Unveiling the stories of senior women in tunnelling, plus the launch of the ATS Mentor Alliance

Three distinguished speakers shared their personal stories in this dynamic event that celebrated the journeys and experiences of senior professionals within the tunnelling industry. On 6 March in Melbourne, the ATS Diversity in Tunnelling (DiT) group hosted a fantastic International Women’s Day (IWD) event, which celebrated the journeys and experiences of senior professional women [...]

Reflections of a well-travelled tunnelling journalist

Referred to by the Immediate Past President of the ATS, Dr Harry Asche, as “The world's most famous tunnelling journalist,” Shani Wallis has been covering the biggest stories in tunnelling since 1982. “My 40-year career has grown alongside many tunnellers who now hold senior positions, so that's why they know me so well,” she [...]

Deep vertical drilling in New Zealand opens a new chapter for large sustainable drainage reticulation projects

By Juan Santacruz and Sivam Thivaharan    CLL Projects has constructed a 76m deep 4.2m diameter shaft for Watercare’s Central Interceptor (CI), which is unique in New Zealand for its depth and diameter. The CI project is being built by Ghella Abergeldie JV for client, Watercare, and consists of a 14.7km underground wastewater tunnel [...]

Hydropower poised to refocus Australia’s tunnelling industry

On 13 December, the ATS NSW Chapter hosted the highly successful panel discussion: Tunnels and Underground Works for Pumped Storage Hydropower Projects: Challenges and Opportunities. Attended by an enthusiastic crowd of 50 in-person attendees, plus 100 people online (via Teams), organisers described the atmosphere as ‘energised’ as the participants, largely tunnellers and consultants, sought [...]

Seasons greetings and end of year round-up from new ATS President – Richard Buckingham

Dear ATS members and friends, As the year draws to a close, I’d like to take the opportunity to thank you all, members, committee volunteers and sponsors, for your continuing support, as with your support comes the diverse and dynamic community that we are within the ATS. I’d also like to acknowledge and thank [...]

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