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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260604T190000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260609T223000
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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: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:20260514T045611Z
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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: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: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/Sydney:20260707T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T223000
DTSTAMP:20260630T033746Z
CREATED:20260630T033723Z
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SUMMARY:Innovations in underground construction
DESCRIPTION:This instalment of the ITA lecture series will focus on ‘Innovations in underground construction’. \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\nSlipform tunnelling – Colin Eddie\nHow to reduce by 65% the cost of constructing an underground space for industrial applications; The ECO-Caverne®– Andrew Bourget\nCement free segment – Marvin Glissner\n\nFollowing the three presentations there will be time for Q&A with the presenters \nThe Lunchtime 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: Lunchtime lecture series#57 – ITACET
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ita-lecture-series-innovations-in-underground-construction/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260714T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260714T183000
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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:20260616T002119Z
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:20260616T002020Z
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:20260615T050245Z
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/Adelaide:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260723T193000
DTSTAMP:20260602T045537Z
CREATED:20260602T045537Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260730T054216Z
CREATED:20260430T071252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T054216Z
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SUMMARY:ITA Working Groups update
DESCRIPTION:Overview\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:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260811T233000
DTSTAMP:20260703T013744Z
CREATED:20260703T013744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T013744Z
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SUMMARY:Site visit: NorthConnex tunnel operations
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe NorthConnex tunnel tour is designed for engineers with an interest in tunnel operations and infrastructure systems. This guided site visit provides a rare opportunity to explore the inner workings of a complex road tunnel environment\, supported by expert technical commentary. Participants will visit key operational areas including the control room\, water treatment plant\, axial fan room\, tunnel portal\, ventilation shaft base\, feature lighting zone and a cross passage. \nEach location will provide insight into how the tunnel operates\, maintains safety and manages critical systems in real time. This immersive experience offers practical exposure to tunnel design and operations\, highlighting how engineering systems interact to support safety\, resilience and performance under both normal and emergency conditions. \nPlease note: Participation in this tour is limited due to operational and safety constraints\, and opportunities of this nature are not easily arranged. As such\, registrants are expected to commit fully and act responsibly once confirmed. A waiting list will be maintained\, so if you are no longer able to attend\, please notify eaevents@engineersaustralia.org.au as soon as possible to allow your place to be offered to another participant. \nThis event is free for all EA/ATS members. \nWho should attend?\nEngineers interested in gaining understanding on tunnel operations \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nhow the NorthConnex tunnel operates under normal and emergency conditions\nhow ventilation and fire safety systems maintain safe tunnel environments\nhow water treatment and drainage systems are managed within tunnel infrastructure\nhow integrated engineering systems support operational efficiency and safety\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nThomas Burke\nManager\, NorthConnex\n\nThomas has extensive experience in roads\, utilities (gas)\, construction (civil and building) and mining. He has strengths in leading integrated teams and creating positive cultures. With fundamental skills in managing portfolios of projects\, Thomas is driven to lead teams to achieve optimal outcomes within risk tolerances. With authentic leadership he generates and delivers strategic outcomes through innovative and collaborative solutions. NorthConnex — now signposted as the M11 Tunnel — is a 9-kilometer twin-tube motorway tunnel in northern Sydney