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SUMMARY:Celebrating International Women's Day 2026: “Engineering Tomorrow: A Shared Commitment to Leadership”
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 on April 1st at the GHD office in Sydney.\nOnline and in person event\nThe event will begin with a keynote by Carlos Sanabria\, Precast Yard Manager at Western Harbour Tunnel – P2\, who will share valuable insights into the project’s inclusion initiatives. This will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Natascha Rezai\, Katarina David\, Carlos Sanabria\, and Candice Camacho\, who will offer diverse\, first-hand perspectives from the tunnelling industry through a Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion lens. \nThe 2026 theme\, “Engineering Tomorrow: A Shared Commitment to Leadership\,” highlights the importance of collective responsibility and collaboration in shaping the future of leadership- particularly in engineering and other traditionally male-dominated industries. It emphasises shared leadership\, equal opportunities\, diverse perspectives\, and accountability in driving meaningful and inclusive change. \nThis event will be held both in person and online. Register today! \nPanellists\n \nNatascha Rezai\nTechnical Director – Tunnels | GHD\nAPAC Relationship Manager | GHD\n\nNatascha Rezai is a Tunnel Engineer with experience working for contractors on major tunnelling projects across Australia and internationally\, spanning the design and delivery of complex underground infrastructure.\nPrior to joining GHD\, she held key roles including Design Manager for the City & Southwest packages\, with responsibility for tunnel and cross passage works\, and most recently Tunnel Area Lead on the Western Tunnelling Package (WTP). Recently appointed as APAC Relationship Manager for Gamuda Berhad\, alongside managing GHD’s contractor portfolio across NSW and the ACT\, she focuses on strengthening collaboration between contractors and designers to support successful outcomes on major infrastructure projects. \n \nKatarina David\nTechnical Lead (Hydrogeology)- TfNSW\nKatarina is a registered professional hydrogeologist with over 25 years experience in hydrogeology and groundwater management.  She has a Masters and PhD degree in hydrogeology and has worked on a large range of infrastructure and mining projects throughout her career.  She has worked extensively on NSW\,  Queensland\, South Australian\, Victorian and NSW infrastructure projects such as the Lane Cove Tunnel\, M5East\, M6\, Roselle Interchange \, Great Western Highway\, Western Harbour Tunnel\, Brisbane Airport Link and Melbourne Desalination Plant. Katarina is a technical lead in the tunneling team in TfNSW. \n \nCarlos Sanabria\nPrecast Manager – Western Harbour Tunnel Package 2\nCarlos Sanabria is a highly accomplished civil engineering professional with an MBA and 19 years of international experience delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects. Having lived in Venezuela\, Spain\, Saudi Arabia\, and Australia\, and travelled extensively across Latin America\, Europe\, the Middle East\, South and Southeast Asia\, and Oceania\, he brings a broad global perspective and first-hand understanding of the world’s major infrastructure and trade corridors. Over the course of his career\, Carlos has worked with global industry leaders across the building\, commercial\, industrial\, metro\, roads\, energy\, and railway sectors. He is known for his ability to bring people together\, align diverse stakeholders\, and lead teams toward shared goals while delivering strong operational and project outcomes. Carlos is particularly valued for his relationship-building skills and his ability to work effectively with project teams\, consultants\, contractors\, statutory agencies\, and multicultural workforces. He believes the best project outcomes come from collaboration\, inclusion\, and strong leadership\, and he is proud to support opportunities that recognise and celebrate the contribution of women across the engineering and infrastructure sectors. \n \nCandice Camacho\nOperational Services Director – Western Harbour Tunnel Package 2\nCandice Camacho is the Operational Services Director for ACCIONA on the $4.2 billion Western Harbour Tunnel Stage 2 project in Sydney. With more than 15 years of experience across government and the private sector\, she leads a multidisciplinary portfolio including stakeholder engagement\, environment and sustainability\, workforce development\, social procurement and inclusion\, completions and handover\, and the construction management of Berrys Bay.\nCandice is known for bringing diverse teams together to solve complex problems\, manage risk and deliver strong project outcomes in major infrastructure environments. She is also a passionate advocate for diversity\, sustainability and social value in construction\, and has played a key role in embedding these priorities into project delivery at Western Harbour Tunnel\, championing initiatives that support better industry participation\, workforce development and more meaningful community outcomes. Candice brings a unique blend of strategic insight and people-first leadership\, with tertiary qualifications in Psychology\, Communications and Marketing and is a Roads Australia Fellow. She deeply values the impact people have on a business and is committed to supporting employees in every aspect\, empowering them to thrive and bring their best selves to work. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/celebrating-international-womens-day-2026-engineering-tomorrow-a-shared-commitment-to-leadership/
LOCATION:GHD Office\, Level 15/133 Castlereagh Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,New South Wales,Online
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SUMMARY:ITA Lecture - Immersed tunnels as an innovative solution
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis instalment of the Lunchtime lecture series will focus on ‘Immersed tunnels as an innovative solution’. The session is in collaboration with ITA AITES WG11. \nThe episode will feature three parts and will finish with a Q&A with all speakers. It will begin at 13:00 CEST (9pm AEST). \n\nIntroduction to immersed tunnels – Marcel ‘t Hart\nFirst immersed tunnel in the Middle East; Khor Al‑Zubair tunnel – Martijn Smitt\nWeserquerung\, a challenging river crossing – Jens Classen\n\nFollowing the three presentations there will be time for Q&A with the presenters \nThe ITA 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 four weeks. After these four weeks\, 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 event here: https://www.itacet.org/session/lunchtime-lecture-series55/
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ita-lecture-immersed-tunnels-as-an-innovative-solution/
LOCATION:South
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260423T190000
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SUMMARY:Digital engineering on the North East Link
DESCRIPTION:Event overview:\nDigital engineering is transforming how complex infrastructure projects are designed\, delivered\, and operated. The North East Link project in Melbourne\, Victoria\, presented unique challenges in the tunnel environment\, requiring innovative approaches to modelling\, design integration\, and lifecycle management. \nIn this session\, the speaker will detail the digital engineering requirements for the North East Link and demonstrate how Delve Underground applied computational design and digital engineering practices to overcome these challenges. The presentation will highlight practical outputs from digital engineering and show how they are being leveraged for asset operation and maintenance\, illustrating the value of digital processes throughout the project lifecycle. \nLearning outcomes:\n\nUnderstand the digital engineering requirements and challenges faced on the North East Link project.\nExplore practical approaches using computational design to overcome complex tunnel engineering issues.\n\nPresenters:\n \nElnaz Saminfar \nAssociate Digital Engineer at Delve Underground \nElnaz is an Associate Digital Engineer at Delve Underground\, bringing over 13 years of experience in digital engineering and computational design. She has contributed to the successful delivery of some of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects\, as well as several major international projects\, demonstrating a strong track record in managing complex projects. With advanced proficiency in a wide range of digital engineering and computational design software\, she is able to tackle complex project requirements with flexibility and precision. She focuses on optimizing workflows for digital engineering teams\, improving user proficiency\, and reducing maintenance demands\, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. Her strategic and forward-thinking approach drives innovation\, enhances team performance\, and elevates overall project outcomes\, consistently aligning technical excellence with practical project delivery goals. \n \nSoheila Moradi \nDigital Engineering Manager – Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA)\n\nSoheila Moradi is the Digital Engineering Manager at the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA)\, leading digital engineering for the North East Link Project\, one of Australia’s largest infrastructure programs. She is also part of VIDA’s Digital Engineering leadership team and contributes to the Victorian Digital Engineering (VTDE) transformation\, supporting how digital practices are applied consistently across major projects. With over 20 years of experience across infrastructure and building projects\, Soheila focuses on making digital delivery practical and useful\, not just a compliance exercise. She has been closely involved in shaping how digital requirements are embedded into contracts\, how data is progressively captured during delivery\, and how asset information is handed over in a way that actually works for operations. She is known for bringing a clear\, outcome-focused approach connecting technical detail with real project needs\, and making sure digital engineering delivers value where it matters most.