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SUMMARY:Site visit - Roma Street station fitout and commissioning
DESCRIPTION:The ATS invites all members\, non-members\, young engineers and students to join us for the site visit at the Cross River Rail Roma Street station.  \nYou will have the opportunity to see all the mechanical and electrical equipment (electrical rooms\, fan rooms\, fire control centres\, etc) that support operating the underground station and have to be accommodated in underground spaces at Roma Street station. The project is transitioning to the commissioning phase while construction goes into completion mode. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to see all the ancillary equipment that is typically not visible to the public and learn from the people responsible for the day-to-day work. \nThis event will be held in person and capped to a maximum of 30 people. \nPPE required for the site visit: high-vis long sleeve shirt\, pants\, safety boots\, safety gloves and safety glasses. Hard hats and cap lamps will be provided. \nThank you to CBGU D&C JV and Cross River Rail Delivery Authority for facilitating this event. \nPlease note: This is a registration to enter the draw for the site visit. Due to the limited number of attendees permitted\, registration does not guarantee a place on the site visit itself. Once registered for the draw you will receive a calendar invitation for the site visit\, this is a Teams default and should be treated as pending until the draw has taken place. A separate confirmation email will be sent to successful applicants after the draw has taken place. \nSpeakers \n \nChris Baker \nDesign Manager\, UGL Pty Limited \n \nBrad Sandford \nDelivery Manager for Tunnels at Cross River Rail Delivery Authority \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/site-visit-roma-street-station-fitout-and-commissioning/
LOCATION:Roma Street Station\, 171 Roma Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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SUMMARY:EA Webinar - Construction engineering challenges in complex Fire and Life Safety system upgrades
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis session will address the challenges of estimating\, designing\, and constructing a complex fire life safety upgrade project in the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop’s brownfield urban rail network environment. \nWe will discuss the knowns and unknowns in the fire engineering design phase\, the access-constrained construction phase\, and the unpredictable testing and commissioning phase. \nKey competencies from the Construction Engineering Learning and Development guide to be discussed include developing project methods\, controlling project quality\, ensuring a safe working environment\, and managing contract obligations. \nThis webinar forms part of the Construction series of CPD. \nWho should attend?\nThis session is relevant to construction engineers\, from site engineers to project managers\, especially those working in brownfield environments or managing complex railway projects. \nLearning outcomes\n\nKey fire engineering and design principles for upgrading existing train stations\nAppropriate risk management in a brownfield environment\nImportance of planning and scope – access to live railways\nLessons learned from Testing and Commissioning – how to predict the unpredictable\n\nAbout the speakers\n\nJan Nadarajah\nProject Manager\, ACCIONA Australia\n.\nJan Nadarajah is a seasoned Engineering / Project Manager with over 15 years of experience designing and delivering complex and varied infrastructure projects in the transport\, water and international development sectors. She is a keen problem solver and particularly loves challenging engineering projects. Jan also has an interest in social science and has a graduate degree in psychology. She believes in progressing towards equality both in and out of the workplace.\n\n\n\nDaniel West\nSenior Mechanical Engineer\, WSP\n.\nDaniel West is currently serving as the engineering manager for the MURL Fire & Life Safety Upgrade project (AWP5)\, having previously worked as the design area manager for the same project since May 2021.\n\n\nDaniel has over 12 years of experience in building services / infrastructure consulting in Australia and New Zealand. This has included a mix of rail\, industrial and commercial projects. Throughout Daniel’s time at WSP\, he has held project management roles\, including at SPA as a package lead for successfully delivered works packages (IWP\, AWP2 and AWP3) over the last five years. \nPreviously he provided leadership of the mechanical team at SPA for other SPA rail projects. Prior to commencing on SPA\, Daniel lead multiple building projects as the WSP project lead including childcare centres\, community hub\, hospital upgrades and residential / aged care projects.” \n\n \nEsteban Santacruz CPEng\nFire Safety Engineer\, Transport Systems\, WSP\n.\nEsteban is a Chartered Professional Engineer with expertise in engineering consultancy working in the field of fire safety in Australia and Europe in underground infrastructure and in designing fire safety strategies\, including railways and road tunnels infrastructure.\n\nEsteban specialises in the design of fire safety systems using local and international fire safety engineering principles in underground structures. Esteban is currently acting as Subject Matter Expert for three of the largest infrastructure projects in Victoria; the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Stage 2\, the Metro Tunnel Project and North East Link Project. \nHe has provided advice for different public transport operators to address aging infrastructure and also led tender works for new infrastructure projects. His capabilities include bespoke smoke management strategies\, mass underground evacuation analysis\, structural fire analysis and risk analysis for underground rail stations and tunnels.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ea-webinar-construction-engineering-challenges-in-complex-fire-and-life-safety-system-upgrades/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240515T130000
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SUMMARY:Site visit – Transurban road tunnel control room – Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Join the ATS and Transurban in an immersive exploration into the nerve centre of tunnel systems with a site visit to a road tunnel control room in Sydney. \nOverview \nTransurban control rooms are the pulsating brain behind the seamless operation of tunnels. These control rooms stand as the guardians of safety\, efficiency\, and operations in the bustling underground arteries of transportation networks. This visit to the Road Tunnel Control Room offers a unique opportunity for new engineers and experts alike to delve deep into the intricate workings of these vital facilities. Serving as the centre of monitoring\, management\, and response\, control rooms play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of traffic and maintaining the utmost safety standards within tunnels. \nLearning outcomes \n\nIntroduction to Control Room Operations: experienced operators will provide insights into the primary functions and responsibilities of control room teams.\nEquipment Review: Witness firsthand the technology and equipment that empower control room operators to uphold efficiency and safety standards.\nInsights from Industry Experts: Benefit from the expertise of professionals as they share insights from years of experience in tunnel management and control room operations.\n\nLocation \nSt Peters Interchange Office (SPI)\nWestconnex MCC Control Room \nNote: Parking is available on road and there is usually plenty. Come to gate and press intercom for entry. \n \nTiming \nArrive for 11am \nNote: PPE will not be required for this site visit.  