that connects the M1 Pacific Motorway at Wahroonga to the M2 Hills Motorway at West Pennant Hills. It is one of the longest and deepest road tunnels in Australia. In his role\, Thomas leads a team dedicated to the safe and efficient operation of the tunnel around the clock. He has championed the tunnel’s capacity to handle complex logistical challenges\, including the facilitation of large and heavy loads\, noting that such operations “deliver real benefits for customers and communities across Greater Sydney and beyond.” Thomas is also passionate about community engagement and education. He has personally led guided tours of the NorthConnex Motorway Operations Complex and Tunnel for student groups\, including a cohort of 30+ students and teaching staff from Oakhill College\, emphasising the importance of safety and inspiring the next generation of infrastructure and engineering professionals. NWR operates and maintains almost 50km of road and 40km of shared path across the Westlink M7 Motorway and NorthConnex Tunnel\, enabling over 150 million trips a year and supporting key freight and growth corridors across Sydney.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/site-visit-northconnex-tunnel-operations/
LOCATION:610  Pennant Hills Road\, West Pennant Hills\, NSW\, 2125
CATEGORIES:New South Wales
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260618T014228Z
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:20260618T015605Z
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;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T223000
DTSTAMP:20260807T011744Z
CREATED:20260709T031739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T011744Z
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SUMMARY:ATSym Victoria Networking Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Register Now for an evening of networking\, collaboration and conversation in Melbourne\nJoin ATSym Victoria for an informal evening of networking at the historic Duke of Wellington. This event provides a fantastic opportunity for young professionals and industry leaders in the tunnelling space to connect\, share experiences\, and build valuable relationships within the engineering and infrastructure sector. \nWhether you’re looking to expand your professional network\, exchange ideas with peers\, explore potential career opportunities\, or simply catch up with colleagues\, the evening offers a relaxed and welcoming environment for meaningful conversations. \nWe look forward to bringing together members and guests for an enjoyable evening of networking\, collaboration\, and professional development. Drinks & refreshments at attendees’ own care. \nRegistration is essential to secure your position as numbers are strictly limited! \nThis event is most suited to young engineers in the tunnelling space
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/atsym-victoria-networking-drinks/
LOCATION:The Duke of Wellington\, 146 Flinders St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260901T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260806T044750Z
CREATED:20260804T040812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T044750Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Blueprint: Leadership & Career Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal evening with Rebecca Pickering\, former CEO of Inland Rail\, for a moderated discussion on how leadership shapes career development – especially when expectations evolve beyond technical capability.\n\nOverview\n\nWhat leadership actually looks like\, and why it matters in your development plan\nHow to tell if you’re building strong leadership skills\nCommon early-career mistakes\, and finding the right mentors\nThe commercial realities behind engineering projects\n\nThis free event is limited to 20 places with priority going to graduates and early-career professionals \nAgenda\n\n\n5:30pm – Arrival\, networking and drinks\n6:00pm – Session commences\n7:00pm – Networking and refreshments\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio\n\n\n \nRebecca Pickering is an executive leader\, board advisor and leadership coach with more than 25 years’ experience delivering some of Australia’s largest infrastructure and transport projects. As former CEO of Inland Rail\, she has led complex organisations through periods of significant change\, working across government and industry to deliver major infrastructure. Rebecca is passionate about developing the next generation of leaders and helping professionals build the skills\, confidence and commercial acumen needed to thrive beyond technical roles. She now coaches engineering executives and emerging leaders\, supporting them to maximise their impact\, navigate career transitions\, and lead with authenticity and purpose. \n\n\nContact\nYosafat: yosafat.sinaga@noma-consulting.com \nKuan: kuan.lim@mottmac.com
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/beyond-the-blueprint-leadership-career-growth/
LOCATION:Port Office Hotel and Restaurant\, Clancy Room\, 40 Edward Street\, Brisbane City\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260908T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260908T223000