\n \nBlake Bambridge \nFire Systems Sales – FireSense \nWith over 20 years of experience in the fire protection industry\, I am a proactive and adaptable professional specialising in fire systems design\, project delivery\, and commercial engagement. I bring a strong combination of technical expertise and practical problem-solving\, supported by advanced skills in CAD platforms including Revit and AutoCAD. Currently working in fire systems sales with Firesense\, I focus on building strong relationships with major builders and consultants across the Construction market\, driving effective and compliant fire protection solutions. Previously\, I held a senior role on the North East Link project in Melbourne\, where I managed fire systems packages valued at over $100 million. My responsibilities included contractor onboarding\, government approvals\, and the development of critical project documentation\, while also introducing innovative approaches such as modular design and prefabrication to improve efficiency. \n \nBharat Sharma \n Operation and Maintenance Asset Manager on the North East Link Project (NEL) \nBharat Sharma is an asset management professional specialising in Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of major transport projects. Expertise in developing asset management strategies for complex Public Private Partnership (PPP) environments\, ensuring that operational performance\, risk and value are balanced across the full asset lifecycle. Currently serves as Operation and Maintenance Asset Manager on the North East Link Project (NEL). In this role\, he leads the development of the Project’s Asset Information Management System\, supporting asset management\, operations\, maintenance and incident response functions to meet the project objectives. \n  \nThis is a hybrid event\, hosted at Delve Underground’s Melbourne office at Level 15\, 385 Bourke Street and online. \nPlease note\, physical attendance is capped at 50 people due to spatial requirements.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/digital-engineering-on-the-north-east-link-2/
LOCATION:Delve Underground\, Level 15 / 385 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Online,Victoria,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
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SUMMARY:Geotechnical Baseline Reports in Australian Collaborative Contracting: Legal and Engineering Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this ATS and Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS) Joint Seminar\nSeminar abstract: \nAustralian infrastructure procurement is undergoing a fundamental shift toward collaborative delivery models\, such as Alliance contracts\, ECI frameworks\, Progressive Design-Build\, and ITC arrangements. These models demand a fundamentally different approach to Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBRs) than is required under traditional Design-Bid-Build contracts. \nThis seminar brings together legal and geotechnical expertise to examine how GBRs function in contemporary Australian practice. From the legal perspective\, the presentation explores GBR structures as they are incorporated into various construction contracts across Australia\, examining risk allocation mechanisms\, drafting precision\, and dispute resolution frameworks. From a geotechnical engineering perspective\, the speakers touch on distinguishing GBRs from traditional investigation reports by covering ground model development\, physical and behavioural baselines\, and the critical importance of multidisciplinary authorship. \nDrawing on domestic and international lessons\, from adversarial “you bid it\, you build it” approaches to modern risk-sharing frameworks\, the speakers look into what differentiates collaborative from traditional GBR practice. Topics include authorship models\, treatment of uncertainty through provisional baselines\, and practical application to Melbourne’s geological challenges. \nAustralian practitioners risk repeating costly mistakes made elsewhere. This seminar equips geotechnical/tunnelling engineers\, project/commercial managers\, and client staff with the knowledge to implement effective GBR practices suited to Australia’s evolving contractual landscape. \nDate and Program: \n28 April\, Tuesday\, 2026. \n\n17:30 Attendees’ arrival and networking\n18:00 Intro and Presentation\n18:50 Q&As followed by promotions on subsequent events\n19:00 Networking\n19:20 Close\n\nLocation \nThe University of Melbourne\, Brown Theatre (106)\, Level 1\, Electrical & Electronic Engineering Building (Building 193)\, Parkville \nhttps://go.unimelb.edu.au/bew8 \nPresenter’s bios: \n \nJames Morgan-Payler \nJames Morgan‑Payler is a Partner and Head of Asia Pacific at international law firm Pinsent Masons. He is a leading adviser on the structuring\, preparation and negotiation of construction and project contracts across major Australian and international infrastructure and energy developments. \nJames has extensive experience advising on collaborative and complex delivery models\, including Design & Construct (D&C)\, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)\, Alliance contracting\, EPC\, O&M and Public‑Private Partnerships (PPPs). His practice spans a wide range of major projects\, including wind\, solar\, hydro and gas power generation assets\, desalination plants\, social infrastructure\, and large-scale road and rail developments. \nIn this presentation\, James will focus on the legal foundations\, risk allocation and contractual treatment of Geotechnical Baseline Reports within contemporary Australian collaborative contracting models\, providing a legal perspective to complement the technical and geotechnical insights presented alongside him. \n \nDr Jay Lee \nDr Jay Lee is an experienced geotechnical engineer and project leader with extensive involvement in the delivery of major infrastructure projects across Australia\, Asia\, and North America. He has worked on complex building and infrastructure works\, including marine facilities\, roads\, railways\, and underground structures. \nDr Lee brings strong technical expertise in geotechnical/tunnelling engineering\, combined with practical experience supporting constructability\, ground‑risk management\, and collaborative project delivery. He has also contributed to research and development initiatives focused on advancing geotechnical practice and innovative construction methodologies. He is particularly experienced in working at the interface between clients\, designers and contractors to resolve technically complex ground‑related challenges and to improve constructability outcomes throughout the project lifecycle. \nIn this presentation\, Dr Lee will provide the technical and engineering perspective on Geotechnical Baseline Reports\, complementing the legal insights presented alongside his co-presenter. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/geotechnical-baseline-reports-in-australian-collaborative-contracting-legal-and-engineering-perspectives/
LOCATION:The University of Melbourne\, Brown Theatre (106)\, Level 1\, Electrical & Electronic Engineering Building (Building 193)\, Parkville\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260428T200000
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SUMMARY:Testing of sprayed fibre reinforced concrete for the design of tunnel linings
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nFibre reinforced concrete (FRC) design has been widely used for sprayed permanent linings in tunnels with substantial recent developments in design methods and mix design. One such development has been reliance on the toughness characteristics to inform the design versus the different methods of panel testing. This presentation discusses the 2025 fib bulletin 116 recommendations with a focus on testing and performance criteria. By adopting EN 14488-3 procedure for the toughness characterization of the sprayed FRC\, it is possible to derive the key parameters that are necessary for the design according to fib Model Code 2010 in an easy quantifiable manner. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will: \n\nunderstand the advantages and drawbacks of various shotcrete testing methods\nunderstand the importance for shotcrete testing to directly relate to design methods\ngain an insight into the latest shotcrete testing methods.\n\nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.30 pm AEST: Registrations open\n6.00 pm AEST: Presentation begins\n6.45 pm AEST: Q&A session\n7.00 pm AEST: Networking\n8.00 pm AEST: Event ends\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nCheng Chian Gan\nTechnical Manager\, Underground Solutions – Bekaert Singapore\n\nGan is an expert in sprayed fibre reinforced concrete with over 35 years of civil engineering experience. He is a member of the Working Group on SS674-2021 since Jan 2019. Gan is a domain Expert for Sprayed Concrete and Fibre Reinforced Concrete under Intelligent National Productivity and Quality Specification Singapore since Mar 2019. From 1998 to present\, Gan has been involved in over 22 sprayed fibre concrete tunnel linings and over 20 fibre concrete precast segmental and cast concrete tunnel lining projects.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/testing-of-sprayed-fibre-reinforced-concrete-for-the-design-of-tunnel-linings/
