| Title: | Snowy 2.0-Marica Road West HDD: Innovation in Extreme Terrain | |
| Date & Time: | 2 September 2026, 14:00-15:00 GMT (16:00-17:00 CEST / 10:00-11:00 EDT) | |
| Project Location: | Australia | |
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Speakers: |
Bryce Morrow, Michels Corporation |
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| Fee & Recording | Free of charge. Recording is available only to ISTT members. The presentation file will be available for purchase for $10 for non-members and free for ISTT members. | |
This project won the ISTT's No-Dig Award in 2025 - Project Category.
Overview
Michels, an internationally operating contractor in trenchless construction, was asked in 2023 to complete the installation of a critical, extremely complex HDD for the Snowy 2.0 Pumped Hydro Project in New South Wales, Australia.
The Marica Road West HDD was necessary for the installation of power, water, and communication cables required to build and operate Snowy 2.0, the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia.
Stretching from Lobs Hole to Marica, the Marica Road HDD is 2,248 meters long, an impressive, yet not exceptional, length for a trenchless project.
However, the HDD borehole included an elevation difference of 600 meters from low side to high side, a configuration never achieved by HDD.
This installation method was deemed to be the best option for the successful installation of a 219-mm (8 5/8-inch) diameter fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) carrier pipeline and its critical cables in an environmentally significant area.
This presentation explores the technical challenges, innovative solutions, and lessons learned from the project, which was completed between April and July 2023.
Speakers
Bryce Morrow
Michels Corporation
Bryce Morrow is General Manager at Michels Trenchless Pty. Ltd. in Australia, bringing extensive experience in trenchless technology and horizontal directional drilling projects. Based in Wangaratta, Victoria, Bryce has been instrumental in the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects, including the award-winning Snowy 2.0 HDD works.
Glenn Duyvestyn, PhD., PE, PEng
Michels Corporation
Glenn Duyvestyn, PhD., PE, PEng is Director of Alternative Delivery at Michels Corporation, where he oversees innovative trenchless technology solutions and project delivery strategies. With advanced professional credentials and engineering expertise, Glenn brings both technical depth and strategic leadership to complex infrastructure projects across North America and internationally.