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SUMMARY:ATS SA tunnelling community meet and technical update
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us for a dynamic Meet & Greet and technical presentation as we bring together the South Australian tunnelling and underground engineering community. With the recent establishment of the ATS SA Chapter\, this event offers an opportunity for current and prospective members to connect with committee representatives\, learn about the chapter’s vision\, and explore how ATS supports the growth and professionalism of the tunnelling industry across the state. The session will also feature an insightful technical presentation on the tunnelling works underway as part of the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Project. Attendees will gain a behind the scenes look at the project’s challenges\, innovations\, and engineering approaches shaping this significant piece of regional infrastructure. Designed to inform\, connect\, and inspire\, this event is the perfect chance to engage with colleagues\, expand your network\, and deepen your understanding of the exciting tunnelling activities happening in South Australia. \nProgram\n\n5.30 pm ACST: Welcome and Introductions\n5.35 pm ACST: Australian Tunnelling Society background and new SA Committee members\n5.50 pm ACST: Presentation on Eyre Peninsula Desalination Project Tunnelling Activities\n6.20 pm ACST: Questions\n6.25 pm ACST: ATS 2026 Program of Events\, Activities\, Industry Support\, etc\n6.30 pm ACST: Close of formal presentations\n7.00 pm ACST: Event close\n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of this event\, participants will be able to: \n\nunderstand the role of the ATS SA Chapter and how it supports the tunnelling and underground engineering community\ngain insights into the tunnelling activities associated with the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Project\, including key challenges and technical approaches\nrecognise opportunities for industry engagement through local chapter initiatives\, networks\, and future activities\nstrengthen professional connections by meeting SA committee members and fellow tunnelling professionals.\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nAlvaro Torres\nProject Manager\, McConnell Dowel\n\nAlvaro is an experienced Project Manager with McConnell Dowell\, with over 25 years experience and a demonstrated track record successfully delivering major multi-disciplined projects in diverse sectors including infrastructure (bridges\, tunnels\, rail)\, defence (embassies\, military facilities)\, energy (marine infrastructure\, pumped-storage hydroelectricity)\, both in Australia and internationally. Some projects in South Australia include the O-Bahn tunnel\, Oaklands rail station\, Regency road to Pym street\, and the Heysen tunnel upgrades. \nAlvaro is the Project Manager for the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant – Marine Works in Port Lincoln SA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Whiting\nProject Manager\, McConnell Dowell\n\nBrent Whiting\, a seasoned Project Manager with McConnell Dowell\, has over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry spanning the sectors of: water and wastewater (dams & transfer schemes); town development; mine rehabilitation; quarrying; and transport infrastructure (roads\, tunnels & bridges). Brent’s flagship tunnelling projects include the Hobson Bay Tunnel\, Waterview Connection Tunnels\, the Army Bay Outfall Direct Pipe® project\, and the Watercare Warkworth to Snells Transfer Pipeline project. \nBrent is currently Construction Manager Tunnels on the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant – marine works in Port Lincoln SA\, where the team are constructing a 3mtr dia pipejack tunnel for the sliplined intake and outfall pipelines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharles Sweeney\nDesign Manager\, McConnell Dowell\n\nCharles Sweeney is an experienced Design Manager at McConnell Dowell Constructors\, bringing more than 20 years of expertise in the mining and civil construction sectors\, with a strong focus on underground works. His background spans geotechnical and tunnel design across major tunnelling projects\, including the Army Bay WWTP Outfall Project\, the Central Interceptor Wastewater Tunnel Project\, and more recently the award-winning Warkworth to Snells Transfer Pipeline. Charles currently serves as Engineering Manager for the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant – Marine Works.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-sa-tunnelling-community-meet-and-technical-update/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Adelaide Office\, 11/108 King William Street\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000
CATEGORIES:South Australia
