Stabilisation Training Project – Delivering Value and Embedding Risk Informed Competency in Pavement Stabilisation

Damian Volker is Director of the Pavement Rehabilitation Section of the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), with over 20 years of experience. He specialises in pavement materials testing, construction, and performance, with a focus on stabilisation. Starting his career as a Cadet Materials Technologist, he gained extensive knowledge of material properties and failure mechanisms through detailed pavement investigations and work as an asphalt Roadworks Inspector. Known for his innovative and environmentally sustainable solutions, Damian is a technology leader for TMR for all aspects of stabilisation projects, including design, testing, construction, training, research, and the development and management of TMR specifications.

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    October 2025

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