Date:
04 Jun 2025,
5.30PM – 8.30PM
duration:
3 hrs
Venue:
Beca - Auckland Office
Address:
124 Halsey Street
Auckland
Cost:
Free event
Register Add to Calendar 2025-06-4 17:30:00 2025-06-4 20:30:00 Pacific/Auckland NZTS - Central Interceptor Lessons Learnt

Featured Speakers & Topics:

  • Stephen Grace (Watercare) – Overview of the project, the tunnel extension to Tawariki/Point Erin, integration with future infrastructure, and overcoming logistical challenges through strong client-contractor collaboration.
  • Michele Petris (GAJV) – TBM tunnelling over 16.2 km including beneath the Manukau Harbour, managing variable ground conditions, undertaking multiple shaft connections and TBM milestones.
  • Simon Ferris (GAJV) – Connecting aging, live wastewater networks into the Central Interceptor, using flumes and managing significant risks, unknowns, and lessons learned.

After the presentations, join us for refreshments and networking with industry professionals.

Beca - Auckland Office Engineering New Zealand hello@engineeringnz.org

The New Zealand Tunnelling Society (NZTS) invites you to an engaging joint presentation from Watercare and the Ghella Abergeldie Joint Venture (GAJV), showcasing the landmark Central Interceptor (CI) Project in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland.

Featured Speakers & Topics:

  • Stephen Grace (Watercare) – Overview of the project, the tunnel extension to Tawariki/Point Erin, integration with future infrastructure, and overcoming logistical challenges through strong client-contractor collaboration.
  • Michele Petris (GAJV) – TBM tunnelling over 16.2 km including beneath the Manukau Harbour, managing variable ground conditions, undertaking multiple shaft connections and TBM milestones.
  • Simon Ferris (GAJV) – Connecting aging, live wastewater networks into the Central Interceptor, using flumes and managing significant risks, unknowns, and lessons learned.

After the presentations, join us for refreshments and networking with industry professionals.