On 24 October 2001, a fire broke out inside the Gotthard Road Tunnel in Switzerland. By the time it was over, 11 people had lost their lives, the tunnel was closed for two months, and Europe’s approach to tunnel safety had fundamentally changed.   What happened The Gotthard Road Tunnel runs for 16.9 kilometres beneath the Swiss Alps, carrying two-way traffic in a single tube. On the morning of the fire, a heavy goods vehicle drifted across the centre line and collided with an

With Brisbane 2032 on the horizon, stadiums are firmly back in the spotlight.   We’ve seen what’s been delivered globally over the past decade, from Adelaide Oval and Optus Stadium here in Australia, to major international venues like Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, all designed to do more than just host sport. They’re built to drive tourism, activate precincts, and operate year-round.   But what does it actually take to deliver one?   We caught up with E

Locals on the Sunshine Coast know the pain points all too well, and now, there’s finally some movement.   Plans to upgrade the Sunshine Motorway at Mount Coolum have taken a step forward, with the Queensland Government releasing a draft concept and kicking off an invitation-only design tender.   What’s actually happening? The upgrade centres on two new south-facing ramps at West Coolum Road, along with improvements to the existing interchange.   It ties into broader Sunshine