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hen the NSW Government sought and maintain a $524 million transit way In June 2005, Leighton Contractors began March 2007. The 7km to numerous challenges, particularly as major It is clear that Leighton Contractors has taken assistance to provide a transport development for a rapid bus service linking constructing the T-way in two linked sections. section was completed and opened for service roads adjacent to the construction were kept immense pride working with the NSW RTA and solution for Sydney’s rapidly expanding North , Blacktown and Rouse Hill. The A 17km link was built from Parramatta to in November 2007. open during project delivery. On the ground the NSW Government to deliver this important West, it turned to major construction firm North-West T-way, or T-way, would link existing Rouse Hill Town Centre, adjacent to Old traffic management included a dedicated transport infrastructure development for Sydney’s Leighton Contractors. bus and rail networks, including the recently Windsor Road, and a 7km link built connecting Leighton Contractors has an industry reputation traffic manager who worked with NSW RTA North West region. completed Paramatta-Liverpool T-way. Former Blacktown to Parklea, adjacent to Sunnyholt for consistently working to a high standard to strategically plan all construction interfaces Leighton Contractors employs over 7,000 NSW Premier Bob Carr envisaged the T-way Road. This major project involved the design across all facets when delivering a project. The with operating roads. Motorists using Old dedicated and talented staff who work across would provide Sydney’s North West residents and construction of a 21km bus only road company demonstrated the effectiveness of Windsor Road, accustomed to carrying 60,000 diverse sectors including construction, mining, with increased access to “jobs, health, education with 3km of bus only lanes, 30 bus stations, its safety training and management procedures cars per day and Sunnyholt Road, with normal telecommunications, industrial engineering and and leisure facilities”, reduced travelling times two park and ride stations with a total of 400 when it twice celebrated one million work traffic volumes around 30,000 vehicles per infrastructure investment. Leighton Contractors and reduced car congestion on existing roads. car spaces, and three “kiss and ride” stations. hours with no lost time injuries during day, were able to traverse their normal traffic is wholly owned by Leighton Holdings Limited, Seven new bridges and three underpasses were T-way construction. Engineering Manager route with minimal disruption during the two which is one of the world’s Top 25 construction Sydney’s North West is experiencing enormous also constructed. Not forgetting pedestrian/ Adam Sharman attributes this success to the and a half year construction phase. A robust contractors. Today, Leighton Contractors is development, with the population increasing by cycle access, a 3m wide shared pedestrian path continuous efforts of all staff involved to live a communication strategy ensured the public were enjoying massive growth and development. around 1,000 residents a week. When designing and cycle way was built along the entire length definite safety conscious culture. A continuous kept well informed via various means including Over the past two years alone the company has the bus-based rapid transport system, Leighton of the T-way, linking with other pedestrian and improvement and collaborative approach direct mail outs, a dedicated project website, doubled in size and trebled its work in hand. Contractors and principal designer Maunsell cycle networks in the North West region. towards delivering a quality product also imbued a display centre and a 24 hour, seven days a Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd considered the future, favouring the project team’s culture. week T-way phone line. Since completion, the Communications Manager, NSW & ACT In December 2004 the NSW Roads and Traffic designs which offered NSW RTA more options Construction was completed ahead of schedule. project has been nominated as a finalist for t. 02 9414 3333 Authority (NSW RTA) awarded Leighton for growth and development. The 17km Parramatta to Rouse Hill section was Undertaking construction in such a densely the prestigious 2008 Australian Construction f. 02 9414 3500 Contractors the contract to design, construct completed first with bus services running from populated area as Sydney’s North West provided Achievement Award. www.leightoncontractors.com.au

