THE CCFBULLETIN MAGAZINE OF THE CIVIL CONTRACTORS FEDERATION WESTERN AUSTRALIA EDITION 3 2019

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Cover photo: Members of the BMD Constructions team celebrate the completion of the contents Bow River Bridge Upgrade, one of five 2019 CCF WA Earth Award winning projects. Our Earth Awards special feature starts p37. From the President Comment MJB Industries Pty Ltd is a state wide supplier of concrete 04 David Della Bona Shiftwork or overtime? 26 Contesting an adjudication pipe and precast products that prides itself on quality and PPSA the real security service. From the CEO Scrap metal reform overdue Andy Graham Mentally healthy workplace 06 Established in 2006 as an Australian Private Company, Earth Awards Special Advocacy Feature MJB Industries Pty Ltd has built a reputation as a supplier Tendering reform 37 All the finalists profiled 08 Infrastructure investment of choice for many civil companies and contractors CIVIL CONTRACTORS FEDERATION throughout the state of Western Australia. Events CCF WA Ltd Earth Awards Earth Awards Gala Dinner 70 Verde Drive Winners honoured 74 Civil Sundowner Jandakot, WA 6164 From modest beginnings, MJB has grown and diversified 12 Phone: (08) 9414 1486 Email: [email protected] into a large enterprise which is now one of Western Web: ccfwa.com.au

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Marble Bar Road - Coongan Gorge Marble Bar Road - Coongan Gorge 34.5 31.6 Realignment 34.5 31.6 UnbundlingRealignment Wanneroo Road Duplication Stage 3 - Wanneroo Road Duplication Stage 3 - 31.0 12.3 Joondalup Drive to Flynn Drive 31.0 12.3 Joondalup Drive to Flynn Drive South Coastneeded Highway - Albany to to South Coast Highway - Albany to 30.0 10.8 19.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Jerramungup 30.0 10.8 19.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Jerramungup Pinjarra Heavy Haulage Deviation - Stage Pinjarra Heavy Haulage Deviation - Stage 27.5 0.1 0.1 11.4 13.5 achieve1 a27.5 0.1 0.1 11.4 13.5 1 South Western Highway - Donnybrook to South Western Highway - Donnybrook to 23.7 5.1 5.2 0.2 0.0 0.0 Greenbushes 23.7 5.1 5.2 0.2 0.0 0.0 South West NC Greenbushes South West NC Bow Riverhealthier Bridge Replacement 23.2mix 16.0 Bow River Bridge Replacement 23.2 16.0 Thomas Road and Nicholson Road Thomas Road and Nicholson Road 20.0 1.0 4.0 7.0 7.0 Oakford 20.0 1.0 4.0 7.0 7.0 Check - NC? Great Eastern HighwayCCF WA - Walgoolanhas beenOakford totaking a close look at the 2019 State Budget Check - NC? 18.0 18.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Great Eastern Highwaypapers andSouthern- Walgoolan we’ve Cross got to some concerns about a potentially Check - NC? 18.0 18.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Check - NC? Mitchell Fwyunbalanced Hutton StreetSouthern mix to Cedric Crossof contract opportunities in WA’s upcoming Mitchell Fwy Hutton Street to Cedric 15.0 2.0 13.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 pipelineStreet of- Northbound transport projects. 15.0 2.0 13.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Street - Northbound Karel Avenue Upgrade 15.0 6.4 6.6 0.2 0.1 0.0 Karel Avenue Upgrade 15.0 6.4 6.6 0.2 0.1 0.0 Great Eastern HighwayWe looked - Anzac at Drivethe Asset to Investment Programs for Main Roads look a lot healthier with some creative unbundling such as: Great Eastern Highwayand the - AnzacPublic Drive Transport to Authority,14.0 which show in9.1 detail the 4.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 Gatacre Drive 14.0 9.1 4.4 • Delivering0.0 PTA’s program0.0 of level crossing0.0 removals on the Coalling Brook -annual Bridge 24spendGatacre and Williams on Drive projects worth more than $10 million. Our Coalling Brook - Bridge 24 and Williams 12.0 10.5 Armadale line as separate projects analysisRiver (sumarised - Bridge 25 in the chart below)12.0 shows that10.5 from next River - Bridge 25 Ashtonfinancial Avenue year- Bridge (2020/21) 903 onwards,11.0 there could be4.2 a shortage of • Unbundling components of the Morley-Ellenbrook rail Ashton Avenue - Bridge 903 11.0 4.2 opportunities inTotal the $10 million12,244 - $150 million1,159 contract range.1,600 project,1,485 e.g. earthworks,1,721 stations,1,243 roadworks. Total 12,244 1,159 1,600 1,485 1,721 1,243 The$150M+ analysis projects shows that in 2018/199743 and 2019/20712 combined, 998 • Unbundling1228 the Tonkin1580 Highway grade1117 separations and BUILDING A $150M+ projects 9743 712 998 packaging1228 the Stage1580 3 extension as1117 multiple contracts. $10-$150Mjust under 40% projects of State Government2,501 road/rail projects447 worth 602 257 141 126 $10-$150M projects 2,501 447 602 257 141 126 $10M or morechecksum will be delivered12,244 via $10-150M1,159 contracts, with1,600 • Selecting1,485 a ‘junior1,721 partner’ (or partners)1,243 to participate in the just over 60%checksum to be delivered12,244 via contracts exceeding1,159 $150M.1,600 Bunbury1,485 Outer Ring1,721 Road Alliance.1,243 SUPER FUTURE This 60:40 ‘split’ is a reasonable balance, when you consider With ideas like these, we can get closer to the current 60:40 the large number of local ‘mid-tier’ contractors active in the mix. This is essential to ensure our local contracting industry stays strong and continues to provide safe, secure jobs for $10-150M market, and the fact that very2018/19 few contractors2019/20 active 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 in the WA market have the financial capability2018/19 to independently2019/20 thousands2020/21 of Western2021/22 Australians.2022/23 WITH CBUS $150M+ projects (% by value) 61 62 83 92 90 deliver contracts over $150M. (Joint ventures are one option for $150M+ projects (% by value) 61 62 We’re mindful 83 that Main Roads92 and PTA are90 constrained by mid-tier$10-$150M contractors projects to (% get by involved value) in larger contracts, 39 but JVs 38 17 8 10 $10-$150M projects (% by value) 39 38 resourcing 17 issues, and will continue8 to advocate 10 for stronger inherently introduce additional risk for contractors who would resourcing for these agencies so that they can manage their Through Cbus Property*, we: prefer to deliverActive projects $150M+ independently.) projects 6 10 11 11 10 Active $150M+ projects 6 10 project workloads 11 most effectively, 11 and 10for the greatest benefit Active $10-150M projects 23 19 9 6 6 • Invest in property developments across Australia So, the balanceActive $10-150Mis pretty good projects at the moment, but 23 from next 19 to the WA 9economy. CCF WA6 has written 6 to the Premier and financial year onwards, our analysis shows the share of $10- Transport Minister advocating for the transport agencies to be 150M contracts in the transport pipeline could drop from 38% better resourced in project procurement/management capability. • Create jobs in the building and construction industry Active $150M+in projects 2019/20 per to 17%market in 2020/21, participant* and then fall below 2.00 10% the 3.33 3.67 3.67 3.33 Active $150M+ projects per market participant* 2.00 3.33 3.67 3.67 3.33 Activeyear $10 after. - 150M projects per market • Contribute to the Australian economy and deliver returns Active $10 - 150M projects per market David Della Bona For this analysis we’ve assumedparticipant* all major projects 1.28 will be 1.06 0.50 0.33 0.33 participant* 1.28 1.06 CCF WA 0.50President 0.33 0.33 delivered as single head contracts. But the contract mix starts to *Based on CCF analysis of WA market - 3 active contractors in $150M+ market and 18 active contractors in $10-150M market *Based on CCF analysis of WA market - 3 active contractors in $150M+ market and 18 active contractors in $10-150M market Contact James for your business super needs FUNDING FOR WA TRANSPORT PROJECTS ($10M+) BY CONTRACT SIZE James Moore Funding for transport projects $10M+, WA Business Development Manager, WA $million Funding for transport projects $10M+, WA 1800 1800 1600 1600 1400 $150M+ projects 1400 $150M+ projects 0437 688 538 [email protected] 1200 $10-150M projects 1200 1000 $10-150M projects 1000 800 800 600 *Cbus Property Pty Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cbus and has responsibility for the strategic 600 400 performance and management of Cbus’ direct property developments and investments. 400 200 Note: analysis is based on available 200 information and is ‘worst case’ , i.e. 0 Read the relevant Cbus Product Disclosure Statement and other related documents to decide whether assuming no further unbundling 0 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 Cbus is right for you. Call or visit for a copy. 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 of upcoming major projects into 1300 361 784 www.cbussuper.com.au $150M+ projectscontracts $10-150M projectscontracts contracts under $150 million. $150M+ projects $10-150M projects Cbus’ Trustee: United Super Pty Ltd ABN 46 006 261 623 AFSL 233792 Cbus ABN 75 493 363 262.

4 Q3 2019 | CCF WA BULLETIN Active transport projects $10M+, WA ACTIVEActive TRANSPORT transport PROJECTSprojects $10M+, ($10M+), WA WA 25 25 Active Transport projects per market participant 20 $150M+ projects 20 4.00 $150M+ projects $10-150M projects 15 3.50 $10-150M projects 15 3.00 $150M+ projects 10 10 2.50 $10-150M projects 5 2.00 5 1.50 0 1.00 0 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 0.50 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 $150M+ projects $10-150M projects 0.00 $150M+ projects $10-150M projects 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23

$150M+ projects $10-150M projects

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Source: 2019/20 State Budget Asset Investment Programs Active projects are those ithw a budget allocation in that year of at least $4M for $10-150M projects, or $10m for $150M+ projects FROM THE CEO

Meaningful action needed on safety, not a bigger stick

The State Government’s recent announcement that it plans to introduce the offence of industrial manslaughter into workplace safety legislation seems to have come out of nowhere and with no consultation. It comes less than a year after the Government introduced much higher penalties for serious workplace safety offences, including fines of up to $680,000 and 5 years’ imprisonment for individuals, and fines up to $3.5 million for A FEW MONTHS ago I was contacted by Jack van Bemmel, who companies. worked for CCF WA Member DM Civil for 32 years prior to his Those are huge penalties that send an unequivocal message retirement in 2013. Jack emailed me asking if CCF WA could to anyone who might believe it’s OK to cut corners on safety. assist in promoting a project he’s involved with in the Solomon The Government says it is responding to community concerns, Islands. but we wonder how many in the community are aware how “Through my church connections I had the opportunity in 2014 tough the current penalties are. There’s certainly no evidence to to go to the village of Samasodu which is situated on Isabel suggest that even bigger penalties will help save lives. Island,” Jack wrote. “This village is 200 km from Honiara and can The civil construction industry fully supports the Government’s only be reached by boat. commitment to workplace safety. The leadership shown by “While working in that village to install a 2km, 50mm poly Governments at the State and Federal level have helped our pipe for their water supply, a request was placed before us to industry to raise the safety bar. The fatality rate on Australian construct a high school plus facilities to cater for the children of construction sites has nearly halved in the past 20 years, about seven surrounding villages that have at the moment no but as the Premier says, one death is still too many. So, we opportunity for further studies after completing primary school.” strongly encourage the Government to do even more to reward companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to safety. And so began the Katova High School Project, with Jack in charge of the earthworks. Improvements in site safety haven’t come about through threats of bigger penalties; they have been achieved because clients “Up to now we have managed at our own cost to provide and and contractors have worked together to continually raise transport to site the necessary earthmoving equipment like standards. dozers, loaders and excavators to do the site work,” Jack wrote. “It is not an easy site to prepare as there is a big variation in CCF WA encourages the Government to place greater emphasis the contours of the site and the daily rain does not help the on safety in its project procurement and delivery processes. For progress. example, by placing a higher weighting on safety systems and performance when assessing bids for government contracts. “We have now come to the point where we need financial And by instituting an Unusually Low Bid policy which would help assistance for this project and in particular for the ongoing earth remove pressure on contractors to cut corners, sometimes at works. “Being aware of the exposure and influence the CCF the expense of adequate preventative safety measures. has in WA, I am writing to you if in some way that you could assist us through your membership with the continuation of this Small businesses would also benefit from more practical project.” assistance on how to improve their safety systems, so we look forward to hearing more about the State Government’s We are of course happy to spread the word about this proposed Better Worker Safety campaign. wonderful initiative, and you can read more about this project on page 22. If you’re able to assist, the contact details of the Safer workplaces are created through a strong workplace safety project coordinator are included – and please let us know as we performance and culture. A strong culture is not created through would like to be able to report on any involvement by Members. harsh penalties – we have seen that in our own workplaces. We want to work with the Government to improve safety and make sure every worker gets home to his or her family. Industrial Andy Graham manslaughter laws are just a distraction from the practical CCF WA CEO measures that can be taken to achieve that goal.

