PHÖNIX is an initiative for the Ministry for High Quality of Life in Austria and the ÖWAV – Austrian Water and Waste Management Association. The competition is open to entries throughout Austria and is in its 14th year. The objective is to find creative, practical and innovative solutions that contribute towards sustainable development in waste management. On 11.05.2016 IGT’s contribution “Responsible re-use of tunnel excavated material at Koralm tunnel lot KAT2” achieved second place for successful implementation of the project and was honoured during the Phoenix 2016 award ceremony.