Detailed Program
12th Australian Tunnelling Conference 2005
"Tunnelling Towards Better Cities"
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Optional Workshop - Sunday, 17 April 2005
Conference Program
12th Australian Tunnelling Conference 2005
Brisbane Australia 17 - 20 April 2005
Theme: Tunnelling Towards Better Cities
Host
Hosted by AUCTA - Australian Underground and Construction Tunnelling Association.
Invitation
It is with great pleasure that I invite you to register for the 12 th Australian Tunnelling Conference, which is being held at the Sofitel Brisbane Hotel from 17 to 20 April 2005. The Conference is being hosted by the Australian Underground Construction and Tunnelling Association (AUCTA), along with the generous support of Engineers Australia and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
The theme of the Conference is "Tunnelling Towards Better Cities". This is appropriate to the city of Brisbane as it commences the implementation of a major tunnelling infrastructure programme, consisting of over 20km of tunnels over the next ten years.
The Conference will attract a large attendance of Engineers, Planners, Lawyers, Contractors and those associated with urban expansion in Australia’s largest growth city. In addition, a pre-Conference workshop has been developed and will attract a number of expert guest speakers from overseas in relation to tunnel grouting and waterproofing.
Speakers include a number of Government representatives, Consultants, Tunnelling contractors and experts who will share their experience, insights and wisdom. The process of community consultation and feedback will be pervasive throughout the Conference and will benefit those who are considering tunnelling as an alternative for the provision of long term infrastructure in major cities and city centres.
Major topics to be addressed at the Conference include: Tunnelling Investigation, Design and Construction, Safety in Underground Construction and Operation, Mining and Tunnelling in the Urban Environment, Tunnelling and the Future as well as Financing and Legal Aspects
I look forward to welcoming you to Brisbane in April 2005.
Yours sincerely,
Alan Robertson
Director, Tennent, Isokangas Pty Ltd,
Conference Chairman
12th Australian Tunnelling Conference 2005
Organising Committee
Alan Robertson (Chairman)
Harry Asche
Garry Ash
Andrew Day
Charles MacDonald
Greg Keane
Warren Mahoney
Peter May
Michael O’Keefe
Ken Ross
Davis Starr
Dennis Vesely
Tennent, Isokangas Pty Limited
Connell Wagner
Walter Construction Group Limited
Thiess Pty Limited
Project Consulting Pty limited
Meccom Australia
MBT Australia Pty Limited
Engineers Australia
Sika Australia Pty Limited
Kellogg, Brown and Root Pty Limited
Golder Associates Pty Limited
Vesely and Associates Pty Limited
Booking Deadlines
Early Registration 11 February 2005
XXXX Brewery & BBQ Tour 18 February 2005
Accommodation 17 March 2005
Tours & Social Program 17 March 2005
Venue
The Conference will be held at the Sofitel Brisbane Hotel, Brisbane, Australia. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Brisbane City, the Hotel is just a short stroll from the city’s shopping, entertainment, cultural and business precincts. Brisbane’s Central Railway Station is directly below the hotel allowing direct access to South Bank and Brisbane Airport.
The Hotel offers various leisure and recreational facilities and its central location affords easy access to all of Brisbane’s and south east Queensland’s sights and activities.
Sofitel
Brisbane Hotel
249 Turbot Street , Brisbane
Queensland 4000
Telephone: + 61 7 3835 3535
Facsimile: +61 7 3835 4960
www.sofitel.com.au
Brisbane – Host City
Since playing host to a string of major international events in the '80s, including the 1982 Commonwealth Games and Expo '88, Brisbane has developed into a lively, cosmopolitan city with several interesting districts, a good street cafe scene, a great riverside park, a busy cultural calendar and exciting nightlife.
With
a near perfect climate, Brisbane is surrounded by some of the state's major
tourist destinations, and there are plenty of options for daytrips before
or after The 12 th Australian Tunnelling Conference.
Contact Details
12 th Australian Tunnelling Conference Managers
GPO Box 128 Sydney NSW 2001 Australia
Phone: + 61 2 9265 0700
Fax: +61 2 9267 5443
Email: tunnelling2005@tourhosts.com.au