LOCATION:Aecom Office\, Level 21\, 420 George Street\, Sydney
CATEGORIES:New South Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260513T010000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
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SUMMARY:Site visit: fire suppression condition monitoring at AirportLink
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nRoad tunnels have design lives of 50-100 years\, with Mechanical\, Electrical and Fire assets having design lives of only 5-25 years. Managing deterioration that triggers changes in condition and performance is essential to enable the fire safety strategy defined in the Fire Engineering Report\, as well as to identify need for amending it as both technology\, technical and legal requirements change. This presentation will present a project in which the condition of the combined fire mains in an established road tunnel (AirportLink) was assessed through non-destructive techniques (NDT) to inform the asset manager of the expected service life remaining\, which in turn informs both short- and long-term investment. The presentation will be followed by a visit to the tunnel during a maintenance closure to discuss some of the drivers and challenges of the project arising from the available maintenance windows and the physical layout of the system. \nThis site visit is targeted primarily towards young engineers\, however we do welcome all engineers. \nProgram timeline\n6.30pm – Registration\, safety check and brief introduction. \n7.30pm – Fire mains condition assessment presentation \n9.00pm – Maintenance toolbox \n10:30pm – Tunnel closes for access \n10:45pm – Group tunnel walk \n12:30am – Group exits tunnel and wrap up \n1:00am – Site visit concludes \nThis site visit concludes after midnight and the timetable may be subject to change depending on traffic conditions. \nMinimum PPE requirements\nAttendees are required to have full PPE for participation\, including: \n\nLong Trousers – 2 Reflective Stripes\nLong Sleeve Shirt – Reflective Stripes\nClear Safety Glasses\nHard Hat (in Date)\nGloves\nLaced Up Steel Capped Boots (Secured & Fitted)\nHearing Protection\n\nAttendees that do not comply with the minimum PPE requirement will not be admitted on the day. \nPlease Note: Mandatory alcohol testing and random drug testing will be conducted upon arrival.  \nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nJaime Cadena Gomez\nPrincipal Engineer\, Fire Safety\n\nJaime Cadena Gomez is an engineering professional with 17 years of experience understanding and managing operational risks and performance of critical infrastructure. Currently\, he is the Principal Asset Engineer for Fire Safety across a network of 16 road tunnels in Australia.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/site-visit-fire-suppression-condition-monitoring-at-airportlink/
LOCATION:82 Campbell Street\, Bowen Hills\, Queensland\, QLD\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T183000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
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SUMMARY:Choosing the right VSD for tunnel ventilation application
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn recent years\, several tunnel projects have faced serious setbacks due to catastrophic motor failures. These failures are caused by high peak voltages\, a result of using Active Front End (AFE) VSDs combined with long motor cable lengths\, extending to 500 meters. This session examines the underlying electrical phenomena contributing to these issues and why conventional mitigation methods\, such as standard filters\, are often insufficient. \nParticipants will gain practical insight into proven engineering solutions that deliver near-sinusoidal voltage at the motor terminals\, reducing stress on insulation and extending asset life. Drawing on real-world case studies and field testing\, the session highlights key design considerations\, specification pitfalls\, and lessons learned to support more reliable tunnel ventilation system performance. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this event\, attendees will be able to: \n\nidentify the root causes of high peak voltages in AFE VSD tunnel applications\nevaluate why conventional filtering methods may not adequately protect motors apply practical design and specification strategies to prevent premature motor failure\nselect VSD and mitigation solutions that improve reliability and extend asset life\n\nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.00 pm AEST: Guest arrivals and registrations\n5.30 pm AEST: Presentation begins\n6.15 pm AEST: Q/A begins\n6.30 pm AEST: Event close\n\nOnline: \n\n5.30 pm AEST: Presentation begins\n6.30 pm AEST: Presentation ends\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nJoris Feekman\nRegional Sales Manager\, Danfoss Drives\n\nJoris is Regional Sales Manager at Danfoss Drives\, with over 25 years of experience in electrical drives and industrial power conversion. He has experience across Europe and Australia\, delivering reliable motor control solutions across a wide range of industrial applications.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHusain Natalwala\nBusiness Development Manager\, Danfoss Drives\nHusain has strong experience supporting large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects\, with exposure to Industrial Automation and Electrical Systems. At Danfoss\, he works as a BDM focussing on Tunnel Ventilation\, Water and Food Industries.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/choosing-the-right-vsd-for-tunnel-ventilation-application/
LOCATION:Online and in person at EA Melbourne\, Level 26\, 181 William Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260430T065227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T011331Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations that connect: mentors & mentees
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nTransform the way you connect with your mentor or mentee. This interactive hybrid workshop (featuring innovative ‘watch parties’ in Sydney\, Melbourne and Brisbane) focuses on moving beyond surface-level networking to purposeful\, engaging conversations that build lasting value. It is being delivered by the ATS Diversity Group’s cutting edge Mentor Alliance Program. \nParticipants will learn how to design effective discussion frameworks\, apply practical networking strategies\, and co-create ideas for future mentor–mentee catch-ups. Led by an online expert and supported by local facilitators in Melbourne\, Sydney\, and Brisbane\, the session features hands-on activities that spark meaningful\, structured dialogue. \nJoin fellow mentors and mentees in your local hub to deepen connections\, strengthen your mentoring relationships\, and help shape how the Mentor Alliance connects in the future. \nWhile it is a Mentor Alliance event\, it is open to everyone within ATS. \nNOTE – This exciting event is intended to be delivered by Patricia online to ‘watch parties’ in Melbourne\, Sydney and Brisbane’s EA offices\, so people can connect and use these as “breakout rooms.” We urge you to attend one of these watch parties in person as you’ll get more out of the experience that way.  \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nFramework Design: Learn how to select and structure discussion starters that move beyond small talk to deep engagement\nApply Networking Strategies: Practice hands-on techniques for sparking meaningful\, structured dialogue within the Mentor Alliance community\nFuture Collaboration: Be part of creating ideas for future catch ups between you and your mentor/mentee.\n\nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.30 pm AEST: Registrations open\n6.00 pm AEST: Presentation begins\n6.45 pm AEST: Q&A session\n7.00 pm AEST: Presentation ends\n7.30 pm AEST: Event ends\n\nOnline: \n\n6.00 pm AEST: Webinar begins\n6.45 pm AEST: Q&A session\n7.00 pm AEST: Webinar ends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\nUnfortunately\, Patricia Kaziro (who was originally scheduled to lead the session) is unwell\, but we’re pleased to share that our ATS QLD Chair\, Annalena Chapman\, will now be stepping in to lead both the presentation and the event. This will be a valuable and insightful discussion under Annalena’s guidance\, and we strongly encourage attending in person with us.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/conversations-that-connect-mentors-mentees/
LOCATION:Local venues in Brisbane\, Melbourne and Sydney
CATEGORIES:New South Wales,Queensland,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260505T005210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T005210Z
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SUMMARY:The ground investigation for a storage cavern in metamorphic rock at 600 m depth