DTSTAMP:20260828T030204Z
CREATED:20260828T030204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T030204Z
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SUMMARY:Deep Tunnels in Challenging Conditions
DESCRIPTION:This instalment of the ITA Lecture Series will focus on ‘Deep Tunnels in Challenging Conditions’. \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\nMain hazards and risk mitigation strategies — Magali Schivre (ITA WG17 Animateur)\, Roberto Schürch (ITA WG17 Vice-Animateur)\nCase study: El Teniente mine (Chile) – rock burst risk mitigation — Diego Silva (Chile\, Codelco)\nCase study: Snowy 2.0 – Overcoming a Major Fault Zone Challenge During Headrace Tunnel Excavation — Nick Chapman (Australia\, Snowy Hydro)\n\nFollowing the three presentations there will be time for Q&A with the presenters \nThe Lunchtime 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.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/deep-tunnels-in-challenging-conditions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260728T040205Z
CREATED:20260728T035929Z
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SUMMARY:Tunnelling Under New York
DESCRIPTION:Australian Design Experience on the Second Avenue Subway and the Manhattan Tunnel Project\nOverview\nTwo of the most significant underground projects in the United States are utilising Australian Designers Firstly\, the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 (SAS2) is a USD $2.0 billion extension of New York City’s Q train from 96th Street to 125th Street. SAS2 adds three new stations and utilises tunnel boring\, cut-and-cover and conventional mining methods\, concurrently to achieve revenue service in 2032. Secondly the Manhattan Tunnel Project\, which utilizes jet grouting\, ground freezing\, and shield tunnelling prepare a pathway through historic buried obstructions on the Eastern bank of the Hudson River to allow completion of the Hudson River Tunnels into Penn Station. \nTogether the two projects span the full range of urban underground practice\, from hard rock caverns to shallow soft-ground tunnelling in congested ground. \nTimings\n\n5:30pm: Welcome and networking\n6:00pm: Presentation\n6:45pm: Q&As\n7:00pm: Event Finishes\n\nVenue\n\nOnline AND\nIn-person at Delve Underground Melbourne Office\n\n\nSpeakers\n \nDenis Tepavac\nDenis Tepavac (CPEng\, MIEAust\, NER\, RPEQ\, RPEV) is a Senior Associate at Delve Underground with 17 years of tunnelling experience across transportation\, water\, and wastewater projects in Australia and internationally. He specializes in the design of mined tunnels and caverns and large-scale underground structures\, underpinned by advanced structural and geotechnical numerical modeling. On New York’s Second Avenue Subway\, Denis is the Design Discipline Lead for the station cavern and short tunnels. His Australian portfolio spans North East Link\, WestConnex\, and Sydney Metro\, where he has led complex sequential excavation and permanent lining design. He is a passionate member of the Australasian Tunnelling Society. \n \nDean Treweek \nDean Treweek (CPEng\, MIEAust\, NER\, RPEV\, RPEQ) is a Senior Associate at Delve Underground with 18 years of experience in tunnel\, shaft\, and tunnelling-related design\, with a particular focus on segmental lined tunnels and permanent secondary tunnel linings. On the Gateway Program’s Manhattan Tunnel Project\, Dean is the Design Unit Lead for the tunneling package including the precast expanded segmental tunnel lining design. His recent Australian portfolio spans North East Link\, Melbourne Metro\, M6 Motorway in Australia\, along with international work across the United States and the Middle East. He is a passionate member of the Australasian Tunnelling Society. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/tunnelling-under-new-york-australian-design-experience-on-the-second-avenue-subway-and-the-manhattan-tunnel-project/
LOCATION:Delve Underground\, Level 15 / 385 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260917T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T031118Z
CREATED:20260728T031118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T031118Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD trivia night for mental health awareness
