Overview
This presentation highlights the successful integration of a federated BIM model for the Coomera Connector project, representing the first endeavour of its kind undertaken by WSP QLD roads team, with the BIM Model serving as a deliverable and invaluable design coordination tool. The first section of the presentation explores the challenges faced, achievements attained, innovative approaches developed, and delineates the future path that the QLD WSP BIM team intends to follow as they aim to enhance efficiency through automated processes.
The second section will illustrate the use of constructed wetlands for water quality treatment is well documented and understood. The use of natural wetlands, lessor so. To reduce environmental impacts and ensure water quality objectives are met for Coomera Connector discharge to the Ramsar Coombabah Wetland, a proposal was made to utilise an existing portion of a natural wetland to bioremediation mitigation. Since the Coombabah wetland is a wetland of National Environmental Significance, the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) required that a range of strict conditions had to be met to achieve the objective.
This is event is sponsored by WSP Australia
Learning outcomes
In this presentation you will learn:
- Utilise new modelling integration techniques to identify potential clashes between design elements, inconsistencies within the design.
- Efficient data exchange in design software through automated processes.
- Reduce design rework and enhance saving budget.
- Learn more about Wetland of Natural Environmental Significance.
Event program
- 6:00 pm AEST: Registration and light refreshments
- 6:30 pm AEST: Presentation Section 1: Our Coomera Connector BIM Journey and Engineering Solutions
- 7:00 pm AEST: Presentation Section 2: Coomera Connector Stage 1 North – Natural Environmental Solutions.
- 7:30 pm AEST: Panel Q&A
- 8:00 PM AEST: Event concludes
About the speakers
Penny is a Principal Civil Engineer and design manager with 19 years’ experience in engineering design, management and construction gained through working in Australia and the USA. Penny has worked on a wide range of projects including large scale road/rail infrastructure, tunnels, storm water drainage, culverts, hazardous dams and mining infrastructure. Penny’s experience includes work on feasibility/concept design, through detailed design and into construction. Penny has a strong focus on leading multidisciplinary teams to successful outcomes, ensuring all parties are consulted and collaborated with during the process. Penny started as the area manager for the Coomera Link Road portion of the Coomera Connector transitioning to the Coomera Connector North design manager 12 months ago.
Butch has extensive 32 years’ leadership experience in environmental and operational management, assessment and approvals, and project commissioning. He has valuable understandings of transport related environmental impacts and applies practical approaches to mitigation. Serving in several leadership roles, he has led two professional consulting firms and in addition to his current role, serves on the industry advisory panel of the School of Sustainability at Bond University. Supported by strong leadership skills, sound business acumen and a broad base of experiences, Butch can find practical and workable solutions to most environmental challenges. He understands transport related environmental impacts and has a practical approach to mitigation including the ability to question design for improved environmental outcomes, where required. Butch is well balanced in his ability to balance social, environmental, and economic outcomes while ensuring successful client outcomes.
Damian is an experienced BIM Manager with over 25 years in civil engineering having worked in Australia, the UK, and on large-scale infrastructure projects abroad. Damian has a strong focus on leading multidisciplinary teams through the integration of cutting-edge Building Information Modelling (BIM) solutions. With a passion for innovation, Damian optimizes workflows, fosters collaboration, and ensures project efficiency from conception to completion. Proficient in various BIM software platforms, Damian remains committed to continuous learning, staying abreast of industry trends.
Pricing
Student Member: $10.00
Non-Member: $20.00
Guest Member: $10.00
Guest Non Member: $20.00