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis presentation describes the processes used in the investigations for a deep compressed air storage cavern in a complex metamorphic environment. The exploration process involved drilling using HQ-3 coring techniques from surface and also from an adjacent underground mine. The latter were two 460 m boreholes drilled just sub horizontally across the planned cavern location. \nThe core from these holes was logged for structure and sampled for rock property testing. Because a significant portion of the rock was highly anisotropic the test methods used had to be adapted. This included alternative ways of working with point load testing\, triaxial testing for anisotropy of moduli and some special shear tests.  Because of the importance of determining potential leakage of groundwater into the cavern\, or of air out of the cavern\, the correct measurement of the ground fluid pressure and the permeability of the rock mass were extremely important. \nTesting had to be conducted in stages to cover the entire length of the holes. The method used was to fit the drill rods with a straddle packer assembly\, downhole valve system and suitable precision pressure monitoring with operator read out. First the test zone was shut in to recover pressure. This was followed by a period of injection or production which was followed by another shut in period. These tests followed oilfield practice but with tools designed to work with HRQ drill rod and used horizontally. \nThe rock stress was determined by the use of three dimensional overcore tools used up to 441 m laterally. Other techniques could have also been advantageously used to fill in the sparse overcore data in the extremely complex geological environment. The vertical and the horizontal holes were logged using both acoustic televiewer and full wave sonic sondes. \nThe conclusions of the study were that the rock mass was heterogeneous but fit for purpose provided that the correct design decisions were made. The presentation also looks at what can be achieved from open hole drilling test techniques compared to coring and the comparative costs of these. This has particular relevance to tunnel investigations. \nProgram timeline\nOnline \n6.00pm – Presentation commences \n7.00pm – Presentation concludes \nIn-Person \n5.30pm – Registration\, networking & catering \n6.00pm – Presentation commences\, networking \n7.00pm – Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\n\nYou should gain an appreciation of the importance of geology.\nYou will gain an understanding of the methods used to determine the states of stress in rock and the measurement of anisotropic rock properties.\nThe methods used and the importance of determining fluid pressures and permeability properly are extremely important and should totally replace conventional packer testing.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nIan Gray\nManaging Director\, Sigra Pty Ltd\n\nDr Ian Gray is the managing director of Sigra Pty Ltd\, a role he has held for 32 years. In his career he has had the roles of mining\, civil\, geotechnical and reservoir engineers\, engineering geologist and hydrogeologist. He has worked in 20 countries dealing with mines\, tunnels\, slopes\, petroleum reservoirs and anything else in the ground. One of his passions is actually measuring things in the ground properly. To do this he has developed a suite of equipment and techniques. He also works with a variety of drilling systems.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/the-ground-investigation-for-a-storage-cavern-in-metamorphic-rock-at-600-m-depth/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260609T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260609T223000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260514T061203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T061338Z
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SUMMARY:Single vs Twin-Tube Tunnel Configurations in Urban Environments
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis instalment of the ITA lecture series will focus on ‘Single vs Twin-Tube Tunnel Configurations in Urban Environments: A Risk-Informed\, Multi-Criteria Decision Framework’. The session is in collaboration with ITA AITES WG20. \nThis episode will feature four parts: \n\nProblem statement – Wout Broere\nGeneral multi criteria method – Giuseppe Gaspari\nCase histories from Asia and Europe – Pedro Ramírez Rodríguez \nCase histories from America – pros/cons – Sotirios Vardakos\n\nFollowing the three presentations there will be time for Q&A with the presenters \nThe ITA 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 four weeks. After these four weeks\, 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 event here: https://www.itacet.org/session/lunchtime-lecture-series56/
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ita-lecture-single-vs-twin-tube-tunnel-configurations-in-urban-environments/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260610T030903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T001443Z
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SUMMARY:BTS–ATS Young Members Collaboration: Sustainability and Innovation in Tunnelling
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Tuesday 16th June 2026\n⏰ 10:00am UGT | 07:00pm AEST\n📍 Online (MS Teams) \nThe BTSYM and ATSym are exited to host a mini-conference on sustainability and innovation in tunnelling. Please join us for this roughly one hour event to bring together the tunnelling community from opposite sides of the world! \n🗣️ Speakers: \n\nWilliam Heenan\, Lead Design Manager\, Bouygues Travaux Publics UK will present “Optimising Tunnel Walkway Construction.”\nApostolos Tsoumelekas\, Materials Engineering Manager\, SCSjv will present “Excavation waste London Clay utilisation in concrete applications.”\nMichael Kemp\, CEO\, Wagner will present “Engineering Properties of EFC Geopolymer for Tunnelling Applications”\nJessica Holz\, Sustainability Expert\, Aurecon will present “Sustainable Design for Tunnels”\n\nPre-register your attendance at:\nhttps://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e155cb66-f375-4470-bb2c-f90dc589e7a4@5e4e864c-3b82-4180-a515-5c8fb718fff8 \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/bts-ats-young-members-collaboration-sustainability-and-innovation-in-tunnelling/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260623T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260514T045247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T045611Z
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SUMMARY:International Women in Engineering Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Australian Geomechanics Society\, with the support of ATS South Australia\, is excited to invite you to our International Women in Engineering Day celebration on Tuesday\, 23rd June 2026\, hosted in the beautiful Gallery – Level One. \nThis year\, we’re bringing together industry professionals to honour the contributions\, leadership\, and impact of women across the ground engineering industry. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nCocktail‑themed evening with drinks and roaming canapés\nThree inspiring keynote speakers sharing insights from across engineering practice\nA panel discussion exploring challenges\, opportunities\, and the future of women in our field\nPlenty of time for networking with colleagues\, peers\, and industry leaders\n\nWe look forward to raising a glass with you as we celebrate innovation\, collaboration\, and the extraordinary women shaping our industry. \nSpeakers
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/international-women-in-engineering-day/
LOCATION:The Gallery Rooftop Bar\, Level One - Gallery Room\, 30 Waymouth St\, Adelaide\, South\, Australia
CATEGORIES:South Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260625T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260309T032436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T060853Z
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SUMMARY:David Sugden Roadshow - Brisbane - Uncovering veins: impacts on deep tunnel engineering
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nHydrothermal veins are often overlooked or misinterpreted within deep\, heterogeneous rock masses\, yet their behaviour can dramatically influence tunnelling outcomes. In his award winning 2025 David Sugden Award paper\, Yosafat Sinaga reveals how these vein systems are frequently mistaken for open joints\, leading to inaccurate geological models and flawed design assumptions. This session will explore why correct vein characterisation is essential for both safety and project efficiency. Misjudging these features can result in two costly extremes: overly conservative support designs that inflate construction budgets\, or unexpected\, hazardous rockbursts triggered by misunderstood ground conditions. By examining real case insights and engineering implications\, this event will provide tunnelling and geotechnical professionals with a deeper understanding of the subsurface complexities that lie beneath\, and how better interpretation can reduce risk and improve decision making. \nProgram timeline\n5:30pm AEST – Registration and networking \n6:00pm AEST – Presentation commences \n6:50pm AEST – Q&A \n7:00pm AEST – Presentation concludes\, networking \n7:30pm AEST – Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\n\nWalk away with practical steps to avoid design errors caused by misinterpreting veins in deep tunnel projects.\nCorrectly interpret veined rock masses in core logging and face mapping and recognise when “broken-looking” core does not mean a poor-quality\, jointed rock mass.\nHow vein intensity and in situ stress interact to drive overbreak\, damage propagation\, and reinforcement demand in high-stress excavations\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nYosafat Sinaga\nGeotechnical Engineer\, NOMA Consulting\nYosafat Sinaga is a Geotechnical Engineer at NOMA Consulting with over five years of experience delivering geotechnical design and construction support for mining and tunnelling projects in Australia\, Singapore\, Papua New Guinea\, and Indonesia. He has contributed to major infrastructure and underground mining developments\, specialising in rock mass and structural geological characterisation\, advanced 2D and 3D numerical modelling\, and primary tunnel support design optimisation. His recent project work includes optimising primary support design for road tunnels excavated using the Drill & Blast method\, developing detailed designs for temporary Earth Retaining and Stabilising Structures (ERSS) for rail and service tunnels\, and providing geotechnical input for underground copper mining projects employing sub-level and block caving methods.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/uncovering-veins-impacts-on-deep-tunnel-engineering/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260706T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260706T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260528T013853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T054727Z
