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Issue No 10 October 2023<br />
Journal of the Australian & New Zealand<br />
Tunnelling Societies<br />
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are creating a new chapter for<br />
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Tunnel boring machine Bella finished her journey in May 2023, marking<br />
the completion of excavation in both tunnels.<br />
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More than 200,000 vehicles cross th<br />
Two gigantic EPB Shields (Ø15.6m)<br />
Melbourne as they excavated 6km o<br />
Freeway with the CBD, Port of Melb<br />
Gate Tunnel will deliver a vital alter<br />
WEST GATE TUNNEL, AUSTRALIA<br />
Contractors:<br />
CPB Contractors<br />
John Holland JV<br />
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Contents October ISSUE10<br />
07 PRESIDENT AND EDI<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=1"> Issue No 10 October 2023 </a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 2" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=2"> NG ES e West Gate Freeway each day. are creating </a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 3" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=3"> Contents October ISSUE10 07 PRESIDENT </a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 4" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=4"> PLATINUM SPONSORS John Holland Pty Ltd Contact: D</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 5" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=5"> GOLD SPONSORS Fosroc Tel: 1800 812 864 Email: enq</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 6" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=6"> More than a tunneling company, Austunnel is an a</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 7" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=7"> Cover photo: TBM ‘Else’ in the Woolloongabba st</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 8" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=8"> One ITA - the first year Strengthening the ITA for</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 9" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=9"> is now collaborating with the ITA on the developm</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 10" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=10"> When it comes to tunnelling in New Zealand, succe</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 11" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=11"> Anamata Future Manawaroa </a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 12" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=12"> ROSUPRONSPSONRSORS supporTthoefsupopnosrotrsofis</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 13" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=13"> A proud supporter of the Australian Tunnelling So</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 14" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=14"> Gold sponsor </a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 15" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=15"> Silver sponsors Tunnelling for a cleaner city - W</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 16" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=16"> Silver sponsor Engineered Fixing Solutions for Tu</a>
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<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 18" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=18"> New Zealand Tunnel News City Rail Link (CRL) Af</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 19" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=19"> Specialising in complete roadheader rebuilds,</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 20" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=20"> Kitchener Rd Stage 2B Stormwater Upgrade The Kitc</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 21" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=21"> Auckland Light Rail (ALR) In 2022 the Government</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 22" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=22"> Auckland Harbour Crossing The New Zealand Governm</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 23" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=23"> ALL AROUND #16 SUBTERRANEAN SUPERSIZE STRUCTURE</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 24" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=24"> Australia Tunnel News West Gate Tunnel Project </a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 25" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=25"> Mt. Isa Mackay Brisbane Kal</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 26" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=26"> Melbourne Metro The Metro Tunnel Project in Melbo</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 27" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=27"> Western Harbour Tunnel Sydney Contrac</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 28" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=28"> Cross River Rail Progress is underway on the next</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 29" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=29"> Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project The McConnel</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 30" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=30"> Asia Tunnel News Construction complete on worl</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 31" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=31"> The CRCHI ‘Dream’ launched In June, with the 230t</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 32" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=32"> CREG TBM breaks through in Shenzhen June 9 saw th</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 33" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=33"> Gamuda continues its expansion Down Under Gamuda </a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 34" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=34"> Regional Tunnel News Photocatalytic concrete Ph</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 35" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=35"> Steel fibre concrete reinforcement Dramix® T</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 36" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=36"> Deep vertical drilling opens a new chapter for la</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 37" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=37"> • Design requirements with demanding tolera</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 38" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=38"> ATS chapter and subgroup reports Throughout 2022</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 39" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=39"> Tunnel Systems Group). The group has held regular</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 40" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=40"> ATS Mentor and Buddy Program has lift off The pro</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 41" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=41"> development. Another topic, popular with newly ar</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 42" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=42"> The development of AS4825 202X - Fire in Tunnels </a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 43" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=43"> Constructing our future together CPB Contractor</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 44" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=44"> ATS: Giving voice to our industry Through high-q</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 45" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=45"> presentations are the ones where people are open,</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 46" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=46"> ATS event highlights 2022-2023 Here are just a fe</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 47" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=47"> Technical Site Visit to the Westgate Tunnel Proje</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 48" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=48"> Reflections of a well-travelled tunnelling journal</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 49" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=49"> her, things got easier. “Once they saw my genuine</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 50" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=50"> ATS & NZTS Photography competition ATS WINNER </a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 51" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=51"> NZ WINNER Sam Williams, NZ Winner City Rail</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 52" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=52"> Australian and New Zealand Tunnel Projects Region</a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 53" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=53"> Scope of work </a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 54" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=54"> Contacts V7. ATS_1018_Contacts_050.qxd:Layout 1 </a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 55" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=55"> Proud sponsor of the ATS </a>
<a title="A&NZ Journal October 2023 page 56" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/6344d3e9?page=56"> A proud supporter of the Australian Tunnelling So</a>