Harry’s extensive production management experience in the tunnelling industry has taken him all over the world. He has extensive technical construction knowledge in all types of tunnel excavation, ground support and lining and his practical experience in delivering some of the largest and most complex tunnel projects in the world combine to make him uniquely qualified to manage the tunnel construction operations on site.
He has worked as the General Superintendent on all four of the three-lane road tunnels that have been constructed in Australia. Harry has experience in soft-ground TBM and roadheader tunnelling, and has delivered in alliance relationships. Harry demonstrates strong leadership and always focuses on the education and training of his teams which keeps everyone safety focused.
Capabilities
- Tunnel excavation techniques, including soft ground TBM, soft-ground roadheader and shallow-cover
- Ground support and lining
- Occupational Health & Safety on large construction projects
- Delivery of major underground tunnelling projects
Highly respected for his leadership and relationship skills, strong sense of how to structure the workforce to deliver complex projects
Resourcing and deployment of men, plant and equipment
Work planning and coordination
Qualifications
- John Holland Group Award in Safety Excellence 2002 and 2006
- Certificate IV in Workplace Safety
- Industrial Relations
- Equal Employment Opportunities
- 3wk Supervisory programme with the Institute of Builders
- Multiple Leadership Programs
Tunnelling Experience
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John Holland
Melbourne, Vic
2012 – 2014
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Construction Manager, Tunnelling
Harry was accountable for the successful delivery of our Australian based projects, and works closely with our Manager for Hong Kong and Singapore to provide operational support to offshore projects. He also manages the M&E team which provides support for both projects and tenders.
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Airport Link & Northern Busway
Brisbane, Qld
2007 – 2012
Value: $5b
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Project General Superintendent
Harry provided constructability input into the tender for this twin tunnel project.
When John Holland was awarded the tender, Harry took on the crucial role of Project General Superintendent assisting and advising all construction areas.
A key focus for Harry on this Project was Industrial Relations and Workforce management.
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EastLink
Melbourne, VIC
2004 – 2007
Value: $2.54b
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Regional General Superintendent, Tunnelling
In this role, Harry provided constructability input into the design of 39km of toll road including twin three-lane, 1.6km tunnels comprising two tubes, each with three lanes of unidirectional traffic.
As General Superintendent, Harry was responsible for directing all aspects of the underground construction activities and ensuring the highest safety standards were achieved.
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Lane Cove Tunnel
Sydney, NSW
2004
Value: $1.1b
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Project General Superintendent
Harry was General Superintendent for this multi roadheader type tunnel construction. His responsibilities included constructability input into the design and the coordination of the field activities for the construction of the tunnel and associated works.
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Kai Tak Transfer Scheme
Hong Kong
2001 – 2004
Value: HK$392m
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General Superintendent
Responsible for coordinating the construction of 1.3km of 4.4. ID Drainage Tunnel using a Herrenknecht Slurry T.B.M.
Additional responsibilities include the construction of 6 shafts, 600m of cut and cover tunnel and associated structures.
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Northside Storage Tunnel
Sydney, NSW
1999 – 2001
Value: $450m
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General Superintendent
Responsible for coordinating the construction of 20 km of sewage/stormwater tunnel, excavated simultaneously from two sites, with four TBM’s ranging in size from 3.8-6.5m diameter.
Additional responsibilities included the supervision of construction of 2.4km of declines and chambers with roadheaders and the drill and blast excavation of four shafts and the coordination of supply of all materials and spoil removal by barge to a satellite site.
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CityLink
Transurban CityLink
Melbourne, VIC
1997 – 1998
Value: $1.8b
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General Superintendent
Responsible for Coordinating three main sites during the construction of twin three-lane road tunnels.
Excavation was conducted at five working faces with 300Kw road headers and drill and blast.
Primary NATM type support followed by permanent lining using three CIFA full heading concrete lining forms.
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SSDS St1
Paul Y Seli Joint Venture
Hong Kong
1998 – 1999
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Site Superintendent
The work consisted of the construction of a 3.2m diameter tunnel using a hard rock Robbins TBM in fresh granite, full face grout treatment required during excavation and 360m of drill and blast for TBM Launch Chamber
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Heathrow Express Rail Link
Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd
1994 – 1997
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Tunnels Superintendent
After the collapse of the Heathrow Rail tunnel, Harry was called in to recover the tunnel, make it safe and complete its construction.
He took overall responsibility for labour and plant control to complete 8.5km of 5.7m diameter shield driven tunnel plus two underground stations, associated shafts, hand tunnels and crossover caverns.
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