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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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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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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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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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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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