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SUMMARY:Testing of Sprayed Fibre Reinforced Concrete for the Design of Tunnel Linings
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW!\nAssessing toughness characterization of sprayed FRC by adopting EN14488-3 2022 Method B\nEvent overview \nFibre reinforced concrete (FRC) design has been widely used for sprayed permanent linings in tunnels with substantial recent developments in design methods and mix design. One such development has been reliance on the toughness characteristics to inform the design versus the different methods of panel testing. This presentation discusses the 2025 fib bulletin 116 recommendations with a focus on testing and performance criteria. By adopting EN 14488-3 procedure for the toughness characterisation of the sprayed FRC\, it is possible to derive the key parameters that are necessary for the design according to fib Model Code 2010 in an easy quantifiable manner. \nThe presentation will also highlight the advantages and drawbacks of various shotcrete testing methods\, the importance for shotcrete testing to directly relate to design methods\, and an insight into the latest shotcrete testing methods. \nTimings \n\n5:30pm: Welcome and networking\n6:00pm: Presentation\n6:45pm: Q&As\n\nSpeaker\n\nGAN Cheng Chian\nB. Eng. (CIVIL) National University of Singapore 1989\nTechnical Manager and member of the Working Group on SS674-2021 since Jan 2019. Domain Expert for Sprayed Concrete and Fibre Reinforced Concrete under Intelligent National Productivity and Quality Specification Singapore since Mar 2019. 37 years of civil engineering experience. 1998 to present\, involved in over 22 sprayed fibre concrete tunnel linings and over 20 fibre concrete precast segmental and cast concrete tunnel lining projects.\n \nSponsor
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/testing-of-sprayed-fibre-reinforced-concrete-for-the-design-of-tunnel-linings-2/
LOCATION:ARUP Melbourne\, Sky Park 1\, Melbourne Quarter\, 699 Collins Street\, Victoria\, 3008
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260714T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260714T183000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260504T023108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T023856Z
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SUMMARY:SLAM LiDAR for transport tunnel surveying
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe term “mobile mapping” is well established in the survey industry — typically referring to large vehicle-mounted systems that combine high-end LiDAR with precision GNSS and IMU hardware. These systems are powerful\, but they are expensive\, require GPS to function reliably\, and are fundamentally limited by what a vehicle can reach. This presentation introduces a different class of technology: SLAM-based mobile LiDAR scanning. Rather than relying on GPS and inertial positioning\, SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) builds a map of the environment in real time and uses that map to track its own position — making it inherently suited to GPS-denied environments such as tunnels\, underpasses\, and confined underground spaces. We’ll explain how SLAM works from first principles\, how it compares to traditional survey methods (total stations\, static TLS) and conventional mobile mapping systems\, and where each approach has genuine advantages. We’ll also discuss SLAM’s limitations: where it struggles\, what affects accuracy\, and the scenarios where traditional methods remain the better choice. Attendees will leave with a grounded\, practical understanding of how SLAM-based mobile LiDAR works\, how it fits alongside conventional survey techniques\, and when it is — and isn’t — the right tool for a tunnel project. \nProgram timeline\nOnline \n5.30pm – Presentation commences \n6.15pm – Q&A \n6.30pm – Presentation concludes \nIn-person \n5.00pm – Registration opens \n5.30pm – Event commences \n6.15pm – Q&A \n6.30pm – Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\n\nWhat SLAM is and how it differs fundamentally from GPS/IMU-based mobile mapping systems\nThe trade-offs between SLAM-based scanning\, conventional MMS\, static TLS\, and total station survey — and how to choose the right approach\nAn overview of Emesent’s Hovermap ST-X and GX1 platforms and how they are deployed in tunnel environments (drone\, vehicle\, backpack)\nWhat real transport tunnel scanning data looks like\, and how it flows from capture through Aura to engineering deliverables\nHonest limitations of SLAM-based scanning and the scenarios where it is not the best fit\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nStefan Hrabar\nChief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder\, Emesent\n\nDr Stefan Hrabar is Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder of Emesent\, a global leader in autonomous mapping technology. With a background in robotics and autonomous systems research at CSIRO\, Stefan co-founded Emesent in 2018 to bring advanced SLAM-based mapping technology to real-world infrastructure and industrial environments. He has worked extensively on the application of mobile LiDAR and autonomous systems in GPS-denied and access-restricted environments\, including tunnels\, mines\, and complex built infrastructure.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/slam-lidar-for-transport-tunnel-surveying/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260714T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260714T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260430T061311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T002119Z
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SUMMARY:David Sugden Roadshow - Melbourne - Uncovering veins: impacts on deep tunnel engineering
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nHydrothermal veins are often overlooked or misinterpreted within deep\, heterogeneous rock masses\, yet their behaviour can dramatically influence tunnelling outcomes. In his award winning 2025 David Sugden Award paper\, Yosafat Sinaga reveals how these vein systems are frequently mistaken for open joints\, leading to inaccurate geological models and flawed design assumptions. This session will explore why correct vein characterisation is essential for both safety and project efficiency. Misjudging these features can result in two costly extremes: overly conservative support designs that inflate construction budgets\, or unexpected\, hazardous rockbursts triggered by misunderstood ground conditions. By examining real case insights and engineering implications\, this event will provide tunnelling and geotechnical professionals with a deeper understanding of the subsurface complexities that lie beneath\, and how better interpretation can reduce risk and improve decision making. \nLearning outcomes\n\nWalk away with practical steps to avoid design errors caused by misinterpreting veins in deep tunnel projects.\nCorrectly interpret veined rock masses in core logging and face mapping and recognise when “broken-looking” core does not mean a poor-quality\, jointed rock mass.\nHow vein intensity and in situ stress interact to drive overbreak\, damage propagation\, and reinforcement demand in high-stress excavations\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nYosafat Sinaga\nGeotechnical Engineer\, NOMA Consulting\nYosafat Sinaga is a Geotechnical Engineer at NOMA Consulting with over five years of experience delivering geotechnical design and construction support for mining and tunnelling projects in Australia\, Singapore\, Papua New Guinea\, and Indonesia. He has contributed to major infrastructure and underground mining developments\, specialising in rock mass and structural geological characterisation\, advanced 2D and 3D numerical modelling\, and primary tunnel support design optimisation. His recent project work includes optimising primary support design for road tunnels excavated using the Drill & Blast method\, developing detailed designs for temporary Earth Retaining and Stabilising Structures (ERSS) for rail and service tunnels\, and providing geotechnical input for underground copper mining projects employing sub-level and block caving methods.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/david-sugden-roadshow-melbourne-uncovering-veins-impacts-on-deep-tunnel-engineering/
LOCATION:WSP Melbourne Office\, Level 11\, 567 Collins St\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260716T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260430T061544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T002020Z