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/site-visit-transurban-road-tunnel-control-room-sydney/
LOCATION:St Peters Interchange Office\, Westconnex MCC Control Room\, Burrows Road\, St Peters\, Sydney
CATEGORIES:New South Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240514T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240514T223000
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SUMMARY:Logistics in long and deep tunnels
DESCRIPTION:ITA Lecture Series #35  \nThis episode will feature three lectures: \n\nLogistical aspects of deep tunnelling – Magali Schivre\, Animator of ITA WG17 – INCAS Partners – France\n\nGeneral presentation highlighting the main specificities and challenges relating to the logistics to be implemented in a long\, deep tunnel\, with a presentation of the latest guideline published by WG17. \n\nQuiling mount water conveyance: Logistical challenges and solutions – Yang Jinjun\, China Railway Tunnel Group Co.\, Ltd. (CRTG) – China\n\nIllustration of the issue through a hydraulic project highlighting the logistical challenges and solutions based on a major hydraulic project in China\, a finalist in the ITA Award 2023 (major project category). \n\nLogistics issues specific to the Brennero project – Antonio Voza\, Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT) – Italy\n\nFor a major rail infrastructure project crossing the Alps\, illustration of the project owner’s point of view on the logistical aspects and solutions implemented on this project. \nFollowing the three presentations there will be time for Q&A with the presenters. \nThis lecture series remains free and open to all. For all those that cannot join ‘live’ online\, please register and you will receive a link to stream the episode after the event – this link will be valid for 24 hours only. After these 24 hours\, anyone wanting to watch the episode can do so by registering for the episode on the ITA website\, but there will be a small fee to watch. \nRegister for the events here: https://www.itacet.org/sessions/forthcoming
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/logistics-in-long-and-deep-tunnels/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051651
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SUMMARY:Site visit – Transurban road tunnel control room – Brisbane
DESCRIPTION:Join the ATS and Transurban in an immersive exploration into the nerve centre of tunnel systems with a site visit to a road tunnel control room in Brisbane. \nOverview \nTransurban control rooms are the pulsating brain behind the seamless operation of tunnels. These control rooms stand as the guardians of safety\, efficiency\, and operations in the bustling underground arteries of transportation networks. This visit to the Road Tunnel Control Room offers a unique opportunity for new engineers and experts alike to delve deep into the intricate workings of these vital facilities. Serving as the centre of monitoring\, management\, and response\, control rooms play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of traffic and maintaining the utmost safety standards within tunnels. \nLearning outcomes \n\nIntroduction to Control Room Operations: experienced operators will provide insights into the primary functions and responsibilities of control room teams.\nEquipment Review: Witness firsthand the technology and equipment that empower control room operators to uphold efficiency and safety standards.\nInsights from Industry Experts: Benefit from the expertise of professionals as they share insights from years of experience in tunnel management and control room operations.\n\n  \nLocation \nAPL Office and Control Room\nNote: Street parking is available near the office. Press intercom at gate at front for access to site.  \n \nTiming \nArrive for 10am \nNote: PPE will not be required for this site visit.  
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/site-visit-transurban-road-tunnel-control-room-brisbane/
LOCATION:APL Office and Control Room\, 1 Clarence Road\, Kedron\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240415T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051651
CREATED:20240318T002909Z
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SUMMARY:Site visit - Transurban road tunnel control room - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Join the ATS and Transurban in an immersive exploration into the nerve centre of tunnel systems with a site visit to a road tunnel control room in Melbourne. \nOverview \nTransurban control rooms are the pulsating brain behind the seamless operation of tunnels. These control rooms stand as the guardians of safety\, efficiency\, and operations in the bustling underground arteries of transportation networks. This visit to the Road Tunnel Control Room offers a unique opportunity for new engineers and experts alike to delve deep into the intricate workings of these vital facilities. Serving as the centre of monitoring\, management\, and response\, control rooms play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of traffic and maintaining the utmost safety standards within tunnels. \nLearning outcomes \n\nIntroduction to Control Room Operations: experienced operators will provide insights into the primary functions and responsibilities of control room teams.\nEquipment Review: Witness firsthand the technology and equipment that empower control room operators to uphold efficiency and safety standards.\nInsights from Industry Experts: Benefit from the expertise of professionals as they share insights from years of experience in tunnel management and control room operations.\n\nLocation \n49 Balston St\, Southbank. \nNote: Please enter from Balston St. Come to the Citylink gate and press buzzer for entry. Parking will be limited in the area.  \n \n \nTiming \nArrive for 1pm \nNote: PPE will not be required for this site visit. 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/site-visit-transurban-road-tunnel-control-room-melbourne/
LOCATION:49 Balston St\, Southbank
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240411T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240411T183000
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SUMMARY:Tunnel Systems Education at the Victorian Tunnelling Centre - Online Presentation
DESCRIPTION:About the VTC \nThe Victorian Tunnelling Centre (VTC) at Holmesglen Institute’s Drummond Street campus trains and upskills thousands of workers in underground construction and tunnelling. Training up to 5\,000 learners annually\, the Australian-first tunnelling facility ensures that Victorians are leaders in underground construction\, operations and workplace health and safety. \nWho should attend this presentation? \nAnyone with interest in tunnelling education\, from students learning useful skills\, to operators training their staff\, to contractors that need a facility dedicated to tunnelling education. This presentation will give you many insights into what is available and the opportunities to explore. \nWhy should you attend? \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn what the VTC does and how it can extend your skills and career. You will also learn more about a workshop planned for later this year specifically designed for tunnel systems. \nThe VTC is in constant communication with industry. Working with construction companies on their training model well in advance\, during the pre-tender phase\, helping employers understand the REAL cost of skilling. VTC is building robust\, mature\, trusting relationships that help all stakeholders understand what’s happening in the industry. \nPresenter \nRoss Digby \nAssociate Director\, Centre for Energy & Infrastructure\, Holmesglen Institute\, \nRoss thinks that listening closely to industry unearths the pain points\, and solutions can come with combinations of accredited and non-accredited programs that align with organisational practice. Anyone can pick and mix what they need. He is passionate about training and wants to ensure that workers are fit for the roles they’re doing.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/tunnel-systems-education-at-the-victorian-tunnelling-centre-online-presentation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240409T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240409T220000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
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SUMMARY:BP KWOL Pipeline Relocation - Largest Brownfield Trenchless Relocation in Australia