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6 Q3 2019 | CCF WA BULLETIN ADVOCACY

Two steps to tendering reform CIVIL

Western Australia’s civil construction them the confidence to reject a bid that is fair, standard contracts and subcontracts industry group supports the State clearly too low – and of course to accept on Government construction projects. Government’s commitment to improving a bid that offers value-for-money and “The Government needs to make its own tendering processes and addressing quality at a realistic price. construction contracts less complex and the ‘race to the bottom’ on public onerous, and ensure the subcontracts on Mr Graham said the Queensland infrastructure projects, and has proposed its projects are fairer and simpler,” he said. Department of Transport and Main Roads two effective and achievable reforms. “Many Government infrastructure projects Procurement Policy summed up the are built using ‘design and construct’ CCF WA CEO Andy Graham said damaging consequences: contracts that impose huge risks on Premier Mark McGowan’s comments, Unusually Low Bids may indicate a culture head contractors – risks they shouldn’t reported on WA Today (July 15, 2019) where: be expected to take on. In turn, head that his Government wanted to ‘develop contractors pass on those risks to their tendering processes that work’ were • unsustainably low prices are tendered to subcontractors and suppliers. Everyone is welcome. win work • the Contractor may ‘bid shop’ to under stress, struggling to break even – “There are two steps the Government can artificially reduce subcontractor / supplier it’s a recipe for disaster. take that will go a long way to addressing Dedicated People. Total Solutions. rates “There’s a huge red tape issue here the under-bidding issues, contractual • the quality of work suffers due to too. Many Government agencies and disputes, and financial struggles we have insufficient allocation of resources corporations use their own unique Experienced WA Team seen on some major projects,” Mr Graham • ambit claims of significant value are construction contracts, creating a field day said. The first step was a Government- submitted, and for lawyers but a minefield for everyone wide Unusually Low Bid policy. “The • poor relationships are fostered between else. Government needs to send a clear We continue to offer: message to its agencies that they don’t the Principal / Contractor / Administrator. “Even with the simplest and fairest of always have to accept the cheapest price,” “We’re seeing evidence of all of the above contracts, sometimes disputes will arise. he said. “Agencies need a good strong on WA government projects,” he said. But there are some relatively simple mechanism; a clear process that will give reforms that will make a big difference.” FLEXIBLE DELIVERY OPTIONS Mr Graham said the second step was Early site deliveries every week day to get you solutions, fast.

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8 Q3 2019 | CCF WA BULLETIN ADVOCACY CCF renews calls for infrastructure investment to stimulate economy

Australia’s peak voice for the civil Government to adopt the following people our cities will experience construction sector has repeated its 3-point plan as a matter of urgency: worsening congestion, whilst rural and call for urgent action to stimulate the regional Australia will continue to fall 1. With interest rates at historical Australian economy by increasing the further behind on both economic and lows, utilize debt funding to roll out infrastructure spend in the wake of social grounds. an increased volume of productive the 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit infrastructure projects over the next “The Australian economy needs an released by Infrastructure Australia. 10-15 years as an effective means to immediate and ongoing injection of The 2019 Audit covers transport, energy, stimulate the economy; ‘shovel ready’ productive infrastructure water, telecommunications, and for the projects, followed by a 10-15 year 2. Launch and fund a nationwide skills first time social infrastructure, and looks pipeline, a position that the CCF has been campaign and training agenda that at the major challenges and opportunities pushing since 2016, helps to retain, upskill, and attract facing Australia’s infrastructure over the skilled workers into the sector; “Whilst the Federal Government’s next 15 years and beyond. 10 year, $100 billion infrastructure 3. Cut red tape on the ‘extractive The CCF has also endorsed the view of investment program is welcome, it’s sector’ to ensure a sufficient supply Infrastructure Australia Chair, Julieanne simply not enough. Successive Reserve of raw materials needed to build our Alroe that “a new wave of investment and Bank Governors have backed ‘debt roads, rail and civil infrastructure. reform is needed to ensure Australia’s funding’ to boost productivity growth infrastructure continues to support our CCF National CEO Chris Melham said: through initiatives that encourage quality of life and economic productivity “Every Australian should be concerned research and innovation, as well as over the next 15 years”. with the audit report handed down investing in productivity-enhancing by Infrastructure Australia – as our infrastructure. The CCF is urging the Federal population edges toward 30 million

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10 Q3 2019 | CCF WA BULLETIN 2019 EARTH AWARDS

2019 CCF WA Earth Award Winners Honoured

The winners of the 2019 CCF WA Earth Awards, Western success due to BMD’s focus on meeting unprecedented targets Australia’s annual celebration of excellence in infrastructure, were for Indigenous engagement by supporting reconciliation and announced at a gala dinner on Friday, Augsut 16 at Crown Perth. making valuable contributions to leave a lasting legacy within two Indigenous communities. CCF WA CEO Andy Graham said the high quality of the 17 Earth Awards finalists was testament to the skills and diverse capabilities of WA’s civil contracting industry. “The Earth Awards are all about showcasing our fabulous local industry, and we’ve certainly achieved that aim again this year,” Mr Graham said. “our judges had a huge task in trying to separate all these great projects and find the winners. CCF WA President David Della Bona said it was an honour to welcome special guest Chris Tallentire MLA, who attended representing the State Government. “It’s fiing Mr Tallentire joined us for this annual celebration of infrastructure excellence, because 11 of the 17 finalists were State Government projects. The number of Government infrastructure projects in the Earth Awards shows how important Government works are to our Left to right: Chris Tallentire MLA; BMD Constructions Site Engineer industry – and it also suggests that these projects are often the Thomas Hiles; CCF WA President David Della Bona most interesting and challenging, and that they bring the best out of our industry.” The $5 million - $10 million Earth Award was won by Downer EDI CJD EQUIPMENT Works for the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct Stages 1A The Earth Award for Excellence in Civil Construction – project and 1B Civil Works. Downer developed six commercial lots within value $30 million to $75 million went to Civmec Construction the Fiona Stanley Hospital Precinct, a highly visible and heavily YOUR PARTNERS IN EXPERIENCE and Engineering for the Matagarup Bridge Arches and Decks congested brownfields environment presenting a wide range of Fabrication, Painting and Transportation. Steel fabrication and environmental, safety and stakeholder management constraints. modularisation for the project was brought back to WA when the A major challenge was extending the existing freeway drainage overseas fabricator was unable to complete the job after working 24/7 Breakdown Service Nationwide Coverage storage basin, which was bordered by the freeway and off ramps, CJD has built a reputation as one of the on it for almost two years. With the project at significant risk, With a modern mobile service fleet, we can offer with minimal access for the removal of excess material. The impact a 24 hours a day / 7 days a week breakdown largest and most successful privately owned Civmec’s highly skilled and dedicated workforce was engaged of the complexities and challenges that arose on the project was and call-out service to all of our customers equipment and truck distributors in Australia, to deliver the works within an extremely challenging delivery significantly minimised in part due to strong communications, across all states and territories. with branches, dealers and service centres timeframe. Transporting the fabricated steel components from planning and relationships. located Australia wide. Henderson to the project site at Burswood represented a significant challenge, especially the massive arch modules. Customer Support Agreements We have the ability to provide fully customised repair and maintenance contracts, as well as service-only contracts to suit your needs and requirements.

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12 Q3 2019 | CCF WA BULLETIN 2019 EARTH AWARDS

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The overhead aggregate loadout three templates implemented in October reasonable opportunities to access Dial Before You Dig users can now Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) bins at Boral’s Orange Grove Quarry have 2018 at the commencement of WAIPS. and perform State Government supply lodge an enquiry to obtain asset location Innovation Awards 2019, held at Crown been refurbished and automated to load contracts. information from the Dial Before You Dig Perth on Friday August 2. product into road trucks without the need Under WAIPS, contractors tendering for referral service for work they would like for a sales loader. WA Limestone subsidiary WA Premix won to commence the next business day. This the Environmental Innovation Award. 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This guard AO appointed Chairperson and of the Premier and Cabinet, the Under Melbourne Time, after which the start will Internationally recognised best practice design addressed the critical elements of: Nicole Lockwood appointed Deputy Treasurer, the Director General of the roll over to the following business day. technologies have been implemented compliance to current standards, reducing Chairperson. 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Boral Australia was Highly Commended in of Western Australia’s first State and injury prior to commencing work. the Environmental Innovation Award for Holcim (Australia) won the Diversity Other board members appointed include Infrastructure Strategy, which will This is highlighted in the Duty of Care the Forrestfield Airport Link Segmental & Inclusion Award for its Maternity Terry Agnew, Kerryl Bradshaw, Andrea identify WA’s future infrastructure needs statement that is provided on all enquiry Tunnel lining, a tailor-made concrete Workwear Range, a brand new maternity Sutton; and Wayne Zekulich. There are and priorities. confirmations. Jessica Shaw MLA (left) presents Wally Lukic mix designed for a 120-year service range added to Holcim’s Australian (right) of WA Premix with the Environmental life with stringent concrete quality and corporate and industrial workwear Innovation Award. performance requirements. Boral was catalogue. 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“Fifteen years ago, in association with Five students graduated from the AAPA and IPWEA, we changed the way subdivision roads were being constructed Asphaltech Academy in 2018, and for some 50 years previous. The new pavement profile provides a thinner, more all of them hold full-time positions durable road pavement. We took away with the company today. the road base course and replaced it with “ a special 40mm layer of asphalt. This has proved to be very successful, particularly in the wet when thicker layers of asphalt SMA in just two shifts,” Mr Tufilli said. many reasons for this – maybe it’s because can be laid.” “Asphaltech’s paving teams used two we are a small industry, or are not well pavers in echelon to accommodate a known to high school graduates, or maybe However, Mr Rimpas warned that modern 10m wide pavement with no longitudinal it’s just because laying” hot black stuff on a procurement practices were increasingly joints. We had lots of rolling power to 40 degree day just isn’t that attractive. stifling such innovation. “In the past, achieve very high compaction. The asphalt “My previous employer, Ertech, found Local Governments were able to support surfacing of the 2.41 km racetrack was a way to address this issue in the civil innovation without too much red tape. completed in two days.” That has come to a grinding halt in the industry by establishing an academy name of governance. If we cannot find a Asphaltech General Manager Peter where they run a traineeship for year 11 way around this, innovation will become Rimpas said the opening of the new and 12 students over a two-year period. stifled.” asphalt plant was the culmination of a After discussions with Ertech, I realised busy 12 months for the company. “We that with a small amount of specific One of the first tests for Asphaltech’s new have grown in our capabilities, grown in asphalt laying training we could turn their asphalt plant was producing a special ‘race the number of employees and machinery, graduates into asphalt industry ‘job ready’ spec’ 7mm Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) and we have certainly grown in physical recruits. for the resurfacing of Barbagallo Raceway size,” he said. for the Western Australian Sporting Car “The Asphaltech Academy was born. Five Club in Wanneroo. “Knowing that we could produce faster students graduated from the Asphaltech with the new plant, we needed to grow Academy in 2018, and all of them hold Asphaltech Managing Director Tony Tufilli our asphalt laying capabilities, which full-time positions with the company today. said the 7mm SMA product provided meant recruiting more people to form a This year we will carry out version 2 of the excellent surface texture and skid second asphalt laying crew. That seems Asphaltech Academy and we hope to offer resistance, and a more durable, consistent like a simple task, but I can assure that it some graduates to the rest of the Asphalt high-grip surface. “With the new asphalt isn’t. Finding skilled workers in the asphalt Industry and hopefully continue this with plant’s high production capacity, together industry is difficult to say the least. As an greater numbers every year.” with reduced energy consumption, industry, we have struggled to find skilled Asphaltech’s team successfully produced workers because we have failed to bring HUGE SAVINGS & A FREE PRINTER! 1700 tonnes of specially designed 7mm new blood into the industry. There are $18K* • Optimise Loadout FREE! • Optimise Truckloads • Prevent Overloading • Improve Profits • Increase Productivity

