ATS VIC – Ground Model Development West Gate Tunnel Project, Melbourne
Key Speaker: Trevor O’Shannessy, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Golder Associates Date: Tuesday 5 March 2019 Time: Commencing at 6: pm (with refreshments at 5.30pm) Where: Engineers Australia, Level 31, 600 Bourke St, Melbourne Cost: Free, refreshments provided (Please register at EA Victorian Division’s events page) The West Gate Tunnel Project will provide an alternative river crossing to the West Gate [...]
ATS VIC – The David Sugden Award 2018
Join Young Members of the Australian Tunnelling Society for an evening of informative presentations from the top three papers of the 2018 David Sugden Award. Proudly provided by the Australian Tunnelling Society Young Members, the authors of the top three David Sugden Writing Award winning entries will present a summary of their paper and provide [...]
ATS VIC – A Sydney Heads Rail Tunnel & Airport Light Rail
Engineers Australia, Vic Division Lvl 31, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VictoriaJoin the Australasian Tunneling Society (ATS) for a presentation on opportunities for rail tunnels to improve Sydney's rail connectivity. A rail tunnel under Sydney Heads would connect the Sydney CBD through to Gosford via a 60 km long tunnel extension from Bondi Junction Station on the Eastern Suburbs/Illawarra Line, positioning Brookvale as a new satellite CBD, [...]
ATS VIC – Snowy Hydro
Overview Snowy 2.0 is a proposed pumped-hydro expansion of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, operated by dynamic energy company Snowy Hydro. The expansion will significantly add to the Scheme's existing energy generation and large-scale storage capabilities, securing system stability at times of peak demand. The Snowy 2.0 Geotechnical Investigation has to date delivered over 21 km of [...]
ATS VIC – Satellite Based Ground Deformation Monitoring
Join Australian Tunnelling Society for this presentation where Eric Audigé will speak about radar satellite interferometry (InSAR) . In urban tunnelling projects, ground TICKETS deformation control and monitoring are important to guarantee that the different infrastructure assets crossing or adjacent to the tunnel alignment and other new build elements are not affected by the construction [...]
ATS VIC – Microtunneling
Engineers Australia, Vic Division Lvl 31, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VictoriaJoin the Australian Tunnelling Society for a presentation on microtunnelling, featuring some challenging trenchless projects across Australia such as Gold Coast Seaway project with a 1400m pipe jack bore in difficult ground conditions under the Broadwater and an 878m long HDD under the Nerang River.
ATS VIC – Water Ingress in Long TBM Tunnels: Its Mitigation and Control
Engineers Australia, Vic Division Lvl 31, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VictoriaThe Australian Tunnelling Society in conjunction with the Australian Geomechanics Society will co-host a presentation on groundwater ingress, it’s broad-ranging implications and control, featuring the Uma Oya project in Sri Lanka and how the lessons learnt can be applied to other long hard rock TBM tunnel projects.
ATS VIC – Groundwater and Tunnelling in Melbourne – considerations, complexities and a recent project example and 2019 Australian Tunnelling Society Victorian Group Annual Special Meeting
Groundwater and Tunnelling in Melbourne: considerations, complexities and a recent project example Registrations: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/event/2019/10/groundwater-and-tunnelling-melbourne-considerations-complexities-and-recent-project The hydrogeology of Melbourne is highly variable. The intersected and surrounding ground conditions of tunnelling projects will strongly influence the groundwater response and consideration for required groundwater control. This presentation will provide an overview of Melbourne’s hydrogeology as well as [...]
ATS VIC – Latest developments in mechanized tunneling focusing on worldwide case studies
Engineers Australia, Vic Division Lvl 31, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VictoriaNote this event is on Monday. Networking starts at 6pm, talk at 6.30pm. Overview: The presentation highlights the challenges and global trends in mechanized tunneling with some case studies. There are many challenges and each project faces its own obstacles like higher face pressure, bigger diameter, long tunnel routes, ground conditions, lower overburdens and in [...]
ATS VIC – North East Link-The biggest road transport project in Victoria’s History
Engineers Australia, Vic Division Lvl 31, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VictoriaNorth East Link will finally fix the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network. The project will deliver a massive upgrade to the Eastern Freeway, Melbourne’s first dedicated busway and more than 25 km of new and upgraded walking and cycling paths. Victoria’s biggest road infrastructure project includes that state’s longest road tunnels, travelling for six [...]
