Gate Tunnel Project. Her expertise spans construction delivery\, engineering management\, instrumentation\, monitoring\, and geotechnical design.. Kate distills complex information into practical actions aligned with regulatory realities. She inspires the next generation of talented women to embrace this dynamic discipline\, fostering collaboration and innovation. \nElena Gavazzi (Ceng MICE\, NER) \n \nAssociate Principal at Arup \nElena\, a Chartered Civil Engineer\, boasts 15 years of professional experience in both the Australian and UK engineering and construction industries. She has left her mark on several high-profile projects\, including Crossrail\, High Speed 2\, and Melbourne Metro (CYP). Currently\, Elena holds the position of Delivery Director for the AAW JV\, overseeing the design delivery for the Melbourne Metro works within CYP. Her journey includes roles such as Deputy Project Manager for the HS2 Design and Build Contract S1 & S2\, and Assistant Project Manager for HS2 Phase 2a Contract 861 (West Midlands to Crewe route). She also managed the York Potash MTS tunnel project and played a pivotal role in Crossrail\, focusing on asset protection for Liverpool Street and Whitechapel Stations. Elena excels in project delivery and contractor management\, backed by her technical expertise and engineering knowledge. She’s a skilled communicator\, a team player\, and adept at stakeholder engagement. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/celebrating-international-womens-day-unveiling-the-stories-of-senior-professionals-in-tunnelling/
LOCATION:Arup Offices – Sky Park\, 1 Melbourne Quarter\, 699 Collins Street\, Docklands\, Victoria\, 3008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,National,Victoria
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SUMMARY:Inclusion\, Everybody Matters
DESCRIPTION:Join the Diversity in Tunnelling Sub Group for our National event “Inclusion\, everybody matters’.  An enlightening event where members of our community with differing abilities share their personal experiences and perspectives from working within the Australian civil engineering industry. \nThis hybrid gathering will explore the transformative power of engagement and inclusion\, with a focus on how diverse talents can drive positive change in our profession and society and how we can all support each other more inclusively. The session will delve into the challenges and triumphs faced by our speakers\, and discover practical strategies for fostering an inclusive environment. As we celebrate resilience and diverse voices\, we are also excited to potentially welcome a guest speaker. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a diverse community and learn how we can all make a difference in the engineering industry and beyond. \n  \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nAbout inclusion and diversity in our industry.\nCelebration of diversity and areas where inclusion can be improved including: Personal experiences of engineers with disabilities.\nImportance of an inclusive environment for innovation and resilience.\nPositive impacts of diversity in the industry.\nStrategies for overcoming barriers to inclusion.\n\nEvent program\nIn-person:  \n\n5:30pm AEST: Registration open\n6:00pm AEST: Presentation commences and Q&A session\n7:00pm AEST: Presentation concludes and further networking\n7:30pmAEST: Event concludes\n\n  \nOnline:  \n\n6:00pm AEST: Presentation commences and Q&A session\n7:00pm AEST: Presentation concludes\n\n  \nAbout the speakers\n \nJanice Lovelock MIEAust CPEng \nSenior Engineer at AECOM \nJanice is a Senior Engineer at AECOM. She is passionate about the engineering profession and privileged to have been involved in many major roads and rail projects in NSW. She enables clients to manage their risk through expertise knowledge and skills\, and works to manage multidisciplinary projects in an efficient and profitable manner. Janice enjoys coordinating project teams\, finding solutions for complex technical problems and thrives on using my experience to inspire young people into what she has found to be a very rewarding career. Janice has a keen interest in engineering from a technical perspective\, but an even keener interest in the social benefits engineers can bring to our communities – very much driven by my new perspective as a wheelchair user after sustaining a permanent spinal cord injury in 2019. Being an engineer\, a mother\, and a wheelchair user\, Janice finds these separate aspects of herself make for an individual and unique experience of the world. She believes we have an obligation to consider the experience of diverse members of our community to create better outcomes for all. \n \nCraig Wright \nCivil & Industrial Sales at BarChip Australia Pty\, Ltd \nCraig is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Civil Manager for sales and business development at Barchip Aust\, overseeing operations in Australia and the Pacific Region for over 16 years. During this time\, he successfully introduced the company to the tunnelling community\, establishing partnerships and supplying materials for various domestic tunnel projects. In addition to his impressive career\, Craig is actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion as a member of