The missing link: Constructing the WestConnex M4-M8 Link tunnels
February 16, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm AEDT
How outstanding project leadership and innovation lead to successful delivery of the critical link for the WestConnex project.
The WestConnex M4M8 Tunnels is the final link for integrating the overall WestConnex tunnel network, providing the critical link between the M4 at Haberfield and M8 at St Peters, and creating the longest continuous underground motorway in Australia. This presentation covers how a strong leadership culture, along with design and construction innovations, enabled the team to safely deliver the project ahead of time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction.
Who should attend: Tunnelling & Construction engineers, and anyone interested in the space.
How to attend: This is a hybrid event so you can attend in person or online.
Speaker 1 – Emmanuel Clech, Project Design & Construction Director at Acciona Samsung Bouygues JV
Emmanuel has over 33 years construction and management experience on international tunnel projects. He has successfully delivered major Infrastructure worldwide. His most recent role has been Project Design & Construction Director for the A$3.25B Westconnex M4-M5 Link Tunnels in Sydney, Australia. Emmanuel thrives on building highly capable teams with a “one team” culture where everyone is clear on the direction, openly communicate, collaborate, and support each other. He supports his one-team focus with a commitment to providing training, staff development, and continuously improving safety across the project lifecycle.
Speaker 2 – Andrew Marsonet, Project Director at Acciona Samsung Bouygues JV
Andrew has more than 40 years of construction experience, with a focus on the delivery of large-scale civil infrastructure in brownfield environments. Over the past 20 years Andrew has held senior management positions and assumed accountability for winning and delivering design/construction of major projects.
His projects have included the M4–M5 Link Tunnels, M2 Motorway Upgrade, major elements of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel and the tunnel packages of the New Southern Rail Airport Link in Sydney. A natural leader with an open and engaging approach, his collaborative leadership style has contributed to his effectiveness in project and operational management roles.
Speaker 3 – Dr. David Oliviera, Technical Director, Tunnelling at Aurecon
Dr David Oliveira is a Fellow of Engineers Australia with over 23 years of experience in geotechnical and civil engineering and highly regarded technical competence. He is currently a Technical Director, Tunnelling with Aurecon and is passionate about innovation and intelligent risk taking, focusing on delivering the highest levels of service and quality engineering to clients. His most recent experiences in tunnelling include the M4-M5 Link Tunnels, Sydney Metro West Central Tunnelling Package and Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant in the UK.