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin the Queensland Australian Tunnelling Society and Diversity in Tunnelling for an interactive trivia night supporting mental health awareness in the construction industry. This social event combines networking\, industry engagement\, and fundraising to support MATES in Construction. Participants will engage in a series of trivia rounds covering general knowledge\, tunnelling history\, and diversity topics\, while building stronger professional connections in a relaxed environment. The event promotes the importance of mental health\, inclusion\, and peer support across project teams and workplaces. This event provides an opportunity to strengthen industry networks\, increase awareness of mental health resources\, and contribute to a meaningful cause that supports wellbeing across the sector. \nA table booking of 8 guests enjoy a discounted total price of $150! Please contact eaqevents@engineersaustralia.org.au to book. \nTicket price includes pizza and two drinks per person. \nProgram timeline\n5.30pm AEST – Registration opens\, meet up for team building \n6.00pm AEST – Trivia starts \n8.30pm AEST – Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nHow mental health challenges impact construction and tunnelling professionals\nKey programs and support services offered by MATES in Construction\nPractical ways to foster inclusive and mentally healthy workplaces\nThe role of industry networks in strengthening peer support and wellbeing\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nFrank Cerone\nBusiness Manager Site Services\, Masterbuilders\n\nFrank is a Mechanical Engineer who has worked as a project manager across many industries over the past 25 years. For the past 12 years he has been the project manager for Bluey Technologies (now part of Master Builders Solutions)\, managing the waterproofing installation works across many of the tunnel projects across Australia and NZ. Frank is also heavily involved in the waterproofing design works for tunnels and underground structures\, assisting designers\, end users\, and building contractors when called upon for design\, and install methodology advice.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-trivia-night-for-mental-health-awareness/
LOCATION:35 Railway Terrace\, Milton\, Queensland\, 4064
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260602T043402Z
CREATED:20260602T043402Z
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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;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261111T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20261111T193000
DTSTAMP:20261001T025909Z
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SUMMARY:ATS SA chapter: sprayed concrete and materials technology session
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThere will be a range of underground equipment (Sprayed concrete sprayers and charge trucks) on display to explore with technical personal providing an overview on the equipment and VR concrete spraying simulators to come and try. \nTalk on sprayed concrete (how nozzle-man training transfers to cost savings and meeting QA requirements – not exceeding them). Ben Ferri – Technical Solutions Manager Sprayed Concrete will deliver the talks. \nAlso demonstrations of underground construction chemicals (sprayed concrete accelerators\, admixtures\, injection resins and conditioning agents (TBM). \nProgram\n\n5.00 pm ACDT: Arrival & welcome\n5.15 pm ACDT: Technical presentations\n6.15 pm ACDT: BBQ available\n7.30 pm ACDT: Event close\n\nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will gain: \n\nan insight into varying plant and equipment utilised in the sprayed concrete industry for tunnelling and underground works\nan increased awareness of equipment capabilities and productivities for use in tunnel and underground applications.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nBen Ferri\nTechnical Solutions Manager\, Normet Asia Pacific\n\nBen Ferri is a Technical Solutions Manager for Applied Shotcrete with Normet Asia Pacific\, based in Brisbane\, with more than three decades of hands-on industry experience combined with his technical\, operational\, and training knowledge\, working closely with contractors\, engineers\, suppliers\, and industry stakeholders across the region. \nBen’s combined practical and technical experience delivering shotcrete solutions across civil infrastructure\, tunnelling\, mining industries\, has placed him as an Industry leader in all things Shotcrete. \nBen has been engaged on several landmark projects over his 30-year tenure which include many of the major tunnelling projects on Australia’s east coast\, such as Eastern Distributor\, Ryde Sewer Tunnels\, Homebush Rail Link for the 2000 Olympics and WestConnex M5. From these Sydney Tunnels\, Ben developed a strong specialisation in shotcrete placement and application. \nIn his role as Technical Solutions Manager at Normet\, Ben is responsible for the Applied shotcrete portfolio managing shotcrete consultancy\, technical mix design optimisation and troubleshooting\, training and admixture supply. \nBen is a Trainer and Assessor\, an EFNARC examiner\, and works closely with various industry leaders through the Australian Shotcrete Society and Young Engineers Australia at the Queensland University.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-sa-chapter-sprayed-concrete-and-materials-technology-session/
LOCATION:Normet\, 10 Ashwin Parade\, Torrensville\, South Australia\, 5031
CATEGORIES:South Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261118T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T021230Z
CREATED:20260824T021117Z
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SUMMARY:Geological Uncertainty and Lessons from Geotechnical Forensics in Underground Projects