the Diversity in Tunnelling subcommittee\, and he is holding elected positions on both the Concrete Institute of Australia’s Queensland committee since 2017 and the Queensland chapter of the Australian Tunnelling Society since 2022. Despite facing the challenges of Retinitis Pigmentosa\, which led to visual impairment\, Craig is determined\, resilient\, and dedicated to making a positive impact in his field and encouraging acceptance among his peers. \n \nDr. Jason Le Masurier \nCivil Engineer \nJason is a chartered Civil Engineer who assists businesses and organisations increase their resilience using his TIC TOC CLOC process to manage uncertainty\, maximize opportunity and minimize risk in this uncertain world. He began his geotechnical career with Hyder Consulting in 1990 and early on gained experience in the design of tunnels. In 1997 he embarked on his PhD at the University of Bristol collaborating with 12 industrial partners to develop process models to support the Observational Method in geotechnical engineering\, including a yearlong Technology Transfer Secondment to Arup where he worked as part of a design-build team on a complex deep basement construction in London\, employing the Observational Method to make continuous improvements to the design and construction sequence. \nIn 2007 he suffered a devastating brain injury in a kite surfing accident and spent the next two years in hospital rehabilitation. His son was born in the same hospital that year. He recovered from paralysis and being told he’d never walk again to completing a triathlon 7 years after the accident. He will talk about the mindset of seeing a crisis as an opportunity / catalyst- based on the concept of post-traumatic growth (TIC). He links this with his PhD on the Observational Method allowing the uncertainty created by a crisis to be managed – taking opportunities consciously (TOC) \, to avoid the default outcome of becoming the victim of a crisis by using contingencies to let opportunities commence (CLOC). \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/inclusion-everybody-matters/
LOCATION:Hybrid – webinar and in person at AECOM’s office in Sydney\, Level 21 420 George Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National
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SUMMARY:Getting the most out of the International Tunnelling Association
DESCRIPTION:From current President Arnold Dix to the Working Groups that produce guidance to the industry\, Australian engineers are helping shape global tunnelling through their involvement in the International Tunnelling Association. Find out what they’ve been doing\, what it means for you\, and how you can get involved in this one-hour presentation. \nArnold will provide an overview of the ITA’s purpose and structure and an update from the most recent World Tunnel Congress\, followed by short updates from some of our Working Group leaders and contributors. \nIn this hybrid event – that will be live in Melbourne\, Brisbane\, Perth and Sydney\, there will be working group representatives in each location to help answer questions – whether just to understand what’s going on or to explore the possibility of getting involved yourself. \nEvent program in person (Melbourne\, Brisbane\, Perth\, and Sydney)  \n• 5.30pm: Registrations \n• 6.00pm: Event welcome \n• 6.05pm: Speaker presentation \n• 6.40pm: Audience Q&A \n• 7.00pm: Networking \n• 7.30pm: Event concludes \nEvent program online  \n• 6.00pm: Event welcome \n• 6.05pm: Speaker presentation \n• 6.40pm: Audience Q&A \n• 7.00pm: Event concludes \nTicket inclusions in person (Melbourne\, Brisbane\, Perth\, and Sydney)  \n• Light refreshments \nVenues \n• Melbourne: Leadership Hub Upper\, Engineers Australia\, Level 31\, 600 Bourke St \n• Brisbane:  Engineers Australia\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street. \n• Perth:  Little Shoe\, 1st Floor\, Yagan Square\, Perth \n• Sydney: AECOM\, Level 21\, 420 George Street \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\nArnold Dix\, President\, International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiography\nProfessor Arnold Dix is a lawyer and scientist (geologist) specialising in the underground. He is an Underground Disaster investigator. He is an internationally recognised subject matter expert in fire and life safety and collapses of the underground\, holding a distinguished service award from the United States for his contribution to the fire and life safety of road and rail tunnels (NFPA130 and NFPA502).\n\nHe is a member of the British Institute of Investigators. Arnold has served on the committees and working groups of the ITA\, FIDIC\, PIARC and NFPA for decades. He is active on all continents\, a member of the specialist Underground Works Chambers\, a member of the Victorian Bar and is a visiting Professor of Engineering (tunnels) Tokyo City University.\n\nArnold Dix loves tunnels and the underground space. He is convinced that the underground offers a range of adaptive and resilient solutions to most of the perils facing humanity today. Combining his formal qualifications in Science\, Law and Engineering he advocates for all things underground in UN SDG and ESG contexts with a smile on his face and an eye to all matters ethical. He is a disaster and fire life safety subject matter expert as well as having special law\, insurance and finance interests. He happens to be the president of ITA too.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/getting-the-most-out-of-the-international-tunnelling-association/