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SUMMARY:David Sugden Roadshow – Sydney – Uncovering veins: impacts on deep tunnel engineering
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nHydrothermal veins are often overlooked or misinterpreted within deep\, heterogeneous rock masses\, yet their behaviour can dramatically influence tunnelling outcomes. In his award winning 2025 David Sugden Award paper\, Yosafat Sinaga reveals how these vein systems are frequently mistaken for open joints\, leading to inaccurate geological models and flawed design assumptions. This session will explore why correct vein characterisation is essential for both safety and project efficiency. Misjudging these features can result in two costly extremes: overly conservative support designs that inflate construction budgets\, or unexpected\, hazardous rockbursts triggered by misunderstood ground conditions. By examining real case insights and engineering implications\, this event will provide tunnelling and geotechnical professionals with a deeper understanding of the subsurface complexities that lie beneath\, and how better interpretation can reduce risk and improve decision making. \nLearning outcomes\n\nWalk away with practical steps to avoid design errors caused by misinterpreting veins in deep tunnel projects.\nCorrectly interpret veined rock masses in core logging and face mapping and recognise when “broken-looking” core does not mean a poor-quality\, jointed rock mass.\nHow vein intensity and in situ stress interact to drive overbreak\, damage propagation\, and reinforcement demand in high-stress excavations\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nYosafat Sinaga\nGeotechnical Engineer\, NOMA Consulting\nYosafat Sinaga is a Geotechnical Engineer at NOMA Consulting with over five years of experience delivering geotechnical design and construction support for mining and tunnelling projects in Australia\, Singapore\, Papua New Guinea\, and Indonesia. He has contributed to major infrastructure and underground mining developments\, specialising in rock mass and structural geological characterisation\, advanced 2D and 3D numerical modelling\, and primary tunnel support design optimisation. His recent project work includes optimising primary support design for road tunnels excavated using the Drill & Blast method\, developing detailed designs for temporary Earth Retaining and Stabilising Structures (ERSS) for rail and service tunnels\, and providing geotechnical input for underground copper mining projects employing sub-level and block caving methods.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/david-sugden-roadshow-sydney-uncovering-veins-impacts-on-deep-tunnel-engineering/
LOCATION:EA Sydney Office\, Mezzanine Level\, 44 Market Street\, Sydney\, New South Wales\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:New South Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260615T050245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T050245Z
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SUMMARY:Smarter stress estimation for Australia's expanding underground infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAustralia’s underground infrastructure pipeline is expanding rapidly\, from metro and road tunnels to caverns for pumped hydro energy storage and subsurface storage facilities. As we push deeper and into more complex ground\, reliable estimation of in-situ stress becomes increasingly important for safe\, economical excavation design. Yet the conventional ways of measuring stress – overcoring and hydraulic fracturing – are expensive\, slow\, and often difficult to carry out reliably\, especially in weak or complex ground. Meanwhile\, the drilling and geophysical logging programs we already run on most projects generate large volumes of borehole data. Much of this data goes underused. \nThis presentation shows how borehole breakout data\, the localised failures that form on a borehole wall when stress concentrations exceed the rock’s strength\, can tell us more than just the direction of stress. By analysing breakout geometry\, we can also estimate the magnitude of horizontal stresses. The method draws on laboratory testing\, 3D breakout geometry extraction\, numerical modelling\, and machine-learning techniques that estimate rock strength from geophysical logs. This research has been incorporated into BBSET.NET\, a free web-based tool that enables practitioners to estimate stress from routine borehole observations. \nKey takeaways include: Breakout geometry indicating stress magnitudes\, not just orientation. Routine borehole logging data holds untapped value for stress estimation. BBSET.NET utilisation as a practical\, accessible tool for project teams. \nThis event is free for all ATS Members \nLearning outcomes\nIn this event\, you will understand: \n\nusing borehole breakouts to estimate underground stress direction and magnitude\, getting more value from routine borehole and geophysical logging data\ndigital tools and BBSET.NET for practical stress estimation.\n\nProgram\n\n5.30 pm AEST: Guest arrivals and registrations\n6.00 pm AEST: Presentation begins\n6.45 pm AEST: Q/A begins\n7.00 pm AEST: Event concludes\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nJoung Oh\nAssociate Professor – UNSW School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering\n\nDr Joung Oh is an Associate Professor in the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering at UNSW Sydney. He has over 20 years of experience in geotechnical and mining engineering\, spanning both industry and academia in the US and Australia.  After completing his PhD\, Joung worked as a research associate and licensed Professional Engineer (PE) on projects including rock slope failure analysis\, ground movement assessment in urban areas\, and underground cavern stability evaluation. From 2009\, he served as a senior geotechnical and tunnel engineer at Parsons Brinckerhoff (now WSP)\, contributing to major tunnel and infrastructure projects in Manhattan and internationally. Since joining UNSW in 2013\, Joung has led numerous industry- and government-funded research projects and provided consultancy to mining companies. He currently supervises 11 PhD candidates and has guided 19 postgraduate students to completion. He has authored over 100 journal articles and conference papers and chairs the School’s Teaching and Learning Committee.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/smarter-stress-estimation-for-australias-expanding-underground-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Level 26 181 William Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260721T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260721T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
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SUMMARY:Modernising Tasmania's hydropower legacy
DESCRIPTION:Note this event is online and in person in Brisbane \nOverview\nTasmania’s hydropower network has played a critical role in Australia’s renewable energy landscape for more than a century. As ageing infrastructure is upgraded to meet future energy demands\, engineers are increasingly required to balance operational continuity\, complex geology\, environmental considerations\, and modern construction approaches. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of the Lake King William upgrade works delivered by Hydro Tasmania and Entura\, with support from PSM as part of the Integrated Owner’s Engineering Team. Located in Tasmania’s Central Highlands\, the project involved excavation through challenging Jurassic dolerite and required innovative engineering and construction solutions to manage geotechnical risk\, site constraints\, and long term asset performance.  Attendees will gain practical insights into the delivery of large scale hydropower infrastructure projects\, including stakeholder collaboration\, engineering decision making\, and lessons learned from working in complex geological conditions. The session will also explore the broader importance of hydropower modernisation in supporting Tasmania’s renewable energy future and maintaining resilient energy infrastructure. \nProgram timeline\nOnline \n6.00pm – Presentation commences \n7.00pm – Presentation concludes \nIn-Person \n5.30pm – Registration opens\, catering & refreshments \n6.00pm – Presentation commences \n7.00pm – Presentation concludes \n7.30pm – Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn : \n\nHow hydropower infrastructure upgrades support Tasmania’s future energy system\nKey engineering and geotechnical challenges encountered on the Lake King William upgrade\nPractical approaches to managing excavation and construction risks in complex geological environments\nLessons learned from collaboration across integrated engineering and project delivery teams\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nHarry Buchanan\nSenior Geotechnical Engineer\, PSM\n\nHarry is a senior geotechnical engineer with a keen interest in underground structures and mining. He has over 4 years experience in a variety of projects from feasibility studies to detailed design and construction phase services in both mining and civil works. Harry has been involved in the design and construction of wide span caverns\, mined tunnels and shafts on the Cross River Rail project.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/modernising-tasmanias-hydropower-legacy/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260723T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260602T045537Z
