ATS Diversity in Tunnelling Mentoring program

Are you looking for tunnelling industry support, guidance, and skill development? Are you looking for a buddy to “Talk Tunnelling”? If we can start conversations, we can increase empathy, self-awareness, and cultural awareness to foster a more diverse and inclusive society. Please respond by completing the Expression of interest below, providing a brief description of yourself and [...]

ATS Tunnel Systems sub-group inaugural workshop presentation

ATS Tunnel systems sub group launched their inaugural workshop presentation on 31st March, hosting attendees online and at three venues: EA’s Sydney division offices, Aurecon’s Melbourne offices, and Stacey Agnew’s headquarters in Queensland. The evening commenced with a presentation by industry icon Bob Allen, recounting his more than 30 years as Operations Manager for [...]

Great insights into Snowy 2.0 on International Women’s Day

9 March 2022 A good turnup showed for the first hybrid event of the year for the Australian Tunnelling Society's NSW Chapter, held on International Women's Day. After a thoughtful introduction by Diane Mather on the inclusivity of the ATS and the newly formed Diversity in Tunnels Chapter, Sabrina Kost and Kara Stariha gave [...]

ATS Young Members win Engineers Australia’s President Prize

1 March 2022 The ATS has received the prestigious President Prize from Engineers Australia, recognising the work of the ATS Young Members in the production of the ATS Tunnel Design Guideline. The group of volunteers came together after identifying a need for the document from their own experiences working in the industry. ATS Young Member [...]

Planning underway for a big year of celebrations

12 January 2022 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Australian Tunnelling Society  and to mark this very special landmark in the history of the ATS, a number of promotions and events are currently being organised for the year. These will include: The release of special anniversary shirts (business and polo) Other anniversary products to [...]

A year in tunnelling celebrated at St Barbara’s Day

17 December 2021 The annual St Barbara's Day dinner and celebration of World Tunnelling Day at the beginning of December was a fantastic way to reflect on the year of tunnelling. Held in Brisbane, the Australian Tunnelling Society dinner was an eventful night, punctuated by the retirement of Alan Robertson who received due acknowledgement from [...]

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