50 NSW PROJECT FEATURE NORTH-WEST T-WAY NSW PROJECT FEATURE NORTH-WEST T-WAY 51 civil contracting company, P & T The steel bridges were constructed off-site and Recent and current projects include the outh East Concreting has an enviable transit way project. Most have been with the The company also purchased a Gomaco Formwork & Welding Pty Ltd provides lifted into place. P & T Formwork & Welding Brunswick By-Pass for Abi Group and the Bond record of density and tolerance achieved company since its inception five years ago. Many Commander III paving machine for use on the formwork and concrete and steel fixing for were then engaged to make accessibility a reality River Bypass in Coffs Harbour. in their hand placed concrete works. The civil of these also began working for South East North-West T-way project. The fast loading and large infrastructure projects. P & T Formwork for pedestrian and bicycle users. The Company concreting company was well qualified to be Concreting under a previous organisation. tracking capacity of this machine contributed & Welding subcontract to large Australian constructed concrete staircases and ramps The company varies its formwork system from awarded the major subcontract for hand placed to a high standard of completion on the job. construction companies such as Transfield, leading up to each of the two bridges. job to job. P & T Formwork & Welding have a concrete in all zones of the North West T-way, Company Director Daniel Ingold has worked Suitably impressed, South East Concreting has Baulderstone/Hornibrook and Montgomery close working relationship with Peri Australia as well as a minor subcontract for machine alongside Construction Managers Paul Shorter recently purchased a second machine, which is Watson Harza, Thiess/John Holland and Working with reinforced concrete, P & T and Novatec Brisbane, using their equipment placed wall pavements. and Dennis Rogers since 1996. currently creating barrier walls in Brisbane. Leighton Contractors to conduct specialist Formwork set up formwork and carried out on a regular basis. works. steel fixing to 8 metres above road level. Based in Tweed Heads, South East Concreting Mr Ingold believes the dedication of staff and Company Director Michael O’Toole believes specialise in subcontracting to major civil business success is largely due to the company’s For the North-West T-way project, P & T P & T Formwork & Welding has been in that one of the Company’s strengths is the construction projects in , unwavering commitment to quality. Formwork and Welding were subcontracted to operation for 15 years and has completed practice of direct supervision of the work by Queensland and Victoria. work on two bridges spanning each of the two many successful projects throughout NSW management, ensuring outstanding results every “We believe in getting it right the first time,” Mr main arterial roads. The bridges, over Sunnyholt and interstate. The Company has been heavily time. The North West T-Way is one of several projects Ingold explained. “Our jobs stand the test of and Old Windsor Roads, formed a critical part involved on numerous stages of the Sydney the company has recently been working on in time. We virtually never have to replace any part of the pedestrian and bicycle access which was Orbital system including the M5 East Motorway, the region. These include two of Sydney’s other of our concrete paving.” South East Concreting constructed adjacent to the transit way. Westlink M7, M2 Tollway and the Lane Cove key transport ventures, the Lane Cove Tunnel South East Concreting achieves these consistent P.O. Box 283 Tunnel Pump Station. Other work includes P & T Formwork & Welding Pty Ltd. (completed in May this year) and Westlink M7, results by using a stiffer concrete mix (up to 70 Tweed Heads, NSW 2485 The 21km shared pedestrian path and cycle way Service Building for the Parramatta Rail Link in 38 Trevelyan Street where South East Concreting also worked with slump) and its compaction techniques. South t. 07 55991716 was included to increase user options and link in Chatswood and Sewage and Power Plant works Botany NSW 2019 Leighton Contractors on its joint venture with East Concreting has at their disposal up to 80 f. 07 55991720 with other pedestrian and cycle networks in the throughout the Eastern States. t. 0425 322 242 Abigroup. concrete vibrators and vibrating screeds to m. 0412 910 601 North West region. f. 02 9666 3598 South East Concreting employs around 100 ensure maximum air reduction and stability. [email protected] staff, half of which were involved with the www.seconcreting.com.au