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SUMMARY:Tunnel design and constructability on the T2D project
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nOnline and in person event \nThe T2D Project represents the final and most complex stage of South Australia’s North–South Corridor\, delivering a 10.5 km section of motorway that will complete 78 km of uninterrupted\, traffic light-free travel between Gawler and Old Noarlunga. Awarded in September 2024 under a collaborative Alliance model to Bouygues John Holland and design partners Arcadis and Jacobs\, the project involves the concurrent operation of three tunnel boring machines (TBMs) to construct twin southern tunnels of approximately 4 km and twin northern tunnels of approximately 2.5 km. \nThis session will provide a practitioner-led overview of the adopted tunnel design and construction approach\, with a focus on the geotechnical conditions of the Adelaide Plains and their influence on design decisions and constructability. Presenters will examine key challenges encountered during the alliance development phase\, including ground conditions\, groundwater management\, and urban interface constraints\, and how these have informed the selection of TBM configuration\, lining design and construction methodologies. Attendees will gain insight into how integrated design and construction planning is being applied to manage risk\, optimise performance\, and support safe and efficient delivery of one of Australia’s largest road infrastructure projects. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will gain insight into: \n\nthe technical complexities of designing and constructing this major tunnel project within the Adelaide plains geological conditions\nthe consideration and selection of specific designs for project elements\nwhat construction initiatives have been proposed to drive the successful outcomes in functionality and time of delivery.\n\nProgram\nIn-person \n\n5.00 pm ACST: Registration and networking\n5.30 pm ACST: Presentation begins\n7.00 pm ACST: Presentation close and networking begins\n7.30 pm ACST: Event close\n\nOnline \n\n6.00 pm AEST: Presentation begins\n7.30 pm AEST: Presentation closes\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nMalcolm Short FIEAust CPEng EngExec NER\nDirector\, Engineering North South Corridor Program Delivery Office\n\nMalcolm has both Honours and Masters degrees in civil engineering from the University of Adelaide. He is a chartered engineer\, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers and a member of the Australasian Tunnelling Society. His experience includes development\, bidding and delivery of a range of major infrastructure projects in Australasia\, South East Asia and the Far East\, including tunnel projects in Melbourne\, Sydney\, Brisbane\, Perth and now Adelaide. \nMalcolm has worked for designers and major contractors in Australasia\, the UK and Asia over a forty year period. In late 2020\, he returned to Adelaide and joined the Department for Transport and Infrastructure as Director\, Engineering in the North South Corridor Program Delivery Office for the River Torrens to Darlington Project. In the last five years he has been responsible for development of the Reference Design and then engineering aspects of procuring major contractors for the Project. He is now a member of the Alliance Leadership Team for the Project and is also responsible for technical oversight of project delivery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuby Chan Sin Ping CPEng\nSenior Technical Manager\, Bouygues Construction Australia\n\nRuby is a Chartered Geotechnical Engineer and Chartered Geologist specialising in underground and tunnelling construction\, with more than 15 years’ experience in major infrastructure projects\, including large-diameter TBM works in complex ground conditions. \nShe currently leads geotechnical delivery for tunnelling works in T2D Project\, responsible for ground risk management\, TBM operations support\, and ensuring alignment between design assumptions and actual ground response during construction. Her work focuses on combining engineering judgement with field experience to manage uncertainty and deliver safe\, practical outcomes. \nRuby is passionate about knowledge sharing and practical innovation. She actively supports the development of engineers and promotes integrating design\, construction\, and operations to improve safety\, constructability\, and sustainability in tunnelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnthony Harding\nGlobal Principal for Tunnel Engineering\, Jacobs\n\n\nAnthony gained a degree and PhD from Edinburgh University\, and joined Halcrow (now part of Jacobs) in London in 2000. Anthony has worked on a wide range of tunnel projects\, covering transportation\, water\, and power markets\, usually within multidisciplinary design-build environments\, frequently taking senior technical and design leadership roles has a particular interest in soft ground and TBM tunnelling\, and.\n\n\nAs Global Principal Anthony is responsible for growing Jacobs’ technical capabilities and helping staff and clients adopt novel solutions and new technologies. He is based in Brisbane\, Australia.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/tunnel-design-and-constructability-on-the-t2d-project/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Adelaide Office\, 11/108 King William Street\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000
CATEGORIES:South Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260430T071252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T072755Z
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SUMMARY:ITA Working Groups update
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nRegistration details to follow soon\nOverview\nLearn how the ATS is supporting the ITA Working Groups and how you can get involved! The Working Groups are one of the workhorses of the ITA\, bringing experts and practitioners from around the world to develop guidance and best practices for the industry. The ATS is proud of its outsized contribution to the Working Groups over the years compared to many other and larger Member Nations. Find out why in this brief update on what the Working Groups are and what they are doing. Each of the ATS Working Group representatives will provide an update on the current work of the group\, including recent publications\, publications in development\, and opportunities for ATS members to contribute. \nLearning outcomes\nYou will learn what the ITA Working Groups are\, the guidance and best practice available\, and what is under development. If you choose to go a step further and get involved you will get to work with international experts on shaping the industry’s future. \nPresenters\n\n\n\nWG 2\nResearch (Design & Engineering)\nAnthony Harding\n\n\nWG 3\nContractual Practices\nAlexandre Gomes\n\n\nWG 5\nHealth and Safety in Works\nKate Cole\n\n\nWG 9\nSeismic Effects\nSomaye Sadeghian\n\n\nWG 11\nImmersed and Floating Tunnels\nJonathan Baber\n\n\nWG 12\nSprayed Concrete Use\nDavid Oliveira\n\n\nWG 17\nLong Tunnels at Great Depth\nBrendan Henry\n\n\nWG 19\nConventional Tunnelling\nUlrike Pelz\n\n\nWG 20\nUrban Problems\, Underground Solutions\nKeith Bannerman\n\n\nWG 22\nInformation Modelling in Tunnelling (BIM)\nJurij Karlovsek\n\n\nWG 23\nDesign & Construction of Shafts\nJoe Luxford
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ita-working-groups-update/
LOCATION:South
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260618T013701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T014228Z
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SUMMARY:ATS Tunnelthon 2026 - Team registration
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nATS Tunnelthon 2026 is an innovation focused\, in person hackathon designed specifically for the Australian tunnelling and geotechnical engineering industry. Organised by the Australian Tunnelling Society Young Members (ATSym)\, the event brings together industry professionals\, researchers\, and students to collaborate on real world tunnelling challenges using artificial intelligence\, automation\, and digital engineering approaches. \nUnlike traditional conferences or seminars\, Tunnelthon is highly interactive and outcome driven. Participants work in multidisciplinary teams during a structured\, time bound session to explore defined problem statements through rapid ideation\, collaboration\, and solution design. The hackathon format encourages creative thinking\, systems based-problem solving\, and the practical application of emerging technologies within a professional engineering context. \nParticipants are expected to commit approximately 12–15 hours of their own time across the week to actively engage in the program. \nThe event is designed to be accessible to participants with varied technical backgrounds. While familiarity with digital tools is beneficial\, no advanced programming or AI expertise is required. \nPlease refer to the attached document for more information on the program and participation guidelines. \nTunnelthon 2026 – Event Description \n  \nProgram timeline\nNOTE: Tunnelthon is delivered as a two-part hackathon spread across two event days\, with an independent working period in between.  \nDay 1 – 13th August – Problem Definition & Team Formation \n5.00pm AEST – Arrival and informal networking \n5.30pm AEST – Introduction to the event theme and overview of problem statements \n6.00pm AEST – Team formation\, brainstorming\, development of solution frameworks and work allocation within the team \n7.00pm AEST – Submission of team frameworks and work allocation to the organisers \nDay 2 – 20th August – Presentations & Judging \n2.00pm AEST – Access to shared collaborative workspace at Engineers Australia office for final solution development \n5.00pm AEST – Arrival of industry audience \n5.30pm AEST – Team presentations and interactive discussions with judges \n6.30pm AEST – Judges’ deliberation and announcement of winners and runners‑up \n7.30pm AEST – Prize distribution and event close \n  \nLearning outcomes\nKey outcomes of this event are: \n\nGain exposure to innovative\, practical approaches to tunnelling related challenges\nDevelop an understanding of how AI\, automation\, and digital engineering tools can be applied in tunnelling projects\nStrengthen collaboration and systems thinking skills through multidisciplinary teamwork\nIncrease professional visibility and confidence in presenting technical ideas\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Australian Tunnelling Society (ATS)