LOCATION:Various venues in Melbourne\, Brisbane\, Perth and Sydney
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230518T053000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023318
CREATED:20230411T051156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T052120Z
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SUMMARY:Tunnelling Risk Management on the Forrestfield Airport Link Project (FAL)\, Perth
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Australian Tunnelling Society and Institution of Civil Engineers invite you to an evening of knowledge sharing\, Q&A\, and networking. \nSynopsis\nThe talk will briefly describe the successful soft ground tunnelling project and lessons learnt\, including strategies used to manage geotechnical risk\, ground conditions\, TBM tunnelling and cross passage construction. \nSome of the more notable incidents during tunnelling will be described including a major flooding and ground loss incident at a cross passage-tunnel connection requiring remediation and repair of 25m of damaged tunnel by hydro demolition and SGI lining\, TBM screw failures underground and severe clogging in tertiary siltstone/sandstone materials. Slurry circuit challenges\, ground movement and infrastructure protection including tunneling under Perth Airport runways\, taxiways\, aprons and jet fuel lines will also be described. \nThe $1.86 billion Forrestfield-Airport Link was jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian governments. The project was delivered by lead contractor Salini Impregilo-NRW Joint Venture on behalf of the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia. \nTimeline\n5.30pm – 6.00pm: Networking and refreshments\n6.00pm – 7.00pm: Presentation\n7.00pm – 8.00pm Networking and refreshments \nDetails\nHybrid webinar and in person event \nSpeaker \nEric Hudson-Smith\, BE (Hons)\, ME\, Geotechnical and Tunnelling Manager\, PTA \n \nEric Hudson-Smith has a Master’s degree in engineering and over 40 years’ experience on a wide range of projects in Australia\, New Zealand\, Indonesia\, Singapore\, Mongolia and Iran. He has worked on soft ground tunnelling projects for both Owners and Contractors at various stages of feasibility\, tender document reparation\, tendering\, design\, construction\, claims\, litigations and operating tunnel maintenance (investigation and repair of damaged tunnels and underground structures) in Singapore\, New Zealand and Australia. Projects have included bored and cut and cover tunnels\, microtunnels\, pipe jacks and HDD projects\, cross passages and deep shafts for road\, rail\, sewerage\, materials handling\, power and water supply schemes. He was Chair of the WA Chapter and Deputy National Chair\, Australian Tunnelling Society\, 2004-2015 and has been an active committee member since. \nHuge thanks to Austunnel for sponsoring this event.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/tunnelling-risk-management-on-the-forrestfield-airport-link-project-fal-perth/
LOCATION:Hybrid – online and in person at Little Shoe\, 1st Floor\, Yagan Square\, Perth
CATEGORIES:National,Western Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230316T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230316T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023318
CREATED:20230215T004446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T000043Z
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SUMMARY:Water mist suppression for road tunnels
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWater mist suppression systems are an established and approved technology in many high-risk and/or special hazard applications are increasing in popularity for overseas road tunnels. This presentation will discuss differences between water mist and deluge and consider implementation and interaction with other systems and structural design. \nWater deluge systems have remained the established means of automatic fire suppression within Australian road tunnels for over 30 years. Whilst effective in protection of life and preservation of tunnels in a fire\, there are compromises; the cost and scale of the systems\, the burden imposed on the tunnel drainage systems\, and potential impact on occupants and responding emergency personnel\, to name a few. Water mist suppression systems are an established and approved technology in many high-risk / special hazard applications. \nAs an alternative in road tunnels\, water mist suppression systems address many of the issues inherent with deluge\, whilst achieving similar outcomes. Much less water is used\, which impacts cost and space associated with both suppression and drainage. For these reasons and many more\, water mist suppression systems are increasing in popularity in overseas road tunnels. Hurdles to local implementation are varied\, and include lack of familiarity/local precedents\, potential interactions with smoke ventilation systems\, and potential considerations for time-temperature curves and therefore structural design. Our speakers