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SUMMARY:Kidston Hydro Tailrace breakthrough: inside-out method
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nNote\, this event is both online and in person.  \nThe in person registration link is: Kidston Hydro Tailrace breakthrough: inside-out method | Engineers Australia \nClick this link at 5.30 AEST to join online: ATS Technical Presentation: Kidston Hydro Tailrace breakthrough: inside-out method | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams \nJoin us for an insightful technical presentation showcasing a compelling case study on the excavation of Tailrace 1 at the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro project. This innovative approach involved excavating from the inside out\, without prior access to the external portal face. The presentation will detail the unique methodologies employed\, including the implementation of ground support systems and specialized techniques for achieving a bespoke breakthrough. Gain valuable insights into how the final breakthrough blast was carefully executed and supported to ensure structural stability upon completion. \nProgram timeline\n5.00 pm AEST – Registration and catering opens \n5.30 pm AEST – Presentation commences \n7.30 pm AEST – Presentation concludes \n8.00 pm AEST – Event concludes \nLearning outcomes\n\nInnovative excavation approach: methodology of excavating from the inside out without prior access to the external portal face\nGround support design and implementation: design principles and techniques to ensure stability during breakthrough works\nSpecialized techniques for bespoke breakthrough: unique strategies for controlled and safe breakthrough in challenging conditions\nFinal breakthrough blast execution: planning and execution to maintain structural integrity\nRisk management and safety considerations: measures to mitigate risks and ensure safety during excavation and blasting operations\nLessons learned from the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project: key takeaways for similar tunnelling and underground engineering projects\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nAmit Narsey\nTunnelling Engineer\, GHD\n\n\nAmit is a tunnelling engineer with over 14 years’ experience in the design and delivery of underground and geotechnical infrastructure in the hydropower\, water and transport sectors. His key areas of technical competency are in the structural and geotechnical design of ground support for tunnels\, caverns\, shafts and retaining structures. Amit undertakes and leads teams to deliver engineering services\, and as a chartered professional is passionate about providing practical solutions to clients across various project stages including design\, construction\, operation\, and maintenance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaylah Macintosh\nTunnel Manager\, JHG\n\nKaylah is a Tunnel Manager with over 10 years experience in Tunnelling. Kaylah has extensive experience in Drill & Blast\, Drill and Blast Engineering and Vibration modelling. Kaylah is a Mechanical engineer with a Master of Geophysics and is currently completing her second Master of Space Engineering at ADFA UNSW.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/kidston-hydro-tailrace-breakthrough-inside-out-method/
LOCATION:GHD Brisbane Office\, Level 9/145 Ann St\, Brisbane City\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260210T230000
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SUMMARY:ITA Lecture - Recent international developments in life cycle management of underground assets
DESCRIPTION:ITA Lecture Series  \nLecture #53 – Recent international developments in life cycle management of underground assets \nTuesday 10th February 2026 at 13:00 CET / 23:00 AEDT\, duration 1½ hours \nThis instalment of the Lunchtime lecture series will focus on Recent international developments in life cycle management of underground assets. \nThis episode will feature three lectures: \n\nEvolving approaches for tunnel management – LeoMc Kibbins\nRecommendations on life cycle costing of tunnels – Urs H. Grunicke\nThe Netherlands: Cross-sector learnings for smart sustainable asset management – Paul Van Kempen\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\, anyone wanting to watch the episode can do so by registering for the episode on the ITA website\, but there will be a small fee to watch. \nRegister for the events here:  https://www.itacet.org/session/lunchtime-lecture-series53/
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ita-lecture-recent-international-developments-in-life-cycle-management-of-underground-assets/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260219T193000
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SUMMARY:ICE WA Quiz night
DESCRIPTION:Please join the WA Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) for a quiz night!   \nAn opportunity to network and show your infinite wealth of random knowledge. \nPrizes for the winners! \nFree entry
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ice-wa-quiz-night/
LOCATION:Little Shoe\, 1st Floor\, Yangan Square\, Perth\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T173000
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SUMMARY:Aligning temporary and permanent works design with construction
