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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - St Barbara's Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the ATS QLD Chapter’s St Barbara’s Day end-of-year celebration and get together. \nThis informal networking-focused event – one of the most highly regarding events on the tunnelling calendar – will involve welcome drinks\, followed by a meal\, speeches by the committee and sponsors\, and the lucky door prize draw. \nThe QLD committee looks forward to catching up with you on the night. \nCosting \n$50 per person \nOur generous event sponsors:
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-st-barbaras-day-dinner/
LOCATION:Rose and Crown\, 271 Grey Street\, South Brisbane\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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SUMMARY:Mount Coot-tha Quarry site visit and workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the ATS’s annual Mount Coot-tha Quarry Day\, one of the most anticipated events on our calendar. Learn about new technologies\, make connections with exhibitors and participants and see cutting edge demonstrations at this fantastic and inspiring event. Quarry Day will feature: \nQuarry demonstrations:  \nExhibitor Displays: Active displays will be carried out by the exhibitors and guides will be provided with logistic support provided by the BCC quarry operators. \nThe demonstrations will include:      \n\nShotcrete demonstration (The Rix Group)\nDrilling and grouting (The Rix Group)\nFire Systems (Stacey Agnew)\nDrone work in construction (UPG / UQ)\nGrout injection equipment (Desoi)\n\nTicket Inclusions:       \n\nCoffee\nLight Lunch\n\nEvent Program: \n\n8.30AM AEST: Event commences – Induction Demonstrations at Quarry\n1:30PM AEST: Lunch at Botanic Gardens Cafe\n\nPPE Required: \nHard Hat\, Steel Cap Boots\, Long trousers and shirt\, Glasses \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing: \n\nGeneral Admission $50\n2024 ATS Short Course Attendees $40 (Please use the exclusive discount code from your registration email)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOptional extras \n2024 ATS Short Course (27th – 29th November ) – REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW \nSt Barbara’s Day dinner (28th November) – REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/mount-coot-tha-quarry-site-visit-and-workshop/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250313T173000
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SUMMARY:Accelerating action: advancing diversity and women in tunnelling
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWe invite you to join us for an engaging event dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the significant contributions of women in tunnelling. This session will provide an opportunity to explore strategies for fostering gender equality and promoting diversity and inclusivity across the industry. The event will commence with a trivia challenge\, designed to highlight the achievements of pioneering women engineers while encouraging collaboration and thought-provoking discussions among participants. Following the trivia\, attendees will have the opportunity to network over refreshments and participate in a podcast recording session. This session will serve as a platform for sharing perspectives\, experiences\, and actionable ideas to drive progress toward a more inclusive and equitable industry. This event is open to professionals\, students\, and advocates for diversity who are committed to accelerating meaningful change. We look forward to your participation as we celebrate progress and work together toward a more inclusive future. \nLearning outcomes\n\nDevelop\, explore\, and implement strategies to accelerate progress toward gender equality and inclusivity in the engineering industry.\nHow to build a meaningful connections network with like-minded individuals\, fostering collaboration and mutual support within the industry.\nUnderstand how collaboration and inclusivity are essential to solving the puzzle of progress and creating a unified\, impactful community.\n\nProgram\n5.30pm AEST: Guest arrival \n6.00pm AEST: Introductions and trivia \n6.45pm AEST: Networking and podcast interviews \n7.30pm AEST: Event concludes \nAbout the hosts\nLaura Miranda and Sohan Roopra co-founded “You Don’t Look Like an Engineer\,” a podcast aimed at challenging the stereotypes about what an engineer looks like\, the show sparks meaningful conversations about inclusion\, finding your passion in your career\, leadership\, and self-improvement. \nWith a mission to drive change through storytelling\, their podcast reshapes perspectives and opens doors for a more inclusive future in engineering and beyond. \nYou don’t look like an Engineer | LinkedIn \n\n\n\nLaura Sofia Miranda Pantoja\nCo-Founder\, You Don’t Look Like an Engineer\n\n\nLaura Miranda is a marketing assistant with more than seven years of experience in the engineering industry. Laura co-founded You Don’t Look Like an Engineer\, a podcast dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and promoting equity. Beyond the podcast\, Laura volunteers as the marketing manager for the Australian Latin American Young Professionals\, blending creativity with community impact. \nKnown for building authentic connections\, Laura thrives on creating welcoming\, inclusive workplaces filled with inspiration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSohan Roopra\nCo-Founder\, You Don’t Look Like an Engineer\n\n\nSohan Roopra is a water resources engineer with six years of experience. Sohan is passionate about breaking barriers and making STEM more inclusive. As co-founder of You Don’t Look Like an Engineer\, Sohan shares raw and inspiring stories that challenge stereotypes and highlight the brilliance of underrepresented voices. \nWhen not podcasting or tackling engineering challenges\, Sohan enjoys exploring self-improvement\, soaking up nature\, and spending quality time with loved ones. \nEvent sponsors\n          
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/accelerating-action-advancing-diversity-and-women-in-tunnelling/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250605T193000
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SUMMARY:Join us in Brisbane to celebrate the Sydney Harbour Tunnel ITA Iconic Project Award