will aim to shed light on the varied aspects of this technology\, and the pathway to it’s effective implementation in Australian road tunnels. \nEvent program\nWebinar:  \n\n6:00pm AEDT: Event commences\n7:00pm AEDT: Event concludes\n\nIn-person:  \nMelbourne: L17\, Tower One\, Collins Square\, 727 Collins Street\, Docklands \nSydney: 10/F\, 383 Kent Street\, Sydney \n\n5:45pm AEDT: Attendees arrive\n6:00pm AEDT: Event commences\n7:00pm AEDT: Event concludes\n7:00-7:30pm AEDT: Networking\n7:30pm AEDT: Event concludes\n\nBrisbane: Unit 4\, 35 Limestone Street\, Darra\, Queensland \n\n4:45pm AEST: Attendees arrive\n5:00pm AEST: Event commences\n6:00pm AEST: Event concludes\n6:00-6:30pm AEST: Networking\n6:30pm AEST: Event concludes\n\nAbout the speakers\nConrad Stacey\, FIEAust CPEng NER APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus)\nDirector\, Stacey Agnew \nOne of the countries most trusted experts in the fields of tunnel ventilation and underground fire safety\, Conrad leads the working group for revision of AS 4825 – ‘Tunnel Fire Safety’ and has observed and designed complete fire and life safety solutions for tunnels of all kinds\, all over the world. \nPaul Gingell\nNational Manager\, Foam & Water Mist SystemsLPG Fire \nLPGfire brings a combined 100 years in the design of fire protection systems for Special Hazard Risks. As National Manager\, Foam & Water Mist Systems\, Paul has been ‘at the coal face’\, implementing and integrating these systems in road tunnels\, and continually improving the process and outcome with his clients.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/water-mist-suppression-for-road-tunnels/
LOCATION:Various venues (PLEASE SEE EVENT PROGRAM OPPOSITE FOR CORRECT VENUES AND TIMINGS)
CATEGORIES:National,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230216T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023318
CREATED:20230207T234842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T230839Z
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SUMMARY:The missing link: Constructing the WestConnex M4-M8 Link tunnels
DESCRIPTION:How outstanding project leadership and innovation lead to successful delivery of the critical link for the WestConnex project. \nThe WestConnex M4M8 Tunnels is the final link for integrating the overall WestConnex tunnel network\, providing the critical link between the M4 at Haberfield and M8 at St Peters\, and creating the longest continuous underground motorway in Australia. This presentation covers how a strong leadership culture\, along with design and construction innovations\, enabled the team to safely deliver the project ahead of time\, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction. \nWho should attend: Tunnelling & Construction engineers\, and anyone interested in the space. \nHow to attend: This is a hybrid event so you can attend in person or online. \nSpeaker 1 – Emmanuel Clech\, Project Design & Construction Director at Acciona Samsung Bouygues JV \nEmmanuel has over 33 years construction and management experience on international tunnel projects. He has successfully delivered major Infrastructure worldwide. His most recent role has been Project Design & Construction Director for the A$3.25B Westconnex M4-M5 Link Tunnels in Sydney\, Australia. Emmanuel thrives on building highly capable teams with a “one team” culture where everyone is clear on the direction\, openly communicate\, collaborate\, and support each other. He supports his one-team focus with a commitment to providing training\, staff development\, and continuously improving safety across the project lifecycle. \nSpeaker 2 – Andrew Marsonet\, Project Director at Acciona Samsung Bouygues JV \nAndrew has more than 40 years of construction experience\, with a focus on the delivery of large-scale civil infrastructure in brownfield environments. Over the past 20 years Andrew has held senior management positions and assumed accountability for winning and delivering design/construction of major projects. \nHis projects have included the M4–M5 Link Tunnels\, M2 Motorway Upgrade\, major elements of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel and the tunnel packages of the New Southern Rail Airport Link in Sydney. A natural leader with an open and engaging approach\, his collaborative leadership style has contributed to his effectiveness in project and operational management roles. \nSpeaker 3 – Dr. David Oliviera\, Technical Director\, Tunnelling at Aurecon \nDr David Oliveira is a Fellow of Engineers Australia with over 23 years of experience in geotechnical and civil engineering and highly regarded technical competence. He is currently a Technical Director\, Tunnelling with Aurecon and is passionate about innovation and intelligent risk taking\, focusing on delivering the highest levels of service and quality engineering to clients. His most recent experiences in tunnelling include the M4-M5 Link Tunnels\, Sydney Metro West Central Tunnelling Package and Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant in the UK. \nThis event is sponsored by Jacobs and Aurecon.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/the-missing-link-constructing-the-westconnex-m4-m8-link-tunnels/