DESCRIPTION:ATS/AGS/ICE/ASTT jointly presents this in person and online Hybrid Technical Event. \nOverview \nThornlie Cockburn Link (TCL) project consists of a new railway line between the Armadale and Mandurah lines via the Thornlie and Cockburn Stations. The track extension from Thornlie to Cockburn is approximately 14.50 km. \nTo make way for the major construction works\, a 12.6km of existing BP KWOL (Kewdale White Oil Line) required to be relocated which is situated within the narrow brownfield railway corridor.  The works consists of 11.5km of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)\, two 50m microtunnelling/pipejacking crossing operational PTA passenger and Arc freight rail\, 1km of open trench\, 120m steel truss river crossing\, 2 pigging stations and 12 valves and associated valve pits. \nThis presentation will dive into how the determined team have overcome several design and construction challenges and safely delivered the project; these includes: \n\nResolved design issues and obtained stakeholder approval on key design elements of the project including Design package submission in compliance to the railway requirement\, narrow right of way within the active railway corridor\, Canning River Pipeline Crossing\, Cathodic Protection and Voltage Mitigation\,\nCompleted 12 Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) drill shots up to length of 1.4km and depth of 25m within the railway corridor parallel to the operational rail\, in many cases near residential properties\, 12 months of drilling works included eight months of 24/7 works with two drill rigs\,\nRecovery of stuck drilling operation\, using two drill rigs from either end\,\nRecovery of a Micro Tunnel Boring Machine (MTBM) during the Easter break un-der the existing Thornlie Passenger Line and live Arc Infrastructure freight rail\,\nInstallation of a truss bridge over the environmentally and culturally sensitive Canning River site during night-time PTA passenger rail possessions in October 2022\, using a 750T crane and specially manufactured remote-controlled counter-weight\,\nInstallation of 12 Main Line Valve (MLV) pits along the alignment with some of them as close as 500mm to the existing bp KWOL pipeline.\nSuccessful completion of the works leading up to the pipeline cut over date com-mitted 6 months in advance and carried out the critical golden welds during the shut ensuring the successful commissioning of the new line and handover of the new asset.\n\n  \nEvent schedule: \nNetworking and light refreshments: 17:30 – 18:00 (AWST). \nTechnical presentation: 18:00 – 19:00 (AWST). \nQ&A and networking: 19:00 – 20:00 (AWST). \n  \nSpeaker \n\n(Aziz) Jiang Aizezi\n\nArea Manager – Utilities and Tunnels\n\n\nJiang is a Chartered Professional Engineer with a wealth of technical knowledge\, engineering expertise\, and management skills in the construction industry. He has contributed to the successful delivery of construction projects involving a variety of civil\, trenchless and tunnelling techniques\, including road and rail tunnels\, microtunnelling\, pipe jacking\, auger boring\, horizontal directional drilling\, Oil and gas pipeline construction\, conventional pipeline construction (Drainage\, Water\, Sewer\, Telcom\, Power)\, piling\, and heavy lifting operations. Jiang excels at managing stakeholders with competing interests and resolving complex issues. He creates an open forum for discussion to drive outcomes that benefit all parties. He has worked some a few iconic trenchless\, tunnel and infrastructure projects in Brisbane\, Sydney\, Melbourne and Perth. This includes: Legacy way tunnel\, Maroochydore HDD sewer relocation\, Caltex fuel line Brisbane River crossing\, Sydney metro tender\, Melbourne Metro\, Epping main sewer\, O’Shannassy Reservoir inlet tunnel\, Denny Ave level crossing removal\, Serpentine Trunk Main rail crossing\, BP KWOL pipeline relocation and Thornlie Cockburn Link\,.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/bp-kwol-pipeline-relocation-largest-brownfield-trenchless-relocation-in-australia/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Online,Western Australia
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SUMMARY:ATSym Industry Night - Welcome Future Tunnellers
DESCRIPTION:The ATSym invites all members\, non-members\, and students to join us for an engaging panel discussion\nfeaturing firsthand experiences from three tunnelling professionals at different stages of their careers. They\nwill provide insights into working in Australia’s tunnelling industry. \nThis is your chance to hear from and gain valuable guidance on career paths\, industry trends\, and\nchallenges faced by tunnelling professionals from various sectors\, including consultants and contractors.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gather wisdom from diverse perspectives and discover the exciting possibilities that await you in the world of tunnelling. \nThis event is organized by ATSym and Monash BEST and will be held both online and in person. \nClick here for the event flyer. \nRegistrations are essential. \nA special thank you to our event sponsors Arcadis and Aurecon! \nAgenda \n5:30pm-6:00pm – Networking & Refreshments \n6:00pm-6:45pm – Presentation \n6:45pm-7:15pm – Panel Discussion \n7:15pm-8:00pm – Networking \nSpeakers
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/atsym-industry-night-welcome-future-tunnellers/
LOCATION:Monash University Clayton Campus\, Green Chemical Futures Building - Level 4 Auditorium\, Clayton\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Online,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20240319T015117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T015117Z
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SUMMARY:New developments in BIM
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE EVENT \nThis instalment of the lecture series will focus on ‘New developments in BIM.’ It will begin at 13:00 CET. \nThe episode will feature five lectures and will finish with a Q&A with all speakers. \n\nIntroduction – ITA-AITES WG22 activities – Florent Robert\nDigital Engineering – applications and approaches – Alessandro Menozzi\nSustainable tunnelling projects using BIM – main concepts and opportunities – Rita Sanfilippo\nIFC standard for underground infrastructure projects (IFCTunnel) – Michel Rives\nBIM: Vision of the future – Galina Paskaleva
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/new-developments-in-bim/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Register via the link to join!
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240312T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20240208T012521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T012521Z
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SUMMARY:Conventional tunnelling in an urban setting: design and construction considerations
DESCRIPTION:This instalment of the Lunchtime lecture series will focus on ‘Conventional tunnelling in an urban setting : design and construction considerations’. It will begin at 13:00 CET. \n\nThe episode will feature three lectures and will finish with a Q&A with all speakers. \n\nChallenges of tunnelling in urban Areas – Nasri Munfah\nConventional tunnelling in urban Areas – Vojtech Gall\nThe Gateway program – putting the pieces together for urban setting in New York – James Morrison
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/conventional-tunnelling-in-an-urban-setting-design-and-construction-considerations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240306T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20240219T230818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T062152Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240228T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20240218T235443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T045059Z
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SUMMARY:Suburban rail loop east - project update
DESCRIPTION:The first section of the Suburban Rail Loop\, known as SRL East\, is a fully underground 26-kilometre metro line in Victoria stretching from Cheltenham in the south to Box Hill in the north. This segment will feature six stations. \nNew connections will be established with current heavy rail stations at Cheltenham\, Clayton\, Glen Waverley\, and Box Hill\, and new stations will be constructed at Monash and Burwood. Particularly\, the Clayton interchange is designed to be a major transport hub\, linking regional travellers to the Suburban Rail Loop. \nThese six underground stations will be constructed 17 to 23 meters beneath the surface using a ‘bottom-up’ approach. The entrances to these stations will be conveniently located near existing train stations and key local facilities. \nThis joint presentation with the Suburban Connect consortium\, which was awarded the Work Package C (WPC) and the Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) will cover progress updates on WPC\, project complexities and hazard/risk mitigations to date\, TBM launch proposal\, and cross passage ground treatment methods. \nLearning outcomes \nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nThe scope and features of SRL work package C.\nTBM tunnel construction planning against complexities.\nHazard/risk mitigation strategies.\nGround treatment concepts.