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-tunnelthon-2026/
LOCATION:Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:National,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260618T015105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T015605Z
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SUMMARY:ATS Tunnelthon 2026 - Team showcase
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us for the ATS Tunnelthon 2026 Showcase event\, where participants will present the innovative solutions developed during this industry-focused hackathon. Tunnelthon 2026 brings together professionals\, researchers\, and students from the tunnelling and geotechnical engineering community to tackle real-world challenges using artificial intelligence\, automation\, and digital engineering approaches. Throughout the program\, participants have worked in multidisciplinary teams to explore problem statements\, apply creative thinking\, and design practical solutions within a fast-paced\, collaborative environment. \nThis showcase event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to: \n\nDiscover the projects developed during the hackathon\nEngage with participants and learn about their problem-solving approaches\nGain insights into emerging technologies shaping the future of tunnelling and geotechnical engineering\n\nThe event highlights the innovation\, collaboration\, and forward-thinking ideas generated through Tunnelthon. Whether you are an industry professional\, student\, or simply interested in engineering innovation\, this is a great opportunity to connect with the community and see the outcomes of this dynamic initiative. \nProgram timeline\n5.00pm AEST – Arrival of industry audience \n5.30pm AEST – Team presentations and interactive discussions with judges \n6.30pm AEST – Judges’ deliberation and announcement of winners and runners up \n7.30pm AEST – Prize distribution and event close \nLearning outcomes\nBy attending this event\, participants will: \n\nGain insight into how multidisciplinary teams approach real-world tunnelling challenges\nUnderstand how emerging technologies such as AI\, automation\, and digital engineering can be applied in practice\nExplore different problem-solving methodologies used in a fast-paced\, collaborative environment\nLearn about key considerations in designing innovative and practical engineering solutions\nConnect with professionals\, researchers\, and students within the tunnelling and geotechnical community
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-tunnelthon-2026-showcase/
LOCATION:Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:National,Queensland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
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SUMMARY:2026 Charity Golf Day - ATS NSW
DESCRIPTION:Tee off for a great cause while connecting with colleagues from across the tunnelling and underground construction industry. \nThe ATS NSW Chapter is delighted to invite members\, colleagues and industry partners to the 2026 ATS NSW Charity Golf Day\, a longstanding industry tradition that combines friendly competition\, networking and fundraising for an important cause. \nFunds raised through the event and sponsorship packages will support the outstanding work of the Garvan Research Foundation\, helping to fund vital medical research and life-saving discoveries. \nPlayers will compete for the prestigious Peter Watson Shield\, the event’s perpetual trophy named in honour of Peter Watson and his longstanding dedication to both the Australian Tunnelling Society and the Garvan Research Foundation. \nWhether you’re a seasoned golfer or simply looking to enjoy a day on the course with industry colleagues\, we encourage you to join us for what promises to be another memorable event. \nEvent Format\nFormat: Four Ball Ambrose (18 Holes) \nRegistration\n\nIndividual Player: $250\nTeam of Four: $960\n\nRegister online via: \n2026 ATS Charity Golf Day Registration \nTeams can be registered immediately\, with individual player names provided closer to the event if required. \nSponsorship Opportunities\nA range of sponsorship opportunities are available for organisations wishing to support the event while gaining valuable industry exposure. \nHole Sponsorship – $1\,500 (18 available) \nIncludes: \n\nRegistration for four players\nOpportunity to promote your business at one of the 18 holes\n\nPre-Match Sponsorship – $2\,200 (1 available) \nIncludes: \n\nRegistration for four players\nOpportunity to showcase your business during player registration and breakfast\n\nRefreshment Cart Sponsorship – $2\,800 (2 available) \nIncludes: \n\nRegistration for four players\nCompany banner displayed on the refreshment cart\n\nPrize Sponsorship – $1\,500 (3 available) \nIncludes: \n\nRegistration for four players\nAcknowledgement during the post-match presentation\n\nFurther Information\nRegistration enquiriesKristen Kiriakoscommunity@garvan.org.au(02) 9295 8362 \nGeneral event enquiriesDavid Claguedavid.clague@bekaert.com0455 052 025 \nWe look forward to seeing you on the course in support of a worthy cause.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/2026-charity-golf-day-ats-nsw/
LOCATION:Ryde Parramatta Golf Club\, 1156 Victoria Road\, West Ryde\, NSW\, 2113\, Australia
CATEGORIES:New South Wales
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260602T023803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T044751Z
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SUMMARY:ATS Short Course - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!!!\nATS Short Course: Melbourne 1-2 December 2026\nThe ATS Short Course 2026 is a two-day event designed to provide an introduction to the world of tunnelling and underground space engineering.  \nEvent content will closely align with the latest edition of the ATS Tunnel Design Guideline and is a must for early career tunnelling professionals. \nEvent overview \nRun every two years since 2007\, the event provides an established platform that delivers a practical introduction to tunnelling to both younger practitioners and those interested in moving into the Australian tunnelling industry. It gives these up-and-coming tunnellers an opportunity to: \n\nLearn new skills and knowledge\,\nDevelop and refresh existing skills and knowledge\,\nGain a competitive edge\,\nInvest in their future\, and\nLearn from and network with industry leaders.\n\nThe course is delivered by experienced professionals from Australian tunnelling who have specialist knowledge in their discipline field. These course presenters are eager to share their knowledge and encourage delegates to develop their understanding and confidence so they can apply the ATS Design Guide across all stages of a tunnelling project. The syllabus is designed to cover relevant topics and ‘must learn’ topics useful to early career and new tunnelling professionals\, including design principles\, construction fundamentals\, sustainability\, fire life safety and project case studies. \nWho should attend \n\nEarly career tunnelling professionals\nAnyone considering a shift into this exciting field of engineering\n\nEarly bird registration costings \n\nATS/EA Members $750\nNon-Members $1000\nYoung Members $450\nStudent $150\n\nEarly bird registrations close 30 September \nProgram 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-short-course-melbourne/
LOCATION:Melbourne Engineers Australia office\, Level 6\, 181 William Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271112
DTSTAMP:20260620T030021
CREATED:20260326T010315Z
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SUMMARY:Australian Tunnelling Conference 2027 (ATC2027)
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date – ATC2027\, Brisbane\nThe Australian Tunnelling Conference (ATC2027) will take place in Brisbane from 8–11 November 2027. \nUnder the theme “Shaping an Underground Future: Technology\, Sustainability & Resilience\,” the conference will bring together industry\, academia\, and government to explore the full lifecycle of tunnelling. The program will highlight Australian experience and leadership\, spanning operations\, asset renewal and transformation\, and resource and post-mining applications\, alongside emerging priorities in planning and societal integration. \nFurther details will be released soon — we look forward to welcoming you to Brisbane.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/australian-tunnelling-conference-2027-atc2027/
LOCATION:South
CATEGORIES:National
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