LOCATION:Hybrid – online and in person at Aurecon – Level 11\, 73 Miller St\, North Sydney\, Level 11/73 Miller St\, North Sydney\, New South Wales\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221103T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023318
CREATED:20220906T235143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T035535Z
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SUMMARY:Digitalisation and automation in tunnels
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nGain an understanding of how BIM enables a collaborative way of working using digital processes to enable more productive methods of operating and maintaining assets through their lifecycle. \nAbout the event\nBuilding Information Modelling (BIM) in Tunnelling is the digital representation of physical infrastructure and functional characteristics. BIM serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about an asset throughout its lifecycle. Information modelling in tunnelling includes supporting decision making and encompasses strategic appraisal and planning. Modelling supports design\, construction to operation\, maintenance and renewal. Information modelling systems allow us to deliver quality engineering to owners and contractors. The process requires skills\, tools\, and robust procedures. For the entire tunnelling community to take advantage of this\, it is of paramount importance to share\, educate and implement experiences\, standards and guidelines\, which are driven by the build industry. \nThis presentation will provide insights into: \n\nBest practice in international and domestic applications\, cross-disciplinary initiatives\, and future thinking where digitalisation in underground tunnelling and the future\nUnderstanding of how BIM enables a collaborative way of working\nProductive methods of planning\, designing and constructing\nOperating and maintaining assets through their lifecycle\n\nEvent program and locations\nPresentation to conclude for all attendees at 7:30 pm AEDT. \nBrisbane – online \n\n5.30 pm AEST – Presentation\n6.30 pm AEST – Presentation to conclude for all attendees\n\nSydney – online \n\n6.30 pm AEDT – Presentation\n7.30 pm AEDT – Presentation to conclude for all attendees\n\nOnline – via Webex details will be sent upon registration. \n\n6:30pm AEDT – Presentation\n\nAbout the speaker\nDr Jurij Karlovsek\nDeputy Director\nSustainable Infrastructure Research Hub Lecturer\, Geotechnical Engineering \nDr Jurij Karlovsek is an engineer\, researcher\, and educator at The University of Queensland\, Brisbane Australia. Jurij has a broad area of expertise in Geotechnical Engineering with the main specialty in infrastructure projects\, especially the development of sustainable underground space. Jurij focuses on the digital enablement of infrastructure to deliver applications of digital engineering\, asset information modelling\, and construction. His current position is the deputy director of a UQ Sustainable Infrastructure Research Hub\, with a lead focus on digitalisation for a sustainable infrastructure future. Since 2016\, Jurij chairs the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association Working Group 22 with a working title – Information Modelling in Tunnelling. \nIn addition to the above\, Jurij actively engages in the mentorship of undergraduate students\, supporting their industry engagement activities\, and generally helping to make their experience as students a more enriched one.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/digitalisation-and-automation-in-tunnels/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220915T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023318
CREATED:20220714T055157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T055157Z
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SUMMARY:Design and construction of immersed tube tunnels
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThis type of tunnelling solution is usually favoured for harbour and sub-sea environments due to its shallow depth below the seabed\, that allows shorter tunnel lengths and better connections to the road network at both ends of the subsea section. \nIn addition\, the shape of an immersed tunnel is flexible to fit different projects. This form of tunnelling is where our speaker has spent most of his career as an engineer. He often gets asked how to connect watertight boxes in a chain together\, some nearly as tall as a three-story building\, in waters as deep as 50 metres. \nThis is one of the reasons why CK Tsang enjoys designing immersed tunnels; the seemingly impossible nature of the task\, but the immense benefit it brings to cities by connecting its people between their destinations. Its status really becomes an invisible landmark for a city.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/design-and-construction-of-immersed-tube-tunnels/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, Sydney office\, Mezzanine Floor\, 44 Market Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National,New South Wales,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210622T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210622T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023318
CREATED:20210618T070143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T070338Z