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Jack Van Bemmel worked for CCF WA Member DM Civil for many years. He has led the earthworks component of the High School project. Jack has made the 20-plus hour boat trip over six times and spent almost three months in the village of Samasodu conducting the earthworks – all as a volunteer and at his own expense. Moving mountains for education Education isn’t compulsory in the Solomon Islands and just one in five students goes to high school. By Even for the largest of contractors, The Kotova District High School Project is local villages we need to build 50 buildings working in a village on a remote Pacific a 10-year vision to build a boarding school including classrooms, dormitories, Year 3 or 4 most kids have island in a third world country has more to cater for 400 students from Samasodu kitchens, administration facilities and staff realised they won’t be than its share of challenges. and six surrounding villages, which make housing,” Katova District High School up the Katova District. Project organiser Rod Peet said. The physical isolation alone means among those going on everything — from machinery and building Education is not compulsory in the “It’s a massive project but over 400 kids to high school and lose materials through to food, staff, medical Solomon Islands where just 20 per cent will get the chance to go to high school.” supplies and even basic sanitation — has to — or one in five students — go on to high It is precarious work. Loading and interest. be brought in by landing craft. school. unloading excavators and dozers directly Once on site, there is the ever present But by Year 3 or 4 most kids have realised onto the beach, clearing a one kilometre challenge of tropical storms, flash flooding, they won’t be among those going on to track through dense jungle to the site and “We’re from a predominantly Dutch centre. Two years later they travelled to It is an investment not lost on the people of equipment failure and mosquito borne high school and lose interest. bringing in tonnes of gravel and fresh cut heritage and being Protestant there’s Samasodu to complete the project. the Katova District. diseases to name a few. hardwood logs is no easy feat. a certain pragmatism. We have a lot of Even if they are among the smartest There were no toilets, no fresh water and Samasodu Chief Derek Vunagi said the skilled people in our church so we wanted And in the event something does go capable of going onto high school, it often It is made more so by tropical storms, everything had to be brought over in a infrastructure works and the new high to build something.” drastically wrong, the only way out is means leaving home and travelling to which quickly render new tracks shipping container at inordinate cost. As a school project had made his village the by medevac helicopter or a 14-20 hour boarding schools or living with relatives in impassable with earthmoving equipment The SWIM Base in turn contacted the result Mr Peet said a lot of people got sick. envy of others, while giving hope to boat trip depending on the availability the nation’s capital. spending almost as much time repairing Solomon Islands Ministry of Health before hundreds of children from the surrounding Since then Mr Peet has organised project of a seaworthy vessel and the prevailing access to the site as clearing the land to coming back with two options: a toilet villages that they may receive a high school After negotiating with the seven chiefs of trips roughly every two years to build two conditions. make way for new buildings. block at one village or a medical centre at education. the Katova District for a suitable site just additional medical staff houses, toilet and another. Imagine then, doing it on a shoestring outside Samasodu, teams last year cleared The Katova High School Project is the sanitation blocks throughout the village, Meanwhile work on the high school budget with an entirely volunteer almost one square kilometre of land and culmination of what started in 2004 when As worthy as the toilet block project and a new water supply, which saw more continues with another trip planned for workforce using decades old excavators ran more than 3km of piping through thick Mr Peet contacted the Short Workshops In sounded, Mr Peet said they wanted to aim than 50 stand pipes installed to almost late October. and dozers hired from nearby logging jungle to connect the site to a reliable fresh Mission (SWIM) Base in Honiara. up and build the medical centre. every hut. We have now come to the point where camps. water supply. The SWIM Base was established in “Samasodu was the next village on the Word of the trips has grown quickly and we need financial assistance for this But that is exactly what one grassroots They also sent $25,000 worth of tools, the 1990s by the Christian Reformed [government’s] list for a medical centre but today more than 230 people from across project and in particular for the ongoing Australian charity has been doing for a second hand Toyota Landcruiser and a Churches of Australia to connect just because it was on the list it didn’t mean the country, including machinery operators earthworks. If you would like to assist the past 15 years to build a medical Lucas Mill to cut timber on site. international charities with grassroots it was going to get one,” Mr Peet said. from Western Australia, have travelled to you can contact the project coordinator centre, sanitation system and water needs. Samasodu where an estimated $2 million direct on the below details. All work on this This year 32 people, the largest team “The village had also built a `rest house’ supply infrastructure to the tiny village of worth of infrastructure has been built. project is self funded and all workers are ever assembled, flew into the Solomon Mr Peet, an elder with Wamberal from an EU [European Union] grant, which Samasodu in the Solomon Islands. volunteers. Financial contributions are tax Island capital of Honiara before travelling Reformed Church on the NSW Central was one of the conditions that we have All the materials and supplies have either deductable. And now, this small band of Australians 27.5-hours on a landing craft to Samasodu Coast, called expressing a desire to help on accommodation, so that’s how it came to been donated by suppliers or purchased have committed to one of largest and most on Isabel Island to start work on the first of a project of SWIM’s choosing. be Samasodu, it was as simple as that.” through the fundraising efforts of For more information contact Rod Peet ambitious non-government humanitarian two classroom buildings. participants who pay their own way and on [email protected] or phone “Our church was looking to do some kind In 2004 a small group set about drawing up aid programs the Solomon Islands has ever volunteer their own time. 0412058848 “Together with the government and the of mission work,” Mr Peet said. plans and fundraising to build the medical seen.

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with the rush by communications majors install mains power cable for to jump on the cable TV bandwagon, Western Power (processes Trenchless Utilities was one of just six that are still in use for contractors engaged by Telstra to bring underground power programs) brand-new horizontal directional drilling and live main replacement for technology to its national rollout. Western Water and Alinta Gas. One of the keys to success in In 2000, James was engaged entrepreneurial operations is the ability to as a consultant by leading apply new skills and find better ways to Indian conglomerate Reliance do existing jobs. Industries advising on the rollout of 72,000km optic fibre James undertook a heavily funded rollout linking every major city research and development program for in the country. the trenchless installation of sewer mains using HDD. He returned to the subcontinent later leading In those pioneering years, Trenchless a team of 20 hand-picked Utilities developed further systems to HDD specialists overseeing the deployment of more than Trenchless Utilities’ Caterpillar Challenger 100 HDD rigs in a three-year crawler tractor is the prime mover for the program operating out of a next generation of its SAFETRENCH cable head office in Mumbai. plough/trench and pipe laying system. Back in Australia, James has developed the patented With so much going on, James gives no SAFETRENCH system that sits between indication of slowing down. His focus HDD and heavy dozer ripping and Above (from top): Installing cable television remains very much on his hands-on role in using HDD for Telstra, 1996; Installling ploughing techniques, with future the company, saying it’s a role he finds he power cable for Western Power at Cottesloe developments to include the deep vertical can work without stress. Beach, 1996; Installing cable for Western installation of geotextile blanket for a Power with a vibratory plow, early 2000s. range of applications including pond In one significant change from his own seepage barriers, pollution control and formative times, James says he is able to earth retention. provide an important mentoring role to the company’s next generation, his son- James and his team also designed and in-law Craig Carty, the company’s general built the Terraform-300 stabilisation manager, and son Adam Talbot Johnson, A 1949 photo of Jim and Eunice Johnson system that enables the construction of with their first Massey Ferguson tractor. its site supervisor and management ‘Comeback kid’ drives 40 James Johnson presented his mother with hard stand areas and road remediation trainee. an etched stainless steel plate showing this using on-site materials mixed with binding – John Feary years of innovation picture to mark her 89th birthday last year. agents to create concrete-like surfaces.

When James Johnson first visited family farm. It was, by modern standards, over the family farm and adopt modern Western Australia as a young man, he left a very small farm of about 250 hectares ways. after a dismal year determined never to dedicated to the intensive cultivation of His expectation was cruelly taken from come back. brassica vegetables. him when the business failed and had to It’s our luck that he decided a few years The farm was decidedly old fashioned be sold. Cardno is making a difference to later to give us another go because his even by the standards of the day. His Finding his way back to Western return has to date triggered nearly four father had begun with a horse-drawn communities across Australia. Australia in the early 1980s, James saw decades of innovation in the application plough, before graduating to a tiny a Perth newspaper advertisement for a of trenchless technologies and techniques Massey Ferguson, and many of the farm We provide professional, quality infrastructure and environmental services, turbocharger technician and spent three with experience in the development and improvement of physical and social to the state. implements were still made of wood. days reading up in a library – doing it well infrastructure for communities in Australia’s metropolitan and regional areas. And now, at an age when many would be Although his father took a valiant role enough to maintain the job for four years. Our Western Australian team prides itself on providing tailored and innovative solutions through ready to slow down, the CEO of specialist in trying to advance the farming sector, strategic professional advice across a diverse range of services that add long-term value to our From there, James set up his own clients’ projects and surrounding communities. utilities contractor and international in the face of bureaucratic barriers, the contracting business as just the second consultant Trenchless Utilities continues combined impacts of modernisation and Whether it’s creating transport infrastructure to connect people; urban precincts which support contractor in Perth to team rockbreaker life and industry; energy projects which power our communities; environmental assessment to identify and develop new applications mechanisation were transforming the attachments with a backhoe. The and remediation safeguarding our natural lands; or holistic water strategies that manages this of trenchless techniques for a whole economics of farming. essential resource, we strive to deliver excellence and make a positive, lasting difference. Rock Busters business grew quickly by range of tasks far outside the common James, with the advantage of training specialising in hard rock excavation, For more information contact: range. +61 8 9273 3888 in agricultural management and high demolition and work for major utilities [email protected] Yet when James was growing up in a rural technology equipment in the UK and on throughout the state. www.cardno.com village in Lancashire, in the northwest of exchange visits to Canada and Australia, By the mid-1990s, he was eyeing another England, the focus of his ambition was the expected he would be the one to take new dawn of the digital age. This time,

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Shiftwork or Overtime? – FWC decision may have cost implications for the civil construction industry

Employers in the civil construction industry may have to start paying overtime rates in place of shift allowances in light of a recent decision of the Fair Work Commission. By Charmaine Tsang from Lavan

The Decision (night shift) and no other employees Altus Traffic Pty Ltd (Altus), which worked on that site or project at any The FWC found that provides traffic management services on a other time of the day; and the “system of work” 24/7 basis, got more than it bargained for • employees worked across 24 when it lodged its enterprise agreement hours of the day, with one shift of in the definition of for approval with the Fair Work employees immediately following on Commission (FWC). the work of other employees on the ‘shiftwork’ referred same site or project. Altus’ agreement provided employees to a specific task with a 15% shiftwork allowance when Altus argued that the Award’s definition of working a weekday afternoon or night ‘shiftwork’ should be interpreted broadly, or undertaking, not shift. The agreement was assessed with a ‘whole of enterprise’ focus, taking the general activity against the Building and General into account that across its enterprise, Construction Award 2010 (Award) for the it had employees undertaking work on of performing traffic purposes of the Better Off Overall Test operations at times that follow the work (BOOT). of others, albeit sometimes at a different control services or work site. The Award defined ‘shiftwork’ for the civil the general job of a construction sector as “any system of work In the end, the FWC found that the in which operations are being continued by “system of work” in the definition of traffic controller. the employment of a group of employees ‘shiftwork’ referred to a specific task or upon work on which another group had been undertaking, not the general activity of engaged previously”. performing traffic control services or major cost consequences for the civil the general job of a traffic controller. To construction industry. The agreement contained pay rates qualify as ‘shiftwork’, the work must be Unless employers can show that work ranging from 0% to 15.92% above the the same “work” as that engaged in by a Award rates for equivalent classifications. classified as shiftwork meets the previous group of employees. This meant definition provided in the Award, then As a result, if some of the work was that work on different sites or projects or considered overtime instead of shiftwork employees may be underpaid vis-à-vis the for different clients could not be regarded Award. under the Award, the agreement would as ‘shiftwork’ under the Award. fail the BOOT and could not be approved. Businesses should be proactive and On that basis, the FWC only approved examine their current shift roster The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) the agreement after receiving Altus’ contested the agreement’s approval, arrangements to see if work classified undertaking that it would adopt the as shiftwork corresponds with the arguing that not all employees worked definition of shiftwork in the Award ‘shiftwork’ under the Award because definition of shiftwork in the Award. If – meaning Altus was required to pay any work currently classified as shiftwork they worked on sites or projects in which overtime rates where employees weren’t operations were not a continuation is found to be inconsistent with the following on work done by another group Award definition, businesses may need to of work started by another group of of employees on the same site or project, employees. consider adjusting the amounts paid to or under the same contract for the same employees. As Altus pointed out, its employees are client. rostered to work 24/7, which meant that If you have any questions about your employees may be sent from one site or What does this mean for rostering systems or whether your pay rates satisfy the BOOT, please contact project to another, and it had some sites employers? and projects where: Charmaine Tsang, partner of Lavan’s This decision could potentially have Employment and Safety team. • employees worked a single shift [email protected] | 08 9409 0400 | www.maydayservices.com.au 26 Q3 2019 | CCF WA BULLETIN COMMENT

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the process for the purchase and sale of scrap metal and the requirement for ongoing record keeping. Investigations within the industry indicate the requirement for REMOTE ROCKBREAKER identification is maintained by reputable scrap metal dealers MONITORING It’s time for scrap but is rarely, if ever, monitored by authorities. Whilst a number of scrap metal dealers conduct their businesses lawfully, there exists a number who operate metal industry reform in an entirely non-compliant manner. This comes at the expense of not only the legitimate scrap metal business operators, but also the wider community when the impact of property crime is taken into account. The theft of scrap metal continues to have a major impact on, not only the building and construction industry, but the Craig Pages-Oliver wider community, locally, nationally and globally. ByCraig Pages-Oliver from Braven Security. How can you assist? Ensure that you report every Some recent significant events include impact these thefts are having on Theft of window frames was reduced to incident of scrap metal theft. copper cabling stolen from a Telstra pit communities and we start to see the true less than $30,000 in the following six- in Gosnells impacting 4000 customers impact of scrap metal theft and crime in month period and a number of offenders with phone and internet service outages general. were caught and charged with theft. for almost two weeks. Copper cabling Interestingly, not a single scrap metal Theft of scrap metals is not new to the But it’s not all bad news. Continued efforts towards scrap installed for night lights at a Clarkson dealer was charged with receiving stolen building and construction industry. Over metal law reform are gaining some progress. The National sporting oval was targeted, impacting goods. a six-month period back in 2003 builders Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC) have set community sporting events and regular reported just under $180,000 worth of Cash for scrap continues to be one of the up an Expert Reference Group to work towards bringing training sessions. Copper cabling stolen aluminium window frames stolen from main drivers for theft. Thieves can cash-in WA in line with the NSW and Victoria Government reforms. from a local government water pumping construction sites. stolen metal with ease, receiving between The ERG, comprising of NMVTRC, WA Police, Sims Metal, station halted water supply to new land $5 and $7 per kilo for copper piping and Braven Group Services (Pact Site Security), MTA and Dept development areas. Some 14 km of Theft was so widespread that bricklayers stripped cable, $1.50 to $2 per kilo for of Transport discussed two options of legislative change. copper wiring was stolen from railway line where taking window frames home with unstripped electrical cable and $4 per kilo infrastructure; the list goes on. them so they could continue to work the • Option 1: The modernisation of the current for brass (water meters). You can remotely track and monitor following day! Pawnbrokers and Second-hand Dealers Act 1994 to Up to 700 water meters, a whopping rockbreaker usage and pinpoint its location. Easy money for a drug user looking for include ferrous and non-ferrous metals with both $190,000 worth, are stolen for the brass The reporting of crime in 2003 was a quick cash to score for the day. It’s also consumer protection provisions and additional stronger from building sites each year. 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Three step guide to a mentally healthy workplace

Seek help, support and sustain – those are the three steps to making your workplace mentally healthy , says Dr Susanne Bahn , Founder/CEO of Tap Into Safety.

