Pacific Highway Upgrade - Woolgoolga to Ballina Section 3 - North and Shark Creek Bridges
About the project
Scope
A21 - Bostock Road - 1 bridge - 2 spans
A26 - Property Access Road - 1 bridge - 2 spans
A22 - Somervale Road - 2 bridges - 1 span
A27 - Crowleys Road - 1 bridge - 2 spans
A23 - Champions Creek - 2 bridges - 5 spans
A28 - Tyndale South - 2 bridges - 1 span
A24 - North of Champions Creek - 2 bridges - 4 spans
A34 - Shark Creek - 1 bridge - 26 spans
A25 - Quarry Access Road - 2 bridges - 2 spans
A51 - Fauna Drainage 2 - 2 bridges - 1 span
Outcomes
As a result of working collaboratively with the client to manage changes imposed on the construction program, and overcoming complex technical issues with innovative engineering, BMD delivered 16 bridges on budget and three months early.
The project’s success is demonstrated by BMD’s ability to meet and exceed stringent client requirements, overcome the significant challenge of using client supplied precast elements for both the substructure and superstructure (1216 precast concrete elements with a total mass of 26,000 tonnes), while protecting our people and achieving superior results in environmental protection.
BMD’s focus on the value of quality workmanship and minimising re-works delivered further value for the client. By employing smart engineering solutions, BMD implemented several innovations to reduce manual handling, increase productivity and improve safety. At completion, BMD achieved more than 250,000 lost time injury (LTI) free hours – a significant result due to a large portion of the works involving high-risk cranage works and working-at-heights activities.
NSW Earth Awards
Winner Project value $30 million to $75 million