In Memory of Robert Parnell
The passing of Robert Parnell aged 78, on 19 December 2024 after a brief illness has both shocked and saddened many of our members in the ATS and the many friends and colleagues who knew him within the tunneling sector in Au...
ATS Photography Competition
ATS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION OPENS 6 JANUARY ...
WTC2028 – Brisbane’s bid is submitted!
Brisbane's bid for the World Tunnel Congress 2028: A key to Australia's sustainable future By Jurij Karlovsek, Vice President ATS and Bid Lead for WTC2020 in Brisbane This article was first published in the ANZ Journal Octob...
ANZ Journal article: Tunnelling with Passion
Fresh insights from a young engineer's perspective at the World Tunnel Congress 2024 As the WTC 2025 approaches, we'd like to share with you this story by Shenyan Yao from AECOM, winner of the David Sugden Award 2024 and ATS...
ANZ Journal: International Working Groups and the ATS
Did you know? As an ATS member you can influence tunnelling practice at an international level??? Check out the following article to learn how. This article was first published in the ANZ Journal October 2024. The picture (a...
ANZ Journal: Irene Chan – In Profile
This article was first published in the ANZ Journal October 2024. Learn how you can contribute your story here: A&NZ Journal – Australian Tunnelling Society ...
ANZ Journal: Tunnelling education in focus – UTS Tunnelling and Underground Engineering and MONASH BEST
Featuring: UTS School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, who have recently launched a specialised degree in Tunnelling and Underground Engineering: Australia’s first postgraduate major in Tunnelling and Underground Engi...
ANZ Journal: ATS Chapter and Subgroup Reports
Oc Did you know? What some of you readers might not understand is just how much painstaking volunteer work goes in to making the ATS the vibrant society, and one of Engineers Australia's most active technical societies. It is...
ANZ Journal: New products and services
ANZ Journalk Submit today! In this brand-new section in the journal, we will be sharing short stories on innovative products and services that are making life easier for tunnellers in our region. If you are an ATS corporate s...
Energy tunnels – A sustainable future for Australia
ANAN Energy tunnels: A sustainable future for Australia By M. Julieta Rottemberg This article was first published in the ANZ Journal October 2024. Learn how you can contribute your story here: A&NZ Journal – Australian...
Transforming mine voids into green energy powerhouses: The promise of pumped hydro storage
By Morteza Ghamgosar and David Lees First published in the ANZ Journal October 2024 Foreword Pumped storage schemes are not new – indeed Snowy 2.0 is a pumped storage scheme, and the Kidston Project is now well underway. How...
A Night of Celebration and Connection: Queensland St Barbara’s Day Dinner 2024
The Queensland St Barbara's Day Dinner in Brisbane was a shining example of camaraderie and knowledge-sharing in the tunneling industry. Over 90 attendees filled the room with energy and engagement, with designers, contracto...
ATS Quarry Day showcases industry innovation and networking
The ATS's annual Quarry Day at Brisbane’s Mount Coot-tha Quarry in late November provided a dynamic platform for tunnelling professionals to engage with cutting-edge technologies, live demonstrations and industry networking....
ATS announces Grouting Course 2025: A vital industry event for tunnelling and dam professionals
The Australian Tunnelling Society (ATS), in collaboration with the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD), has unveiled the dates for the much-anticipated ATS Grouting Course 2025. This one-day event will take ...
Celebrating Innovation in Tunnelling: The Second Edition of the ATS Tunnel Design Guideline Is Here
The ATS is proud to announce the publication of the much-anticipated Second Edition of the ATS Tunnel Design Guideline, marking another milestone in supporting tunnelling and underground engineers across the industry. This u...
ATS Short Course speaker line up – Spotlight on: Chris Baker
Chris Baker Tunnel Systems Engineering Manager, UGL Brisbane Chris is currently the Tunnel Systems Engineering Manager for Cross River Rail with UGL, as part of the Design & Construct (D&C) Joint Venture. He has exte...
ATS Short Course speaker line up – Spotlight on: Paul Barraclough
Paul Barraclough Paul is tunnel engineer and design manager. He has 29 years international experience in design and design management of underground structures and tunnels (mined & TBM), including construction management...
ATS Short Course speaker line up – Spotlight on: Rob Nievergelt
Rob Nievergelt Rob is an executive manager of assurance services at The APP Group and an industry leader in the independent verification and certification of major infrastructure projects. Rob has over 25 years of design and...
ATS Short Course speaker line up – Spotlight on: Jordan Haimes
Jordan Haimes Jordan has spent his career working on large-scale, high profile and complex mega-infrastructure projects across Australia with demonstrated experience in both government and consulting. Jordan is currently man...
ATS Short Course Chair – Spotlight on: Harry Asche
Harry Asche Design Director - Tunnels - Aurecon Harry Asche is a civil engineer with 45 years of experience. He has a BE(Civil) from the University of Melbourne and a PhD from the University of Queensland. He is an Adjunct P...
ATS Short Course speaker line up – Spotlight on: Chris Ambrose
Chris Ambrose Senior Project Manager - Tunnels & Motorways - Ventia With operational experience gained across four states and over 15 years of managing Australia’s busiest Motorways and Tunnels, Chris has developed a uni...
ATS Short Course speaker line up – Spotlight on: Brad Sandford
Brad Sandford Routeway Delivery Manager for the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority Brad Sandford is an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer with a focus on tunnels and major project delivery. He is currently the Routeway De...
ATS Short Course speaker line up – Spotlight on: Jessica Holz
Jessica Holz Subject Matter Expert - Sustainability - Aurecon Jessica Holz BE MEM CPEng RPEQ is Aurecon’s subject matter expert for integrating sustainability into our design work across our technical capabilities. She is a...
ATS Short Course speaker line up – Spotlight on: Aaron Lippett
Aaron Lippett Lead Engineer, Tunnelling at Aecom Aurecon Joint Venture - Western Harbour Tunnel Aaron is a lead tunnel engineer with experience in the design and construction of major tunnel projects. Aaron bridges the gap b...