Managing workplace mental health is complex, and many health issue, it may impact their career projections, and may deny organisations are looking for ways to support their employees. future promotions or job opportunities. There is a legislative requirement to provide a safe working Policies are the first requirement, and mental health needs to be environment that addresses physical and psychosocial hazards. an everyday conversation. Training in mental health first aid for The highest cost to employers from employees with declining managers might be a good option to educate on the signs and mental health is lost productivity while they are at work. symptoms, and the appropriate way to talk to employees who The analysts at Mental Health Australia and KPMG note in the reach out and seek help. Investing to Save Report that: • Each year, 20% of Australians experience mental ill-health 2. Support - Provide training for your employees • Mental ill-health costs the economy $60 billion a year around mental health conditions and support those • Investment in workplace mental health could improve who seek help. workforce participation rates by as much as 30% Employees need to know how to reach their EAP. They need • 73% of people with workplace mental illness took five or more training around common mental health issues and to be taught KEEPING WORKERS PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY SAFE days off work coping strategies they can draw upon when facing difficult situations. • 25% of the workforce suffer mild depression resulting in 50 Workplace Safety Training Mental Health Training hours of absenteeism per person each year. Training should begin at the safety induction where topics such as workplace bullying and sexual harassment should be covered Keep your employees engaged with Improve the general mental health and What are the 3 steps? to start the conversation from day one. Ongoing mental health interactive workplace safety training: wellbeing in your organisation: The three steps towards a mentally healthy workplace are: campaigns send the message that employee mental health is a priority. • Access Egress Roll Away • Alcohol and Depression 1. Seek help - Encourage employees who are 3. Sustain - Ensure sustainable best practice to struggling with their mental health where it is now support a mentally healthy workplace. • Civil Works and Traffic Management • Change and Burnout affecting their mental well-being to reach out and Data is the key to providing active support and mental health • People and Plant • Grief and Loss seek help. programmes. Many organisations distribute an annual well- • Plant Worker Interface Road • Illicit Drug use To reduce the stigma around employees speaking up, they being survey; however, it is not uncommon for employees to Resurfacing must feel that they are in a safe environment. Many fear that if choose not to participate. Employees worry that we will tie their • Relationship Break-Up • Road Construction they speak up, their supervisors or co-workers will treat them responses to them, which is not an unfounded fear because we • Away At Key Times differently. They worry that if they identify as having a mental distribute employee surveys via email. There is an expectation • Road Spray Sealing that we will not act on employee responses. Survey results may • Transition to Home • Roadside Vegetation Management be polarised in that only those who are doing well complete the • Self-Harm and Suicide survey. • Traffic Control Training should begin • Sexual Harassment However, some data is better than none, and if you take your • Warehouse at the safety induction survey data and combine it with other employee health measures • Transition to Home such as BMI scores, healthy eating and stop smoking campaigns, • Office where topics such as • Workplace Bullying etc. you can begin to build a picture of your workplace’s health. workplace bullying and If you combine this data with that obtained from apps and digital devices, that SafeWork Australia suggest should be mainstream sexual harassment should tools in workplace mental health management, then you have Contact us today for more information a more substantial data set to help guide your mental health Quote your CCF Membership Number to receive 20% off be covered to start the campaigns to support employees who need it most. conversation from day one. Dr Susanne Bahn is the Founder/CEO of Tap Into Safety. The company is on a mission to keep workers physically and mentally safe using interactive training software. www.tapintosafety.com.au MEMBER BENEFIT 1300 901 849 20% OFF FOR [email protected] CCF MEMBERS 34 Q3 2019 | CCF WA BULLETIN RIICCM202D Identify, Underground pipes and cables carry vital services such as water, electricity, communications and gas. It is essential to identify existing underground services prior to Locate and Protect commencing a job to save time and ensure a safe work environment. Underground Services Identifying and locating underground services requires the work to be well planned and safely carried out according to site procedures and State or Territory legislative requirements, including obtaining necessary permits, approvals and DBYD plans. Safety is of prime concern to all working in identifying and locating underground services. Workers must at all times during operations be aware of their responsibilities for worker safety and to protect the environment. Course Outcome: • Plan and prepare for identify, locate and protect underground services • Locate underground services • Conduct housekeeping activities Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive a Statement of Attainment.

RIICCM210D Install Working in trenches is arguably one of the most dangerous tasks undertaken in the civil construction industry. The primary function of any trench support method is to protect Trench Support people from caving ground. The secondary function is to provide support to nearby structures and allow equipment access to the work. Civil Train WA (RTO 40239) can deliver this course on your site where you will learn about the effect of different soils and ground types, trenches, control of excavations (benching, battering, shoring) and safe removal of trench support. Course Outcome: CCF WA 2019 Earth Awards • Plan and prepare for installing trench support • Install trench shoring SPECIAL FEATURE • Remove trench shoring • Conduct housekeeping activities Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive a Statement of Attainment. 2019

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to reliably install the test pipe. Several refinements to the EcoPlough and subsequent field testing were critical to ensuring the pipeline was installed efficiently and effectively in the cape utilities environmentally sensitive area. 450MM PE WASTEWATER PRESSURE MAIN UPGRADE Clearing of vegetation was restricted to a maximum of 0.1ha, Client: Water Corporation and a very tight pipeline corridor (5m) restricted Cape’s ability to perform simultaneous activities within the work area, as there An upgrade was required to an existing Wastewater Pressure accuracy through a highly sensitive ecological community were limited opportunities to turn plant, vehicles, and trailers Main. Part of the pipe route was through a section of Ramsar with no environmental damage. The EcoPlough installed the around along the track. For this reason, activities on the site listed, internationally significant and environmentally sensitive pipeline from start to finish in 3.5 hours, however months of needed to be carefully coordinated to ensure that activities Bush Forever land, which necessitated installation with the least complex machine modifications, and site preparation prior to the proceeded without the need for works to proceed concurrently impact possible. installation works was critical to the success of the operation. alongside each other. The pipeline corridor was situated in an area that becomes While the environmental constraints associated with the Very loose soft sand made traction difficult; a number of inundated with water that feeds a wetland during Winter sensitive area required careful management, the most significant significant modifications to the EcoPlough were made to months. To minimise the need for clearing and disturbance of factor in the success of the project was ensuring that the overcome this, including extension of the track footprint, and potential acid sulphate soil within the wetlands catchment, it was modifications required to enable the EcoPlough to install a large modifications to the plough’s tail section to minimise friction as it determined that the most environmentally-friendly option would diameter pipe with a substantial wall thickness were successfully pulls through the ground. be to use Cape’s EcoPlough to install the pipeline underground, completed. The Client Project Manager stated: “The EcoPlough enabled us eliminating the need for conventional trenching methods. Early recognition of the complexities involved in accurately to traverse an environmentally sensitive bushland with little or The Bush Forever site was also sensitive to Phytophthora placing the pipe into the ground while moving a large structure no disturbance. Cape were able to execute the installation of a (dieback), which necessitated a stringent clean-down protocol through the soil allowed the extensive engineering and testing 450DN PE pipe within an existing firebreak exactly as planned prior to vehicles entering the area, and prevention of soil processes to be given the priority needed for successful pipe and approved by the Minister for the Environment. With no movement in a Westerly direction along the pipe route. installation. clearing, open excavation or dewatering required, the EcoPlough fulfilled its purpose of completing the task with little or no impact The impact on the environment if the pipeline failed was Significant machine modifications were required to enable on the sensitive site. Cape and the EcoPlough are a valuable significant, with re-works necessitating further clearing, and the plough to install large diameter PE pipe with a significant asset in meeting sensitive environmental challenges.” excavation within potentially acid sulphate soil. Ensuring the wall thickness (PN16). Cape engaged a team of mechanical quality and integrity of the pipeline prior to, and after burial was fabricators to undertake the modifications and procured a Cape has demonstrated that it is feasible to utilise the EcoPlough a critical factor in proactively protecting the environment from site where the plough could be tested, and the modifications to install large diameter pipe in an efficient manner. Most damage due to construction activities. streamlined. importantly, by the constant diligence of all personnel involved, the Cape team accomplished the complicated project through Cape achieved a first for underground asset installation in Initial modifications caused significant drag through the soil, a highly important sensitive ecosystem with no environmental Western Australia by installing a large diameter, high wall which combined with the resistance of the pipe to bend through damage. thickness polyethylene (PE) pipeline with a high degree of the plough’s structure exceeded the capacity of the plough

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asphaltech RESURFACING OF BARBAGALLO RACEWAY & CONSTRUCTION OF TURN 3 CHICANE Client: WA Sporting Car Club

In 2004 Asphaltech successfully completed its first resurfacing on the newly resurfaced track. All employees were booked higher bitumen content than DGA. There are only four other project for WA Sporting Car Club (WASCC) at Barbagallo to shut down for Christmas break from the 23rd December racetracks in the world that have a SMA wearing course, and Raceway. After 15 years of racing, the asphalt surface needed 2018 until the 7th January 2019. WASCC needed some convincing to use it. To their credit, they another resurfacing and after evaluating all the tender • The chicane works included construction of a race type were willing to try something different and are now reaping the submissions WASCC decided to again award the contract to Melbourne Kerb. No local concrete or kerbing contractors benefits. Asphaltech. had done this kerb before. The team at WASCC was very happy with the smoothness and WASCC also needed to construct a new chicane at Turn 3 to • Subbase material (limestone) was not available between rideability of the track. Asphaltech was also keen to hear the comply with national safety standards for racing motorbikes. 24th December and 7th January from Quarries nearby. feedback from the race car drivers. After all, the main aim for the These works were also awarded to Asphaltech. Asphaltech found some keen employees who were willing to newly laid surface was for it to be smooth to drive on, have good WASCC could not give Asphaltech possession of site until after work over the Christmas break, and were able to meet all these grip around corners and, ultimately, for the race cars to be able December 23, 2018, and needed the track resurfaced as quickly challenges through careful sequencing of the works. to go faster around the track as this is much more entertaining as possible to allow maximum curing time prior to the opening of for the fans. Asphaltech had resurfaced the track in 2004 using conventional the race season on March 1, 2019. This meant resurfacing had to 10mm Dense Graded Asphalt (DGA), however this time it Several class records were broken on the weekend that the track be completed in the week commencing January 14. offered an alternative innovative mix, its ‘Race Spec’ 7mm Stone re-opened. However, the true test of the track’s success was to Asphaltech determined that by working over the Christmas Mastic Asphalt (SMA). This mix was accepted by WASCC and so see how it performed with the V8 Supercars on May 2-4. break, all works could be completed in time, although it would be Barbagallo Raceway became the only racetrack in Australia to The V8 Supercars beat the lap record by 3 seconds and the very tight, with challenges including: have SMA. drivers found the track so grippy that they had to adjust their • 325m of kerbing needed to be replaced prior to final asphalt Asphaltech proposed using SMA because of its excellent skid racing to brake at the corners later. surfacing but ideally after profiling. resistance (even in the wet), its durability/long life and its high 2018 V8 Supercars Champion Scott McLaughlin told Supercars. crack resistance. • As part of Asphaltech’s quality obligations under the com that his Mustang felt ‘like a Formula 1 car’ in practice, while contract, it needed to carry out roughness testing with Having produced and laid over 1 million tonnes of SMA over teammate Fabian Coulthard added: “It’s awesome. I wish every a survey vehicle prior to profiling, and the only vehicle the past 20 years, Asphaltech knew that SMA was a far superior track was like this because you can actually drive the car the way available was in the eastern states surface and had complete confidence in its characteristics. you want to.” • The chicane had to be constructed prior to resurfacing of SMA is made using a single size stone (7mm) with a “mastic” the track to ensure that there was no construction traffic which is made up of bitumen, filler and fibre. It has a much