DESCRIPTION:Join the ATS in Brisbane to celebrate the occasion of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel project being awarded the International Tunnelling Association’s (ITA) Top 50 iconic tunnel projects of the last 50 years. \nMembers will be able to watch the presentations live from Sydney. \nThis special event will entail presentations\, memories and panel discussions from the people who brought this iconic project to life. Stories will be shared about the bold planning\, the complex design challenges overcome\, photographic memories\, and the advanced construction methods used to deliver this landmark project. Attendees will discover the operational and maintenance challenges encountered so far\, and gain insights into the custodianship that lies ahead over the next 30 years. Finally\, the ITA President Arnold Dix will offer closing remarks and present the award. \nTimings \n4.30 pm to 7.30 pm \nProgram \n\n4.30 pm AEST: Registrations\, welcome and housekeeping\n4.45 pm AEST Welcome by Arcadis\n5.00 pm AEST: Login into Sydney presentations\n7.15 pm AEST: Presentation ends\, followed by networking\n8.00 pm AEST: Event ends\n\nThis event will likely include: \n\nWelcome from ATS NSW Chair Phil Clark\nProject introduction- Dara McDonnell – Arup\, representing the next wave of engineers who understand the project\nPlanning panel – A discussion on the initial planning of the project by Bruce Judd\, Rob Parks and Ted Nye\nMeet the designers panel – with speakers including Ted Nye\, Patrick Wong\, Lewis Gomes\, Doug Tomic\, Peter Wheen.\nMeet the photographer – Margaret Rush (project photographer) will share some memories\nDelivery Panel – with speakers including Andrew Marsonet\, Bruce Judd\, Bob Nowotny and Tony Shepherd\nOperation presentation from Bob Allen\nSHT resilience with Arnold Dix\nAward presentation to Camilla Drover\n\nTo register please email andrew.atsqld@gmail.com  \nPlease note that places are strictly limited at 40 \nIf you’re unable to attend in person and would like to view the live stream online at a place of your convenience\, please register here: Celebrating the iconic Sydney Harbour Tunnel | Engineers Australia \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/77123/
LOCATION:Arcadis Australia Pacific\, Level 35\, 111 Eagle Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250821T190000
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SUMMARY:Incident sensing and fire safety in Heysen Tunnels
DESCRIPTION:Join Matt and Conrad as they address questions from the ATS Systems\, Operations\, and Maintenance Group\, focusing on the surety of Fixed Fire-Fighting System (FFFS) activation in the Heysen Tunnels.\nGiven that the Heysen Tunnels Safety Upgrade and Refurbishment Project was brownfield exercise with unique challenges\, South Australia’s DIT recognised that a bespoke engineering approach was required rather than recycling a prior tunnel design. \nThis presentation will offer insights into their philosophical approach for brownfield tunnel refurbishment\, specifically detailing the innovative design of the flame-sensing camera supervision and explaining the absence of (traditional) linear heat detectors in the Heysen Tunnels. \nWhile the misting system installation was a significant undertaking in the Heysen Tunnels\, that topic was comprehensively covered in the previous ATS seminar in Adelaide back in February 2025 and will not be treated in detail here.  This presentation focuses on topics distinct from the paper planned for the Australasian Tunnelling Conference 2025 (ATC2025) in Perth this November. \nThe Presenters\nMatthew Taylor \n \nAs a Chartered Electrical Engineer\, Matthew has over 35 years of experience within the electrical\, mechanical\, control and communications systems engineering fields within underground transport infrastructure project delivery environment within the UK\, Australia and New Zealand. \nA recognised innovator in the design\, installation\, testing\, commissioning and the ongoing operation and maintenance of the technology that drives modern transportation systems\, Matthew has played pivotal roles in the delivery of several of Australia’s largest projects since his migration from the UK in July 1997. \nConrad Stacey \n \nDr Conrad Stacey is a Director of leading underground ventilation and fire safety consultants Stacey Agnew.  Conrad’s credits include seminal reports on livestock shipping heat stress risk\, and co-authorship of a paper on the gravitational energy drivers for the geodynamo.  He has worked on hypersonic upper atmospheric flight and river and flood plain hydraulics.  A common thread through Conrad’s work in varied areas is a core focus on the fundamental physics and the engineering thought involved\, all within the big picture of the community interest.  He will talk about the fire engineering basis for decisions during tunnel refurbishments. \nChair Diane Mather \nDiane Mather is Senior Design Manager at Queensland Hydro\, with over 25 years of experience on major projects\, including Clem7 (NSBT)\, Airport Link\, City Rail Link\, WestConnex M5 East\, West Gate\, Sydney Metro\, Melbourne Metro\, Brisbane Cross River Rail\, Inland Rail\, and now Borumba Pumped Hydro. \nIn 2021\, Diane was honoured as the inaugural winner of the Women in Tunnelling Outstanding Achievement Award by the Australian Tunnelling Society.  Diane is a dedicated role model\, mentor\, and advocate for attracting and retaining women in engineering. \nThe eVENT Space\nThe seminar will be onsite at the eVENT Space in Stacey Agnew’s offices\, and online.  Catering for those networking onsite after the eVENT will be by Yim Thai restaurant Middle Park\, which is why registration includes dietary requirements.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/incident-sensing-and-fire-safety-in-heysen-tunnels/
LOCATION:eVENT Space\, 4/35 Limestone St\, Darra\, Queensland\, 4076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250911T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250911T200000
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SUMMARY:2025 ATS QLD Indoor Charity Golf Day
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\nCome along and swing for a great cause! 🏌️‍♂️ \nThis new format event combines the excitement of modern golf simulation with the satisfaction of supporting vital medical research. Whether you’re a golf enthusiast or complete beginner\, join us for an afternoon of fun\, networking\, and giving back to the community. \nNOTE THIS IS A GOLFING SIMULATION EVENT \nEVENT DETAILS \n📅 Date: Thursday 11th September 2025 \n⏰ Time: 3:30pm arrival for 4:00pm shotgun start \n📍 Venue: XGolf Southbank – 275 Grey St\, South Brisbane QLD 4101 \n🏌️ Format: 3 Ball Ambrose – 9 Holes (all done in maximum 4 hours) \n\n✨ ABSOLUTELY NO GOLFING ABILITY REQUIRED! \n🤝 A relaxed\, fun afternoon of networking \n💡 Raising much needed funds to support life-saving medical research \n🎮 Experience cutting-edge indoor golf simulation technology \n\n💳 REGISTRATION & PRICING \n\n\n\n\nIndividual Player\n$90\n\n\nTeam of 3\n$250\n\n\nSpectator only\n$50\n\n\n\n\nBooking fees apply. \n🎯 All funds raised will be donated to the RBWH Foundation for medical research \n\n🤝 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! \nContact us to learn about our sponsorship packages and help make this event even more impactful! tbrown1@systra.com or frank.cerone@masterbuilders.com \n19Th Hole Sponsorship – $2\,000 – Major Sponsor – a bar package to assist with subsidising drink costs on the afternoon.  Includes golf registration for team of 3. Sure to be highly sought after. \nSimulator Bay Sponsor (like a hole sponsor) – $1\,000 – brand the simulator booth for the event. Includes golf registration for team of 3. \nPrize Hole Sponsorships – $500 \n–          Nearest the pin (x 2) \n–          Longest Drive