52 NSW PROJECT FEATURE NORTH-WEST T-WAY NSW PROJECT FEATURE NORTH-WEST T-WAY 53 ince 1988, T & M Group has established The company has demonstrated its capabilities million press has the capacity to bend steel up to TM Over Exposure had provided signage, Mr Tisdale was very happy with the result. an excellent reputation in engineered on sites such as Olympic Station. On this 8 metres in length. Sheet, angle and tube rolling stainless steel cladding, light structural framing “We have made some improvements on the architectural metalwork, sheet metal work and significant site, TM Over Exposure designed, complete the group’s total in-house one stop and complex paneling on bus shelters for the previous shelters, such as the roof and ceiling signage. In collaboration with Ox Urban/ Over engineered and manufactured 7500 perforated architectural metal processing capability. Parramatta-Liverpool T-way. design, lighting features and waterproofing,” Exposure Media, the T & M Group profile panels for the complex vaulted ceiling in addition Mr Tisdale explained. “It’s a nice looking unit, has expanded to include projects anywhere to the pylon signage structures, gates, emergency TM Over Exposure was responsible for the total The company worked with a number of other commuters will be able to enjoy the aesthetics.” from urban furniture to medium architectural systems, clocks and directional signage. design and fabrication of the 54 bus shelters contractors on this job such as glaziers, extrusion industry. along the length of the North West T-way and roofing teams. When it came to the North The shelters were made using advanced materials T & M Group Engineering Pty Ltd The company uses pioneering technology which project. West T-way, TM Over Exposure engineer Terry and have a high quality finish. t/a TM Over Exposure Based at Smithfield on a huge three hectare can convert 3D models directly into machine Tisdale felt the company could streamline the 23 Britton St, Smithfield industrial block, TM Over Exposure has code for fabrication. Laser and water jet cutting The shelters were built completely offsite in process, and save time and money, by completing NSW 2164 Australia cultured a particularly successful blend of are used in construction. A massive 1000 tonne the company’s workshop, and transported and the entire job themselves. The company worked t. 02 9616 7444 resources, space, experience and innovation. press, one of only several in the country, has installed on site. with civil engineer Steve McLean of Leighton f. 02 9616 7455 also been added to the workshop. The $1.2 Contractors to design a prototype. www.overexposure.com.au

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asy Dig is a compact and well equipped Easy Dig Pty Ltd can be depended upon to Excavator with mixing plant setup and Rock n any major construction there are small for rapid and reliable installation of non to simplify and streamline access to the storm company operating from Sydney’s provide consistent service on extended or Drilling Capabilities. A Vacuum Suck Truck and but essential jobs that machines can’t get to. prefabricated materials. This reputation has water pits for future maintenance and inspection North West region. The company specialises ongoing contracts as well as short term projects. a Non Destructive Digging Unit are also part of Fitting and finishing of storm water pits and grown with the successful delivery of services services. in Directional Drilling Services. All staff are Easy Dig has been involved with all utility Easy Dig’s capable plant and equipment. curb and guttering for driveways and footpaths, on numerous development sites including accredited with all utility providers and have providers over the last 12 years. for example, requires specialised hand work. Leighton Contractor’s M7. David Auddino Based in western Sydney, DNA Concrete been with the company long term. and his company were a natural choice for the services the wider Sydney region north to The team from Easy Dig has a broad range Enter DNA Concrete. This small, dynamic in situ placement of grates and edging on the Gosford, west to the Blue Mountains and to Easy Dig’s services were engaged by various of experience in working with utilities in company delivers with efficiency and expertise many hundreds of storm water pits on the southern Sydney. clients along the length of the North-West construction zones. The company has worked to leave a job done right, first time. Company North-West T-way project. T-way as it was being constructed. With on the M7 project since December 2001 and has Director David Auddino began DNA Concrete different sections of the road being constructed provided essential services on both the Windsor 10 years ago after many years of working under DNA Concrete worked full time for 18 months concurrently, Company Director Roger Hill Road Upgrade as well as the adjacent North-West an experienced concrete fitting and formwork on the T-way during construction, on both the managed his team of four so that they could transit way construction for the past two years. specialist. Parramatta to Rouse Hill and Blacktown to provide drilling services wherever and whenever Parklea links. By working on a price per pit basis they were required. Easy Dig’s Director Roger Hill is often contacted DNA Concrete offers their services on a variety rather than an hourly rate, DNA Concrete are to provide Directional Boring and Non Easy Dig Pty Ltd of developments including subdivisions, roads driven to