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gmf contractors CHRIST CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL BOATHOUSE RAMP CIVIL WORKS The silt curtain ensured any fines/debris was contained and not washed into the Swan River. Every effort was made to minimise Client: Vital Building potential impacts to the river and river foreshore. GMF identified and reused material where possible to support Working in a difficult to access and environmentally sensitive researched tidal movements and surveyed the river depth environmental sustainability and to reduce the costs and issues area, GMF replaced a steep and narrow limestone/sand bush meticulously, concluding that the advantages of installation associated with importing material to site due to the difficult track with a safe access walkway, service deck, ramp, and landing outweighed the disadvantages. location and steep embankment access. to Christ Church Grammar School’s rowing boatshed on the Essentially the barriers not only helped control potential Swan River shoreline. Items recycled included tree mulch and stumps for reuse in environmental impacts caused by tidal movements, but also landscaping; crushed concrete ramp and concrete pavers for The project brought numerous challenges given its location on captured deleterious materials created by the works, which could reuse in the gabion baskets; and limestone rock broken down the Swan River foreshore, adjacent to a steep sandy limestone then be removed safely. and crushed, also for reuse in gabion basket construction. embankment, and unsuitable access from Queenslea Drive GMF dry hired and installed the 230-tonne water-filled barriers through school property. Careful planning was required for recycling the crushed along the shoreline with a 20t excavator and team of ten people concrete and limestone. The concrete was crushed as far away All large plant/machinery had to be transported to the Swan working in and out of the water. The barriers were installed on as possible on the lower foreshore. The selected crushed River foreshore via barge from Fremantle. Timing and logistics geofabric with over 300 hessian bags (filled on site) to keep the concrete used in the gabion baskets was also washed in a management was critical as loading had to be performed in line geofabric in position while the barriers were installed. bunded area with silt poly sheet laid to collect the dust and with the tides to allow plant and machinery to fit under bridges. fines. Site dewatering with a sump pump was required during local detailed planning and discussions with other subcontractors, as Careful planning and sequencing works had to be undertaken excavations for the footings and gabion mattresses. GMF came No allowances were made for the importation of limestone access for workers by foot was needed at all times. Vital Building due to the tides. To enable gabion basket, shoreline earthworks up with a clever enhancement by using the dewatering process as it had been anticipated that all existing limestone and arranged a temporary scaffold staircase through an old pathway and footing construction – some of which was below sea level to recharge and fill the water barriers to maintain their height concrete would be reused for the gabion mattresses and for the safe passage of workers. – GMF installed water barriers, which helped reduce the effects and volume. baskets. However, as there was a shortfall, approximately 460t This was an extremely difficult project site mainly due to its of tidal movements on works by preventing water infiltrating the of limestone spalls was required. Delivering the limestone by Early delays encountered during the site mobilisation and water location down a steep embankment adjacent to the Swan River. shoreline, and also enabled works below the sea level at high barge was deemed too expensive and time consuming, so it was barrier installations had the potential to push out the critical path Ensuring easy flowing access within site, movement of plant and tides. delivered to the top of the site. This meant mobilising additional and overall duration of the project. To mitigate this risk, GMF managing many subcontractors required careful planning and bobcats to slowly track down the steep embankment, making Installing water barriers in a location known for strong tides installed a silt curtain. This enabled the 20t excavator to start logistics. brought numerous potential risks. GMF and Vital Building demolishing the boat ramp without the water barrier in place. a careful descent of 90m to the foreshore. This necessitated

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Rob CarR pty ltd BAYSWATER MAIN DRAIN RELOCATION Client: Salini Impregilo-NRW JV (SI-NRW) / Public Transport Authority

The Bayswater Main Drain services the stormwater discharge security requirements at both the launch and receival work of the Bayswater industrial area, flowing through the Bayswater fronts. became apparent that there were alignment issues. Had Rob residential area, the Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary and ultimately The original design called for a launch pit constructed from Carr tunnelled on the design alignment, the pipeline would have into the Swan River. sheet piles, requiring dewatering. Rob Carr’s proposal to use a intersected the existing main drain immediately prior to the These works, on the critical path for the Forrestfield-Airport Link caisson presented multiple benefits. It allowed the TBM works to receival pit. This was remedied by quickly mobilising a crane to project Bayswater dive structure, allowed the replacement of the be performed from a dry pit, and it also formed a more integral site and re-setng the pipe jacks on a narrower alignment to Main Drain pipeline underneath the existing Perth-Midland line structure for work and access. Most importantly, the design enter the receival pit closer to the first micro-tunnelled pipeline. to facilitate the new dive structure location. of the caisson allowed for a conversion from a TBM launch pit The receival area was immediately underneath a wide and to the headwall structure and apron for the new main drain, Rob Carr was engaged to perform the following works: congested service corridor. Not only were overhead power resulting in environmental, cost and time benefits. Rob Carr and communication lines nearby, but below ground there was • Two 106m Micro-tunnel drives of DN1100 Reinforced organised the design of the required caisson and constructed it communications, water, sewer and gas that became a delicate Concrete Jacking Pipe within the very short lead-in available. roof structure to the receival and bypass works occurring below. • Two 26m open cut DN1200 Reinforced Concrete Pipe Not only was the rail closure a set deadline, it required the The required excavation was also adjacent to the footing of a • Inlet and outlet structures micro-tunnel boring machine (MTBM) to advance approximately power pole supporting the overhead services. • Bypass of DN1200 main drain 40m underneath Railway Parade towards the rail corridor prior A post and rail shoring system was used to allow flexibility of to making the crossing. Due to the chance of settlement around • 70m of post and rail shoring driven 8 m deep (excavation support around the services and allow openings for the services the pipeline, this pre-crossing work needed to be performed 5.5m deep) and pipeline receival. However, installing a post and rail system immediately prior to the rail crossing, leaving a very small window was not straightforward. The overhead services combined with • Stabilise power pole to troubleshoot, fault-find or repair if an issue was encountered. the operating envelope of the piling rig restricted the lengths of • Decommission existing main drain Understanding the critical nature of the task ahead, Rob Carr piles to a primary length of 4m, with following sections limited to • Regrade up stream drainage channels into new inlet mobilised a large MTBM crew on both day and night shifts to 2m and being welded in-situ to reach the required length. structure ensure continuity of works. The first pipeline successfully crossed Rob Carr’s project team worked closely with the clients to • Construct new road drainage on both inlet and outlet sides the rail corridor in four hours of the allowable 24 thanks to the ensure this critical project could be performed within the rigid • Dewatering of inlet and outlet sides (caisson removed exceptional efforts of the slurry crews and the diligence of all rail closure window, without compromising the quality of the dewatering requirement on inlet side) involved in planning prior to the closure. final asset, or increasing the risk of harm to the environment or A variation was awarded to complete the public safety and site Immediately prior to the launch of the second pipeline it personnel.

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westforce construction DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT PICTON SUBSTATION ROOF Client: Western Power

Westforce was contracted by Western Power to undertake a building. The report confirmed that the existing roof structure design and construct roof replacement for the existing relay was past serviceability failure and could not be adequately dust which included vacuuming with a HEPA filter asbestos rated room at the Picton Substation, which supplies power to the reinforced for continued use. PGCS was subcontracted to vacuum cleaner and wet wiping down all surfaces. The results Bunbury area. The scope of works included asbestos removal, conduct temporary and permanent design to Westforce design of the air monitoring taken throughout the removal and cleaning temporary structural design, permanent structural design and criteria. As part of the contract a temporary design was required process indicated that dust was managed without issue prior to lighting, and low voltage electrical design and install. A key to be undertaken to protect the existing relay room equipment. building clearance being granted. requirement of the job was for works to be completed whilst the The design criteria was based on taking the full load of the After building clearance was granted, the timber deck was relay room and its critical components remained live. roof should the structure collapse due to inclement weather, or constructed in preparation for the roof removal. At the same instability caused during removal of the roof. Westforce elected Due to the electrical hazards, the project had to be undertaken time, steel scaffold was erected on the outside of the building to have the temporary design to also be designed as a working meticulously to ensure no damage or incident occurred – which to eaves height up to the allowable approach distance from platform to eliminate fall potential during roof removal and could have been catastrophic for the project and its stakeholders the live conductors. Due to its conductive ability, the scaffold replacement. – whilst also meeting strict planned milestone dates for electrical was earthed back to the substation grid to remove voltage step isolations. Due to the age of the relay room building, the existing ceiling potential. Flagging was erected as a visual warning of conductor and eaves were of asbestos sheet construction. In order to locations and special care via two person lifts during erection The existing substation relay room was built in the late 1970s. mitigate dust, cleaning and asbestos clearance requirements of was made to ensure at no point could scaffold accidently The relay room’s original timber truss and tile roof was showing the computer room access floor, the entire floor was sealed with encroach on a live conductor. signs of structural failure. A collapse would result in extended builders’ film prior to asbestos removal works being undertaken. outages to the area. Roof replacement occurred without incident and within the tight Asbestos removal was undertaken with external air monitoring timeframes of the two planned isolations. The existing building is positioned between 132 kV conductors on all sides of the building. Sheet fixings were removed to keep each side, with a horizontal clearance of less than 4m at each The project involved multiple high-risk work challenges which sheet sizes as large as possible and to prevent dust generation. end. Due to the clearance restrictions and high safety risk, each were required to be overcome in order to deliver a safe and on Sheets were lowered by hand and placed in plastic lined skips, end bay could only be constructed under planned isolations. time project with minimum disruption to the client. The project along with fixings and debris. Isolations must be planned and booked in 8 weeks in advance. was delivered within 23 weeks, on time, on budget and with Following removal of all asbestos sheets, the building was zero safety, quality and environmental incident. An additional Westforce and its structural consultant PGCS conducted a thoroughly cleaned of any remaining asbestos fragments and 59 calendar days were granted to complete additional variation structural assessment and dilapidation survey on the existing works as directed by the client.

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DEGREY CIVIL UTAH ROAD REHABILITATION STAGE 1 Client: Pilbara Ports Authority

The Pilbara Ports Authority operates the Utah Point Bulk inclement weather as well as the obvious shut down associated Handling Facility (UBHF), a multi-user bulk export facility at the with a cyclone posed a significant potential threat to the quality Pilbara Ports Authority chose a Foam Bitumen Stabilised (FBS) was working within half a metre of the structures. Port of Port Hedland. of the works, the completion date of the project and hence the basecourse pavement as a solution to the unique circumstances Despite these and other challenges presented, DeGrey Civil impact on the operation of the Port. of heavy traffic pavements built on soft mangrove muds in a tidal Utah Road was constructed in 2009 and provides the sole access completed the project safely, to a high standard, on time and on setng. The FBS gave the pavement the strength it needs to between UBHF and the Great Northern Highway. Since opening, The nature of the traffic, the geometry of the road and the budget. The PPA’s decision to award the subsequent Stage 2 and handle the traffic loading and the flexibility to handle underlying the UBHF has been a hugely successful exporting option for surrounding mangroves and soft ground meant that putng Stage 3 is indicative of the high level of customer satisfaction movement with 100% MMDD compaction requirement. junior miners in the Pilbara. The emerging Pilbara lithium industry diversions and side-tracks in place was not an option. Traffic had achieved with DeGrey Civil’s ‘can do attude’. combined with the existing iron ore and manganese markets to be carefully managed to allow passage through the works in The dense grade asphalt design again pushed the Main Roads Managing the program was critical to the success of the project. meant a consistent and relentless cycling of 170t to 235t road close proximity to construction equipment. criteria to the limits, balancing a tight compaction matrix with Tight timelines and sequencing meant it was of vital importance trains through the facility via Utah Road. minimal risk for bleeding by having low voids percentages of the Undulations of the existing surface required meticulous that the tasks were performed when and where they were bitumen from within, equating to a 97% MMDD compaction The significant increase in traffic loading from that originally management to ensure the depth of pavement was constructed planned for. To the credit of the whole project team including the ratio. envisaged for the road ultimately resulted in the pavement so it would bond with the underlying layer. subcontractors, the schedule was maintained and crucially the requiring rehabilitation. The scope also included the importation of roadbase on the live A high voltage (HV) transmission cable runs the length of the road reopened to full traffic prior to cyclone season. road providing critical power supplies to the UBHF. The existing The Pilbara Ports Authority decided to carry out this project in road and control of dust during construction, construction of DeGrey Civil’s local knowledge was a key contributor to records of this piece of infrastructure were not considered six stages. Stage 1 involved a 1.75km section of the road being widenings of the road embankment in soft mangrove conditions success of the project. Based less than ten minutes from the accurate enough to rely on and the entire cable had to be widened and overlayed with a basecourse layer and a high and the design and construction of a heavy-duty asphalt project the experienced team had a wealth of information have located and surveyed prior to works commencing. specification dense-grade asphalt. pavement suitable to carry the exceptionally high loads. been involved in many projects on or around Utah Road in The successful delivery of this project would not only require Generally, Main Roads WA sets the standards in pavement The Roy Hill Overpass Structure also straddled Stage 1 works the past decade. Of the 11,500 people hours on the project, high environmental, safety and quality standards but also the technology, but for this project Pilbara Ports Authority wrote a and had to be accommodated by ensuring the equipment approximately 24% were indigenous. mitigation of any impact on export operations. specification exceeding those normally required by Main Roads employed on the project did not have the potential to strike the and other industry standards – lifting the bar on design criteria overhead structure and concrete footings. At times, machinery Any delays to the program increased the risk of the project and construction compliance to levels not normally seen in WA. extending into the cyclone season. Being pavement works,

