Port of Townsville Technical Presentations & Tour – Thurs Oct 5 2023

Port of Townsville Port Tour & Technical Presentations

Post- Event Report:

This was a successful technical event and port tour at the cruise terminal in Townsville. The variety of the talks attracted audiences from different sectors, both in person and as webinar attendees.

Presentations are now available for downloading in PIANC AU-NZ website Resources – Presentations here.

Regional Chapter Chair Dr. Sam Mazaheri reported that it was ‘great to hear about the port activities, the channel upgrade project, challenges, and the future outlook of the port in the local and state economy. This event also created a great opportunity for networking and knowledge sharing.’

Big thanks to Port of Townville’s David Edelman and Esther Bank, pictured here with PIANC’s Sam Mazaheri, Andrew Catto, and Jasvinder Pantlia!

Thanks also to Mark McNeil FIEAust CPEng NER GAICD, General Manager Assets Planning and Environment, Port of Townsville Limited, and all our speakers JASON MAHLBERG, Simon Ormes, Damian Dryden, @Mohamed Jaditager, Daniel Whipp,and Simon Finnis.

More images available on LinkedIn at PIANC AU-NZ LinkedIn

This event was open to all PIANC Members and non-members. Not a member? Join us now! It’s easy.

The PIANC Northern Chapter and Port of Townsville invites members and non-members to attend a technical session and networking event in Townsville. Hear from the industry specialist on recent projects in the port followed by a port tour and networking drinks. Places are strictly limited; registrations are essential via eventbrite to secure your place.

Date: 5 October 2023 13:00 – 18:30

Arrival time: 1.00pm

Event starts at 1.30pm

Venue: Quayside Terminal, Lennon Dr, South Townsville QLD 4810

Registration options and cost:

1. In person technical presentation with port tour and networking drinks – $25 + booking fee
2. Online technical presentations – Free

Register via eventbrite.

For more information and any questions, please contact:

Jasvinder Pantlia (Jasvinder.Pantlia@arup.com) or Sam Mazaheri (Sam.Mazaheri@dbct.com.au)

Event Order

Welcome by Sam Mazaheri, Northern Chapter Chair PIANC ANZ

Welcome by Mark McNeil, General Manager Assets Planning and Environment, Port of Townsville

Channel Upgrade Dredging by Jason Mahlberg, Senior Project Director Channel Upgrade, Port of Townsville

Hall Contracting Contribution to Local Community and Presence in North Australia by Simon Ormes, Hall Contracting

Rock Wall Construction and Lessons Learned by Damien Dryden, Civil Project Engineer Channel Upgrade, Port of Townsville

Berth 1 Structural Health Monitoring by Mohamed Jaditager, Asset Engineer, Port of Townsville and Daniel Whipp, Senior Software Engineer, Rockfield Technologies

The Townsville Port Development Plan in GIS by David Edelman, Manager Asset Management and Planning, Port of Townsville

QPM TECH Project by Simon Finnis, Executive General Manager Operations, Queensland Pacific Metals

Port tour by bus

Networking drinks and nibbles upon arrival from the port tour.

Download flyer here.