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Vale Aurelio Pezzimenti

The trenchless industry is very saddened by the passing of Aurelio Pezzimenti on the 12th June 2021. Aurelio has been a very long friend and supporter of the ASTT and a true Pioneer for the Australasian trenchless industry. Jim Shooter, a decades long friend and colleague of Aurelio pays tribute to the ‘Father of Australian Microtunnelling’.

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J&R Contracting completes wastewater installation in Whakatāne
Image: J&R ContractingCivil specialty outfit, J&R Contracting has successfully completed a major wastewater installation in New Zealand. The project, which included multiple reaming stages up to 550mm before the successful installation of a 238x450mm wastewater pipeline, is located in Whakatāne on the North Island where construction of a new underground... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-14
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
International No-Dig Auckland 2026 confirms trenchless panel
Image: Prime Creative MediaInternational No-Dig Auckland 2026 will host a panel of industry leaders exploring the future role of trenchless technology in New Zealand’s water sector. The forward-looking panel, headlined ‘The Road Ahead: Trenchless Technology in New Zealand’s Water Future’, will take place on day two of the event, 29... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-13
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
Bothar secures major Sydney Water Pipeline project in Western Sydney
Image: BotharBothar Boring and Tunnelling is working with Sydney Water to deliver Badgerys Creek Stage 2 as part of the Upper South Creek Networks (USCN) Program, which forms part of new wastewater infrastructure needed to support Western Sydney’s rapid growth. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s growing portfolio... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-13
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
Mud meridian
Vermeer 60x90 S3 working on the outskirts of Benalla. Images: Full Bore HDDCareers come in chapters. Or they seem to once we look back on the path that was taken and the time that it took. “It gets away from you when you start to add it all up,” intoned... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-13
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
Fulton Hogan completes wastewater upgrades in Otago
Image: Fulton HoganWastewater upgrades have been completed by Fulton Hogan on Albert Town Bridge in the South Island. The works, which finished ahead of schedule in the Otago region, involved the installation of a  seismic-resilient Kurimoto pipe beneath the bridge that was connected to the main wastewater network. This will... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-13
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
Box office
Images: Pipe Management AustraliaAgeing infrastructure the world over makes demands of modern maintenance procedures and those who perform them. Pipe Management Australia (PMA) is one such organisation. Accustomed to encountering challenging site conditions, the utilities maintenance and infrastructure service provider, brings decades of expertise to the careful analysis it uses... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-13
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
Stantec acquisition bolsters environmental services
Image: Margarita/stock/adobe.comStantec has acquired Niche, a 200-person environmental consultancy headquartered in Sydney, Australia, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Ausecology. The addition will reportedly strengthen Stantec’s ability to help clients advance critical infrastructure and development projects while protecting and restoring the natural environments communities depend on. Recognised nationally for its... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-13
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
Dunolly pipeline renewal to end hundreds of repair hours
Image: Coliban WaterDunolly residents will have a more reliable supply of water with completion of a renewal of an 1800-metre stretch of pipeline that supplies drinking water to the town. Dunolly, located about 60 kilometres west of Bendigo, is supplied with drinking water from a clear water storage tank that... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-12
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
Executive decisions
An Interflow crew helps deliver a trenchless solution in Mt Eliza for South East Water. Images: South East WaterOrganisations responsible for essential infrastructure cannot afford to lose sight of the future despite the complexities of the now. This is the view of South East Water Managing Director Carla Purcell, who... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-11
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
Latest trenchless tenders cover gamut of niche applications
Image: PIPATrenchless Australasia has teamed up with Australian Tenders to bring readers the latest trenchless tenders.   Barry Way Connectivity Main – Construction Issued By: NSW Public Works Closing Date: 27/08/2026 Location: NSW: Southern Highlands Description: ⁠⁠⁠Overview NSW Public Works is seeking a contractor to construct and commission a new... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-11
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
Barangaroo launches underground on the Western Harbour Tunnel
Roadheaders are being used to excavate the tunnels between Rozelle and Birchgrove in addition to TBMs. Image: NSW GovernmentThe Western Harbour Tunnel project has reached another major milestone, with its second tunnel boring tunnel (TBM) now carving a path towards Sydney Harbour. Launched 44.7 metres below Birchgrove Oval, the tunnel... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-11
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
Tough trade
S&Z Australia operates the only AT Boretec MT45 XL Rock Drill currently in the country. Images: S&Z AustraliaExtending sewer services to areas whose populations are on the rise are an ongoing concern for utilities and their contract partners. In growing communities such as Kalkallo, updates to the existing system are... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-11
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
Jaydo to install underground pipeline in Melton South
Image: Greater Western WaterVictorian Water Infrastructure Construction Company, Jaydo, will deliver an underground pipeline in Melton South for Greater Western Water. The two-kilometre permanent water pipeline will be built as part of a commitment to delivering a reliable and secure water supply for local residents. The new water pipeline will... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-10
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
Beyond price: Interflow’s sustainable procurement journey
Sustainable procurement is regularly reviewed by Interflow. Images: InterflowIn construction and infrastructure, one factor has traditionally ruled them all when it comes to procuring products and services to get the job done: cost. But that model is changing. While cost is still an important factor, procurement teams in organisations with... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-07
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
Holding Redlich expands infrastructure capability with appointments
Jonathan McTigue. Images: Holding RedlichNational law firm Holding Redlich today announces the appointment of Partners Jonathan McTigue and Lisa Vo, together with lawyers Cihan Icel and Lily Joslin-Boyle, to its Melbourne Construction, Infrastructure & Projects practice. The team brings deep experience advising clients on major transport, energy, mining, commercial development... Read more
Published on: 2026-08-07
Source: Trenchless Australasia News
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