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DOWNER EDI WORKS ROELANDS BRIDGES REPLACEMENT PROJECT Client: Arc Infrastructure

platform or hinder the operations. The Roelands Bridges Replacement Project involved the 750t mobile hydraulic cranes used. replacement of two existing transom rail bridge structures During the tender phase, Arc provided a heavy lift study that Downer self-performed all the rail work, including lifting and (90m and 36m spans) and lifting 150m of track between the required the central section of the five span bridge to be lifted in packing 150 metres of track up to 180mm in height to tie into bridges and at either end of the bridge approaches. The bridge place with two cranes, one on either side of the Collie River. The the new bridge decks and lifting and packing 50mm each side of replacements were necessary due to the expected increase bridge section had to be lifted from its initial load out point and the bridges approaches to match new design levels. in customer train loadings and to relieve temporary speed placed down onto the banks of the river. Both cranes then had restrictions on the line. Downer’s early contractor involvement included Risk & to simultaneously pick up each end of the bridge section and lift Opportunity workshops with Arc. By optimising engineering and into place. Downer undertook an early assessment with Boom The careful planning and execution by Downer’s project teams, track geometry through our previous project experience, Arc was Logistics and designed the crane pad, access and lift study that and the vital involvement of many others meant that the presented with a methodology that not only saved them money allowed for a larger crane to lift the central bridge span into place replacement of the bridges and all works in the region were but provided a track alignment that did not require additional in a single lift. This reduced time, mitigated any potential risk completed 21 hours ahead of the planned 114-hour schedule. maintenance and tamping. to the Collie River and avoided the need for a complicated two Works were scheduled with split shifts 24 hours a day to ensure crane lifting operation. they were completed as efficiently as possible. A key component of the project was the provision and management of the support structures required to support the Downer encountered many technical complexities, one of which Downer’s team of key personnel worked tirelessly to prepare live 150 nominal bore (NB) Water Corporation water main that was a rail construction issue known as ‘bridge buckling’. This all management plans and required project documentation for is underslung to both bridges. The initial design provided by phenomenon is common where standard ballast and track run early submission to and approval of the Client, Local and State Arc’s consultants showed an extensive support structure which directly into a rigid structure such as a bridge. Downer proposed Governments. The project was delivered in a high-pressure required a considerable amount on site fabrication and effort to that all the jewellery (pads and pandrol clips) be replaced at the environment adjacent to the South Western Highway and had a construct in place. The cost to provide the temporary support time the track sections were being lifted and installed. These considerable amount of attention from passing motorists, local structure was in the hundreds of thousands. items are a significant part of the overall structural integrity of residents and online rail enthusiasts from around the globe. the track, and replacing them ensures the required tension from Downer ultimately provided a solution that integrated into the Downer obtained the appropriate approvals from Main Roads the track to the sleeper is maintained. Arc was initially hesitant temporary scaffolding, using adjustable jack heads that screwed for the use of the highway, traffic management plans and heavy to replace the pads and clips, believing them to be still in useable up under the pipe at the same location as the existing pipe transport approvals. Downer also managed the coordination condition, however they relied on Downer’s experience and supports. The costs for integrating the pipe supports into the of Western Power and the re-diversions of high voltage understood that the benefits outweighed the minimal cost scaffold was minimal and did not interfere with the working transmission lines to allow access for the 300t, 450t and the associated with replacement.

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MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BURSWOOD PUBLIC JETTY Client: Department of Transport (WA)

The Burswood Public Jetty concept design, provided by the This also required the design, planning and execution of the Department of Transport as part of the D&C tender, involved entire works to take in consideration this “minimum land impact” only minor lifting equipment required to make the adjustment. three individual 32m long by 4.8m wide floating pontoon berths approach. The river re-profiling works required constant water quality connected to onshore concrete abutments by large structural The three jetty floating pontoons were braced back to abutments monitoring to ensure marine flora and fauna were not adversely steel members. Restraint could not be provided to the pontoons on shore due to the “no piling” design approach. This no-piling affected by these works. For example, a sustained plume of silt by driven piles, as would be the case normally for such jetes, method also allowed for a more mobile telescopic-boom type could drop oxygen levels in the river that may cause distress to due to environmental and heritage concerns. crawler crane to be placed on the main construction barge, marine life. A Water Quality Monitoring Program (WQMP) was Throughout the design phase, Maritime Constructions rather than a heavier latce boom type crane. This plant developed by project environmental staff and independently coordinated a number of specialist design engineers, the selection decreased mobilisation efforts and costs and increased audited by an external consultant, with trigger points for each fabrication yard, the Principal and other stakeholders. barge mobility and work efficiency on site. parameter and actions to be taken in the event those trigger points were exceeded. The completed WQMP was forwarded to Construction was notably challenged with a site with essentially Controlling the forces being imparted on the abutments were the Principal for final approval before work commenced. zero land-based footprint and laydown area, the presence of a complicated part of this D&C contract. To overcome this many sites and other contractors in the area with competing constraint, the design of the interface between the bracing Maritime Constructions follow a strict waste minimisation policy interests, and a mud ‘bow wave’ created by constructing the arms and the concrete abutment adopted a very low friction, on all our sites. This policy extends to recycling materials as far revetment prior to jetty works. high wear ‘Orkot’ brand bearing material. This type of bearing as possible. Project crews implemented these guidelines strictly required the arm connections and pontoon lugs to be line-bored on site. Wooden crates and waste rubber matng were sent back The Optus Stadium and Matagarup Bridge projects were already to achieve the 50-micron tolerance for installation. The Orkot to the yard to be re-used as packing materials and waste metal putng pressure on the limited land area available and the bearings were cooled in liquid nitrogen to enable installation into products were sold to a licenced recycling facility, for example. interface with the public as the adjacent public bike lane had to the connection housing tubes. remain open. The constraint placed on Maritime Constructions The on-water pontoon installation and the riverbed re-profiling included minimum impact to the public and other contractors Maritime Constructions also introduced adapter vertically works were completed quickly with due environmental occupying the pathway and access to multiple sites on the adjustable plates cast into the abutment, where the pin safeguards. No environmental incidents were reported, and, Burswood Peninsula. connection between the support arms and abutment meet. If river water quality safe limits were not exceeded throughout the extreme settlement is experienced, the Department of Transport whole project. Addressing this constraint was achieved by creating a pathway will be able to move the connection elevation vertically up by a for all material delivery by water – using the ‘Blue Highway’. maximum of 400mm with no additional construction work and

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DOWNER EDI WORKS

MURDOCH HEALTH AND KNOWLEDGE around the clock. Following completion, the existing main was protecting the entire site and minimal room for the loading of PRECINCT STAGES 1A AND 1B CIVIL WORKS cut into 10m sections, removed and disposed of appropriately. trucks for the removal of excess material. Client: Landcorp Downer’s works were intersected by the PTA’s designated bus Access was gained by the removal of freeway safety barriers lane on Barry Marshall Parade. Works affecting Barry Marshall and fencing and the pushing in of an access track to the near- Parade included stormwater drainage, water services, HV power, full drainage basin. Soaked material was stockpiled to dry The Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct Project included boxes. Within the trench boxes Downer installed drainage pits gas, streetlights, asphalt and concrete barriers. As the buses and the height of the top of the basin was increased where the development of six commercial lots within the Fiona Stanley and watermains and used stabilised sand for backfill to expedite were tightly scheduled, detours and delays were not possible possible, allowing Downer to minimise excess material and the Hospital Precinct. The project was undertaken in a highly the reinstatement and minimise disturbance of the live road. and detailed scheduling of the works to align with the buses requirement for trucks. visible and heavily congested brownfields environment, which Heavy rains risked the undermining of South Street. Protection was required. This included night works after bus lane hours and The impact of the complexities and challenges that arose on presented a wide range of environmental, safety and stakeholder by water diversion on the surfaces and steel plates acting as designated traffic management to allow the buses to continue the project was significantly minimised in part due to strong management constraints. piles behind the trench boxes mitigated the risk of damage to the past the works. existing road. communications, planning and relationships. The collaborative Downer’s scope included the management of all utility providers As a heavily pedestrian trafficked route, clear and safe access was approach between all stakeholders created a project that for the relocation of all existing services and installation of Following the successful cut over of new services, the redundant always required. To ensure this was communicated as effectively saw everyone well informed, allowing decisions to be made new services. The management of utility relocations and their services had to be removed. The biggest challenge was the as possible, bespoke wayfinding signs were manufactured collaboratively and on a best-for-project basis. This, along accredited contactors was key to the successful delivery of redundant 760mm watermain, which was 80m long, 4m deep, showing the designated access to all major areas surrounding with a positive approach to environmental, quality and safety the service relocations and new installs. Only after the service coated in asbestos tar and cut directly through the middle of the site. Temporary widenings of the existing footpath on Barry management and a dedicated site project team, resulted in the relocations, cutovers, removals and new installs were complete the site. Realignment of the watermain was a carefully planned Marshall Parade allowed works adjacent to the path to continue. successful completion of the project within the assigned Practical could the remaining surface works be undertaken. and executed task. This involved the laying of 70m of new Completion date and within the Principal’s contract sum. watermain on the revised alignment pre-shutdown. On a 24- Due to changes in the stormwater catchment area, the existing Relocation of all services meant a number of deep excavations hour shutdown, the existing main was drained of millions of freeway drainage storage basin required extending. Access to the adjacent and into South Street were required. To minimise any litres of water and new bends welded into place to connect to basin was the most difficult aspect of the works as it is bordered disturbance of South Street, Downer set up a system of trench the existing main. This was all done in trench boxes at 4m deep by the freeway and South Street off ramps, with barriers

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WA LIMESTONE CONTRACTING HMAS STIRLING STAGE 3A REDEVELOPMENT – MARITIME STRUCTURES REMEDIATION Client: Doric Group, Managing Contractor on behalf of Department of Defence

The HMAS Stirling Redevelopment Stage 3A on Garden Island, diagonally from the work front, while also ensuring that traffic Western Australia included broad range of works upgrading could safely pass the excavator while working. Tipping and transfer of rock to and from the project also had and refurbishing key infrastructure and facilities. The project to be carefully considered, as the two conventional techniques This is not the conventional way of constructing seawalls – comprised 25 works elements, with WA Limestone Contracting of end tipping and side tipping had their disadvantages. End usually the excavator sits perpendicular to the work face – but (WALC) being awarded the Maritime Structures Causeway tipping of the trailers creates a hazard through hoisting the trailer was necessary to ensure that one lane of traffic was open on Remediation element. in a high wind location (increasing the risk of the trailer falling the Causeway at all times. It was complicated by the fact that over), and the risk of rock fragments creating rock chips which The Maritime Structures Causeway Remediation package the area was covered by asphalt which was required to remain may strike passing cars and cause damage. Side tipping of rocks required the importation and placement of over 100,000t of trafficable at the end of each work shift. Given the weight of the avoids these issues but requires a space for the rocks to fall rock onto the 4km long Causeway structure. WALC achieved excavator and the depth of the track gauge, any unprotected into; otherwise damage can be caused to the trailer if the tipped its programme target completion date, while also increasing movement by the tracks on the asphalt would have damaged it rocks fall back into the trailer. A solution on the site was devised its scope of repairs on the structure by 40%, which was a beyond repair, so a worker was deployed to move rubber mats by utilising the side tipper and excavating a hole in the ground formidable accomplishment. around in front of the excavator tracks. where the rock could fall into, before being handled and placed The workmanship of the rock wall installation was of such a high The lack of work time was resolved through efficient traffic by the excavator into the rock wall. Trial and error to modify this standard that numerous high-ranking Defence officials and the management and construction techniques to ensure that time technique was used to ensure the best construction and rock Design Consultants have provided positive feedback. The works at the work front was maximised between peak traffic periods placement outcome. were completed and accepted into service by Defence without each day. Crews and road furniture would be ready and waiting Latent conditions of the original limestone rock structure any re-work or defect. to quickly implement and take down the lane closures as close as meant that rock placement in certain areas was impossible due possible to the time curfews imposed, and rock trucks would be Significant challenges and technical complexities included the to incompatibility between the survey data and the physical waiting at the laydown area ready to deliver rock to the site as lack of work laydown areas and strict work times available to structure. Liaison with the client and a modified redesign which soon as the traffic lane was closed. In addition, Saturdays were complete the works, difficulty in moving rock safely to and from involved the importation of additional rock into the structure utilised as no curfews existed due to lower traffic volumes. This the worksite, and dealing with unexpected latent conditions. was implemented to ensure that the wall could achieve its allowed for works to be carried out for a full day, which helped original design intent, while mitigating the negative effect of this The lack of work area was solved by adopting a new ‘side on’ WALC to meet weekly productivity targets. unforeseen issue. construction technique which utilised the space to the side and

56 Q3 2019 | CCF WA BULLETIN CCF WA Earth Awards 2019 SPECIAL FEATURE CCF WA Earth Awards 2019 SPECIAL FEATURE CCF WA BULLETIN | Q3 2019 57 WINNER EXCELLENCE IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION: PROJECT VALUE $10M TO $30M

BMD CONSTRUCTIONS BOW RIVER BRIDGE UPGRADE Client: Main Roads Western Australia

BMD Constructions delivered the Bow River Bridge Upgrade location, and a tight program with an immovable end date due to project in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Jointly the onset of the wet season. funded by the Australian Federal and State Governments as There were a vast number of variables that were overcome part of the Northern Australia Roads Programme, the Bow River including high temperatures, fatigue, road safety, wildlife and Ultimately, BMD set new benchmarks in community Bridge Upgrade project saw the replacement of the existing road conditions. Working over, and within, an active river carried engagement, training initiatives and safety performance in an bridge over Bow River built in 1965. inherent risks associated with working at heights, working over extremely remote part of Western Australia. The project is a The single lane low-level bridge was frequently over-topped by water and working in a flood prone environment with specialised cultural and social success due to BMD’s focus on meeting flood waters, cutng off the only sealed access between Broome and expensive plant. unprecedented targets for Indigenous engagement by supporting and Wyndham. BMD constructed a 249-metre-long, ten-span reconciliation and making valuable contributions to leave a Due to the significant volume of concrete required to construct and two-lane concrete bridge, approach embankments and road, lasting legacy within two Aboriginal communities, Warmun the bridge, BMD set up a concrete batch plant just minutes from improving safety for road users and enhancing flood resistance of and Doon Doon. The project sourced 30% of the workforce the site. Due to limited availability of local materials suitable the Great Northern Highway between Warmun and Wyndham. from the local Indigenous community, spent 6.7% of the total for road pavement, pavement material was transported 140 contract value with local Aboriginal businesses, and one third Originally anticipated to be delivered over two dry seasons, kilometres to the site using triple trailer road trains. of the contract with a local Kununurra business. This delivered BMD innovatively provided an alternative solution to condense The risk of the project extending into the wet season and the value in the short-term through injecting money directly the work to within one season over seven months. BMD fast catastrophic effects of flooding on the project was the single into the community, and in the long-term through upskilling tracked construction, constructing multiple bridge columns at greatest risk managed by the project team. BMD mobilised of a community which otherwise would not have access to one time. By carefully planning the delivery of 30 T-Roff bridge additional resources towards the end of the project to ensure opportunities of this nature. beams weighing 60 tonnes each over 3,000 kilometres from the completion prior to the wet season. manufacturer in Perth, BMD ensured the project was completed Completely unique to a project of this nature, and testament prior to the start of the 2018 wet season. The bridge abutments on either side of the river were to the positive relationships established within the community constructed early, with heavy rock armour applied as a way of through early engagement, BMD left 80% of the 1965 bridge in The project is a significant example of engineering best practice, protecting the sub-structure of the bridge in the event the wet place as a memorial, due to the community’s connection to the with BMD overcoming unique conditions of an extremely remote season came early. original bridge.

