Date: |
23 Jul 2026, 12.00PM – 1.30PM |
duration: |
1 hr 30 mins |
Venue: |
Timaru District Council |
Address: |
King George Place Timaru |
Cost: |
Free event |
Join the Engineering New Zealand South Canterbury Branch for an insightful technical presentation exploring the upgrade of a complex intersection in east Rolleston.
In response to evolving land use in the area, an existing roundabout was replaced with traffic signals at a skewed cross-intersection. While the geometry of the site posed inherent challenges, these were further amplified as the design progressed into a raised signalised intersection – a solution aimed at improving safety outcomes for all road users.
This presentation will walk attendees through the project journey, highlighting key challenges and decisions from both a traffic signals design and civil engineering perspective. The session will provide valuable insights into how practical constraints, safety objectives, and operational efficiency are balanced in real-world infrastructure projects.
What attendees can expect:
- A clear overview of the design evolution from roundabout to signalised intersection
- Discussion on the complexities of working with skewed geometry
- Insights into raised intersection design and its role in improving safety
- Practical lessons from integrating civil and traffic engineering considerations
- Real-world challenges, decision-making processes, and project outcomes
This is a presentation-style event, offering an excellent opportunity for engineers and industry professionals to gain practical knowledge and engage with experienced practitioners. A light lunch will be provided at the venue.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Reilly Connor – Principal Civil Engineer, Davis Ogilvie
Reilly is a Christchurch-based Chartered Professional Engineer with extensive experience across civil engineering, design management, and infrastructure construction projects throughout New Zealand. His work spans commercial, industrial, residential, utilities, energy, and transport sectors, bringing a strong practical perspective to complex engineering challenges.
Jeanette Ward – Technical Director, Abley
Jeanette is a Chartered Professional Engineer specialising in transportation engineering. With a strong background in transport planning, road design, and project management, she is passionate about creating transport systems that support great places. Jeanette brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience from her work in both practice and professional training environments.
Discover the engineering behind a complex infrastructure upgrade at the South Canterbury Branch's technical presentation, exploring how a skewed intersection in east Rolleston was transformed from a roundabout to a raised signalised intersection.
Join the Engineering New Zealand South Canterbury Branch for an insightful technical presentation exploring the upgrade of a complex intersection in east Rolleston.
In response to evolving land use in the area, an existing roundabout was replaced with traffic signals at a skewed cross-intersection. While the geometry of the site posed inherent challenges, these were further amplified as the design progressed into a raised signalised intersection – a solution aimed at improving safety outcomes for all road users.
This presentation will walk attendees through the project journey, highlighting key challenges and decisions from both a traffic signals design and civil engineering perspective. The session will provide valuable insights into how practical constraints, safety objectives, and operational efficiency are balanced in real-world infrastructure projects.
What attendees can expect:
- A clear overview of the design evolution from roundabout to signalised intersection
- Discussion on the complexities of working with skewed geometry
- Insights into raised intersection design and its role in improving safety
- Practical lessons from integrating civil and traffic engineering considerations
- Real-world challenges, decision-making processes, and project outcomes
This is a presentation-style event, offering an excellent opportunity for engineers and industry professionals to gain practical knowledge and engage with experienced practitioners. A light lunch will be provided at the venue.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Reilly Connor – Principal Civil Engineer, Davis Ogilvie
Reilly is a Christchurch-based Chartered Professional Engineer with extensive experience across civil engineering, design management, and infrastructure construction projects throughout New Zealand. His work spans commercial, industrial, residential, utilities, energy, and transport sectors, bringing a strong practical perspective to complex engineering challenges.
Jeanette Ward – Technical Director, Abley
Jeanette is a Chartered Professional Engineer specialising in transportation engineering. With a strong background in transport planning, road design, and project management, she is passionate about creating transport systems that support great places. Jeanette brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience from her work in both practice and professional training environments.
Presenters
South Canterbury Branch