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/2025-ats-qld-indoor-charity-golf-day/
LOCATION:XGolf Southbank\, 275 Grey St\, South Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4101
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250915T190000
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SUMMARY:Tunnel settlement and subsidence monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nThis presentation will give a greater insight into the world leading GNSS innovative solution from Worldsensing\, which have already been deployed in many mine and infrastructure applications including in Australia and globally. Examples will be provided for settlement monitoring during and after tunnel construction and the instrumentation. Worldsensing are innovators and technology leaders in various aspects of monitoring and more recently launched the world’s first robust\, cost efficient wireless Autonomous GNSS solution as part of our G7 family of Loadsening devices\, which are expanding the capabilities of autonomous remote monitoring particularly in harsh environments globally. \nLearning outcomes:\nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nInsight into GNSS innovative solution\nSettlement monitoring applications\nInstrumentation for settlement monitoring\n\nProgram timeline:\nIn-Person:\n5:30pm: Registrations open\n6:00pm: Presentation commences\n7:00pm: Presentation concludes\, networking continues\n7:30pm: Event concludes \nOnline:\n6:00pm: Presentation commences\n7:00pm: Presentation concludes \nSpeakers:\n \nMichal Dabrowski\nGlobal Head of GNSS and Geospatial\, Worldsensing\n\nMichal Australian-trained and experienced spatial and monitoring specialist\, having worked as an Surveying and civil engineer focus. With over 11 years\, Having worked extensively across remote parts of Australia on major projects\, including the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP)\, as well as large-scale mining and infrastructure operations such as the Perth Airport expansion\, the Melbourne Oil and Gas Refinery in Corio\, and the Sky Rail project. Michal is currently supporting the introduction of our newest innovation – the Worldsensing GNSS Meter .This technology offers precise\, automated displacement monitoring that can seamlessly complement other instrumentation\, enhancing both the efficiency and scope of monitoring programs.\n\n\n\n\nNeil Cunnington\nChannel Account Manager – Australasia\, Worldsensing\n\n\nNeil originally worked as an Aircraft Engineer after moving from Europe to Australia 14 years ago – Specialising on Aircraft flight training Simulators incorporating a range of Engineering applications such as Electrical / mechanical / monitoring / Avionic and Aircraft systems and subsequently 9 + years ago transitioned into Monitoring Sector working as Application engineer for environmental & instrumentation Monitoring for Campbell Scientific Australia. In more recent years working across predominantly Queensland and nationally role in the civil /Mining sector with geotechnical / Tailings applications using Geosynthetics\, and structural integrity applications\, for both General Civil and mining engineering projects. Neil now heads the Oceania Region over the last 2 years Worldsensing\, back to his roots in the Monitoring Sector using proven leading technology.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/tunnel-settlement-and-subsidence-monitoring/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251016T190000
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SUMMARY:TBM excavation through a bench at Albert St\, Cross River Rail
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!\nNote: this is a hybrid event available online and in person in Brisbane \nEvent overview & who should attend\nExcavating directly above operating TBM is one of the most complex challenges in tunnelling\, demanding precision\, coordination\, and innovative thinking. At Albert Street on Cross River Rail\, this meant adapting excavation methods\, rethinking ground support\, and carefully controlling bench blasting to protect the TBM below. \nIn this presentation\, Robert Elliot\, Ben Swinn\, and Dan Keating will walk through the real-world process of safely benching over opertaing TBM\, from revising support systems to designing blasts. You’ll see how engineering decisions were made under tight constraints\, supported by monitoring and risk management. \nWhether you work in tunnelling\, geotechnical design\, or construction management\, this session offers a behind-the-scenes look at a high-stakes excavation\, lessons learned\, and strategies you can apply to similar complex interfaces in your own projects. \nLearning outcome\nBy the end of this session\, attendees will: \n\nUnderstand the rationale and risks associated with excavating directly above operating TBM\, and how the methodology was adapted to address them.\nLearn how ground support requirements evolved due to the change in excavation strategy\, including practical implications for structural stability and safety.\nGain insights into the design and execution of controlled bench blasting near active tunnelling operations.\nBe able to apply lessons learned from the Albert Street case to future tunnelling interfaces\, especially in constrained urban environments with complex construction sequencing.\n\nSpeakers\n \nRob Elliott is a Senior Consultant from Systra\, currently working client side on the Northern Water Desalination Project in South Australia as a Constructability Advisor and has over 10 years of post-graduate experience in major infrastructure projects\, both in Australia and internationally. A key highlight of his career is his 5-year tenure on Brisbane’s Cross River Rail project\, where he served as a Project Engineer. His experience also includes time on a major road tunnel project beneath the Suez Canal in Egypt. \n \nBen Swinn is a Senior Consultant from Systra currently seconded onto the Cross River Rail project as a Senior Project Engineer. Ben’s engineering background consists of tunnelling\, trenchless and civil aspects including delivering recent major rail projects such as Carmichael Rail Network\, Sydney Metro\, Sydney Light Rail and Cross River Rail. \n \nDan Keating is a Senior Consultant from Systra\, currently seconded onto Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 and has over 15 years of experience. Dan’s experience consists of tunnelling and heavy infrastructure works. His career has taken him overseas with exposure to projects such as Heathrow expansion upgrade\, Thames Tideway Tunnel\, underground coal and hardrock mining operations\, Cross River Rail\, Northconnex and most recently Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/tbm-excavation-through-a-bench-at-albert-st-cross-river-rail/
