Seminar In Person

Australia's First Extradosed Cable-Stayed Traffic Bridge (In-person)

by CIOB Oceania

Event details

  • Laing O'Rourke, Perth
  • 15 October 2026
  • 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM AEST

Event fees

CIOB Member (in-person)

Free

Non-Member (in-person)

A$50.00

CIOB Assist Optional Donation

A$5.00

Summary

Join CIOB in Perth for a CPD on how Modern Methods of Construction were used to deliver the landmark Fremantle Traffic Bridge project.

Please note: this event is for over 18's only.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) invites you to an exclusive CPD event exploring the delivery of one of Australia's most innovative infrastructure projects.

Delivering an extradosed cable-stayed traffic bridge marks a first for Australia. Combined with constrained transit conditions, a historically significant location, and a live traffic bridge bisecting the site, this extraordinary project is truly unique on the world stage.

This presentation will guide us through what it takes to deliver such a complex and bespoke project, including an in-depth exploration of how Modern Methods of Construction and the application of Design for Manufacture and Assembly have been deployed to support outstanding safety and quality outcomes, with the project currently forecast to open ahead of schedule.

Key Discussion Topics:

  • Delivering Australia's first extradosed cable-stayed traffic bridge
  • Managing complex site constraints and live traffic operations
  • Applying Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) on a major infrastructure project
  • Using Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) to improve delivery outcomes
  • Achieving outstanding safety, quality and programme performance

Speaker

Nicholas Meredith - Major Projects Director at WSP

Commencing his engineering journey on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link in the UK, his career has since taken him around the world including Russia, UAE and Kazakhstan and now Australia. Working in this range of locations Nicholas has applied his engineering expertise to civil infrastructure, oil and gas and mining projects. He was the Technical Leader on both the Morely to Ellenbrook Line rail project and until recently on Fremantle Bridge Alliance. He is now a Major Projects Director at WSP

Why Attend?

  • Gain insight into one of Australia's most unique and complex bridge projects
  • Learn how MMC and DfMA can be successfully implemented on major infrastructure works
  • Discover practical lessons in project delivery, safety and innovation
  • Network with fellow construction professionals and industry peers

Don't miss this opportunity to hear first-hand insights from the team behind this landmark project.

Members: This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly.

Contact

Jessie Purtell

Member Services and Events Co-ordinator - Oceania

[email protected]

0428 345 945

How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.

Agenda

  • Agenda
    17:00
    Registration
    17:30
    Presentations
    18:30
    Networking (nibblies and refreshments included)