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis session brings together design and construction perspectives to examine the critical relationship between construction methods\, temporary works and permanent works design. Drawing on recent project experience\, experts from SYSTRA and BG&E will demonstrate how construction sequencing\, staging and temporary works solutions can materially influence permanent works outcomes\, often driving redesign\, program change or cost escalation if not considered early. \n\n\nThe session reinforces the value of collaborative\, constructability-led thinking across the project lifecycle. The speakers will explore practical lessons\, peer knowledge sharing and application to day-to-day engineering decision-making. Through real examples\, attendees will explore how early and integrated consideration of construction methods and temporary works can streamline delivery\, manage risk and improve safety\, cost and schedule performance. \nThe discussion will highlight opportunities for engineers to work more effectively across disciplines\, delivering projects that are not only technically sound but also buildable\, efficient and sustainable. \nThis event is produced by the ATS. This event is supported by the Construction Community of Practice. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this event\, you will: \n\nrecognise how construction sequencing\, staging and temporary works decisions directly influence permanent works design outcomes\nassess the impacts of external constraints\, such as site access and plant selection\, on design and construction solutions\napply balanced planning approaches that integrate design intent with construction methodology to reduce risk and rework\nstrengthen collaboration between designers and constructors to improve constructability\, safety and project delivery performance.\n\nProgram\nIn person \n\n5.30 pm AEDT: Guest arrivals and registrations\n6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation begins\n6.45 pm AEDT: Q/A begins\n7.00 pm AEDT: Networking begins\n7.30 pm AEDT: Event close\n\nOnline \n\n6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation begins\n7.00 pm AEDT: Presentation ends\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\n\nChris Gaskell\nTechnical Director Design & Build (Tunnels)\, Systra\nBiography\nChris Gaskell is an accomplished chartered professional engineer with broad leadership and design experience in the development and delivery of tunnels and underground infrastructure projects in Australia\, the UK and Singapore. After commencing his professional career on the UK-France Euro Tunnel project\, Chris has over 35 years of experience in design and construction organisations\, providing technical consultancy services to a diverse client base\, including government delivery agencies\, investors\, and road and rail operators. With experience covering the conception\, operation\, and renewal phases of the project lifecycle\, he has a broad background in technical leadership and project development\, with a wide knowledge base that spans complex\, multidisciplinary design and delivery environments. He’s passionate about optimising design processes and true value engineering\, where the desired outcomes could be delivered for less.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/aligning-temporary-and-permanent-works-design-with-construction/
LOCATION:Online and in person in Melbourne\, Level 26\, 181 William Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T173000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Tunnelling in Australia: A DEI Perspective
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW!\nOverview\nJoin us for an engaging online panel discussion at the ATS Mentor Alliance Learning & Development Forum hosted by Patricia Kaziro\, Director of Impact Business School. \nOur panellists will share first-hand experiences from the tunnelling industry\, offering valuable insights through a Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion perspective. \nDrawing on their experiences as mentors and mentees in the ATS Mentor Alliance over the past few years\, the discussion will provide practical guidance and reflections to inform and inspire participants ahead of the 2026 program. \nJoin the conversation\, hear diverse perspectives\, and be part of shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future for the industry. \n  \nPanellists:\n \nAdrian Smith \nBrisbane Manager – Principal Geotechnical Engineer – PSM\nAdrian Smith is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer at PSM with 23 years experience in a variety of geotechnical practice areas\, including design of rail\, road\, hydro and utility tunnels\, civil works\, underground and open cut mining. Adrian leads PSM’s Brisbane office and is a PSM director. His recent project roles have included:\n– PSM Engineering Lead for Underground mining projects in New Zealand\, The Philippines\, Sweden\, Northern Territory\, Queensland and New South Wales\n– Underground and Geotechnical Works Lead for the Tarraleah Hydro project in Tasmania\n– Underground works\, owner’s engineer for Kidston Pumped Hydro\n– PSM’s Design Director for the Cross River Rail project \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nNatascha Rezai\nTechnical Director – Tunnels | GHD\nAPAC Relationship Manager | GHD\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.Prior 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  \n \nKaterina Monemvasioti Kappos \nAssociate Tunnel Engineer – Jacobs\nKaterina Monemvasioti Kappos is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Associate Tunnelling Engineer at Jacobs with postgraduate specialisation in tunnelling. She has experience spanning major tunnel projects in Australia and the UK\, including the River Torrens to Darlington Project\, Sydney Metro West – Central