\n\nEvent program – in person \n\n5.30 pm AEDT: Networking and light refreshments\n6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation commences with Q&A\n7.00 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes\n\nEvent program – online \n\n6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation commences with Q&A (see Teams Workshop link in your registration email)\n7.00 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes\n\nAbout the speakers \n \n\n\n\nChris Lyons \nPrincipal Geotechnical Engineer\, Tunnel and Civil\, Suburban Rail Loop Authority \nBiography \nChris has 25 years’ experience as a geotechnical engineer working across a range of major infrastructure projects in Melbourne and globally. He has provided specialist geotechnical advice across the full project life cycle including business cases\, geotechnical investigations\, design\, construction and maintenance. Chris has strong experience on large\, complex infrastructure projects including Crossrail in London\, and the Level Crossing Removal Project\, Melbourne Metro and Suburban Rail Loop in Melbourne. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nHugh Rutledge \nSenior Project Manager\, Tunnel and Civil\, Suburban Rail Loop Authority \nBiography \nHugh is a technically minded Project Manager with a genuine enthusiasm for problem solving and has spent more than 10 years developing knowledge in the design and construction of geotechnical systems\, retaining walls\, piled foundations and civil structures. His experience spans a diverse range of technical\, development and delivery roles on commercial buildings and major infrastructure projects. Notable Melbourne projects include Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossings\, Metro Tunnel Early Works and West Gate Tunnel. On SRL East\, Hugh leads the Delivery stream for the Tunnels and Heavy Civils package of works between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOlga Mikhaylova \nDesign and Engineering Manager\, Suburban Connect \nBiography \nOlga has over years’ experience in delivering technical solutions for complex infrastructure projects. She has expertise in leading engineering and design teams on major transport projects across Australia\, Asia\, and Europe. She ensures on-time delivery of optimised tunnel\, geotechnical and structural solutions that meet demanding technical specifications and budgets. Her recent experience includes Melbourne Metro Tunnel and various packages on Sydney Metro West. Olga is a strong advocate for collaborative problem-solving and fostering inclusive team environments. She is driven by a deep commitment to exceeding expectations and achieving project excellence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIsolde Piet \nConstruction Manager Tunnel\, Suburban Connect \nBiography \nIsolde is Civil Project Manager with board experience across major infrastructure projects. Isolde has a Master of Science in underground construction combined with 21 years’ experience in various disciplines of the civil engineering industry in Australia\, The Netherlands and Turkey\, both contractor and client’s side. Her experience is enhanced by a background in D&C projects of complex multi-disciplinary nature in challenging environments and an ability to provide strong technical and build-ability support to the team. She has demonstrated capability to add great value to a Project Team and Project in terms of meeting program\, cost\, safety\, quality and environmental objectives.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/suburban-rail-loop-east-project-update/
LOCATION:Online and in person at Arup Melbourne\, Sky Park 1\, Melbourne Quarter\, 699 Collins Street\, Victoria\, 3008
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240213T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20240208T011711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T011711Z
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SUMMARY:Sprayed concrete use
DESCRIPTION:This instalment of the Lunchtime lecture series will focus on ‘Sprayed concrete use.’ \nThe episode will feature four lectures and will finish with a Q&A with all speakers. \n\nIntroduction – Karl Gunnar Holter\nAn overview of sprayed concrete methodology – Catherine Larive\nSustainability & Application – Ross Dimmock\nMaterial properties and design – Karl Gunnar Holter
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/sprayed-concrete-use/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231213T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20231207T030111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T042516Z
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SUMMARY:Tunnels and Underground Works for Pumped Storage Hydropower Projects: Challenges and Opportunities Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Summary \nThe NSW ATS invites all members\, non-members and students to participate in this captivating hybrid (in person and webinar) panel discussion centred on the challenges and opportunities for tunnels and underground works to assist Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH) projects in harnessing sustainable and renewable energy sources. \nDuring this event\, you will have the unique opportunity to hear from a panel of experts who will share their experiences and insights working in Australia’s burgeoning PSH industry. \nThe panel discussion will be followed by the ATS NSW Chapter Annual General Meeting (AGM). \nTiming \nIn-person – please arrive 5.30pm for a 6pm start \nOnline – please arrive 5.55pm for a 6pm start \nAbout the panelists \nSabrina Kost – Underground Expert \n \nSabrina obtained a Master of Civil Engineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) Lausanne in 2006. Sabrina has 17 years of experience in the planning\, design\, management\, construction and certification of complex major underground civil infrastructure and hydropower projects in Australia and overseas. Her expertise covers support systems in challenging ground conditions and encompasses all construction techniques and lining systems. \nSabrina’s specific experience encompasses the entire lifecycle of a project\, from its inception (Feasibility Studies\, Reference Design) to Detailed Design and Construction Phase Services. Sabrina has also gained extended experience as Client-Side Owner’s Engineer and has a strong track record in undertaking proof engineering\, risk management\, due diligence\, design review and compliance verification and certification roles. \nSabrina is the Managing Director of Pini Australia and member of the Australian Tunnelling Society (ATS)\, NSW Chapter\, and the Diversity in Tunnelling Sub-Committee of the ATS. \nHamid Alaedini – Associate Civil/Structure Engineer \n \nHamid is an Associate civil/structure engineer at Aurecon with over 22 years of experience in design\, design management and delivery of projects. Over his career\, Hamid has worked on a number of major hydropower\, dam and transport projects in Australia\, New Zealand\, Asia and South America. He has worked on detailed design of the tunnels and caverns\, intake\, outlet and other dam appurtenant structures to construction methodologies for underground works\, feasibility assessments\, option review and construction services. Some of the key projects that Hamid has worked on are Snowy 2.0 and Borumba Pumped Hydro in Australia\, SiahBishe Pumped Storage\, Shahriar Dam and Bakhtiari Dam in Iran\, Malea Hydroelectric project in Indonesia and Quijos-Baeza Hydroelectric project in Ecuador. \nHelen Barbour-Bourne – Hydropower Sector Market Lead \n \nAs the Hydropower Market Leader at GHD within the hybridized Australian energy landscape\, Helen Barbour Bourne has cultivated a reputation for strategic project leadership from inception through to construction. \nHelen’s published work on collaborative strategies in major infrastructure projects underscores her understanding of the complex interplay between risks and opportunities\, focusing on the efficient allocation of risks. Recognized for her thought leadership\, she actively bridges dialogues across government and private sectors\, advocating for policies and frameworks that support sustainable investment in Future Energy\, aligning with the evolving dynamics of energy investment in Australia. \nJeremy Kent-Johnston – Managing Director \n \nJeremy Kent-Johnston is a hydropower engineer and managing director of AusHydro\, a specialist hydropower consultancy based in Sydney\, NSW. In the past decade\, Jeremy has been heavily involved in Australia’s pumped hydro development\, with key design roles on projects like Borumba\, Pioneer-Burdekin\, Oven Mountain\, Bells Mountain\, and Snowy. \nAusHydro specializes in front-end hydropower design\, project optimization\, and economic assessment\, in addition to providing owners’ advice for hydropower projects. This work requires AusHydro to bridge the gap between the operational and technical aspects of pumped hydro projects\, and the ever-evolving government policy landscape. \nPrior to focusing on pumped hydro in Australia\, Jeremy contributed to significant global projects such as Grande Inga in the Congo\, boasting a capacity of 40 – 70 GW\, and the Purari/Wabo project in Papua New Guinea\, with a capacity of 5 – 7 GW. \nBeyond large-scale projects\, Jeremy is passionate about environmentally conscientious\, low-impact high-head hydro projects. He has several active development interests in British Columbia and New Zealand\, aiming to balance energy generation with ecological preservation. \nModerator \n \nRegister now: \n \nSponsors \n \nContact \nFor any queries regarding this event\, please contact Julius Lumsden (Julius.Lumsden@aurecongroup.com).