58 Q3 2019 | CCF WA BULLETIN CCF WA Earth Awards 2019 SPECIAL FEATURE CCF WA Earth Awards 2019 SPECIAL FEATURE CCF WA BULLETIN | Q3 2019 59 HIGHLY COMMENDED EXCELLENCE IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION: PROJECT VALUE $10M TO $30M

Water Corporation, Georgiou Group and BG&E ELLENBROOK WATER TANK Client: Water Corporation

The 80 million litre Ellenbrook Water Tank – built by Georgiou by Georgiou (Harvey Summit and Denmark water tanks) and Group - has a 100-year design life and is the first (and largest) of implementing innovative design ideas during tender, the team of early thermal and shrinkage cracking, particularly given the three proposed water tanks adjacent to the Hanson Sand Quarry. was able to save six weeks on the programme and circa $500,000 elimination of reinforcement from the main slab. Maturity testing The largest tank ever commissioned by Water Corporation in costs, whilst still maintaining a high-quality end product. Early of the concrete was employed to accurately understand the and in the southern hemisphere, the Ellenbrook Tank has an involvement during the design stage allowed value engineering strength gain characteristics of the slab. Post-tensioning began external wall diameter exceeding 91-metres and a total height of options to be realised. prior to pouring completion (on the opposite side of base slab) to approximately 13-metres. ensure no cracking occurred. In a first for Water Corporation, the Ellenbrook Tank The main tank structure, designed by BG&E, is a prestressed incorporates a vertically tapered tank wall, enabling improved Through effective pre-planning and early staging of the post- concrete construction and includes an in-situ bi-directionally material utilisation without compromising on durability or tensioning, the team successfully completed the pour on time post-tensioned base slab with precast prestressed wall panels. A functionality. Some 80 precast panels were stitched in-situ and with no thermal or shrinkage cracking. lightweight steel roof is supported on 13 internal precast columns circumferentially post-tensioned to form the tank wall. All precast Specially designed concrete mixes were of the utmost importance (7.5 tonne each) and encloses the structure. A combination of panels were constructed in-house by Georgiou. The team had to in achieving the desired project outcomes, and consequently, precast and in-situ pre-tensioned and post-tensioned concrete redesign the de-stressing system to allow for the curvature and several mixes were developed for different applications within was chosen as the most economical and durable containment tapering of the panels, with a custom mould commissioned early the project. In-situ stitch pours were required to join the 12.67m solution. The project also incorporates some 6km of large in the project to accommodate for an accelerated programme. tall precast segments, which were prone to cracking due to their diameter water main to connect the tank to Perth’s water supply Construction of the tank base was heavily influenced by a thin sectional width and presence of circumferential prestressing and the fabrication of a chlorination and dosing building. challenging project schedule. The base slab was constructed ducts (which act as crack inducers). This was overcome by Works also included coordination of other key design packages in a monolithic 92-metre diameter pour with the continuous using concrete mixes containing both shrinkage reducing and which were part of the scope of works which included SCADA placement of concrete over an 11-hour period involving 110 crystal growth type waterproofing admixtures, in combination and electrical, civil, structural steel, chemical treatment and personnel, four concrete pumps and 30-plus concrete trucks on with high flow concrete which enabled the placement of the voltage mitigation. turn around. Specialist equipment including laser screeds and concrete within heavily congested reinforcement without voids ride-on trowel machines were used to improve productivity and or honeycombing. As anticipated by crack modelling conducted The size of the structure and post-disaster design requirements efficiency of the works. during final detailed design, cracking of the stitch pours occurred placed high demands on structural integrity and serviceability, over the prestressing ducts with some initial leakage occurring requiring the development of innovative details and construction Robust curing processes and the correctly timed early post- during the first tank filling, however full autogenous healing of solutions. By utilising knowledge from previous projects delivered tensioning of the tank slab were critical to mitigate the risk seeping cracks occurred within 14 days of tank filling.

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THE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION/ALBEM

OPERATIONS JV AND MAIN ROADS WA implemented collaboratively as they were encountered. on future Main Roads works, particularly given the increasing scarceness of compliant pavement materials in rural areas. NEC3 GREAT NORTHERN HIGHWAY UPGRADE The location of services and presence of a significant amount of rock in the Pithara townsite was likely to affect stormwater A suitable material to produce crushed road base (CRB) was (PITHARA SECTION) drainage installations later in the project. To manage this risk, sourced during the EWMP in an old gold mine close to the Client: Main Roads Western Australia the HAJV worked with the PMT to “prove up” the underground Pithara site, which had granite rock in stockpile. services at each potential clash location through careful hand/ In addition to supplying CRB for the basecourse blend, the machine excavation to expose services (prior to the services granite rock waste material was used for culvert rock protection GNH Pithara is part of a $348 million program of works to and agreed an Early Works Management Plan (EWMP) to going live). They were then surveyed before being backfilled and subsoil single sized aggregate trenches throughout the upgrade the Great Northern Highway between Muchea to source high-risk, long-lead time materials. The strategy was with sand. This created a far better safety risk profile, minimised Project. Wubin. driven through lessons learned by both Main Roads and HAJV the risk of disturbance by rock movement, and eliminated personnel on other contracts in the area and resulted in: The initiative to blend mine waste to produce basecourse was Significantly, this project was the first time the NEC3 contract any potential damage to services during the stormwater drain a highly collaborative effort to produce a positive commercial was to be used to administer a major infrastructure development • Development of a sustainable water management strategy installations. and sustainable outcome, whilst maintaining a high standard contract in Western Australia. NEC3 represents a new way overcoming issues over scarcity of water for construction in Given the significant issues encountered in the townsite, the of quality. This outstanding sustainability outcome contributed of thinking between the contracting parties, requiring a the region; and engagement of a culvert crew under a subcontracted schedule significantly towards the rehabilitation of the mine site area and more proactive project management approach and ‘buy in’. of rates was identified as unfair, due to the risk transfer to the • Sourcing of suitable gravel material, which led to an reduced the visual impact of the waste stockpile. Pricing is based on a priced bill of quantities with target costs innovative pavement blend solution. subcontractor and potential for conflict and claims. Instead the incorporating painshare/gainshare outcomes to spread the Importantly, using natural gravel would have required an Forty-six per cent of the project’s alignment was designed to be HAJV adopted a mixture of hourly hire and piecework rates risk, similar to an alliance contract. For GNH Pithara, the additional 8Ha of pristine farming land to be disrupted and built in cut, so whilst it strived to achieve a cut-to-fill balance, for concrete supply to provide joint management of culvert implementation of the NEC3 form of contract has resulted in the disturbed. there was a further risk of program delay should any poor in situ and stormwater project risks. This led to a positive working delivery of a better value for money asset for Main Roads and relationship with the supplier, and delivery of the works to the material be encountered. Local Aboriginal engagement was designated a critical project fixed margin profitability for HAJV. expected budget. objective by Main Roads to support broader State Government To reduce this risk, the HAJV and Project Management Team The project’s start date was delayed by close to six months whilst and Federal policy. The HAJV outperformed in all areas (PMT) pre-planned a process to manage the identification, The HAJV worked with the PMT and Integrated Project Team to awaiting federal environmental approvals. To make effective of Aboriginal engagement and earned a project bonus, an testing and subsequent treatment of poor strength in situ develop a new technical specification suited to blending crushed use of the downtime, Main Roads and the HAJV developed achievement of which it is particularly proud. material on site, where solutions could be developed and rock with natural gravels, that can now be used as a benchmark

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concerns over potential traffic disruptions. Given the 100-year history of the Shenton Park Hospital, a detailed process for Unexpected Finds was developed, with 165 registered unexpected finds including asbestos sheeting and pipe, numerous underground services and structures, and waste. A 685mm reinforced concrete sewer main running through the site needed protecting. The sewer was about 8m below ground level, however three manholes extended up to 2m above ground level to allow for the system to surcharge. With the system designed to operate under surcharge, proactive consultation was required with the Water Corporation to plan and execute the disconnections. Through this consultation it was identified that the optimum time for works to be carried out was 3AM, when the system was at its lowest. Shoring boxes were also prepared for additional protection of the manholes and the disconnections were successfully undertaken in one shift. RJ VINCENT & CO Protection of the two heritage structures within the site area (A and G blocks) was of critical importance. Planning was essential SHENTON PARK HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT/ in developing a strategy to ensure the buildings were protected from unnecessary vibration, debris or other damage, particularly MONTARIO QUARTER during demolition works to remove adjacent buildings. RJV’s Client: Landcorp protection process was implemented successfully, with both heritage buildings handed back to the client with no damage.

The Shenton Park Hospital Redevelopment Project forms part Significant testing was undertaken to determine full remediation The B Block building could not be demolished until the bitumen of a master plan to transform the old hospital site into a thriving requirements, with works carried out under the direction of our coating on the topside of roof slab was fully removed. RJV’s new urban precinct, the Montario Quarter, comprising about environmental consultants, RPS, engaged directly by RJV. inventive solution entailed lifting a mini excavator onto the roof 1,500 new apartments and townhouses and a village shopping slab to remove the bitumen in situ. A full methodology and JSA Earthworks commenced following remediation, with cut to fill precinct with more than 5,000 sq.m. of floor space. was then developed to ensure each aspect of the operation and import fill operations undertaken. could be carried out safely. Following a competitive tender process, RJV was engaged by The civil works package that followed was designed to provide LandCorp to complete: Some large, mature trees were maintained and protected by a very high-level finish to the estate. It included a significant means of tree protection zones and structural root zones. • demolition of nominated buildings; upgrade of the Selby Street/Nash Street intersection from a Additionally, stratavaults were constructed under verges and car traffic-light-controlled T-junction to a four-way roundabout, • remediation of site contamination; and bays to promote and manage tree root growth during the civil constructed under live traffic conditions. • construction of civil engineering infrastructure including construction stage of the works. Stratavaults create a structural earthworks, sewer reticulation, stormwater drainage, The intersection upgrade presented the most challenging aspect cell that spreads applied loads whilst allowing for installation of a retaining walls, road construction, water reticulation, gas of project works, as it required construction under live traffic at a soil mix to aid organic growth. Irrigation and aeration pipes were reticulation, underground power and communications. busy intersection handling more than 15,000 vehicles per day. installed and filled with a soil mix, wrapped in bidim cloth and slabs placed on top to enable pavement construction. High levels of asbestos and synthetic mineral fibre RJV’s solution involved the development of a six stage Traffic contamination, coupled with other unique contaminants within Management Plan creating separable portions of work that The Project achieved a prestigious Environmental Green Star the buildings and foundations contributed to the Project’s would allow traffic to continue flowing. Rating, with 98 per cent of all demolished building materials multiple challenges, which also included the protection of two recycled and diverted from landfill. RJV’s innovative proposal to construct a bypass road within the significant heritage buildings. project site proved the significant deciding factor in alleviating

