Conferences serving around 500 people require plenty of prior planning, innovative ideas and improvisation during the event. The Australasian Tunnelling Conference 2020+1 was no exception, and provided the added complication of being rescheduled due to COVID-19. But withstanding any challenges a successful event was hosted in Melbourne, with the New Zealand Tunelling Society joining in [...]
A well-attended Women in Tunnelling breakfast marked the beginning of day two of the Australasian Tunnelling Conference. The breakfast complemented the Australian Tunnelling Society's implementation of a Women in Tunnelling Outstanding Achievement Award, to be announced at tonight's gala dinner. ATS also has a Women in Tunnelling committee headed by Nadine Makin who said the [...]
The Australiasian Tunnelling Conference 2020+1 officially began this morning at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Following a Welcome to Country led by Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Elder Ringo Terrick, keynote speakers took the stage to share current major tunnelling projects, as well as provide a vision for the future. Conference chairperson Rob Muley touched on [...]
Just one week remains until the Australasian Tunnelling Conference ATS2020+1 and the next guest speaker to be announced is Executive Director of Projects at Sydney Metro, Tim Parker. Mr Parker currently oversees a portfolio of projects including the City and Southwest Metro, West Metro and Greater West Metro. Time is running out to register for [...]
Are you a local, project based young engineer, ATS Young Member or student aged under 35 years of age who can’t attend the full conference? The Australasian Tunnelling Conference ATS2020+1 organising committee is pleased to offer the following ticket priced at $185 per person. The ticket includes: 10 MAY 2021 A ticket to either of the [...]
The next keynote speaker the Australian Tunnelling Conference 2020+1 is excited to announce is Dave Evans, Director of Engineering at Snowy 2.0 Snowy Hydro Limited. Mr Evans' presentation will be a Snowy 2.0 project update and is a keynote speech not to be missed at the conference beginning in under two weeks time. Register now [...]
The Australian Tunnelling Society is delighted to be hosting a Women in Tunnelling breakfast on 12 May 2020 as part of the ATS 2020+1 conference. We are thrilled to announce Dr Collette Burke as our special guest speaker at this important event. Tickets to this sit-down breakfast are included in the full delegate registration, so book [...]
Join NovoConsult Ltd Director Bill Newns at the Australian Tunnelling Conference next month in Melbourne to hear his keynote presentation titled 'New Zealand Tunnelling —Past, Present and Future. Bill has 25 years of experience in civil design and construction project development and has worked across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Europe and the USA. See the [...]
Take a look at all the exciting exhibitors, speakers and functions that will be occurring at the Australian Tunnelling Conference next month. The majority will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, while limited workshops will occur elsewhere. To find out more information or register follow this link.
ATS 2020+1 organisers are thrilled to announce Corey Hannett will be presenting at the conference as a keynote speaker next month. Mr Hannett has been Victoria’s Director-General overseeing its massive pipeline of transport infrastructure projects since 2014. As head of the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority, he is responsible for the delivery of some of Australia’s [...]
