Overview
The Western Sydney International Airport Bulk Earthworks (WSABE) Project delivered by CPB Contractors and ACCIONA, entailed comprehensive land preparation to establish a stable foundation for the airport infrastructure. The project spanned the excavation, movement, and placement of almost 27 million cubic metres of material over the course of five years, setting the stage for the construction of the Western Sydney International Airport.
This webinar will provide an insightful look into the project, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and processes that are transforming the way large-scale earthworks are managed. The speakers will explore the design development through planning, logistics, supply market constraints and delivery, all required to deliver a safe, productive and quality project.
Who should attend?
This session is relevant to construction engineers, project managers, and those interested in the evolving role of technology in construction. This project was nominated for the prestigious 2024 Australian Construction Achievement Award, highlighting Australia’s best construction projects. For more information, visit the Australian Construction Achievement Awards website.
Event series
This webinar is part of the Construction Community of Practice CPD series. Events will take place on the following dates:
- Wednesday 23 July 2025, 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm AEST, Carbon reduction in the Cairns Southern Access Corridor (Stage 3) upgrade
Previous sessions in this series are available on EA OnDemand.
Learning outcomes
In this presentation, you will:
- learn how intelligent systems streamline earthworks processes
- explore innovations to benefit both project management teams and the on-the-ground workforce
- gain insight into the challenges faced and how they were overcome
About the speakers
Aden Weatherstone
Senior Project Engineer, CPB Contractors
Khuram Iqbal
ACCIONA
Gavin Wilson
Area Manager, CPB Contractors
John Wiggers de Vries
Environment and Sustainability Manager, ACCIONA
John Wiggers de Vries is the environment and sustainability manager for the Western Sydney Airport Bulk Earthworks package. He has been in the construction industry for 11 years on large scale infrastructure projects, ensuring projects are delivered in a sustainable and environmentally compliant way while optimizing construction efficiencies.
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Student Member: Free
Non-Member: $30.00