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date \nJoint AGS & ATS Technical Evening \nThe Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS) and the Australasian Tunnelling Society (ATS) are pleased to invite members to save the date for a joint technical evening presentation featuring Dr Emilio Linde-Arias. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr Emilio Linde-Arias is a geotechnical engineer\, engineering geologist\, and forensic expert with more than 20 years of international experience in major infrastructure and underground projects. He has extensive expertise in tunnelling\, geological risk\, underground construction\, and geotechnical forensics\, and has provided expert evidence on major infrastructure disputes worldwide. \nThis presentation will explore the challenges of geological uncertainty in underground works and highlight lessons learned from geotechnical forensic investigations of major projects. Given the strong tunnelling focus\, the event is expected to be of significant interest to both AGS and ATS members. \nFurther details and registration information will be released closer to the event. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/geological-uncertainty-and-lessons-from-geotechnical-forensics-in-underground-projects/
LOCATION:EA Brisbane Office\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St (EA Office)\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTSTAMP:20260914T042126Z
CREATED:20260828T015305Z
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SUMMARY:The 21st International Symposium on Aerodynamics\, Ventilation and Fire in Tunnels
DESCRIPTION:Coming to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 30th November – 2nd December 2026\nANNOUNCING 20% DISCOUNT FOR ATS MEMBERS! \nWhat is ISAVFT? \nThe International Symposium on Aerodynamics\, Ventilation and Fire in Tunnels (ISAVFT) is the world’s longest‑running and most authoritative conference series dedicated exclusively to tunnel aerodynamics\, ventilation\, fire safety\, and underground environmental control. For over 50 years\, ISAVFT has been the forum where the hardest tunnel safety problems are debated\, tested\, and advanced. \nDeep Technical Focus \nISAVFT is unapologetically technical and rigorously applied. Core themes include: \n\nTunnel aerodynamics (pressure waves\, piston effect\, comfort\, high‑speed rail) Ventilation systems (longitudinal\, transverse\, jet fans\, energy optimisation)\nFire and smoke dynamics (critical velocity\, evacuation\, suppression systems) Air quality & pollution control\nOperations\, maintenance & real‑incident lessons\nAdvanced modelling (CFD\, digital twins\, full‑scale testing)\nFuture transport (electric & hydrogen vehicles\, automation\, ultra‑high‑speed systems)\n\nAcademic Rigor\, Industry Relevance \n\nFull peer review of all technical papers\nKeynotes from global leaders in tunnel safety and fluid mechanics\nStrong mix of research\, design guidance\, case studies\, and failure analysis\nTrusted by those who design\, approve\, operate\, and insure tunnels\n\nISAVFT bridges academia and real‑world consequence. \nGlobal Pedigree \nFirst symposium held in Canterbury\, UK (1973)\, rooted in British hydromechanics research\, ISAVFT is held every 2–3 years across Europe\, USA\, Australia\, and beyond. Recent editions hosted in Lyon\, Athens\, Copenhagen\, Melbourne\, and other global centres. Organised under the ISAVFT / BHR lineage\, maintaining continuity with its original scientific foundations. \nThe Bottom Line \nISAVFT is the global benchmark conference for tunnel aerodynamics\, fire\, and ventilation. Five decades. Peer‑reviewed. Incident‑driven. Open knowledge. Permanently citable. \nWhen tunnels matter\, ISAVFT leads. \nThe Sir Alan Muir Wood Prestige Lecture is a flagship\, invited lecture held to honour Sir Alan Muir Wood\, widely regarded as the father of modern tunnelling. \nSir Alan Muir Wood (1921–2009) was a pivotal figure in underground engineering: a leading consultant on the Channel Tunnel\, founding President of the International Tunnelling Association (ITA‑AITES)\, former President of the Institution of Civil Engineers\, and a driving force behind the modern\, risk‑based approach to tunnelling design and delivery. \nThe lecture is reserved for internationally recognised thought leaders and provides a platform for: \nStrategic reflection on tunnel engineering practice \nLessons from major projects and failures \nInnovation\, uncertainty management\, and future direction of underground construction \nIt reflects Sir Alan’s central belief that engineering judgement\, innovation\, and understanding of risk—not prescriptive rules alone—are key to safe and economic tunnelling. \nWithin ISAVFT\, the Sir Alan Muir Wood Prestige Lecture represents the highest‑profile intellectual contribution of the symposium\, reinforcing ISAVFT’s role as a forum for: \n\nLong‑term thinking\, not just technical detail\nCross‑disciplinary insight across aerodynamics\, ventilation\, fire\, and operations\nKnowledge transfer between generations of tunnel engineers\nThe lecture is typically sponsored\, formally presented\, and positioned as a prestige event within the symposium programme.\n\nLectures are archived and published\, forming part of the permanent technical record of the profession\, consistent with Sir Alan Muir Wood’s commitment to open knowledge\, professional leadership\, and engineering excellence.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/the-21st-international-symposium-on-aerodynamics-ventilation-and-fire-in-tunnels/
LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTSTAMP:20261006T005008Z
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SUMMARY:ATS Short Course - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:ATS 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 Member: $770\nNon-Members: $1020\nATS Young Member: $470\nStudent Member: $170\nVTC Site Visit: $50\n\nEarly bird registrations close 31 October \nRegular Fees (from 1 November) \n\nATS/EA Member: $870.00\nNon-Member: $1120.00\nATS Young Member: $570.00\nStudent Member: $270.00\nVTC Site Visit: $50\n\nEvent sponsors\nGold: Mott MacDonald \nSilver: Sixense \nBronze: GHD\, Master Builders Solutions\, Menard \nLanyard: Aurecon \nCoffee Cart: Noma Consulting \n \n  \nTo come on board as one of the event sponsors\, please review our ATS Short Course Sponsor Prospectus. We can’t run our programs without your help so look forward to hearing from you soon. \nProgram  \n \nVictorian Tunnelling Centre Site Tour \nMorning of 3 December 2026 \nA half day visit departing from the city to the Victorian Tunnelling Centre (VTC) to learn about the industry’s state-of-the-art training facilities\, including: \n\nVirtual reality simulators\nReplica mined and TBM tunnels\nSprayed concrete simulator\nWorking refuge chamber\n\nTransportation to and from the VTC will be provided. \n 
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;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261203T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261203T220000
DTSTAMP:20261006T030600Z
CREATED:20261006T024251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T030600Z
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SUMMARY:ATS Queensland - St Barbara's Day Dinner and Social
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE \nThe Queensland 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\, as an end of year dinner on 3 December 2026. \nVenue TBC – watch this space for more info. \n  \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/379769/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271112
DTSTAMP:20260908T054349Z
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SUMMARY:Australasian Tunnelling Conference 2027
DESCRIPTION:The 20th Australasian Tunnelling Conference will be hosted by the ATS and New Zealand Tunnelling Society (NZTS) in Brisbane\, Queensland. \nLong recognised as the premier event for tunnelling and underground engineering\, ATC2027 will bring together industry leaders\, innovators and experts to discuss the future of underground construction and engineering under the theme “Shaping an Underground Future: Technology\, Sustainability & Resilience”. \nThe Organising Committee is preparing a dynamic program of technical presentations\, workshops\, and exhibitions showcasing advancements from leading designers\, constructors\, and suppliers. Our goal is to foster knowledge exchange\, inspire innovative thinking\, and strengthen industry connections. \nATC2027 will be hosted at the Royal International Convention Centre (RICC)\, offering versatile and intimate spaces for exhibitions\, technical sessions\, and networking opportunities. The venue is conveniently located at 600 Gregory Terrace\, Bowen Hills\, providing easy access to transport\, accommodation\, and entertainment. \nThe conference will address the vital role of tunnelling and underground construction in shaping sustainable infrastructure. It will explore how underground solutions support future growth\, including road\, rail\, and utility tunnels\, as well as projects facilitating the energy transition\, such as developing renewable energy storage solutions. \nATC2027 offers an invaluable opportunity for industry players to gain insights into current and future developments\, share best practices and explore collaboration avenues. \n\n\nKey Dates\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission Deadline:2nd October 2026\nAbstract Author Notification Deadline: 2nd November 2026\nFull Paper Submission Deadline: 18th December 2026\nFull Paper Reviews Complete: 26th February 2027\nFull Paper Notification of Acceptance: 31st March 2027\nEarlybird & Presenter Registration Deadline: 16th July 2027 \n\nMore information: \nAustralasian Tunnelling Conference 2027 | Brisbane | 8–11 November 2027
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/australasian-tunnelling-conference-2027/
LOCATION:Royal International Convention Centre\, 600 Gregory Terrace\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National
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