Meet the author

Christopher Shugg
Executive Director, Aviation & Aerospace (Acting), Surbana Jurong
Christopher has managed multi-disciplinary consultancy teams on a wide range of aviation projects across Asia including airport masterplans, feasibility studies, design of terminals and associated buildings and project management of the construction and delivery of landside and airside airport infrastructure.
He has led Surbana Jurong’s aviation consultancy team since the beginning of 2024.
Unlocking infrastructure capacity in land development
As Australia faces mounting housing pressures and rapid urban expansion, infrastructure capacity studies are emerging as a vital tool in shaping smarter, more sustainable land development.
How Digital Tools and Adaptive Design Are Changing the Way We Tunnel
Across the world, demand for underground infrastructure is rising as cities grow denser and renewable energy networks expand.
Bringing Water into Focus: Lessons Australia Can Learn from the World
Every October, National Water Week asks Australians to pause and reflect on the value of our most precious resource. This year’s theme, “bring water into focus”, is both a challenge and a reminder.
Scaling Digital Design for Local Government Projects
Across Australia, local governments are under pressure to deliver infrastructure that keeps pace with urban growth, climate resilience targets and rising community expectations, all while operating within constrained budgets and limited resources.