North Queensland Region - Northern District - EOI-Lightly bound workshop for external contractors

Overview The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has organised a training workshop for external contractors focused on the production and construction of lightly bound materials and the Quarry Registration System (QRS). Purpose The session will provide an opportunity to understand or refresh knowledge of TMR's requirements for lightly bound materials, including the lightly bound registration system and the Quarry Registration System. It will also serve as a platform to discuss mix design submissions and address practical challenges encountered in the field, and to understand the quarry registration system. Eligibility The workshop is intended for engineers, project managers, quarry operators, supervisors, inspectors, contract administrators and designers involved in materials production, construction, surveillance or contract administration. Tender Briefing Date: 16 November 2026 Time: 8.30AM to 2.30PM Format: In-person workshop Location: Floor 4, 445 Flinders Street, Townsville QLD 4810 Due to the limited number of seats available (around 30 seats), bookings will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Agenda Introduction Lightly Bound Pavement: technical framework, design considerations, materials, mix design, production, retarders, construction requirements, risks and mitigation, compliance, current challenges Quarry Registration System: quarry materials and quality assurance, Queensland and Northern Queensland quarry sources, test properties, aggregate mineralogy, QRS updates, recycled materials, future directions Unbound material (MRTS05) issues Questions and discussion How to Apply Those interested in attending should confirm their interest by 30 October 2026 by emailing StabilisedMixDesign@tmr.qld.gov.au. This is an in-person workshop only. Registration for this event closes on 30 October 2026 by close of business.