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Book now for the ITA Tunnelling Awards 2016

21/09/2016

It is time to book for the conference and banquet.  Take part in this exceptional event. Learn  more about the outstanding projects and initiatives participate in a special confrence. Enjoy a unique evening of the awards ceremony. Book now and come to Singapore - All info on the web site. Do not hesitate to contact us for any enquiries awards@ita-aites.org (To benefit of special rates on your accomodation, book before Sept 28th)

 

On November 10th and 11th 2016, the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association is presenting the second edition of its ITA Tunnelling Awards. This international competition recognizes and rewards the most ground-breaking achievements and innovations in underground infrastructure worldwide. Following a very successful 2015 edition, participation has been highly competitive this year, with 98 entries from 25 countries competing for awards in nine categories.

The 17-strong expert judging panel, chaired by the ITA President Tarcisio Celestino, concluded the review of entries last week. Based on their detailed evaluation, 33 entries have been selected as finalists and will participate in the second evaluation stage to determine winners.

On November 10th, , a one day conference will be hosted by the Tunnelling and Underground Construction Society of Singapore (TUCSS) in Marina Bay Sands. On this day, 8 high profile keynote lectures will focus attention on the latest developments in tunnelling and highlight new challenges and innovations.

This conference will bring light and attention to the diversity of global tunnelling methods and their implementation in the local Singapore context. read more

 

 

MAJOR PROJECT OF THE YEAR-MORE THAN €500 MILLION

Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (Kvmrt), Tunnelling Works

Malaysia

The New Guanjiao Tunnel on Qinghai-Tibet Railway

China

Singapore Power Cross-Island Cable Tunnel Project

Singapore

Central – Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link

China

 

TUNNELLING PROJECT OF THE YEAR-BETWEEN €50 MILLION AND €500 MILLION

Downtown Line Stage 3 Contract 937 Construction of Fort Canning Station and Tunnel

Singapore

Venda Nova III Repowering Project

Portugal

Urban Rail Transit Line 9 Tunnel and Underground Engineering in Shenzhen City

China

 

OUTSTANDING  PROJECT OF THE YEAR-UP TO €50MILLION

Tunnel for Xinzhuang Station-Jimingsi Station of Nanjing Metro Line 3

China

The Stigberg Garage

Sweden

Chongqing Hongqihegou metro station

China

    

RENOVATION / UPGRADING PROJECTS

Vauxhall Station Upgrade Project 

UK

ECOMINT/Tectoproof CA - Rive de Gier Tunnel 

France

ION Orchard Link - Upgrading of Underground Link between Orchard MRT and Tang Plaza

Singapore

                                                                                

           

 

TECHNICAL INNOVATION  OF THE YEAR

Sprayed concrete linings waterproofed with sprayed bonded membranes

Norway

Large diameter shield tunnelling in pure sands with hybrid EPB shield technology

Brazil

Uphill Excavator

UK

Automatic Inspection Vehicle (AIV) for Singapore North South, East West Cable Tunnel

Singapore

Sandvik geoSURE – realtime on-board rock mass analysis system

Finland

   

ENVIRONMENTAL  INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

The Emscher Project - Back to Nature!

Germany

Underground Waste Deposit Consept, Boliden Odda

Norway

Stendafjellet Rock Quarry and Underground Waste Disposal Site

Norway

 

SAFETY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

The TunnelSAFE Multi Service Vehicle Refuge Chamber

Australia

ABSIS (Activity Based Safety Improvement System)

Singapore

 

 INNOVATIVE USE OF UNDERGROUND SPACE

Jurong Rock Caverns 

Singapore

Underground Waste Depositing at Odda

Norway

Stendafjellet Rock Quarry and Underground Waste Disposal Site

Norway

 

YOUNG TUNNELLER OF THE YEAR

Marlísio Oliveira Cecílio Junior

Brazil

Mehdi Bakhshi

USA

Derek Eng

Malaysia

Oh Jinnie

Singapore

Jiang Chao

China

Senthilnath G.T

Singapore

                                                                                                 

 

BOOKING FOR THE AWARDS CONFERENCE AND BANQUET
AND FOR THE TUCSS SYMPOSIUM IS OPEN.

 



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