TECH TOUR & ROADS FORUM

This year at the CQ/NQ Branch Conference, delegates can participate in a Tech Tour, or the Roads Forum, which will be held concurrently on the first day of the Conference.

Northern Beaches Community Hub

The Northern Beaches Community Hub (NBCH) is a large multi-staged project that will ultimately provide a community facility for all of Mackay’s residents, visitors and businesses and is situated within the Northern Beaches area in Rural View.

With Stage 1A nearing completion this will provide the community with a multi-purpose covered sports court, amenities, kitchenette, nature play area, picnic facilities, carparking, footpath linkages to adjoining network, landscaping, new road construction and significant drainage infrastructure.

The stage 1B works is currently at tender and proposed to commence construction in July - Aug 2025. This stage will deliver on a new library, cafe' space, amenities, community rooms, carparking both undercover and external to the buildings and courtyards including associated landscaping and infrastructure.

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Clothing requirements: Closed-in shoes, high-vis vest.

Roads Forum

Join Us for an Engaging and Interactive Roads Forum!

Our Roads Forum offers a unique opportunity to hear from leading public works professionals on the latest developments in road infrastructure.

Gain valuable insights from key local projects and explore a range of critical topics, including innovation, sustainability, resilience, planning, and safety.

The session will conclude with an interactive Panel Discussion, where our expert presenters will discuss key challenges and best-practice solutions for managing road infrastructure in today’s complex operating environment. This is your chance to ask questions, share insights, and engage in meaningful discussions.

Forum Program:

3:00pm –3:30pm	Foamed Bitumen and Triple Blend Stabilisation: Performance Benefits and Practical Considerations	Nathaniel Veenstra and Elise Pearson, McMurtrie Consulting Engineers Damian Volker, TMR
3:30pm – 3:45pm	What is Measured, Matters: The Role of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Roadway Asset Management	Leigh Carnall, Civiltech Solutions
3:45pm – 4:00pm	Decarbonising the Bitumen Supply in Australia with Biogenic Materials	Michael He, Puma Energy Bitumen
4:00pm – 4:15pm	Ecological and Sustainable Solutions for Base Course Reinforcement with Geosynthetics	Simon Ouk & Adam Silvera, Huesker Australia
4:15pm – 4:30pm	Leveraging Advanced Technology for Rapid Disaster Recovery	Tom Sanders, Shepherd Services
4:30pm – 5:00pm	Roads Forum Panel

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of road infrastructure!

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