LOCATION:EA Brisbane Office\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St (EA Office)\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T072548
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SUMMARY:New Diaphragm Wall Construction Method for Micro Sites and Underground Applications
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis presentation focuses on the development of Diaphragm Wall (D-walls) construction methods used in ground engineering applications\, either from the surface or out of tunnels. \nIt focuses on the latest D-wall developments allowing for miniaturizes equipment\, the size of a shipping container\, to construct D-walls underground out of 4m diameter tunnel. This State-of-the-Art method demonstrates the potential to get huge space below existing infrastructure or buildings\, without demolition and rebuilding\, for applications like mass battery banks\, Hydrogen storage\, transport infrastructure\, roads\, ultra safe nuclear power plants or underground water reservoirs etc. Or on the surface for minimally invasive micro construction sites. \nAlso focusing on a case study of a surface excavation with D-walls to 37 m deep in San Paulo\, Brazil without the use of ground anchors or bracing. \nDiaphragm walls have become a standard specialist foundation engineering technique. A series of individual rectangular panels produce a continuous wall. During the excavation\, the open trench is stabilized and supported by a thixotropic slurry. \nDiaphragm walls can provide cost – effective solutions for diverse construction projects\, e.g. in restricted site conditions\, projects with great depth or in challenging soil conditions. \nAbout the speakers\n\n \n\nManfred Stiglmayr \nBusiness Development\, BAUER Maschinen\, Germany \n\n\n\nManfred is a Mechanical engineer and have diverse work experience having worked with a Jaguar/FORD dealer group as GM\, MD of CLAAS (agricultural machines)\, as MD of Komatsu construction machines in Austria\, for 10 years with CATERPILLAR Global Mining as Director in Europe/ Asia\, as CEO of Bobcat construction machines in central Europe\, for over 6 years with BAUER Maschinen. \nHe served as Global active as sales director for Water\, Energy & Mining until 2024 and now serving as global Business development for BAUER Maschinen to introduce BAUER more comprehensively into the foundation world. \n\n\n\n \n\nJames Morris \nGeneral Manager BAUER Equipment\, Australia \n\n\n\nHaving a diverse industry background with over 25 Years in national management roles at Volvo\, Hino (Toyota’s truck brand)\, Linde forklifts\, Snap-on Tools\, and now Bauer Equipment\, James helps foundation engineering companies in construction\, mining and civil engineering deliver technologically advanced foundations\, subsurface walls\, and access to high value ore bodies. \nBefore these management roles\, James’s career started in aviation with the RAAF\, becoming a Licensed Maintenance Engineer\, where he developed extensive hands-on understanding of mechanical\, pneumatic\, hydraulic\, and electrical systems and their application across diverse equipment. His role is now in delivering new and innovative foundation engineering equipment\, for pile drilling\, driving and excavation work\, diaphragm cut-off walls and ground improvements\, also for the exploration\, mining\, and extraction of natural resources. \n\n\n\nThis event is co-hosted with the Australian Geomechanics Society
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/new-diaphragm-wall-construction-method-for-micro-sites-and-underground-applications/
LOCATION:WSP Australia\, Level 13/900 Ann Street\, Fortitude Valley\, QLD\, 4006
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260205T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260205T200000
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SUMMARY:Kidston Hydro Tailrace breakthrough: inside-out method
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nNote\, this event is both online and in person.  \nThe in person registration link is: Kidston Hydro Tailrace breakthrough: inside-out method | Engineers Australia \nClick this link at 5.30 AEST to join online: ATS Technical Presentation: Kidston Hydro Tailrace breakthrough: inside-out method | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams \nJoin us for an insightful technical presentation showcasing a compelling case study on the excavation of Tailrace 1 at the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro project. This innovative approach involved excavating from the inside out\, without prior access to the external portal face. The presentation will detail the unique methodologies employed\, including the implementation of ground support systems and specialized techniques for achieving a bespoke breakthrough. Gain valuable insights into how the final breakthrough blast was carefully executed and supported to ensure structural stability upon completion. \nProgram timeline\n5.00 pm AEST – Registration and catering opens \n5.30 pm AEST – Presentation commences \n7.30 pm AEST – Presentation concludes \n8.00 pm AEST – Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\n\nInnovative excavation approach: methodology of excavating from the inside out without prior access to the external portal face\nGround support design and implementation: design principles and techniques to ensure stability during breakthrough works\nSpecialized techniques for bespoke breakthrough: unique strategies for controlled and safe breakthrough in challenging conditions\nFinal breakthrough blast execution: planning and execution to maintain structural integrity\nRisk management and safety considerations: measures to mitigate risks and ensure safety during excavation and blasting operations\nLessons learned from the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project: key takeaways for similar tunnelling and underground engineering projects\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nAmit Narsey\nTunnelling Engineer\, GHD\n\n\nAmit is a tunnelling engineer with over 14 years’ experience in the design and delivery of underground and geotechnical infrastructure in the hydropower\, water and transport sectors. His key areas of technical competency are in the structural and geotechnical design of ground support for tunnels\, caverns\, shafts and retaining structures. Amit undertakes and leads teams to deliver engineering services\, and as a chartered professional is passionate about providing practical solutions to clients across various project stages including design\, construction\, operation\, and maintenance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaylah Macintosh\nTunnel Manager\, JHG\n\nKaylah is a Tunnel Manager with over 10 years experience in Tunnelling. Kaylah has extensive experience in Drill & Blast\, Drill and Blast Engineering and Vibration modelling. Kaylah is a Mechanical engineer with a Master of Geophysics and is currently completing her second Master of Space Engineering at ADFA UNSW.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/kidston-hydro-tailrace-breakthrough-inside-out-method/