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SUMMARY:Challenges of tunnelling in an urban area with shallow cover
DESCRIPTION:Join 2019 David Sugden award winner Senthilnath GT for an Australian Geomechanics Society webinar on the challenges of tunnelling in an urban area with shallow cover. \nWith 13 years of international consulting experience across Australia\, Singapore\, India and the UAE Senthilnath has been involved in many major projects. During this talk he will draw pm examples from these projects including the Brisbane Metro\, Victoria’s West Gate Tunnel and Queensland’s Cross River Rail. \nHe was also a co-author of the Tunnel Design Guideline\, recently released by the Australian Tunnelling Society. \nThe talk will take place on June 22. Find more information on the event on the Australian Geomechanics Society’s website.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/challenges-of-tunnelling-in-an-urban-area-with-shallow-cover/
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210514
DTSTAMP:20260415T023318
CREATED:20191105T012428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T061344Z
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SUMMARY:2020+1 Australasian Tunnelling Conference
DESCRIPTION:ATS2020+1 IN MELBOURNE IS NEARLY HERE! \nThe Australasian Tunnelling Conference (ATS2020+1)\, our premier industry event\, will be held in Melbourne on the 10th – 13th May 2021 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC). \nThe organising committee is actively working to make ATS2020+1 a fantastic event and one that the industry can be proud of. The foundation of this success will come from our supporters\, sponsors and exhibitors\, as well as presenters and delegates. \nIn addition to the three days of technical presentations and trade exhibition\, we will be running two external workshops on Monday 10th during the day. The workshops\, at the Victorian Tunnelling Centre (VTC) and the new Victoria University (VU) fire testing facility will be exclusive for conference delegates\, and information can be found on the delegate registration page on the conference website. \nDon’t miss out of the largest tunnelling conference and exhibition Australia has ever seen. \nHead to www.ats2020.com.au for all event\, delegate and sponsorship information.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/2020-australasian-tunnelling-conference/
LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210421T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023318
CREATED:20210407T055408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T055424Z
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SUMMARY:ATS WEBINAR - Australian Tunnelling Society - 2021 Update
DESCRIPTION:Please join this ATS session where some of the leadership team will take time to describe some current initiatives. \nPlease join ATS President Harry Asche\, Victorian Chair Richard Buckingham and Victorian committee member Nadine Makin for this technical session. \nThe session will include a presentation from Harry on initiatives underway at executive level that aim to provide improved value to ATS members and improved visibility and quality of the offering that we provide to our valued ATS sponsors. Members are encouraged to participate in the initiatives. \nBoth Richard and Nadine will give an update on aspects of the ATS2020+1 conference which is due to be held in Melbourne from May 10th to 13th. Richard will give an overview of the conference and describe some key activities in the program. Nadine will introduce the newly establish Women in Tunnelling award. \nHarry Asche\, BE(Civil)\, PhD\, MIEAust\, CPEng\, MICE\, CEng\, RPEQ\nPresident\, Australian Tunnelling Society\nDesign Director\, Tunnels\, Aurecon \nRichard Buckingham\nVice President\, Australian Tunnelling Society\nProject Development Manager\, John Holland Group \nNadine Makin\, BE (hons)\, BSc\, MIEAust\nProject Development Manager\nTechnical Director\, Ground and Underground Engineering\,\nAurecon \nClick here to see flyer
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-webinar-australian-tunnelling-society-2021-update/
CATEGORIES:National,Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201204T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023318
CREATED:20201203T194410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T194525Z
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SUMMARY:ITAym 24-hr Zoom for World Tunnel Day
DESCRIPTION:Friday the 4th of December is St Barbaras Day and #WorldTunnelDay! The ITAym is hosting a 24-hour virtual hangout to celebrate the day\, make connections and showcase the activities from ITA-AITES member nations. \nA general introduction and social will kick off from 11AM AEDST with an Australian focus starting from Noon AEDST. This session will include content on the developing #ThinkDeep initiatives in Australia\, the 2020 David Sugden Award-winning paper and an overview of the recently released ATS Tunnel Design Guideline. \nTo join the meeting click through the following link. \nLaunch Meeting – Zoom (bit.ly) \nHappy tunnelling & we hope to see you online! \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/itaym-24-hr-zoom-for-world-tunnel-day/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Register via the link to join!
