We Have Big News
We are thrilled to announce that Timber Restoration Services will be attending the 11th annual Australian Small Bridges Conference and Exhibition! This event brings together experts, engineers, designers, and contractors from all across the industry. With cutting-edge technology on display and in use, this is an invaluable opportunity to forge relationships with leading professionals, learn about the latest advancements in bridge engineering, and discover the latest solutions to bridge design challenges.
Presenting at the conference
In addition to attending the 11th Annual Australian Small Bridges Conference, 2 of our Timber Restoration Services team members will be speaking as well. TRS Australia General Manager Patrick Bigg will be giving two riveting presentations. Davide Maggiolo, who serves as Project Manager in Australia, will also be giving an informative presentation on a TRS project and about the process of saving a historical landmark by recycling and rehabilitating timber elements. Make sure you don’t miss out on these exciting presentations from some of TRS’s best. Below is a more detailed list of the topics slated for discussion by the team.
- Relics From a Bygone Era Rise Again – Snowy River Rail Bridge and Tumbarumba Rail Trail. Davide Maggiolo, Wood Research and Development.
- Saving a Historical Landmark By Recycling and Rehabilitating Timber Elements – South Arm Bridge. Davide Maggiolo, Project Manager, TRS Australia.
- River Road Bridge – Design and Construction – Lightweight Replacement Solutions that Go the Distance. Patrick Bigg, General Manager, TRS Australia
- Doolan Deck Bridge Strengthening and Longevity Rehabilitation Works – How to Increase Lifespan at a Fraction of the Cost of New. Patrick Bigg, General Manager, TRS
Background info about the conference
The Australian Small Bridges Conference centers on innovations, safe practices, and new developments for all things small bridges. Bridge topics and types include scours and boardwalks, road bridges and replacements, rail bridges, movable and temporary bridges, investigation assessment and safety management practices, and so much more.
The Australian Small Bridge Conference will be held from May 16th through the 17th at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland Australia. The conference will cover a wide range of topics with speakers from over seven different countries. Topics that are expected to receive increased focus include Sustainability, Environmental, and Safety Issues.
![River Road Bridge Replacement project compelted by Timber Restoration Services River Road Bridge Replacement project completed by Timber Restoration Services](https://timberrs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/B25410B2-FD41-4DFB-954C-4BE7C75B498D-1.jpg)
River Road Bridge after completion
![South Arm Bridge](https://timberrs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/South-Arm-Bridge-scaled.jpg)
South Arm Bridge after completion
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Doolan Deck Bridge after completion
Location, Location, Location
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is located at 2684 -2690 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, Queensland. The venue can be reached by train, car, bus, and G: link light rail system. The Gold Coasts G: link light rail system is a 13 km long corridor connecting Helensvale Train Station to Broadbeach, passing through the key activity centers of Surfers Paradise and Southport.
The Gold Coast is one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia, with an annual population growth of 2%. Broadbeach is a vivacious beach town with much to do including trendy restaurants and excursions. Taking the G:Link to the popular and iconic Surfers Paradise is also surprisingly easy with it only being a six-minute ride. The convention center sits in the heart of Broadbeach, making your trip to the conference simple with everything you could need being nearby.
This event is the ideal platform for anyone looking to learn more about civil engineering to discover new ways of building bridges with mass timber – an increasingly popular option among civil engineers. From bridge inspections and environmental impact assessments to the latest mass timber bridge technologies, you’ll find it all at the 11th annual Australian Small Bridges Conference and Exhibition. At Timber Restoration Services, we pride ourselves on being the mass timber experts. The Australian Small Bridges Conference serves as a perfect place for our experienced engineers and other team members to spread the word on the sustainability, functionality, and cost-effectiveness of using mass timber in bridge construction.
We look forward to connecting with you all there! So don’t miss out – register now for the event of the year! See you at the 11th annual Australian Small Bridges Conference and Exhibition on May 16th and 17th.
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