LOCATION:GHD Brisbane Office\, Level 9/145 Ann St\, Brisbane City\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260621T072548
CREATED:20260209T041003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T023028Z
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SUMMARY:Umbrella canopy tubes in tunnel construction
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis event explores umbrella canopy tubes as a pre-support solution for tunnelling in unfavourable ground conditions. Fundamental understanding of the structural mechanics of canopy supports will be developed through the investigation of overburden loading on tunnel boundaries\, failure mechanisms of umbrella canopy tubes and ground material\, and monitoring systems for tunnels.   This theory will be applied to determine analytical solutions for simply loaded umbrella canopy tubes. From these findings\, the performance of umbrella canopy tubes on a Project will be investigated to validate the analytical solutions and provide context to theory.  Who should attend? This event is ideal for civil and geotechnical engineers\, tunnelling specialists\, and professionals involved in underground construction and infrastructure projects. It will also benefit those working in design\, analysis\, and monitoring of tunnel support systems\, as well as anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of ground behaviour and structural mechanics in challenging conditions. \nProgram timeline\n5.30 PM AEST – Registration and catering \n6.00 PM AEST – Event begins \n7.00 PM AEST – Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nUnderstand load distribution from overburden ground pressures onto umbrella canopy tubes.\nIdentify failure mechanisms and determining success of umbrella canopy tubes.\nDetermine effective application of monitoring systems in tunnels.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nKate Burger\nGraduate Geotechnical Engineer\, AECOM\nKate attended the University of Queensland and works at AECOM as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer. Kate is the winner of the ATS Tunnelling Student Award 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArun Sarathchandran\nPrincipal Geotechnical Engineer\, AECOM\nArun attended Delft University of Technology and works at AECOM as a Principal Geotechnical Engineer.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/umbrella-canopy-tubes-in-tunnel-construction/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260513T010000
DTSTAMP:20260621T072548
CREATED:20260409T044449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T044449Z
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SUMMARY:Site visit: fire suppression condition monitoring at AirportLink
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nRoad tunnels have design lives of 50-100 years\, with Mechanical\, Electrical and Fire assets having design lives of only 5-25 years. Managing deterioration that triggers changes in condition and performance is essential to enable the fire safety strategy defined in the Fire Engineering Report\, as well as to identify need for amending it as both technology\, technical and legal requirements change. This presentation will present a project in which the condition of the combined fire mains in an established road tunnel (AirportLink) was assessed through non-destructive techniques (NDT) to inform the asset manager of the expected service life remaining\, which in turn informs both short- and long-term investment. The presentation will be followed by a visit to the tunnel during a maintenance closure to discuss some of the drivers and challenges of the project arising from the available maintenance windows and the physical layout of the system. \nThis site visit is targeted primarily towards young engineers\, however we do welcome all engineers. \nProgram timeline\n6.30pm – Registration\, safety check and brief introduction. \n7.30pm – Fire mains condition assessment presentation \n9.00pm – Maintenance toolbox \n10:30pm – Tunnel closes for access \n10:45pm – Group tunnel walk \n12:30am – Group exits tunnel and wrap up \n1:00am – Site visit concludes \nThis site visit concludes after midnight and the timetable may be subject to change depending on traffic conditions. \nMinimum PPE requirements\nAttendees are required to have full PPE for participation\, including: \n\nLong Trousers – 2 Reflective Stripes\nLong Sleeve Shirt – Reflective Stripes\nClear Safety Glasses\nHard Hat (in Date)\nGloves\nLaced Up Steel Capped Boots (Secured & Fitted)\nHearing Protection\n\nAttendees that do not comply with the minimum PPE requirement will not be admitted on the day. \nPlease Note: Mandatory alcohol testing and random drug testing will be conducted upon arrival.  \nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nJaime Cadena Gomez\nPrincipal Engineer\, Fire Safety\n\nJaime Cadena Gomez is an engineering professional with 17 years of experience understanding and managing operational risks and performance of critical infrastructure. Currently\, he is the Principal Asset Engineer for Fire Safety across a network of 16 road tunnels in Australia.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/site-visit-fire-suppression-condition-monitoring-at-airportlink/
LOCATION:82 Campbell Street\, Bowen Hills\, Queensland\, QLD\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260621T072548
CREATED:20260430T065227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T011331Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations that connect: mentors & mentees