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SUMMARY:ATS 50th celebrations - legends panel discussion
DESCRIPTION:There’s never been a better time to be a tunneller in Australia. \nWith billions worth of upcoming tunnelling projects in the next decade\, we’ve assembled a panel of three legends of the industry to help us navigate the challenges and opportunities we face during this exciting time in the industry. \nThe event will be held as a face to face and webinar hybrid event across several Engineers Australia offices around the country and online. \nThe Legends Panel will comprise 3 individuals who are all regarded as well-respected ATS ‘legends’ in the tunnelling industry. The panel will take the form of a facilitated conversation chaired by Rachael McCarrison. \n  \n\nProf. Arnold Dix \n \n\nProfessor Arnold Dix is a barrister\, mediator\, dispute adjudicator\, consultant and expert on all matters relating to tunnelling\, underground infrastructure\, fire and disasters\, as well as broader civil planning and environmental disputes. His career over the past 30 years has celebrated a unique hybrid of engineering\, geology\, law and risk management matters. Arnold’s key strength is in his ability to bridge the gap between the legal and technical dimensions of a problem\, risk assessment or dispute.\nArnold’s approach in legal matters is practical and commercially minded\, appreciating the many factors that are intrinsic to complex disputes to do with tunnelling\, mining\, engineering and underground works. He has niche high level experience and a considered appreciation of the issues at hand\, as well as the many stakeholder interests to be taken into account\nArnold is the current Vice President of the International Tunnelling Association (Consultative Status to United Nations).\n\n\nDr Bill Bamford \n \n\nDr Bill Bamford is recognised as a world leader in the field of specialised rock testing with a lifetime of experience and research devoted to the area. He has established a fine team at BRTS – highly qualified young testing engineers\, an experienced Laboratory Manager and a competent administrator.\nIn 1967\, Dr Bill Bamford commenced lecturing\, performing research and managing a rock testing laboratory at the University of Melbourne.\nDr Bamford is currently an honorary Principal Fellow and Associate Professor in the Melbourne School of Engineering in the University of Melbourne. His specialisations include rock mechanics\, mine design\, geotechnical engineering. He held the position of Vice-President for the International Society for Rock Mechanics for 8 years. Other appointments include being the National Chairman of the Australian Geomechanics Society and of the Australasian Tunnelling Society.\n\n\nDiane Mather \n \n\nDiane Mather is a Design Manager for the Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC) $15.5 billion Inland Rail Program. She is responsible for the design management of the Gowrie to Heldion (G2H) section of the a Public Private Partnership Project and the technical lead for the three tunnels within the Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K project) scope the most technically complex sections of the Inland Rail alignment. The tunnels technical lead scope covers tunnel design and construction\, tunnel systems and fire life safety\, key features for the safe service offering of the project.\nDiane has more than 20 years’ experience in design and construction of civil infrastructure and mining projects\, and has successfully developed\, managed and delivered a wide range of design and construction programs across many disciplines. Prior to joining ARTC\, Diane delivered a range of design and construction work packages on several major projects including Clem7 (NSBT)\, Airport Link\, City Rail Link\, Westconnex M5East\, Westgate\, Sydney Metro\, Melbourne Metro and Brisbane Cross River Rail. Diane is a UK and Australia-registered chartered professional engineer and the winner of the inaugural Australian Tunnelling Society 2021 Women in Tunnelling Award.\n\n\nEvent program \nWebinar \n6.00 – 7.00 PM: Webinar \nIn-person event \n5.30 – 6.00 PM: Arrival and registration\n6.00 – 7.00 PM: Presentation\n7.00 – 7.30 PM: Networking \nEvent locations \nBrisbane \nEngineers Australia Hawken Auditorium\nLevel 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane QLD \nMelbourne (speakers presenting live from this location) \nWhite & Case \nLevel 32\, Rialto Towers \n525 Collins Street\, Melbourne VIC \nSydney \nEngineers Australia Harricks Auditorium\nMezzanine Level\, 44 Market Street\, Sydney NSW
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-50th-celebrations-legends-panel-discussion/
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CATEGORIES:New South Wales,Online,Queensland,South Australia,Victoria
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