Melbourne Street Bridge Replacement
April - July 2011
Client Information
ARTC
- Duration: 3 months
- Value: $489,000
- Location: Melbourne Street, East Maitland
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Project Details
Scope of Work
Scope included:
- the fabrication and installation of the new structural steel girders and handrail
- fabrication and installation of precast elements including abutments and headstocks
- grouting of bearings and abutments and headstocks
- excavation of track to replace formation at either end of the bridge and relaying of new formation
- Installation of new transoms (bridge sleepers) with Huck bolt fastening system
- relaying of track and rail including Aluminothermic welding.
Significant Achievements
- Project proceeded and was completed in appalling weather conditions with heavy rainfall throughout project
- Zero LTI’s and zero safety or environmental incidents
- Project handed back on time in possession
- Project completed on time and on budget