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nTransform the way you connect with your mentor or mentee. This interactive hybrid workshop (featuring innovative ‘watch parties’ in Sydney\, Melbourne and Brisbane) focuses on moving beyond surface-level networking to purposeful\, engaging conversations that build lasting value. It is being delivered by the ATS Diversity Group’s cutting edge Mentor Alliance Program. \nParticipants will learn how to design effective discussion frameworks\, apply practical networking strategies\, and co-create ideas for future mentor–mentee catch-ups. Led by an online expert and supported by local facilitators in Melbourne\, Sydney\, and Brisbane\, the session features hands-on activities that spark meaningful\, structured dialogue. \nJoin fellow mentors and mentees in your local hub to deepen connections\, strengthen your mentoring relationships\, and help shape how the Mentor Alliance connects in the future. \nWhile it is a Mentor Alliance event\, it is open to everyone within ATS. \nNOTE – This exciting event is intended to be delivered by Patricia online to ‘watch parties’ in Melbourne\, Sydney and Brisbane’s EA offices\, so people can connect and use these as “breakout rooms.” We urge you to attend one of these watch parties in person as you’ll get more out of the experience that way.  \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nFramework Design: Learn how to select and structure discussion starters that move beyond small talk to deep engagement\nApply Networking Strategies: Practice hands-on techniques for sparking meaningful\, structured dialogue within the Mentor Alliance community\nFuture Collaboration: Be part of creating ideas for future catch ups between you and your mentor/mentee.\n\nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.30 pm AEST: Registrations open\n6.00 pm AEST: Presentation begins\n6.45 pm AEST: Q&A session\n7.00 pm AEST: Presentation ends\n7.30 pm AEST: Event ends\n\nOnline: \n\n6.00 pm AEST: Webinar begins\n6.45 pm AEST: Q&A session\n7.00 pm AEST: Webinar ends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\nUnfortunately\, Patricia Kaziro (who was originally scheduled to lead the session) is unwell\, but we’re pleased to share that our ATS QLD Chair\, Annalena Chapman\, will now be stepping in to lead both the presentation and the event. This will be a valuable and insightful discussion under Annalena’s guidance\, and we strongly encourage attending in person with us.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/conversations-that-connect-mentors-mentees/
LOCATION:Local venues in Brisbane\, Melbourne and Sydney
CATEGORIES:New South Wales,Queensland,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260621T072548
CREATED:20260505T005210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T005210Z
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SUMMARY:The ground investigation for a storage cavern in metamorphic rock at 600 m depth
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis presentation describes the processes used in the investigations for a deep compressed air storage cavern in a complex metamorphic environment. The exploration process involved drilling using HQ-3 coring techniques from surface and also from an adjacent underground mine. The latter were two 460 m boreholes drilled just sub horizontally across the planned cavern location. \nThe core from these holes was logged for structure and sampled for rock property testing. Because a significant portion of the rock was highly anisotropic the test methods used had to be adapted. This included alternative ways of working with point load testing\, triaxial testing for anisotropy of moduli and some special shear tests.  Because of the importance of determining potential leakage of groundwater into the cavern\, or of air out of the cavern\, the correct measurement of the ground fluid pressure and the permeability of the rock mass were extremely important. \nTesting had to be conducted in stages to cover the entire length of the holes. The method used was to fit the drill rods with a straddle packer assembly\, downhole valve system and suitable precision pressure monitoring with operator read out. First the test zone was shut in to recover pressure. This was followed by a period of injection or production which was followed by another shut in period. These tests followed oilfield practice but with tools designed to work with HRQ drill rod and used horizontally. \nThe rock stress was determined by the use of three dimensional overcore tools used up to 441 m laterally. Other techniques could have also been advantageously used to fill in the sparse overcore data in the extremely complex geological environment. The vertical and the horizontal holes were logged using both acoustic televiewer and full wave sonic sondes. \nThe conclusions of the study were that the rock mass was heterogeneous but fit for purpose provided that the correct design decisions were made. The presentation also looks at what can be achieved from open hole drilling test techniques compared to coring and the comparative costs of these. This has particular relevance to tunnel investigations. \nProgram timeline\nOnline \n6.00pm – Presentation commences \n7.00pm – Presentation concludes \nIn-Person \n5.30pm – Registration\, networking & catering \n6.00pm – Presentation commences\, networking \n7.00pm – Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\n\nYou should gain an appreciation of the importance of geology.\nYou will gain an understanding of the methods used to determine the states of stress in rock and the measurement of anisotropic rock properties.\nThe methods used and the importance of determining fluid pressures and permeability properly are extremely important and should totally replace conventional packer testing.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nIan Gray\nManaging Director\, Sigra Pty Ltd\n\nDr Ian Gray is the managing director of Sigra Pty Ltd\, a role he has held for 32 years. In his career he has had the roles of mining\, civil\, geotechnical and reservoir engineers\, engineering geologist and hydrogeologist. He has worked in 20 countries dealing with mines\, tunnels\, slopes\, petroleum reservoirs and anything else in the ground. One of his passions is actually measuring things in the ground properly. To do this he has developed a suite of equipment and techniques. He also works with a variety of drilling systems.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/the-ground-investigation-for-a-storage-cavern-in-metamorphic-rock-at-600-m-depth/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260625T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T072548
CREATED:20260309T032436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T060853Z
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SUMMARY:David Sugden Roadshow - Brisbane - Uncovering veins: impacts on deep tunnel engineering