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WBHO INFRASTRUCTURE & SRG GLOBAL (MRPR JV) MARGARET RIVER PERIMETER ROAD STAGE TWO Client: Main Roads Western Australia 650t crawler with 110m boom design concept. Tailored crane Main Roads WA designed and commissioned the construction a reduced blast pattern and the special grout is pumped into the platforms ensured the lifts could be safely completed in close of a perimeter road around Margaret River allowing for an drilled holes. The grout then expands and cracks the rock enough proximity to the completed bridge abutments and wing walls. alternative bypass route for transit vehicles and trucks. Works for it to be removed by an excavator or dozer. Furthermore, the pedestrian bridge installation was synchronised were programmed in two stages. Stage One involved the As there was a shortage of client-supplied rock for subsoil with the main bridge lifts to utilise the 650t crawler crane construction of a 1.8km section of the Perimeter Road. Stage drainage and rock linking of drains, the solution was to crush the to allow the use and lifting of a shallow displacement barge Two allowed for a further 5.2km of the Perimeter Road and a blasted rock rather than use in the deep fill. A specialist crushing and pre-assembly of the pedestrian bridge truss. The 650t new 2.3km section of John Archibald Drive to complete the subcontractor was engaged to produce the required 20mm erection support crane was also planned with a view of its size connection between the new Perimeter Road and the town. This drainage aggregate and 150mm rock. and capacity, allowing it to be used for the installation of the stage also included a 96m three-span bridge across the Margaret pedestrian bridge from the trail in the forest. River as well as a pedestrian bridge across Darch Brook. The main bridge pier foundations included 12 piles with rock sockets with minimum required embedment in the rock layer Another alternative implemented was the utilisation of two The construct-only contract for Stage Two was awarded to the of 8m. The physical properties of the rock resulted in multiple truss towers for the main bridge girders. These towers were MRPR JV, a joint venture between WBHO Infrastructure and issues with the piling works requiring revision of a number of designed and supplied by Coates, utilising Systems 15, 30 and SRG Global in July 2017. design and scheduling details. 60 equipment and used to temporary support the incomplete While rock at the project was expected, the rock strata shallow bridge girders whilst allowing for jacking, alignment and access to The rock strata also presented significant difficulties in the levels, extents and physical properties varied significantly from the necessary splice plates at the connection points. completion of the pedestrian bridge foundations. A combination initial expectations. During the earthworks, multiple sections of the rock levels, hardness and fractured nature, necessitated During construction of the main bridge, impact to the water of granite cap rock was discovered which was too hard for the construction methods to be constantly modified to suit. The body was mitigated with silt curtains and traps on both sides mechanical removal and required blasting. JV team implemented a drill then grout method for the individual of the river, dry sheet piling adopted for the piers construction Unfortunately, some areas to be blasted had a depth less than rock anchors. avoiding the need for continuous pumping of water, continuous 2m, and rock blasting would have resulted in over-blasting. This water monitoring, oil and silt traps installed across the river The bridge structures at the project presented the most would then require the blasted material to be removed and downstream of the main works, as well as utilising a floating technically complex planning challenges. For the main bridge replaced with compacted fill. In order to eliminate this, the MRPR pontoon bridge across, therefore avoiding a temporary causeway. lift, a combination of a 650t crawler crane and a 350t mobile JV decided to use expanding grout in areas where the depth for crane was implemented to replace the practically unachievable blasting was low. The grout is placed by a specialist contractor in

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CIVMEC MATAGARUP BRIDGE ARCHES AND DECKS FABRICATION, PAINTING & TRANSPORTATION Client: Alliance with Main Roads Western Australia and York Rizzani JV (YRJV)

In 2017 Civmec was awarded the subcontract for the fabrication • Design and fabrication of all jigs, fixtures and transportation and modularisation of the Matagarup Bridge by The York Rizzani frames required for the fabrication, and the assembly, The modelling/detailing subcontractors were also mobilised to JV. This contract was originally awarded and subsequently loading and transport of arches and decks to the site. Civmec’s facility to work directly alongside the project team and started by an overseas fabricator in 2016, however due to • Painting and powder coating to meet anti-graffiti designers. Model reviews were completed daily and drawing unforeseen circumstances the fabrication was required to be requirements in specified areas. change requests could be agreed and resolved instantly. completed locally putng significant pressure on schedule given • Trial assembly. Civmec’s established relationship with steel suppliers allowed the significant time had been from the first award date. the back. • Loading and transportation to nominated delivery points. sourcing of all non-standard overseas materials with reputable With the project at significant risk, Civmec’s highly skilled and suppliers who knew Civmec and therefore worked to ensure dedicated workforce were engaged to deliver the works within Coming into the project as a key partner so late in the piece, delivery targets were achieved. an extremely challenging delivery timeframe. and given Civmec’s principal role, establishing a central base impossible to manually perform dimensional checks during from which to manage the scope and facilitate an effective In November 2017, the WA Government approved a new design fabrication. Civmec’s specialist expertise was employed to undertake the communication flow between the delivery partners was critical for the bridge, with the new WA- made steel arches being steel fabrication, painting and transportation of the Matagarup All references, diversion and verifications were achieved with from the outset. On this basis, the Swan River Bridge Alliance brought to the forefront of the structure’s design. The design Bridge’s arches and decks, utilising several local fabricators and full-time survey assistance. Therefore, managing surveyors and was established, with a Board including representatives from modifications meant the bridge would not be covered by a black various other associated subcontractors. The complex scope fabrication sequence was critical. the partner organisations. Throughout delivery, the SRB Alliance and white fabric, as originally planned, but instead a decision was undertaken by Civmec included: worked collaboratively with the State Government to ensure made to improve its structural capacity and showcase the bridges Transporting the fabricated steel components from Henderson to • Review and checking of the 3D model and production of 2D targets and key deliverables could be met. unique architecture. This meant the steel was now visible and the project site at Burswood represented a significant challenge, shop drawings. therefore required more detail to steel finishing, reconfiguration considering the massive size of the arch modules. Over 70 Being able to undertake design review and validation and • Procurement of all materials required to undertake the of the symmetry of the arches and achieving more complex individual loads of steel, materials and equipment was delivered fabrication of the bridge components locally within Civmec’s scope of work. architectural finish with walkways, handrails, lighting fixtures and to site in total. The transportation process had to undergo careful Henderson facilities ensured the project team was able to the paint system. and methodical planning to ensure deliveries to site aligned with • Fabrication of arch and deck modules, including secondary engage and communicate more effectively to manage issues and scheduled installation activities. steelwork, inclusive of stairs and walkways, pins, guides, approve solutions. The complexity of the structure and curvatures made it connection cleats, deck edge cladding and balustrade.

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MACA CIVIL GRUYERE GOLD PROJECT: SITE BULK EARTHWORKS, ACCESS ROADS, AIRSTRIP AND TAILINGS STORAGE FACILITY Client: Gruyere Management Pty Ltd (GRM) - a wholly owned subsidary of Gold Fields

Gruyere is a new gold mine, east of Laverton in Western clay was required for the wedge of fill on the TSF’s interior to Australia’s goldfields region. MACA’s construction contract was maintain integrity of the embankment when inundated. GRM drainage so that the coupler locations for the megaflo and HDPE for mine site infrastructure development, with all major bulk (with Coffey) resolved this by redesigning the TSF with a allowed the sections of drainage crossing the haul roads to be earthworks for the gold mine including a 19km upgrade of geosynthetic clay liner and HDPE liner. MACA and GRM resolved omitted during the main runs of the drainage install. The short Mount Shenton Road, 27km of site access roads, process plant the issue of prolongation due to redesign by splitng the joining segments of drainage were installed later as the haul pad foundations, tailings dam, airstrip and all minor access roads. contract into Stage 1 and Stage 2 works. MACA was ultimately roads became redundant as areas were progressively completed. The scope included earthworks, roadworks, drainage, pavements, also awarded the Stage 2 works and constructed the redesigned This improved the construction programme and allowed for work and lighting. aspects of the TSF. This approach also allowed for additional time continuity for the key drainage subcontractor. for GRM to receive regulatory approvals of the redesign and to MACA’s original site access was via a small exploration airstrip procure liner materials for the redesign. For the TSF underdrainage works, MACA and its drainage and minor exploration tracks. By completion, the greatly subcontractor introduced a novel selection of plant for hauling expanded workforce of all contractors was now accessing the The site was in a non-cyclonic area and on the edge of a desert, and placing the filter aggregate that covered the megaflo and site by the new airstrip constructed by MACA, suitable for jet however it was still subject to severe storm events. Roadworks HDPE drainage lines. Small 9t swivel-tray dump trucks were planes, and the new site access roads constructed by MACA for were severely impacted during these heavy rainfall events, used. The ability of the tray to run-out material to the side of the all-weather access. The site grew from a flycamp with MACA however MACA’s creation of float within the programme allowed truck meant that hauling and placement of the filter media could as the primary contractor on site, to a large and well-developed the impact to be mitigated. be carried out with one piece of plant rather than two. camp with many contractors. MACA worked with GRM and other The TSF underdrainage designs included megaflo filter drains and contractors on site to manage this transition of the working As a remote mine site, the project was relatively isolated from HDPE outlet pipework. This extensive drainage crossed the haul environment, as each new work stage brought new challenges to its neighbours. GRM and MACA was mindful to engage with roads within the TSF that MACA used for the TSF embankment be worked through together. local community and seek positive outcomes wherever possible. construction. To progress the drainage works and avoid delay, MACA donated a school bus to the local school children of The most significant challenges faced were borrow material MACA proposed installing most of the drainage works whilst the Cosmo Newberry (Yilka People) community and employed availability and the impact of inclement weather. the haul routes were still operational. MACA proposed and members of the community in various roles. gained approval from GRM/ Coffey to utilise electrofusion HDPE MACA’s investigations (with GRM) did not yield sufficient pipe couplers in lieu of HDPE butt welding. MACA set out the quantities of saprolite clay in the mine pit overburden. This

70 Q3 2019 | CCF WA BULLETIN CCF WA Earth Awards 2019 SPECIAL FEATURE CCF WA Earth Awards 2019 SPECIAL FEATURE CCF WA BULLETIN | Q3 2019 71 Cape’s Ecoplough Wins Award

Cape Utilities has been awarded the 2019 CCF WA Earth Award for its environmentally sensitive approach to installing a 450mm PE underground wastewater pressure main upgrade for the Water Corporation.

With the site declared an area of unique biodiversity protected by the Government of Western Australia’s world class Bush Forever plan, the potential environmental costs were high.

Accordingly, it was Cape’s EcoPlough that was chosen for the project. After 10 years of ongoing engineering development the EcoPlough had the proven ability to minimise the need for clearing, reduced footprint and disturbance of potential acid sulphate soil.

“The EcoPlough patented proven technology, unique to Cape, adopts a trenchless technique to install pipes and cables of up to 450mm in diameter with limited to no environmental impact,” Cape Utilities CEO Peter Rowles said.

“Cape is proud to be the first to our knowledge to install a pipeline of this size via plough methodology to grade for sewer and wastewater applications in Australia. It’s a great engineering feat,” he said

Through the diligence of all involved, the Cape team accomplished the complicated task of laying the PE pipeline specifically designed ploughing blade at an installation rate to a high degree of accuracy through a highly important of up to 1,000 metres per hour in ideal ground conditions. sensitive ecosystem with no environmental impact. Aside from Water Corporation, Cape’s pipeline and Rowles says there are many advantages of utilising dewatering clients include Fortescue Metals Group, Pilbara EcoPlough over modified dozer alternatives: increased Minerals, and BHP. Whatever your water needs, Cape will safety with less personnel / heavy equipment interaction, work with you to deliver on time and on budget, whether it be reduced environmental impact from a reduced footprint with projects covering water distribution in suburban areas and low ground pressure, and increased speed and cost or major mine site works. effectiveness. The pipe or cable is laid immediately behind a We work with you, not just for you.

With over 30 years of operating experience, Cape is a leader in providing innovative and cost effective solutions to the resources, utilities and infrastructure sectors. As part of the CFC Group, we have the backing and support of one of Western Australia’s largest privately owned companies. Our expertise covers civil, mining services and the installation and maintenance of underground utilities. Our comprehensive services and equipment are fully adaptable to the needs of the most diverse projects. At Cape, we work with you, not just for you. Tell us how you want your tomorrow to look, and we’ll build it together.

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So whether you build a road or a bridge, a water treatment plant or an airport or specialise in subdivisions, About CCF WA excavation or pavements, we have the recruitment know-how to SRF Earthmoving The Civil Contractors Federation is Australia’s peak civil construction help you attract the right type of people. www.srfearth.com.au industry body. As the voice of the civil construction industry we Phone: 0401589894 advocate on behalf of the industry to all levels of government. With Due to the project-driven nature of the industry, we offer Email: [email protected] branches in all states and territories, as well as a National Office in permanent placements or temporary appointments for roles SRF Earthmoving is driven by loyalty and commitment. Canberra, CCF understands the local, state and national issues facing such as: ______the civil construction industry. CCF has two types of memberships. Contractor members, who undertake work as civil construction • Project Directors • Estimators contractors in the civil construction industry; and associate • Project Managers • HSEQ Managers/Advisors JWI Contractors members, who provide supplies and services to the civil construction • Construction Managers • Site/Project Administrators industry. • Project Engineers • Final Trim Operators www.jwic.com.au • Site Engineers • Drainers Coogee, WA In Western Australia, CCF WA works to ensure: • Site Supervisors • Labourers Phone: 0417 731 239 • You are represented and advocated for – heard at a local, state • Leading Hands • Mechanical Fitters Email: [email protected] and national level Following the recent closure of Watpac/Indus’ civil division, • Contract Administrators • You are informed – provided with sound advice and the latest Tim Malseed and Pete Hancock have formed JWI Contractors. information Based in Perth and delivering local and remote projects, JWI If you’re looking to grow your have an extensive knowledge and depth of experience with over • You are equipped – with access to tools and resources that help business, contact your Hays 25 combined years in the Western Australian civil construction your business succeed industry. 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80 Q3 2019 | CCF WA BULLETIN ReddiFund celebrates 30 years in the building and construction industry! ReddiFund has been supporting employers and employees in WA’s building and construction since 1989.

Over Over $191 101,000 million redundancy claims processed paid out in redundancy payments

Over Sponsorship of over $230 $2.5 million million received in redundancy to Mates in contributions Construction