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/tunnels-and-underground-works-for-pumped-storage-hydropower-projects-challenges-and-opportunities-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online and in-person at Aurecon Sydney\, Level 11/73 Miller St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20231128T014750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T014750Z
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SUMMARY:Considerations for designers and constructors to deliver practical operation and maintenance outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nGain insight into tunnel maintenance as the presentation contrasts key considerations for designers/constructors with maintenance regimes over tunnel operational service life. \nFocusing on the interface between tunnel systems is key to meeting design life requirements and ensuring a maintainable fit-for-service underground space. \nThe presentation will look at case studies both locally and internationally\, as well as provide insight into what systems are in place for tunnel maintenance after a project is handed over to the operator. \nLearning outcomes \nYou will gain insights on the general complexities with writing O&M manuals for civil aspects. This includes consideration for durability\, access\, frequency\, interpretation of design intent\, defining what is reasonable for maintenance and determining whether it can be reasonably completed. \n\nTunnel linings\, seepage and anchors.\nCable trays and infrastructure.\nVent stations.\nCut and cover areas.\nDrainage systems (groundwater and stormwater).\n\nAbout the speaker \nKaylah MacIntosh\, Technical Services Manager\, John Holland \n \nBased in Brisbane\, Kayla Macintosh is a Mechanical Engineer with a Masters in Geophysics working for John Holland as a Technical Services Manager. Kaylah is an experienced underground space engineer with design\, construction and maintenance experience in tunnelling & infrastructure spanning over 10 years. Kaylah has previously held roles in operational road tunnel capital works delivery\, which she leverages to drive improved Operation and Maintenance outcomes through smart tunnel system design solutions on in-flight projects. 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/considerations-for-designers-and-constructors-to-deliver-practical-operation-and-maintenance-outcomes/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Queensland,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231207T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20231031T003017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T010418Z
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SUMMARY:Join the Feast of St. Barbara in Melbourne - 7 Dec
DESCRIPTION:St Barbara’s Day Celebration – 7 December \nThe Victorian Chapter of the ATS invites members to attend an in-person celebration for the Feast Day of St. Barbara\, the patron saint of tunnellers and miners\, at an end of year social gathering on Thursday\, 7th December. \nThis networking-focused event is being held in the wonderful event space of the Melbourne offices of the John Holland Group with its indoor area and panoramic balcony overlooking the river and city. \nThe event will recognise and celebrate the past year’s achievements on tunnelling projects within Victoria and nationally\, their engineers and workforce\, and to provide an opportunity to look forward to future tunnelling opportunities. \nThe informal celebration will be a stand-up affair with quality finger food and a range of drinks included in the ticket price ($40 per head). This price remains unchanged from last year’s event thanks to generous sponsorship from industry organisations. You will see delegates from the sponsors\, whom you often cross paths with\, at the event.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/join-the-feast-of-st-barbara-in-melbourne-7-dec/
LOCATION:John Holland Offices\, Level 9\, 180 Flinders Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231204T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20231101T041205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T041205Z
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SUMMARY:ATS NSW's annual St Barbara's Day celebration and social event
DESCRIPTION:Bare foot bowls – Monday 4 December – places are limited so register today! \nFor this year’s St Barbara’s Day celebration\, the NSW Chapter is hosting a Bare Foot Bowls event at the Greens\, North Sydney. This is a fun networking event for our local tunnelling community and places are limited so book now. \nDate: Monday 4 December\nTime: Arrival 5pm\nFormat:\n• Food 5:45pm\n• Bowls 7pm – 9pm\nVenue: The Greens\, 50 Ridge Street\, North Sydney\nPrice: $45\nRegistration Deadline: Sunday\, 26 November 2023 9.00 pm AEDT\nRegistration: Click here to register\nQuestions? Contact David Clague: David.Clague@bekaert.com \nThis event is generously sponsored by: \n \nWhy do tunnellers celebrate St Barbara’s Day?\nSt Barbara’s Day Events are a regular fixture on the ATS annual calendar\, but what are we celebrating and why exactly is St Barbara the Patron Saint of Tunnellers? \nSt Barbara is thought to have been born in the mid-third century close to present-day Lebanon. Legend has it that when her father learned she had converted to Christianity\, he had her tortured and eventually beheaded. Her martyrdom took place on the 4 December and as punishment for her murder\, her father was struck by lightning and killed. It is this legendary association with lightning that gives Saint Barbara her contemporary connection to explosives and the tunnelling and mining professions. Today\, the legend still inspires tunnellers to stay connected to colleagues and stay safe!
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-nsws-annual-st-barbaras-day-celebration-and-social-event/
LOCATION:The Greens\, 50 Ridge Street\, North Sydney
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231201T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20231101T044200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T233450Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - St Barbara's Day dinner - 1 December
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nJoin the Queensland Chapter of the ATS for our annual end-of-year celebration and get together. \nThis informal networking-focused event will provide the opportunity for tunnelling professionals and friends to celebrate St Barbara’s Day. \nWe are also delighted to announce that we will also be presenting the award to the winner of the David Sugden Young Members Writing competition. \nThe event is one of the most highly regarded events in the tunnelling calendar. \nThe night 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. \nEvent program \n\n6.00 pm AEST: Registrations open and event commences\n6:30 pm AEST: QLD Chair 2023 Address and sponsor acknowledgement\n6:45 pm AEST: Dinner is served\n8.00 pm AEST: Drinks and networking\n10.00 pm AEST: Event concludes
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-st-barbara-day-dinner-1-december/
LOCATION:The Charming Squire\, 3/133 Grey Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231129T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20231019T005832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T010341Z
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SUMMARY:ATS Young Members Site Visit to Brisbane Metro Adelaide Street Tunnel
DESCRIPTION:The ATS young members invites students and young engineers on a site visit to the Brisbane Metro Adelaide Street Tunnel\, Wednesday November 29th. The Adelaide Street tunnel is a critical piece of the Brisbane Metro project that provides additional capacity to Brisbane’s public transport system but requires the construction of a new road only 3.5m below the existing roadway. \nThe Adelaide Street Tunnel has many interesting aspects such as complex geology\, buried services\, traffic loading\, adjacent heritage structures\, and a demanding construction program with very little support site area. On the site visit you will get to see how these challenging constraints have been met\, including the design and construction of a relatively large span soft ground tunnel\, which involves over 20km of canopy tubes and 19kms of fiberglass face nails installed in a complex construction sequence to minimise surface movements and provide sufficient space for the final bidirectional tunnel. \nThe site visit will include a tour of the Brisbane Metro Information Centre\, overview of the project and a guided tour of the tunnel. \nPlease note that this is a registration to enter the draw for the site visit due to the limited number of attendees permitted\, it does not guarantee a place on the site visit itself. Once registered for the draw you will receive a calendar invitation for the site visit\, this is a Teams default and should be treated as pending until the draw has taken place. A separate confirmation email will be sent to successful applicants after the draw has taken place. \nThis event is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council and Acciona. \nMinimum requirements for site visit: \n\nAttendees must be 35 years old and under\nPants\, long sleeve shirts and safety boots\nHard hats and safety glasses if you have them\, otherwise these will be provided.\nClean shaven. Dust masks must be worn underground and everyone will need to be clean shaven to enter the tunnel (non-negotiable).
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-young-members-site-visit-to-brisbane-metro-adelaide-street-tunnel/
LOCATION:Brisbane Metro Adelaide Street Tunnel
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231123T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20230430T025632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T025632Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Charity Golf Day
DESCRIPTION:          \n2023 Charity Golf Day\nDate: Thursday 23 November 2023\nTime: 11.30 am for 12.30 shotgun start\nVenue: Ryde Parramatta Golf Club\n1156 Victoria Road\, West Ryde\nFormat: Four Ball Ambrose 18 Holes\nRegistration: $190 per individual player\, or\n$795 per team of 4\nFunds raised through sponsorship packages will help fund medical research \nand life-saving discoveries at the Garvan Research Foundation. \nPlaying for the PETER WATSON shield which is our perpetual trophy in honour of Peter \nfor his dedication to the ATS and the Garvan Research Foundation \n  \nSponsorship Package Information:\n1. Hole Sponsorship $1\,300 (18 packages)\nIncludes golf registration for 4 players\, plus the opportunity to\npromote your business at one of 18 holes. \n2. Pre-match Sponsorship $2\,000 (1 package)\nIncludes golf registration for 4 players\, plus the opportunity to showcase your business and its\nservices during player registration and the pre-match lunch. \n3. Refreshment Cart Sponsorship $2\,600 (2 Package)\nIncludes golf registration for 4 players\, plus the opportunity to place your company banner\non the refreshment golf cart. \n4. Prize Sponsorship $1\,300 (3 Packages)\nPrize sponsorship includes golf registration for 4 players plus acknowledgement at post match\npresentation \n  \nRegistration and Payment\nThere are currently no restrictions once on the golf course. Therefore\, carts can be used\, with two people per cart as per normal conditions. \nIf the event needs to be changed or cancelled in the event of Government changes or lock down\, a full refund would be provided\, if requested. Alternatively\, sponsorship money will be held in Garvan trust until the event can be re-scheduled and held at a later time. \nAll sponsorship and teams can now be registered in the link below. Simply go to the site\, register your name\, click on your preferred option\, and make your payment. You can either register each of your team members\, or alternatively you can just register a team and advise the names of the individual team members closer to the day \nTo complete registration\, please scan the QR code or visit https://events.humanitix.com/2023-ats-charity-golf-day \n \nFor any questions about registration\, please contact Kirsten Griffiths community@garvan.org.au or 9295 8115. \nFor any general enquires in relation to the day please contact\nBrad Boardman brad.boardman@bekaert.com or mob 0405 393 995. \n  \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/2023-charity-golf-day/
LOCATION:Ryde Parramatta Golf Club\, 1156 Victoria Road\, West Ryde\, NSW\, 2113\, Australia
CATEGORIES:New South Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231114T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231114T143000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20231019T003154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T004722Z
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SUMMARY:Conventional tunnelling in highly deformable rocks - ITA webinar
DESCRIPTION:This instalment of the ITA lecture series will focus on ‘Conventional\ntunnelling in highly deformable rocks.’ \nIt will begin at 13:00 CET time. \nThe episode will feature three lectures and will finish with a Q&A with\nall speakers. \n1. Conventional tunnelling in highly deformable rocks – design\nconsiderations – Dr. Angelos Gakis\, Head of Geotechnics\,\nDr. Sauer & Partners \n2. Support elements for conventional tunnelling in highly\ndeformable rocks – Wolfgang   Dolsak\, Global Product Manager\nForepoling\, DSI Underground \n3. Tunnel construction with HS-EPS yielding elements in\noverstressed weak rocks – Manuel Entfellner\, Construction\nSite Manager\, IMPLENIA \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/conventional-tunnelling-in-highly-deformable-rocks-ita-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Register via the link to join!