Modelling for ground conditions and BIM tunnel design in the Melbourne Formation
Join the Australian Tunnelling Society and the Australian Geomechanics Society to hear about the Melbourne Formation and applications of BIM in tunnel design. Modelling incorporates computer-based systems such as BIM and working simplifications of geological conditions. At this session, speakers will outline the geological conditions typical of the Melbourne Formation and the way these conditions [...]
ATS WEBINAR – Tunnelling Webinar
WebinarPlease click here for a flyer invitation to the "Tunnelling Webinar" which will be held on the following dates: Thursday, 19 November at 5:00pm AEDT Thursday, 26 November at 5:00pm AEDT The speakers include: Richard Buckingham - Victorian Chair, Australian Tunnelling Society Peter Chamley - CEO, Arup Australiasia Richard Graham - Project Director, SI-NRW JV, [...]
ATS WEBINAR – The Kitanomine Tunnel: A SEM Case Study
Join the Australian Tunnelling Society Victoria Division for a presentation by Kensuke Date on the challenges faced in using the Water-tight Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) for Tunnel Construction with Difficult Ground Conditions in the construction of the Kitanomine Tunnel. The Kitanomine Tunnel is a 2928 m long tunnel in Furano City, as part of the [...]
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 [...]
ATS VIC – Challenges in creating caverns in urban areas – Melbourne Metro Tunnel
Engineers Australia, Vic Division Lvl 31, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VictoriaAndrew Banks is the Caverns Director, CBD Stations working on Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project. He will detail construction of the project’s CBD-based station caverns, discussing strategies for the design and construction of the caverns and underground spaces below significant existing infrastructure. Andrew will outline cavern support practices, including staging for excavation and cavern support, [...]
Tunnel lighting functionality
Mott MacDonald L17, Tower One, Collins Square 727 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3008 Mott MacDonald L17, Tower One, Collins Square 727 Collins Street, Melbourne, VICIn the majority of tunnels artificial lighting is installed this is an important element of tunnel systems.
Suburban Rail Loop – Ground Conditions and Tunnelling Challenges
230 Kwong Lee Dow Building 234 Queensberry Street, Carlton, VICDate: 14th September 2022, Wednesday Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Networking from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm, for which refreshments are served Technical presentation from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Lecture Hall, Univ of Melbourne, Level 2, Kwong Lee Dow Building, 234 Queensberry St, Carlton VIC 3053 Format: Face-to-face only (there will be [...]
The Past, Present and Future of Mechanised Tunnelling
Melbourne Engineers Australia officeATS Victoria – In-person Technical Presentation by Martin Herrenknecht Date: 15th September 2022 Time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Networking from 5:00 pm followed by refreshments served between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm Technical presentation from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Engineers Australia, Level 31, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000 Format: Face-to-face [...]
ATS VIC – Victoria’s Annual Special Meeting and Westgate Tunnel Project – Update on Tunnelling Progress
Engineers Australia, Vic Division Lvl 31, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VictoriaSchedule Networking - 5:30 to 6:00 pm Annual Special Meeting - 6:00 to 6:30 pm Technical Presentation on West Gate Tunnel Project - 6:30 and 7:30 pm Annual Special Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Annual Special Meeting (ASM) of the Australian Tunnelling Society Victorian Chapter will be held at Engineers Australia, [...]
ATS VIC – St Barbara’s Day Celebration
John Holland Group Offices Level 9, 180 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VICThe Victorian Chapter of the Australian Tunnelling Society invites members to attend an in-person celebration for the Feast Day of St. Barbara, the patron saint of tunnellers and miners, as an end of year social gathering on Friday 2nd December 2022. This networking-focused event is to be held in the excellent event space at [...]
Fire testing of tunnel concrete lining segments – requirements and practical advice
Melbourne Engineers Australia officeThis presentation provides a detailed summary of the structural fire testing requirements for concrete used in tunnel infrastructures. Contrasting with building fires, tunnel fires are more significant within a few minutes due to the confined space, which can cause concrete spalling and jeopardise the tunnel supporting capacity. This fire-induced damage should be a substantial [...]
North East Link Program tunnel design overview
Level 15/385 Bourke Street MelbourneOverview This presentation provides an overview of the tunnel design for the iconic North East Link Program. This is the largest tunnel project Melbourne has ever seen. North East Link (NEL) is the largest investment in a road project in Victoria’s history. It is the missing link in Melbourne’s orbital freeway between an upgraded [...]
Ground Challenges in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project
Hybrid - in person and online at ARUP Melbourne 699 Collins Street, Docklands, VictoriaOverview Please join us for the first in the new season of ICE technical presentations at Arup’s office in Melbourne and online. This fascinating talk, presented in collaboration between the ICE and the Australian Tunnel Society (ATS), will explore the ground challenges on the Metro Tunnel Project. The event will also be live streamed, [...]