complete jobs quickly and efficiently. With the growth that is occurring in the region, Destructive Digging where other techniques 291 Boundary Road and industrial estates. “We supply the formwork, DNA Concrete Pty Ltd the provision of major utilities is of utmost would not suffice. Maraylya NSW 2765 labour and know how to get the job done.” Mr DNA Concrete’s practical experience is also 2029 The Northern Road importance and, in some instances, Easy Dig t. 02 45 736 648 Auddino explains. “With us, the engineers, an invaluable asset when transposing designs Orchard Hills, NSW 2748 m. 0410 407 302 were providing directional boring on a site Well equipped, Easy Dig gets the job done. f. 02 45 736 205 foreman and leading man are all happy.” into solid forms. Working with engineers on f. 02 4736 5240 where up to a dozen pipes were to be installed The company provides a Vermeer D36x50 m. 0416 253 050 The Company has developed a solid reputation the North-West T-way, Mr Auddino was able at a time. Directional Borer and a 3.5 Tonne Mini e. [email protected]

56 NSW PROJECT FEATURE NORTH-WEST T-WAY NSW PROJECT FEATURE NORTH-WEST T-WAY 57 Straight to the point stablished in 1958 as a plumbing business, Chris Gavan is employed by Barry Bros. as Barry Bros. also provided road sweeping during Barry Bros. has grown to become a leader the Area Manager-Salesman. He explained the construction of the T-way five days a week on Destructive Excavations Australia is a future. It is safe, with minimal disruption. It’s on. It helps with communication between the in drain cleaning and industrial services. With that the North West T-way project provided for two years. small family business based at Baulkham the best way to locate underground services,” major contractors and other subcontractors.” a workforce of over 300 people spread across an opportunity to make good use of the Hills, close to the site of the new North-West Kim said. Accuracy is imperative when working “We provide an important service, and we enjoy 10 branches nationally, Barry Bros. offer fast company’s highly specialised equipment and Barry Bros.’ Envirovac Sweeping Units provide T-way. The company specialises in vacuum in heavily serviced areas such as in Sydney’s what we do,” Kim added. efficient service to most capital cities and major skilled staff. a cost effective method of preventing the excavations for location of underground northwest, to avoid running through a service. provincial centres. Barry Bros. is a subsidiary of contamination of storm water systems and services, as well as trenching and pit excavation Non Destructive Excavations Australia were able public company Tox Free Solutions Limited. “It was a demanding area for service location, waterways by pollution control, including the over existing services. They also use potholing to provide safe and effective service location with a high level of critical infrastructure,” management of silt and dust on construction techniques, which cause minimal impact on the over the entire length of the North-West Barry Bros. were subcontracted to provide a Mr Gavan said. “This included high pressure sites. The dust suppression technology used road or at the worksite. T-way. range of services along the entire length of the gas mains, oil line and sensitive fibre optic in sweeping services, as well as the low North West T-way project at different times cable.” noise emissions, result in little if any public The work carried out by the company has a In the two and a half years since its inception, during its construction. disturbance when sweeping is performed by variety of applications including power pole Non Destructive Excavations Australia have Potholing up to 3 metres deep, and trenching state of the art equipment. hole excavations, dewatering and sludge removal. worked on a number of projects such as the Services investigations, using electronic location 3 – 4 metres wide were often required in order Limited access locations are not a problem for Liverpool – Ashfield pipeline, the M7 motorway, and potholing carried out by Barry Bros. to find a service. This was all carried out using Non Destructive Excavations Australia. various rail projects as well as continuing work provided much needed information during the high pressure air or water and vacuum. with companies such as Integral Energy. Non Destructive Excavations early design stages of the project. The potholing Barry Bros. When company director Kim Liddell was asked Australia Pty Ltd of underground services prior to excavation was Barry Bros. carried out extensive drain cleaning 19 Ashfield Ave. why the company chose to specialise in non “There are a number of advantages to dealing PO Box 522 a practice employed right throughout the life of and CCTV Inspections of much of the storm Milperra NSW 2214. destructive methods of operation, the answer with a small business,” explains Kim. “The Baulkham Hills NSW 1755 the project to prevent damage being sustained water drainage system on the project as part t. 02 8723 8777 was simple. service offered is very personalised. There is m. 0411 242 141 to infrastructure. of the mandatory hand over process by the f. 02 9773 0777 also continuity on site. When the same team is f. 02 9674 6090 contractor to the client. www.barrybros.com.au “Non destructive excavating is the way of the there each day, they really know what’s going e. [email protected]

