ATS NSW – Snowy 2.0 underground project overview and update
Harricks Auditorium, Engineers Australia Sydney Office 44 Market Street, Sydney, New South WalesThis 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 [...]
Tunnel systems: three decades of Australian tunnel systems operation stall and axial fan parallel operation
This event will be held online and in-person (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane). Presentation outline This is the first technical session of the ATS Tunnel Systems Group. This technical session will be in three parts. PART 1 Three Decades of Australian Tunnel Systems Operation Bob Allen, General Manager Sydney Harbour Tunnel. Bob’s 30 years operating then managing [...]
ATS 50th celebrations – legends panel discussion
There's never been a better time to be a tunneller in Australia. With billions worth of upcoming tunnelling projects in the next decade, we've assembled a panel of three legends of the industry to help us navigate the challenges and opportunities we face during this exciting time in the industry. The event will be [...]
Diversity in tunnelling launch event – Australian Tunnelling Society (ATS)
PJ O’Brien’s Pub 57 King Street, Sydney, NSWWe started our journey as Women in Tunnelling at the ATS conference in 2021, and we are already growing and evolving and helping to shape and develop the Australian Tunnelling community of the future. At this event, we will launch the Diversity in Tunnelling chapter and bring stories and insights from tunnelling professionals who [...]
Australian Tunnelling Society Short Course 2022
Engineers Australia, Sydney officeClick here for the course schedule The ATS Short Course 2022 is a multi-day event, designed to provide an introduction to the world of tunnels. The course is targeted at young tunnellers, new entrants to the tunnelling market, senior engineers looking to refresh their knowledge across multiple disciplines and others looking to upskill. This short [...]
Lessons learnt from past tunnelling project experiences
Harricks Auditorium, Engineers Australia Sydney Office 44 Market Street, Sydney, New South WalesMany engineers put pressure on themselves to get it right all the time, but failure is inevitable as an engineer and it’s what you do in response that counts. The main objective of this webinar is to study the case histories that illustrate what went wrong, why it went wrong, and how to avoid similar [...]
ATS NSW—Charity Golf Day 2022
Ryde Parramatta Golf Club 1156 Victoria Road, West Ryde, NSWJoin the ATS for our annual charity golf day with funds raised through sponsorship packages going towards medical research and life saving discoveries by the Garvan Research Foundation. The Peter Watson Shield is on the line, with the perpetual trophy in honour of Peter for his dedication to the ATS and Garvan Research Foundation. Event [...]
Design and construction of immersed tube tunnels
Engineers Australia, Sydney officeLearn about underwater tunnels which are towed to the tunnel alignment and then sunk into place.
Saint Barbaras day at Sydney Metro Central project site
The ATS NSW committee has organised a Sydney Metro Central site visit to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Barbara, the patron saint of tunnellers and miners on the 2nd of December. Numbers are limited to 15 and will include a presentation about the project and the Burwood site, site visit and inspection of [...]
ATS NSW Chapter AGM – TBM Tunnelling in the Himalayas
Aurecon Level 11/73 Miller St, North Sydney, New South WalesThe NSW Chapter of the ATS is having its annual AGM on 14 December 2022. Subhash Soni from TfNSW will also provide a presentation on his experiences with TBM tunnelling in the Himalayas. Aaron Lippett, NSW Young Members Representative, will also provide a brief update on the Young Member’s initiative to update the ATS [...]
Celebrating diversity in tunnel engineering
EA Sydney Office Mezzanine Level, 44 Market Street, Sydney, New South WalesJoin us to celebrate International Women’s Day and diversity in tunnel engineering The Australian Tunnelling Society (ATS) and Diversity in Tunnelling (DiT) team cordially invite you to join us for the upcoming event to mark International Women’s Day with presentations from key women in the industry (followed by Q & A). Event Program (AEDT) [...]
The use of fibre optics to improve tunnel support design
EA Sydney Office Mezzanine Level, 44 Market Street, Sydney, New South WalesOptimisation of tunnel ground support through observational approaches necessitates a comprehensive monitoring programme to verify design assumptions regarding the performance of ground support systems. However the interaction of ground support and the surrounding rock mass is difficult to measure accurately, with current methods focusing on individual locations or devices to represent a ground behaviour. This [...]
ATS NSW – Discrete fracture network approach for underground support design optimisation
Engineers Australia, Sydney officeGround support design for underground rock engineering projects often adopts empirical methods, which were mostly developed in 1960s and 1970s. While these methods have provided a useful tool to aid design, they have typically been based on a limited database of project experience and so their results need to be interpreted in the context [...]