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nHydrothermal veins are often overlooked or misinterpreted within deep\, heterogeneous rock masses\, yet their behaviour can dramatically influence tunnelling outcomes. In his award winning 2025 David Sugden Award paper\, Yosafat Sinaga reveals how these vein systems are frequently mistaken for open joints\, leading to inaccurate geological models and flawed design assumptions. This session will explore why correct vein characterisation is essential for both safety and project efficiency. Misjudging these features can result in two costly extremes: overly conservative support designs that inflate construction budgets\, or unexpected\, hazardous rockbursts triggered by misunderstood ground conditions. By examining real case insights and engineering implications\, this event will provide tunnelling and geotechnical professionals with a deeper understanding of the subsurface complexities that lie beneath\, and how better interpretation can reduce risk and improve decision making. \nProgram timeline\n5:30pm AEST – Registration and networking \n6:00pm AEST – Presentation commences \n6:50pm AEST – Q&A \n7:00pm AEST – Presentation concludes\, networking \n7:30pm AEST – Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\n\nWalk away with practical steps to avoid design errors caused by misinterpreting veins in deep tunnel projects.\nCorrectly interpret veined rock masses in core logging and face mapping and recognise when “broken-looking” core does not mean a poor-quality\, jointed rock mass.\nHow vein intensity and in situ stress interact to drive overbreak\, damage propagation\, and reinforcement demand in high-stress excavations\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nYosafat Sinaga\nGeotechnical Engineer\, NOMA Consulting\nYosafat Sinaga is a Geotechnical Engineer at NOMA Consulting with over five years of experience delivering geotechnical design and construction support for mining and tunnelling projects in Australia\, Singapore\, Papua New Guinea\, and Indonesia. He has contributed to major infrastructure and underground mining developments\, specialising in rock mass and structural geological characterisation\, advanced 2D and 3D numerical modelling\, and primary tunnel support design optimisation. His recent project work includes optimising primary support design for road tunnels excavated using the Drill & Blast method\, developing detailed designs for temporary Earth Retaining and Stabilising Structures (ERSS) for rail and service tunnels\, and providing geotechnical input for underground copper mining projects employing sub-level and block caving methods.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/uncovering-veins-impacts-on-deep-tunnel-engineering/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260714T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260714T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T072548
CREATED:20260504T023108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T023856Z
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SUMMARY:SLAM LiDAR for transport tunnel surveying
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe term “mobile mapping” is well established in the survey industry — typically referring to large vehicle-mounted systems that combine high-end LiDAR with precision GNSS and IMU hardware. These systems are powerful\, but they are expensive\, require GPS to function reliably\, and are fundamentally limited by what a vehicle can reach. This presentation introduces a different class of technology: SLAM-based mobile LiDAR scanning. Rather than relying on GPS and inertial positioning\, SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) builds a map of the environment in real time and uses that map to track its own position — making it inherently suited to GPS-denied environments such as tunnels\, underpasses\, and confined underground spaces. We’ll explain how SLAM works from first principles\, how it compares to traditional survey methods (total stations\, static TLS) and conventional mobile mapping systems\, and where each approach has genuine advantages. We’ll also discuss SLAM’s limitations: where it struggles\, what affects accuracy\, and the scenarios where traditional methods remain the better choice. Attendees will leave with a grounded\, practical understanding of how SLAM-based mobile LiDAR works\, how it fits alongside conventional survey techniques\, and when it is — and isn’t — the right tool for a tunnel project. \nProgram timeline\nOnline \n5.30pm – Presentation commences \n6.15pm – Q&A \n6.30pm – Presentation concludes \nIn-person \n5.00pm – Registration opens \n5.30pm – Event commences \n6.15pm – Q&A \n6.30pm – Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\n\nWhat SLAM is and how it differs fundamentally from GPS/IMU-based mobile mapping systems\nThe trade-offs between SLAM-based scanning\, conventional MMS\, static TLS\, and total station survey — and how to choose the right approach\nAn overview of Emesent’s Hovermap ST-X and GX1 platforms and how they are deployed in tunnel environments (drone\, vehicle\, backpack)\nWhat real transport tunnel scanning data looks like\, and how it flows from capture through Aura to engineering deliverables\nHonest limitations of SLAM-based scanning and the scenarios where it is not the best fit\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nStefan Hrabar\nChief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder\, Emesent\n\nDr Stefan Hrabar is Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder of Emesent\, a global leader in autonomous mapping technology. With a background in robotics and autonomous systems research at CSIRO\, Stefan co-founded Emesent in 2018 to bring advanced SLAM-based mapping technology to real-world infrastructure and industrial environments. He has worked extensively on the application of mobile LiDAR and autonomous systems in GPS-denied and access-restricted environments\, including tunnels\, mines\, and complex built infrastructure.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/slam-lidar-for-transport-tunnel-surveying/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260721T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260721T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T072548
CREATED:20260604T021922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T021944Z
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SUMMARY:Modernising Tasmania's hydropower legacy
DESCRIPTION:Note this event is online and in person in Brisbane \nOverview\nTasmania’s hydropower network has played a critical role in Australia’s renewable energy landscape for more than a century. As ageing infrastructure is upgraded to meet future energy demands\, engineers are increasingly required to balance operational continuity\, complex geology\, environmental considerations\, and modern construction approaches. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of the Lake King William upgrade works delivered by Hydro Tasmania and Entura\, with support from PSM as part of the Integrated Owner’s Engineering Team. Located in Tasmania’s Central Highlands\, the project involved excavation through challenging Jurassic dolerite and required innovative engineering and construction solutions to manage geotechnical risk\, site constraints\, and long term asset performance.  