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231109
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20230126T011924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T040521Z
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SUMMARY:Australasian Tunnelling Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:With a theme of Trends and Transitions in Tunnelling – the 18th Australasian Tunnelling Conference in New Zealand is already shaping up to be the most anticipated event on the 2023 calendar.\nThe New Zealand Tunnelling Society (NZTS) has now released the details of the 18th Australasian Tunnelling Conference (ATC). The ATC will be hosted by the NZTS in Auckland\, Aotearoa New Zealand between the 5th and 8th November 2023. \nWith an overarching focus on Trends and Transitions in Tunnelling\, the main themes of the conference (in English and Māori – a huge part of New Zealand’s national identity)\, include: \n\nResilience: Manawaroa; wellbeing\, infrastructure\, economics.\nRelationships: Hononga; industry\, stakeholders and future generations.\nGuardianship: Tiaki; sustainability and legacy. Re-purposing and enhancing existing infrastructure\, decarbonisation.\nFuture (s): Anamata; what kind of infrastructure is needed.\n\nThe conference committee are specifically looking for abstracts on the following topics\, but all abstracts relevant to tunnelling are welcomed: \n\nTransition engineering\, sustainability and economic growth\nMetros and mass transit\nDigital engineering\, instrumentation and monitoring\nHydropower and utility tunnels\nMechanised tunnelling\nConventional tunnelling/SEM/caverns\nTunnel operations\, asset anagement\, repurposing and rehabilitation\nTunnel systems\, ventilation and fire life safety\nHuman factors: users\, resourcing\, training\, competency education and diversity\nSafety and occupational safety\nUnderground architecture and space development\nGrouting\, ground modifications and hydrogeology\nSprayed concrete and tunnel linings\nAutomation and technological advances\nShafts\nTunnels and tunnelling for mines\nGeotechnical characterisation\, seismicity and difficult ground\nRisk management\, collaboration and contracting\n\nTimelines \n\nAbstracts Due – 31st March 2023\nAcceptance of Abstract and Notifications – 31st May 2023\nPapers Due – 31 August 2023\nPaper Moderations and final papers – 30 September 2023\n\nFor more information\, please visit the event website: atc2023.com
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/australasian-tunnelling-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:New Zealand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20231019T030402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T030700Z
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SUMMARY:Shotcrete seminar
DESCRIPTION:This one-day seminar is being organised by representatives of the Australian Shotcrete Society (AuSS)\, Australian Tunnelling Society (ATS) and New Zealand Tunnelling Society (NZTS). \nNOTE: To register for the Shotcrete Seminar\, please tick the option in your conference registration.  If you only plan on attending the Shotcrete Seminar\, please select this option under any of the conference registrations selections. \nEvent summary \nShotcrete enables complex underground structures to be built more effectively and efficiently and has opened greater opportunities to develop innovative structures\, whether they are underground or on the surface. Because of its flexibility in construction\, Shotcrete is of critical importance in enabling complex geometrical structures to be constructed. \nThis seminar is going to discuss the basics of shotcrete\, recent innovations\, sustainability\, design developments\, waterproofing in shotcrete\, as well as legal issues associated with shotcrete. This is a great opportunity to earn valuable professional development hours as well as acquire new skills from leading regional experts representing clients\, suppliers\, and consultants in a relaxed environment. \nWe welcome any attendee of the ATC 2023 conference who would like to gain deeper insight into the somewhat mysterious product called shotcrete or anyone interested in shotcrete\, whether it is used in tunnelling or as means to place concrete more efficiently. \nWhy you should join \nThis seminar and follow up networking event is a great opportunity for all levels of the industry to interact\, whether they are: \n\nStudents looking to understand shotcrete\nSite engineers wanting to better understand shotcrete\nConsultants wanting to keep up with best practice\nIndustry leaders also needing to understand current industry challenges.\n\n  \nSeminar program \n \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/shotcrete-seminar/
LOCATION:Aotea Centre\, Auckland\, NZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231101T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20231004T041732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T235458Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Special Meeting - ATS Victoria
DESCRIPTION:ATS Victoria invites all Victorian-based members to their Annual Special Meeting (ASM) to hear how the Chapter performed over the last year and what is planned for the following year. \nTimings \n5:30 – 6:00 – Networking \n6:00 – 6:15 – Annual Special Meeting \n6:15 – 7:00 – Technical Presentation \n7:00 onwards – Networking \nAgenda \n\nApologies\nMinutes of 2022 ASM\nMatters Arising\nChairman’s Report\nFinancial Report\nElection of Committee for 2024\nOther Business\n\nFollowing the ASM\, Martin Rauer from CREG will make a presentation on sustainable TBM tunnelling\, as per the details below. CREG have kindly offered to sponsor the catering for the event. \nPresentation Outline \nPathway to sustainable TBM tunnelling using intelligent electrical equipment \nSustainability in tunnel construction is becoming an increasingly important topic especially as global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise\, at a time when they need to be rapidly falling. \nTo effectively reduce emissions\, we need to know where they are coming from – which sectors contribute the most. How can we use this understanding to develop effective solutions and mitigation strategies. Reducing the carbon emission footprint by using electrical equipment is just one step and topic of many. \nThis presentation will discuss the development and use of intelligent electrical equipment designed to transport people and materials with a payload of up to 180 tonnes from the surface to a TBM. \nThe specially developed tunnel multi-purpose vehicle was originally supposed to be operational when drilling of the first tunnel. Testing showed that more time was needed before the vehicle could actually get into action. Therefore\, diesel vehicles had to be used for the first tunnel drive. \nHowever\, for the boring of the second parallel tunnel all electric vehicles were ready to go with some interesting results when compared to the first tunnel. \nSpeaker bio \nMartin Rauer\, Mechanical Engineer\, CREG \n \nAfter Martin Rauer completed his apprenticeship as a mechanic specializing in production and manufacturing technology\, he decided to study mechanical engineering in Darmstadt\, Germany. In 1999\, Martin successfully completed his master’s degree based on research into the development of new methods for extending and connecting offshore piles for one of Germany’s largest civil engineering and tunnelling companies\, Bilfinger Berger. He continued his journey at Bilfinger Berger in the years to come\, spending most of his time on major projects worldwide in a senior management position. Martin is currently working for CREG Australia.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/annual-special-meeting-ats-victoria/
LOCATION:WSP Australia office\, Level 11\, 567 Collins Street\, Melbourne
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231019T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20231016T001314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T032359Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionising Australia’s infrastructure though centralised geological and geotechnical data management