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ranspacific Industries Group Ltd the provision of on-site high pressure water Due to the speed at which construction of (Transpacific) offers a range of integrated and super vacuum units. Company efficiency the T-way was delivered, Transpacific based a environmental, waste management, facility in relocating resources around the T-way site Supervisor in Charge - Day to Day Operations, management and transportation services tailored averted flooding incidents on several main on site, to manage optimum location and VT Inspection Services have been any areas of weld weakness or structural Ashby and personnel worked with welding to meet the needs of industrial, municipal and arterial roads during construction. relocation of bins and coordinate their delivery ensuring the safety of engineering works imperfection on pressure vessels, cranes, subcontractors onsite to ensure that all standards commercial customers across Australia, covering and pick up. Thus Transpacific minimised risks through inspection and testing since 1997. The bridges, pipelines and boilers, for example. of the building code were met. most industry sectors. The company’s integrated waste operations to the T-way project with coordination and company’s experience stretches back even Techniques employed include Radiographic and seamlessly managed waste from its point of ownership of the waste management services further under the previous name of Hunter Ultrasonic Examinations and Magnetic Particle/ HVT Inspection Services have recently Josephine Mockford, Transpacific’s Business collection through to transfer stations and from collection to reduction, reuse or disposal Valley Testing, where HVT’s Company Director Dye Penetration Inspection. HVT Inspection purchased a Positive Material Identification Unit Development Manager – New South Wales, recycling and treatment plants. Working from of waste products. Paul Ashby was involved in head management. Services also offer Concrete Slab Inspection, (XRF or X-Ray Fluorescent), which is currently points out that one of the company’s unique sustainable principles with a focus on recycling Eddy Current and consultancy services. at work on the Shell Refinery Shutdown (Reactor strengths is the ability to provide customers with and landfill reduction, the processes and The small dedicated team of 10 runs their Replacement) project. HVT Inspection Services a comprehensive range of services delivered equipment used by Transpacific are designed to business from Smithfield, in Sydney. With long On the construction of the North West are also widely involved with preventative through a single contact point. minimise the client’s environmental impact. and flexible work hours and an emergency T-way, HVT Inspection Services was engaged maintenance, such as annual structural testing service that has them at the ready 24 hours a to conduct testing on all of the transit way’s of the flagpoles on Sydney’s iconic Harbour One of Transpacific’s recently completed Paper recycling was provided for the T-way Transpacific Industries Group Ltd - day everyday of the year, the company often guard rails and crash barriers. These safety Bridge. contracts involved the delivery of industrial offices as well as general waste services which Homebush Bay conducts critical work where a crack in a boiler devices were installed on the seven bridges built cleaning of storm water systems and total waste for the construction site included recycling t. 02 8748 0900 weld, or a tube leak at a power station, requires along the length of the transit way. In addition HVT Inspection Services P/L management services for Leighton’s North-West of timber where possible. Transpacific also f. 02 9648 4914 immediate professional attention. to inspecting and testing the welds on these Unit 3/9- 11 Cullen Pl T-way project. provided tanker collection and disposal of m. 0423 605813 structures as they were fitted, Director Paul Smithfield NSW 2164 contaminated waste at the company’s Homebush e. [email protected] HVT Inspection Services employ a variety of Ashby was responsible for the Weld Procedure t. 02 9725 1511 Transpacific’s storm water services included Bay Liquid Treatment Plant. www.transpacific.com.au Non Destructive Testing techniques to locate Development for these safety devices. Mr f. 02 9725 4208

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