Revolutionising Australia’s infrastructure though centralised geological and geotechnical data management
Hybrid and in person at WSP Sydney Level 27, 680 George Street, Sydney, NSWJoin us for this exciting and informative National ATS Event! Summary Australia’s increasing infrastructure development demands a comprehensive grasp of its intricate underground landscape. This understanding is pivotal as space competition heightens for future expansion. Despite substantial annual investments in ground investigations, often involving intrusive testing, geotechnical data is primarily stored in outdated formats, [...]
2023 Charity Golf Day
Ryde Parramatta Golf Club 1156 Victoria Road, West Ryde, NSW2023 Charity Golf Day Date: Thursday 23 November 2023 Time: 11.30 am for 12.30 shotgun start Venue: Ryde Parramatta Golf Club 1156 Victoria Road, West Ryde Format: Four Ball Ambrose 18 Holes Registration: $190 per individual player, or $795 per team of 4 Funds raised through sponsorship packages will help [...]
Site visit – Transurban road tunnel control room – Sydney
St Peters Interchange Office Westconnex MCC Control Room, Burrows Road, St Peters, SydneyJoin the ATS and Transurban in an immersive exploration into the nerve centre of tunnel systems with a site visit to a road tunnel control room in Sydney. Overview Transurban control rooms are the pulsating brain behind the seamless operation of tunnels. These control rooms stand as the guardians of safety, efficiency, and operations [...]
Insights into a Career in Tunnelling Panel Discussion
University of Technology Sydney Classroom CB11.04.103 105, 15 Broadway, Ultimo, Sydney, NSWAussie Finalists for the ITA Young Tunneller of the Year Award 2023 The ATS invites all members, non-members and students to participate in a captivating panel discussion featuring Australia's top young tunnelling professionals, who were recognised as finalists for the prestigious ITA Young Tunneller of the Year Award in 2023. Our distinguished panellists will [...]
Rozelle Interchange Project – Presentation and Q&A
EA Sydney Office Mezzanine Level, 44 Market Street, Sydney, New South WalesOvercoming the complex geometry and geology during design and construction of the Rozelle Interchange tunnel network THURSDAY 1 AUGUST - REGISTRATION LINK NOW AVAILABLE! Rozelle Interchange was the final stage (Stage 3b) of the WestConnex project. As stated in the project title, ‘Interchange’, this project linked the M4 East and M4-M8 Link projects with [...]
Unlocking underground opportunities – the world of tunnelling
Aecom Office Level 21, 420 George Street, SydneyNOTE: On the registration link it says there is a $30 charge for technical members. This isn't correct and when you actually register it will not charge you. We are working to fix this. Apologies for any confusion. Overview The ATS welcomes all members, non-members, and students to join us for an insightful panel [...]
The International Engineers’ Experience Joining the Australian Workforce
Hybrid - webinar and in person at the EA Sydney Office. Mezzanine Floor, 44 Market Street, Sydney, NSWOverview 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 [...]
Underground Space Design Using DFN-based Tools
Arup Office Barrack Place, Level 5/151 Clarence St, Sydney, NSWNOTE: THIS EVENT IS DEFINITELY FREE FOR ATS MEMBERS. To avoid the $30 cost for technical society members, please register using your ATS registered email address and the cost will be waived as you advance through the registration process. Advancing ground support design: Kinematic vs DEM-Based ground stability approaches Event overview The introduction of [...]
ATS NSW Charity Golf Day 2024
Ryde Parramatta Golf Club 1156 Victoria Road, West Ryde, NSW
ATS Young Members Site Visit to Western Harbour Tunnel Stage 2
Event Summary The ATS Young Members invites all students and young professionals (35 years of age or under) on a site visit to the Western Harbour Tunnel (WHT) Stage 2 works, on Monday, 2 December 2024. The site visit will include a brief presentation on the WHT project followed by a guided tour of [...]
NSW Chapter – St Barbara’s Day celebration
The Greens 50 Ridge Street, North SydneyOverview For this year’s St Barbara’s Day celebration, the NSW Chapter is hosting a Bare Foot Bowls event at the Greens, North Sydney. This is a fun networking event for our local tunnelling community, and places are limited, so book now! Program 5.00 pm AEDT: Event begins 5.45 pm AEDT: Food 7.00 pm AEDT: [...]