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this exciting and informative National ATS Event! \nSummary \nAustralia’s increasing infrastructure development demands a comprehensive grasp of its intricate underground landscape. This understanding is pivotal as space competition heightens for future expansion. Despite substantial annual investments in ground investigations\, often involving intrusive testing\, geotechnical data is primarily stored in outdated formats\, resulting in data loss or duplication. While some preservation efforts exist\, public access to the information remains limited. \nThis Churchill Fellowship-based study underscores the feasibility of a more sustainable approach. Successful models from the UK\, Netherlands\, Switzerland\, Denmark\, and New Zealand showcase effective central repositories for geological data. The lack of a comparable requirement in Australia hinders efficient data utilisation\, leading to extended project timelines and increased costs for both the government and taxpayers.  The study offers valuable guidance for Australian government bodies to establish centralised geological and geotechnical databases. The accessibility and cost-efficiency of these systems can stimulate cooperation across sectors\, contributing to the sustainable development of future cities. \nThis event is generously sponsored by: WSP Australia \n  \nTimings \nIn person – 5.30 for a 6pm start –WSP Australia\, Level 27 680 George St\, Sydney NSW 2000 \nWebinar – 5.45 for a 6pm start – The hybrid meeting link is via Zoom: https://wsp.zoom.us/j/83396276103 \nPLEASE NOTE: There is no requirement to register in advance so make sure you make a note in your diary now! If you are joining online\, please click on the above link and remember to give yourself plenty of time to sign in via zoom or the zoom app. If you are joining in person\, please enter the building and go straight up to Level 27. \n  \nPresenter bio \nDr David Och \nDavid has a PhD in geology on the study of a complex structural\, tectonic and metamorphic terrane at Port Macquarie\, NSW\, Australia. He is the Technical Director – Geology (Tunnels) for WSP in Australia and leads the NSW Tunnels Group. His expertise in tunnelling and engineering geology has led to key lead and advisory roles on major transportation projects. David’s recent roles have included Geotechnical Lead for Sydney Metro City & Southwest and Sydney Metro West Projects\, and Geological Lead on the Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link project. \nDavid\, a Churchill Fellow\, has just completed a study on geotechnical databases at geological surveys including the BGS\, TNO (Netherlands)\, Swisstopo and GEUS (Denmark). This work was published as a report through Winston Churchill Trust and a recent paper in Springer. David is also an Associate Professor at the School of Biological\, Earth and Environmental Sciences at UNSW Sydney. He supervises students in Honours degrees at Sydney University and Adelaide University\, and lectures in Landscape design at University of Technology Sydney (UTS). \n \nGeologist David Och shows rock core samples to North West Rail Link project director Rod Staples\, NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance and NSW Premier  Mike Baird.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/revolutionising-australias-infrastructure-though-centralised-geological-and-geotechnical-data-management/
LOCATION:Hybrid and in person at WSP Sydney\, Level 27\, 680 George Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:New South Wales,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20230921T064258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T070533Z
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SUMMARY:Tunnel systems: planning assets today for the future
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nIn this session\, we will explore examples of tunnels that have undergone significant refurbishment\, upgrade\, or change to their systems\, both locally and internationally. \nWe will examine some of the lessons learned and challenges overcome. Our objective is to look at how these lessons might be applied to tunnel systems today to better support our changing needs. Additionally\, we will examine the trends that might inform how we best plan for the future state\, including human factors\, developments in technology\, and how we can better shape the reliability and serviceability of these systems as they go through these changes. \nFurther information \nAustralia has experienced a revolution in underground transport infrastructure over the past three decades as the population of our cities has grown. Some of our major transport tunnels are now approaching lifecycle milestones\, and in particular\, some tunnel systems are approaching the end of their economic life. Many tunnels have already undergone retrofits of new system technologies and repurposing to different transport functions\, such as the conversion of rail to metro. These changes require significant modifications to the existing tunnel systems\, which might not have been foreseen at the time of construction. The need to make significant changes to tunnel systems for upgrades or repurposing is not a new concept. \nIn countries with more established underground infrastructure\, this reality has been experienced multiple times. There are also notable examples of tunnels for more specialized purposes that have undergone radical changes to support new functions. Looking back\, we can see that there are needs for these tunnel systems today that would have been hard to imagine at the time of their construction. Changes to the climate\, resources\, the way we work and how we use and transmit information are all factors that have contributed to this. Considering the current rate of change\, it may be even more difficult to imagine what we will expect of these systems in 30 years’ time. \nEvent program \nIn person: \n\n5:30 pm AEST: Registration and arrival\n6:00 pm AEST: Event commences\n7:00 pm AEST: Presentation concludes and Networking\n8:00 pm AEST: Event concludes\n\nOnline: \n\n6:00 pm AEST: Event commences\n8:00 pm AEST: Event concludes\n\nAbout the speaker \n \nTom Starling\nPrincipal Mechanical Engineer\, Worley \nTom is a mechanical engineer with 17 years’ of experience\, half of that in major transport infrastructure projects\, working in a variety of roles\, from technical advice in financing and partnerships\, through to testing and commissioning. Being involved at the earliest and latest stages of tunnel system design and construction\, Tom has experience in blue sky planning for possible future usage scenarios\, and has also developed solutions to enable and execute the upgrade\, retrofit and repurpose of existing tunnel systems. The balance of his experience is in a range of sectors; buildings\, water\, defence and resources\, both surface and underground\, which face similar and different challenges to transport tunnel infrastructure. \n  \nMC \n \nTeresa Sandum\nSenior Fire Safety Engineer \nTeresa is a Senior Fire Safety Engineer with 7 years of experience on a range of infrastructure and building projects in Victoria\, New South Wales\, Queensland and New Zealand. Teresa is currently part of the Tunnel System Fire and Life Safety team at WSP and currently working Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project\, North-East Link (NEL) and Southern Program Alliance (SPA) for Level Crossing Removal. \nTeresa have extensive experiences in CFD simulations using Fire Dynamics Simulation for station building\, airports\, and shopping centres. She also specialises in dynamic egress modelling using advanced crowd-based simulation software\, MassMotion for Melbourne Metro and the new Adelaide Street Tunnel for Brisbane Metro. She also provided fire and life safety strategy and evacuation strategy on the existing MURL works as part of the breakthrough interface between the new State Library Station (Melbourne Metro) and Melbourne Central Station (MURL).
