This event can be joined in-person (Brisbane and Sydney) or online.

This presentation will cover project details of the underground works, as well as an introduction into the adopted risk sharing mechanism for the project.

Including a general snapshot of the underground activities as well as specific information related to:

• The TBMs, their Design and measurements taken during construction
• The ground characterisation from measurements and observations onsite as well as
• Digital tools used to track the TBMs and monitor their performance

This event aims to provide a Snowy 2.0 project update and some insights into the current construction activities. Key learning outcomes and takeaways relate to project knowledge, risk sharing mechanism, TBM measurements, progress and performance tracking tools as well as ground characterisation. Snowy 2.0 is a pumped hydro scheme linking two existing reservoirs, characterised through 27km of waterway tunnels, with a total of 40km of tunnelling works and an power station located 800m underground.

Speakers

Sabrina Kost
Manager, Tunnels, SMEC

Sabrina is the Group Manager for SMEC’s tunnels team in Sydney and a Chartered Principal Engineer with over 15 years of experience. Since joining SMEC in 2008, Sabrina has been involved in the design, planning & management of major complex underground infrastructure projects. She has extensive experience in the design of tunnels, shafts and cavern support systems in challenging ground conditions, ranging from hard rock to soft ground including subaqueous environments. Projects include TBM, road header, drill & blast and pipe jacking construction techniques. Sabrina also has a strong background in design review and compliance verification, certification roles and due diligence.

Kara Stariha
Senior Engineer, Geotechnics, SMEC

Kara is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with 8 years’ experience, working in SMEC’s Sydney Geotechnical team. Kara has worked on the geotechnical components of a range of multidisciplinary projects, from road and rail to dams and tunnels. She has worked as a designer, construction phase supervision, and now more recently on the client’s side on Snowy 2.0. Kara’s primary interest is in ground characterisation, rock mechanics, tunnelling, and the use of remote sensing in assessing the stability of rock slopes.

Venues

• Brisbane: Stacey Agnew, Unit 4, 35 Limestone St, Darra, 4076
  Register to attend in Brisbane.
• Sydney: Engineers Australia Sydney Office, 44 Market St, Sydney, 2000