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200609T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023318
CREATED:20200526T222817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T222854Z
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SUMMARY:2019 David Sugden Award - Sentilnath GT
DESCRIPTION:The David Sugden Award was launched in 2004 as a way of promoting the art of technical writing with young tunnellers. The winning paper prize includes attendance to the following years WTC. For more details click through the link below. \n \nThis webinar presents design and construction issues of two pedestrian tunnels from Thomson Line metro in Singapore which were built below two operating metro lines. Two tunnels with cross-sectional area ranging from 50m2 to 85m2 are excavated below an existing operational rail tunnel (with vertical clearance of less than 2.7m) and below an operational metro station. The tunnel excavation below the operational metro tunnel is carried out using pipe roof method and the tunnel excavation below the existing station base slab is carried out by underpinning the structure as the excavation progressed. \nSpeaker\nSentilnath GT | Senior Tunnel Engineering\, GHD\nAs a Chartered civil engineer\, Senthil has 12 years of experience in diversified geotechnical projects such as TBM and SEM/NATM Tunnels\, excavation support system (for mining and urban development projects) and site supervision. He has worked on wide range of tunnelling projects (soft ground\, hard rock\, deep caverns) with project experience in Australia\, Singapore\, UAE\, India\, Malaysia and Indonesia. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/2019-david-sugden-award-sentilnath-gt/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Register via the link to join!
CATEGORIES:National,Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200526T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200526T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023318
CREATED:20200517T223621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T215645Z
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SUMMARY:Segmental Linings - What's New
DESCRIPTION:Discover new developments and implementations of segmental linings in this informed presentation by Jacobs’ Technical Director for Tunnels\, Anthony Harding. \nThousands of kilometres of precast concrete segmental linings are erected behind TBMs every year. The industry is full of suppliers\, designers\, and contractors looking to use them in new ways\, to reduce costs\, and improve performance. Jacobs’ Technical Director for Tunnels Asia-Pacific\, Anthony Harding has recently teamed up with Arup’s Jon Hurt in New York to compile a list of some of the most important developments in this field\, gathering some experiences of implementing them. \nSpeaker\n  \nAnthony Harding | Technical Director for Tunnels Asia-Pacific at Jacobs \nGaining his degree and PhD from Edinburgh University\, Anthony joined Halcrow (now part of CH2M) in London in 2000where he worked on a wide range of tunnel projects across the road\, rail\, power and water industries. His experience covers TBM and conventional tunnelling\, including the design of new tunnels and assessment of existing tunnels and other assets impacted by tunnelling. \nAnthony has acted in roles as technical manager and reviewer for multidisciplinary designs\, usually within design-build environments. He has a particular interest in TBM tunnelling and has been involved in over 25 TBM tunnelling projects\, including more than five large-diameter tunnels\, many of which have been steel fibre reinforced.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/segmental-linings-whats-new/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Register via the link to join!
CATEGORIES:National,Queensland
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