Background of the ASTT

The Society is a non-profit organisation and either  Corporate or Individual membership is open to all who are concerned with or are involved in the provision of gas, power, water, sewerage, drainage, telecommunications and electrical services. Typically this involves consultants, contractors, material and equipment manufacturers, public authorities at all levels of government and those engaged in research and development for underground systems.

The Society has been formed to promote Trenchless Technology. Trenchless Technology is the technique for conduit installation, replacement or renovation which minimises excavation from the surface.

The principal objectives of the Society are to:

• Advance the science and practice of trenchless technology for the public benefit;

• Provide a forum in Australia and New Zealand for the interchange of knowledge and skills in the field of trenchless technology;

• Arrange or sponsor meetings, conferences and symposia on subjects consistent with the objectives of the Society;

• Encourage the interchange of specialist knowledge and practices in trenchless technology within Australia, New Zealand and overseas;

• Liaise and establish affiliations with related organisations, both within Australia, New Zealand and overseas and

• Encourage education, training and research.

The Society is affiliated with the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT). Other affiliated National Society's now include Austria, Brazil, China Hong Kong, China, China Taipei, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Spain/Portugal, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Netherlands, North America, Poland,  Russia, Scandinavia, South Africa, Switzerland, Ukraine and  United Kingdom

Benefits of Corporate Membership 

The benefits of Corporate Membership to the Australasian Society of Trenchless Technology include:

• You can have a maximum of any 5 people from your organisation included under your Corporate Membership.

• Trenchless International Magazine - 4 issues per year.

• Trenchless Australasia Magazine - 4 issues per year.

• I.S.T.T. Year Book acknowledgement.

• Maintenance of the ASTT database to showcase the capabilities of member companies on the ASTT's website.

• Acknowledgement in the ASTT's Trenchless Australasia Magazine.

• Discount rates at National Conferences and Exhibition.

• Discount rates at ISTT International NO-DIG's.

• Discounted rates for advertising in the ASTT's Trenchless Australasia Magazine.

• A communication network to keep abreast of the advancement of the science and practices of trenchless technology throughout the world.

Benefits of Individual Membership 

• Trenchless International Magazine - 4 issues per year.

• Trenchless Australasia Magazine - 4 issues per year.

• Discount rates at National Conferences and Exhibition.

• Discount rates at ISTT International NO-DIGs.

• A communication network to keep abreast of the advancement of the science and practices of trenchless technology throughout the world.

The use of trenchless technology benefits are many. The need to install, replace or renovate an underground utility service at the least cost; to minimise damage to the highways and disruption to traffic; to minimise any adverse impact on the environment and the need to maximise the safety aspects for both the workmen and the public are some of the many potential benefits from the Technology.

Trenchless technology systems for underground utility services fall into three broad categories:

• installation of new services

• on-line replacement, repair or renovation of existing services

• means of location, determining the condition and mapping of existing services

Trenchless technology is concerned largely with services too small to permit man entry, generally up to about 900mm diameter.

Finally, I would like you to consider your organisation's present construction techniques or the impact of the installation of services by others on your assets, and the need for alternatives to conventional, open-cut trenching. I believe that the Society may be highly relevant to your organisation and can provide you with the most up-to-date information on technical advances and trends in this type of construction.

Should you have any further questions concerning membership to the Society, please contact the Federal Secretary, Mr Jeff Pace, 18 Frinton Place, Greenwood, W.A. 6024 
Tel: (08) 9420 2826, Home Fax: (08) 9343 5420 e-mail address jeffpace@astt.com.au