ATS VIC – Discrete fracture network approach for underground support design optimisation
230 Kwong Lee Dow Building 234 Queensberry Street, Carlton, VICGround 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 of [...]
Geomechanics of pressure tunnels and shafts – a critical review of existing knowledge
SMEC Tower 4, 727 Collins St, Melbourne, VictoriaOverview Hydropower and pumped storage projects are becoming increasingly appealing as environmentally friendly energy sources and large-scale energy storage solutions. Pressure tunnels/shafts are among the primary components of such projects. Although the design of these pressure tunnels and shafts has been well-established for decades, during the peak of hydropower project development, particularly prior to [...]
ATS VIC – North East Link Tunnel Project Industry Updates by Paul, Ken and Hayley
Sky Park One Melbourne Quarter, 699 Collins Street, Docklands, VICType: hybrid event Online link - Webinar Link Venue - Sky Park, One Melbourne Quarter, 699 Collins Street, Docklands, VIC, 3008, Australia. Time and date: 6th September 2023, Wednesday 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Networking over refreshments 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM: Presentation 6:20 PM – 6:30 PM: Q&As and Closing Comments Outline The [...]
Annual Special Meeting – ATS Victoria
WSP Australia office, Level 11, 567 Collins Street, MelbourneATS Victoria invites all Victorian-based members to their Annual Special Meeting (ASM) to hear how the Chapter performed over the last year and what is planned for the following year. Timings 5:30 - 6:00 - Networking 6:00 - 6:15 - Annual Special Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 - Technical Presentation 7:00 onwards - Networking Agenda [...]
Join the Feast of St. Barbara in Melbourne – 7 Dec
John Holland Offices Level 9, 180 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VictoriaSt Barbara’s Day Celebration - 7 December The Victorian Chapter of the ATS invites members to attend an in-person celebration for the Feast Day of St. Barbara, the patron saint of tunnellers and miners, at an end of year social gathering on Thursday, 7th December. This networking-focused event is being held in the wonderful [...]
Celebrating International Women’s Day – Unveiling the Stories of Senior Professionals in Tunnelling
Arup Offices - Sky Park 1 Melbourne Quarter, 699 Collins Street, Docklands, VictoriaWednesday 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, [...]
ATSym Industry Night – Welcome Future Tunnellers
Monash University Clayton Campus Green Chemical Futures Building - Level 4 Auditorium, Clayton, VictoriaThe ATSym invites all members, non-members, and students to join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring firsthand experiences from three tunnelling professionals at different stages of their careers. They will provide insights into working in Australia's tunnelling industry. This is your chance to hear from and gain valuable guidance on career paths, industry [...]
Site visit – Transurban road tunnel control room – Melbourne
49 Balston St SouthbankJoin 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 Melbourne. 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 [...]
Industry Update – The Snowy 2.0 project
SMEC Tower 4, 727 Collins St, Melbourne, VictoriaFor the online event join by clicking here at 5.55pm on 26 June From the Owner's Engineer perspective The Snowy 2.0 project is a major pumped-storage expansion of the Snowy Mountains hydropower scheme, which forms a vital part of Australia’s energy transition towards a low-emissions future. The project will substantially increase the existing scheme’s [...]
Suburban Rail Loop in Melbourne – Embedding Sustainability
ARUP Melbourne Sky Park 1, Melbourne Quarter, 699 Collins Street, VictoriaSuburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA)’s sustainability commitments and implementation, and how we can deliver for Victoria’s climate change and circular economy ambitions. Agenda 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Registration and Networking 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Presentation 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Networking Description Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) will shape our city and [...]
Two-day Shotcrete Workshop
Novotel Hotel Preston, VictoriaRegistrations for the Shotcrete 2024 workshop are filling fast, so don’t miss out book your seat now. The workshop will cover a range of topics related to developments in shotcrete for ground support in Australia. The format will comprise a first day of lectures covering the essentials of shotcrete technology for all applications, the [...]
Site Visit – Melbourne Metro Parkville Station – Enter the ballot now!
Parkville Station site office – corner of Barry and Pelham Streets, CarltonThe ATS is offering our members the fantastic opportunity to visit Melbourne Metro's Parkville Station. NOTE: This event is complimentary to ATS members and will be run by ballot. To be in with a chance please enter your details here This event link has been setup for the purpose of registration to be entered into [...]