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Digitalisation and automation in tunnels

Online

At this in-person and online event you will gain an understanding of how BIM enables a collaborative way of working using digital processes to enable more productive methods of operating and maintaining assets through their lifecycle.

The missing link: Constructing the WestConnex M4-M8 Link tunnels

Hybrid - online and in person at Aurecon - Level 11, 73 Miller St, North Sydney Level 11/73 Miller St, North Sydney, New South Wales

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 [...]

Water mist suppression for road tunnels

Various venues (PLEASE SEE EVENT PROGRAM OPPOSITE FOR CORRECT VENUES AND TIMINGS)

Overview Water mist suppression systems are an established and approved technology in many high-risk and/or special hazard applications are increasing in popularity for overseas road tunnels. This presentation will discuss differences between water mist and deluge and consider implementation and interaction with other systems and structural design. Water deluge systems have remained the established [...]

Tunnelling Risk Management on the Forrestfield Airport Link Project (FAL), Perth

Hybrid - online and in person at Little Shoe, 1st Floor, Yagan Square, Perth

Overview The Australian Tunnelling Society and Institution of Civil Engineers invite you to an evening of knowledge sharing, Q&A, and networking. Synopsis The talk will briefly describe the successful soft ground tunnelling project and lessons learnt, including strategies used to manage geotechnical risk, ground conditions, TBM tunnelling and cross passage construction. Some of the [...]

Free

Getting the most out of the International Tunnelling Association

Various venues in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney

From current President Arnold Dix to the Working Groups that produce guidance to the industry, Australian engineers are helping shape global tunnelling through their involvement in the International Tunnelling Association. Find out what they've been doing, what it means for you, and how you can get involved in this one-hour presentation. Arnold will provide [...]

Inclusion, Everybody Matters

Hybrid - webinar and in person at AECOM's office in Sydney Level 21 420 George Street, Sydney, NSW

Join the Diversity in Tunnelling Sub Group for our National event "Inclusion, everybody matters'.  An enlightening event where members of our community with differing abilities share their personal experiences and perspectives from working within the Australian civil engineering industry. This hybrid gathering will explore the transformative power of engagement and inclusion, with a focus on [...]

Free – AUD30

Celebrating International Women’s Day – Unveiling the Stories of Senior Professionals in Tunnelling

Arup Offices - Sky Park 1 Melbourne Quarter, 699 Collins Street, Docklands, Victoria

Wednesday 6th of March, 2023    Come join us in real life (if you are in Melbourne) or online for a dynamic hybrid event that celebrates the journeys and experiences of senior professionals within the tunnelling industry!! Three distinguished speakers will share their personal stories, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A on industry trends, [...]

Free

The International Engineers’ Experience Joining the Australian Workforce

Hybrid - webinar and in person at the EA Sydney Office. Mezzanine Floor, 44 Market Street, Sydney, NSW

Overview Join the Diversity in Tunnelling Subgroup as we delve into the challenges faced by international engineers entering the Australian workforce. Our panel discussion will highlight the key obstacles encountered by our speakers and their teams, share valuable lessons learned, and discuss strategies for overcoming cultural barriers. Together, we will explore solutions to make the [...]