Tunnelling Package\, WestConnex 3A and the nuclear plant Hinkley Point C. She is an active contributor to industry bodies\, having previously served on committees for the Diversity in Tunnelling ATS Subgroup\, the  Australian Tunnelling Society\, and the Institution of Civil Engineers NSW chapter. \n  \nHost:\n\n  \n  \n  \nPatricia Kaziro\nDirector of Impact Business School\nPatricia Kaziro is Director of Impact Business School\, a global learning institution empowering business leaders\, athletes\, and professionals through professional education and skills development. The School drives cultural transformation by strengthening leadership capability and embedding social impact and sustainability\, equipping organisations with practical frameworks to navigate complexity and build inclusive\, adaptive workforces.With academic qualifications in Sociology\, Education (Social Ecology)\, Sustainable Living\, and Business Commercialisation\, Patricia brings a systems-thinking lens to inclusive leadership and equity-centred design. Impact Business School is the official learning and DEI partner to the Australian Tunnelling Society Mentor Alliance and has delivered leadership and educational programs with Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia\, AdaptNSW\, Social Enterprise Australia\, Delve Underground and more.Over 15 years\, Patricia has partnered with corporate\, government\, and community sectors to advance inclusive leadership and workforce capability. She has coached executives and clinicians across Australia\, the United States\, New Zealand\, and Singapore\, and founded a community service in partnership with the City of Sydney and St Vincent’s Hospital. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/sustainable-tunnelling-in-australia-a-dei-perspectiveats-mentor-alliance-learning-development-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:High speed rail tunnel aerodynamics
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe webinar will focus on the aerodynamic phenomena and effects associated with the high-speed passage of a train through a tunnel. We will begin by describing the pressure waves generated as a high-speed train enters a tunnel\, passes through changes in tunnel geometry\, crosses another train and exits the tunnel. Their generation\, propagation\, reflection\, and transmission will be discussed. Airflow patterns induced inside the tunnel\, influenced by blockage ratio\, tunnel geometry and train speed\, will also be presented. \nIn the second part\, we will examine the impact of these pressure waves on passenger tympanic comfort and safety\, both on the platforms of underground stations and on board high-speed trains. Their effects on tunnel equipment\, such as ventilation systems and platform screen doors\, as well as on the trains themselves\, will also be addressed. Finally\, we will discuss aerodynamic drag and the factors that help reduce it\, including the construction of pressure relief shafts or the creation of a partial air vacuum. \nThis will lead us to conclude with a brief exploration of the hyperloop concept. The presentation will be supported by experimental results and numerical simulations based on real world case studies. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this event\, you will: \n\nhave an appreciation of the aerodynamic challenges experienced in a high-speed rail tunnel environment and what measures should be taken during the design and construction of such systems\nobtain a good overview of different systems that are affected and will give the audience a general understanding of the problem.\n\nProgram\n\n5.30 pm AEDT: Presentation begins\n6.30 pm AEDT: Presentation ends\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\nMichele Mossi\nPresident\, CEO and Founder\, GESTE\n\nMichele Mossi (born 1970) is a physicist and engineer who graduated from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL)\, where he also earned a PhD in aerodynamics. He is the founding CEO of GESTE Engineering\, an engineering consultancy specializing in railway technology and safety. He specializes in aerodynamics\, ventilation\, and safety. As a consulting engineer and project director\, he has contributed to numerous projects in these fields for railway\, metro\, road\, and river tunnels across Europe\, the United Arab Emirates\, and the United States. He is also an expert in hyperloop system.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaolo Molteni\nProject Manager – Business Unit Manager FLOWS\, GESTE\n\nPaolo Molteni (1971)\, an aerospace engineer and PhD graduate from the Politecnico di Milano\, is a consulting engineer specialized in ventilation\, aerodynamics\, thermal engineering\, and pedestrian flows. He has specific training in computational fluid dynamics and is an expert in numerical simulation and computation (CFD). He is the Head of the FLOWS Business Unit (aerodynamics\, thermal engineering\, ventilation\, and flows) at GESTE Engineering. He has carried out numerous projects involving the ventilation of metro tunnels\, road and railway tunnels\, as well as stations and buildings open to the public. He is the main developer of the 1D calculation software TNT\, designed for the simulation of unsteady\, compressible\, and non-isothermal flows in complex tunnel networks.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/high-speed-rail-tunnel-aerodynamics/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Register via the link to join!
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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