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investments in ground investigations, often involving intrusive testing, geotechnical data is primarily stored in outdated formats, [...]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: [...]