Attendees will gain practical insights into the delivery of large scale hydropower infrastructure projects\, including stakeholder collaboration\, engineering decision making\, and lessons learned from working in complex geological conditions. The session will also explore the broader importance of hydropower modernisation in supporting Tasmania’s renewable energy future and maintaining resilient energy infrastructure. \nProgram timeline\nOnline \n6.00pm – Presentation commences \n7.00pm – Presentation concludes \nIn-Person \n5.30pm – Registration opens\, catering & refreshments \n6.00pm – Presentation commences \n7.00pm – Presentation concludes \n7.30pm – Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn : \n\nHow hydropower infrastructure upgrades support Tasmania’s future energy system\nKey engineering and geotechnical challenges encountered on the Lake King William upgrade\nPractical approaches to managing excavation and construction risks in complex geological environments\nLessons learned from collaboration across integrated engineering and project delivery teams\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nHarry Buchanan\nSenior Geotechnical Engineer\, PSM\n\nHarry is a senior geotechnical engineer with a keen interest in underground structures and mining. He has over 4 years experience in a variety of projects from feasibility studies to detailed design and construction phase services in both mining and civil works. Harry has been involved in the design and construction of wide span caverns\, mined tunnels and shafts on the Cross River Rail project.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/modernising-tasmanias-hydropower-legacy/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260621T072548
CREATED:20260618T013701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T014228Z
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SUMMARY:ATS Tunnelthon 2026 - Team registration
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nATS Tunnelthon 2026 is an innovation focused\, in person hackathon designed specifically for the Australian tunnelling and geotechnical engineering industry. Organised by the Australian Tunnelling Society Young Members (ATSym)\, the event brings together industry professionals\, researchers\, and students to collaborate on real world tunnelling challenges using artificial intelligence\, automation\, and digital engineering approaches. \nUnlike traditional conferences or seminars\, Tunnelthon is highly interactive and outcome driven. Participants work in multidisciplinary teams during a structured\, time bound session to explore defined problem statements through rapid ideation\, collaboration\, and solution design. The hackathon format encourages creative thinking\, systems based-problem solving\, and the practical application of emerging technologies within a professional engineering context. \nParticipants are expected to commit approximately 12–15 hours of their own time across the week to actively engage in the program. \nThe event is designed to be accessible to participants with varied technical backgrounds. While familiarity with digital tools is beneficial\, no advanced programming or AI expertise is required. \nPlease refer to the attached document for more information on the program and participation guidelines. \nTunnelthon 2026 – Event Description \n  \nProgram timeline\nNOTE: Tunnelthon is delivered as a two-part hackathon spread across two event days\, with an independent working period in between.  \nDay 1 – 13th August – Problem Definition & Team Formation \n5.00pm AEST – Arrival and informal networking \n5.30pm AEST – Introduction to the event theme and overview of problem statements \n6.00pm AEST – Team formation\, brainstorming\, development of solution frameworks and work allocation within the team \n7.00pm AEST – Submission of team frameworks and work allocation to the organisers \nDay 2 – 20th August – Presentations & Judging \n2.00pm AEST – Access to shared collaborative workspace at Engineers Australia office for final solution development \n5.00pm AEST – Arrival of industry audience \n5.30pm AEST – Team presentations and interactive discussions with judges \n6.30pm AEST – Judges’ deliberation and announcement of winners and runners‑up \n7.30pm AEST – Prize distribution and event close \n  \nLearning outcomes\nKey outcomes of this event are: \n\nGain exposure to innovative\, practical approaches to tunnelling related challenges\nDevelop an understanding of how AI\, automation\, and digital engineering tools can be applied in tunnelling projects\nStrengthen collaboration and systems thinking skills through multidisciplinary teamwork\nIncrease professional visibility and confidence in presenting technical ideas\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Australian Tunnelling Society (ATS)
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-tunnelthon-2026/
LOCATION:Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:National,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T072548
CREATED:20260618T015105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T015605Z
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SUMMARY:ATS Tunnelthon 2026 - Team showcase
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us for the ATS Tunnelthon 2026 Showcase event\, where participants will present the innovative solutions developed during this industry-focused hackathon. Tunnelthon 2026 brings together professionals\, researchers\, and students from the tunnelling and geotechnical engineering community to tackle real-world challenges using artificial intelligence\, automation\, and digital engineering approaches. Throughout the program\, participants have worked in multidisciplinary teams to explore problem statements\, apply creative thinking\, and design practical solutions within a fast-paced\, collaborative environment. \nThis showcase event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to: \n\nDiscover the projects developed during the hackathon\nEngage with participants and learn about their problem-solving approaches\nGain insights into emerging technologies shaping the future of tunnelling and geotechnical engineering\n\nThe event highlights the innovation\, collaboration\, and forward-thinking ideas generated through Tunnelthon. Whether you are an industry professional\, student\, or simply interested in engineering innovation\, this is a great opportunity to connect with the community and see the outcomes of this dynamic initiative. \nProgram timeline\n5.00pm AEST – Arrival of industry audience \n5.30pm AEST – Team presentations and interactive discussions with judges \n6.30pm AEST – Judges’ deliberation and announcement of winners and runners up \n7.30pm AEST – Prize distribution and event close \nLearning outcomes\nBy attending this event\, participants will: \n\nGain insight into how multidisciplinary teams approach real-world tunnelling challenges\nUnderstand how emerging technologies such as AI\, automation\, and digital engineering can be applied in practice\nExplore different problem-solving methodologies used in a fast-paced\, collaborative environment\nLearn about key considerations in designing innovative and practical engineering solutions\nConnect with professionals\, researchers\, and students within the tunnelling and geotechnical community
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-tunnelthon-2026-showcase/
LOCATION:Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:National,Queensland
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