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/tunnel-systems-planning-assets-today-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230927T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Lessons learned from design and construction of Nant-de-Drance Powerhouse
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR Registration Link\nDate:             27 September 2023 \nTime:            6:00 pm — 7.00 pm AEST \nLocation:       Online only \nOverview\nThe Nant-de-Drance pumped hydropower scheme (900 MW)\, awarded “International Major Tunneling Project of the Year” ITA-NCE prize in 2014\, connects the two existing artificial reservoirs at Emosson and Vieux Emosson in Switzerland. \nExcept for raising the upper dam\, all works were undertaken underground. They include 16 km of tunnels\, two vertical shafts of height 440m and 6 large caverns. The exceptional size of the powerhouse cavern (194m x 32m x 52m)\, located at 600m depth in a metamorphic rock formation of sedimentary origin\, required the definition of an appropriate excavation\, support and lining concept. \nAn advanced rock behaviour model\, based on an important investigation campaign\, 3D finite element modeling\, and analysis of unstable blocks allowed the optimization of the support and the lining. \nMonitoring during construction and back-analysis allowed the successive reduction of support measures and the streamlining of the excavation phasing. The resulting savings largely exceeded the incurred expenses for additional investigation and calculations. \nThe cavern excavation schedule was accelerated by reorganizing the phasing of the different stages\, creating a margin to make up delays elsewhere. \nStructural design was also particularly challenging due to the unusual load cases to which the structure is subjected during construction and operation\, as well as the large volumes of concrete being poured. \nAfter 14 years of work\, Nant de Drance was officially commissioned on 9 September 2022. At the height of construction\, up to 650 labourers were present on site without any serious accidents. By its ability to absorb or inject up to 900 MW of power\, Nant de Drance is going to be a key instrument for stabilisation and regulation on the Swiss and European grid. \nSpeakers\n \nPatrick Heck\, CEng MICE graduated with a degree in civil\, structural and environmental engineering in 2007 from Trinity College Dublin\, Ireland. Patrick started his career in geotechnical engineering\, first with Buro Happold in the UK\, and from 2010 with WSP-BG in Lausanne\, Switzerland. He has been involved in the design and construction of several hydroelectric schemes in Switzerland. He was the BG project manager for the civil & structural engineering of the powerhouse and switchgear caverns at Nant de Drance. \n \nEtienne Garin\, Civil Engineer\, M.Sc.: graduated in Civil Engineering from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne in 1996. He benefits from vast experience in the field of underground construction and hydroelectric scheme. Since he joined WSP-BG he has actively participated in the design and construction of major tunnels in Switzerland and abroad\, as well as hydroelectric power schemes. During his career\, he has carried out calculations at detailed and final design stage\, been responsible for site supervision\, and has managed projects from preliminary design to client delivery. He was in charge of the design of the caverns for the Nant-de-Drance project. Since 2023\, Etienne Garin is animator of the ITA WG 19 “Conventionnal Tunnelling” \n \nGérard Seingre\, Civil Engineer\, M.Sc.: graduated in Civil Engineering from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. Gérard is an expert in deep tunnelling and site survey for construction of energy infrastructures. He has planned and played a leading role in the construction of over 40 km of deep tunnels\, 3 vertical shafts over 400 m high\, more than 10 big caverns and 2 descending access galleries (main projects Loetschberg-base Tunnel and Pump storage power plant Nant de Drance). He was for 12 years animator of the working 17 “Long tunnels at great depth” for the ITA. He is currently the treasurer of ITA. Gérard is also lecturer for tunnelling construction at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/webinar-lessons-learned-from-design-and-construction-of-nant-de-drance-powerhouse/
LOCATION:Webinar – Online only
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230907T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230907T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
CREATED:20230819T052153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T053007Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230906T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230906T183000
DTSTAMP:20260601T051652
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SUMMARY:ATS VIC - North East Link Tunnel Project Industry Updates by Paul\, Ken and Hayley
DESCRIPTION:Type: hybrid event  \n\nOnline link – Webinar Link\nVenue – Sky Park\, One Melbourne Quarter\, 699 Collins Street\, Docklands\, VIC\, 3008\, Australia.\n\nTime and date:  \n\n6th September 2023\, Wednesday\n5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Networking over refreshments\n5:30 PM – 6:20 PM: Presentation\n6:20 PM – 6:30 PM: Q&As and Closing Comments\n\nOutline  \nThe North East Link (NEL) is the largest road project in Victoria\, Australia\, and represents the ‘missing link’ in Melbourne’s transport network. The project aims to connect the M80 with the Eastern Freeway linking key growth areas in the north and south-east of Melbourne metropolitan. This massive program of works is carefully planned with the primary and secondary packages in an engineered timeframe so the whole project can open in 2028. The North East Link Primary Package is the largest component of the NEL project\, Victoria’s biggest road project\, and Australia’s largest Public Private Partnership (PPP). The Primary Package includes 15.1 m wide three-lane twin TBM tunnels\, four-lane SEM twin tunnels with 260 m2 in cross-section area\, and cut and cover tunnels connecting to split interchanges. North East Link Program (NELP) awarded this package to the Spark consortium comprising WeBuild\, GS E&C\, CPB\, and CCO\, in June 2021. \nNow two years after the contract award\, the team has made significant advances in constructing this urban reshaping project. Paul Thomas\, Ken Muir and Hayley Bester will provide an update on the progress of the works and the vast underground spaces already created to replace one of the most congested roads in Melbourne metropolitan. \nSpeakers \n \nPaul Thomas \nPaul Thomas is the Construction Director for NELP’s North East Link Primary Package. Paul is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Professional Manager with more than 30 years of experience in the Civil Engineering industry\, with more than 25 years spent in the tunneling and underground construction discipline\, primarily in the design and construction of mass transit\, hydro-power\, and deep sewer projects\, in Hong Kong\, Singapore\, India\, and Australia. \nPaul has extensive experience in TBM tunnels\, drill and blast tunnels\, diaphragm walls\, deep piling\, and design/construction of major underground structures and design development/planning and delivery of major underground infrastructure.\nPaul is NELP’s lead in the project’s Engineering and Construction Delivery aspects\, working closely with Spark JV and Project Co. \nKen Muir                           \nKen Muir is the Technical Director for North East Link Project Co (Project Co)\, having over 30 years of experience in mining and heavy underground civil work in both developed and developing countries. His specialties include Subterranean excavation and lining of shafts\, tunnels\, and caverns\, Drill and Blast with mechanised or hand-held equipment\, TBMs (Slurry\, EPB\, and Gripper)\, Road header\, Shaft sinking using explosive and non-explosive techniques\, and pipejacking. \nKen is NEL Project Co’s lead in the project’s Engineering and Construction Delivery aspects\, working closely with NELP and Spark JV. \nHayley Bester                   \nHayley is a communications and engagement professional with almost 15 years  experience working across State and Federal Governments and private industry on a wide rage of communications and media strategies. She currently leads the Communications and Community Engagement team for the major infrastructure project – the North East Link Tunnels. Hayley’s team support construction by working with the community for tunnelling to commence in 2024. During the time Hayley has been with Spark\, the team has developed a range of tools and incentives to ensure they are working alongside the construction team to get the job done. Prior to Spark\, Hayley worked within the Victorian Premier’s office for seven years. During this time she was responsible for communications and media in the infrastructure space. \nThese experiences have given her extensive experience working with highly influential stakeholders in the business and community sectors\, as well as working within government at the most senior level – liaising with politicians\, industry and advisers from all political backgrounds. \nSponsor \nATS acknowledge the sponsorship provided by ARUP
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-vic-north-east-link-tunnel-project-industry-updates-by-paul-ken-and-hayley/
LOCATION:Sky Park\, One Melbourne Quarter\, 699 Collins Street\, Docklands\, VIC\, 3008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria
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