RING ROAD ABI GROUP GEELONG VIC

112 VIC PROJECT VIC PROJECT GEELONG RING ROAD 113 aving been successfully involved in experience on large scale development proved expansion to six lanes, three interchanges at extensive use of silt fences, rock filters and With works now well underway, Abigroup are – to provide precisely that. Abigroup are also Stage 1 of the Geelong Ring Road essential to the successful expedition of the Hamilton , Barrabool Road, and the sedimentary basins to capture erosive flow-off once again on target to deliver a substantial proud to be able to assist in the construction Project Abigroup was also awarded the design works required on the Geelong Ring Road. Princess Highway, an overpass, six bridges and sedimentary movement before it reaches piece of urban infrastructure to the exacting of ’s future through the successful and construct contract for the 7.5 kilometre – including the 130 Metre twin-bridge over the water table of the system. To specifics required by stakeholders. Extensive delivery of the Geelong Ring Road. stage 3 section of the project. The $108.3 The Ring Road, when completed in 2009, the Barwon River. Not to mention extensive this end, Abigroup have worked closely with OH&S practices, on-site training and the Million section entailed the construction of is expected to provide traffic relief for the earthworks, drainage, conservation systems and environmental experts, consultants and the experience of the safety conscious culture standard dual carriageway freeway providing congested centre and surrounds of Geelong, noise and pollution reduction methodologies. EPA to ensure that all necessary precautions adopted by Abigroup will ensure a safe two lanes of traffic in each direction. whilst increasing traffic flow-times to the have been undertaken. Water captured in worksite for the many employees, visitors and coast, and south western . The project The risks to the delicate environment of the sedimentary basins has been recycled and used sub-contractors. Also the close collaboration Abigroup is one of Australia’s leading, and is seen as a vital part of Geelong’s growth Barwon River and surrounding area from to minimise dust – six dust monitors positioned between Abigroup and VicRoads to deliver most successful, construction contractors. Its and development. Future economic and major construction works such as this are along the length of the works enable Abigroup clear signage, local traffic management and building division is one of the country’s top ten environmental benefits from reduced travel considerable. Abigroup have invested a great to monitor and manage any airborne particle information regarding possible alterations to builders by value and works in areas covering times have made this project a priority. It is deal of time and money to ensure that every threat to the environment. This preventative existing roads, will also ensure that this project health, education, commercial building and anticipated that around 24,000 vehicles per day precaution possible has been put in place to environmental approach is complemented by minimises any risks to those on the roads. residential developments. The company is also will use section 3 when completed. minimise environmental impact. The most the extensive planting of native trees and the The complexity of a project such as this Abigroup Pty Ltd a leader of infrastructure delivery in Australia, sensitive areas surrounding the project have establishment of natural and artificial systems requires the skills of a large and experienced 41 Burwood Road Hawthorn, VIC 3122 having constructed some of the country’s most Section 3 required the construction of dual been fenced and signed to avoid damage. to protect flora and fauna well after the team and Abigroup are able – through t. 03 9816-5555 high profile and important civil projects. Their carriageway with the provision for future Other measures undertaken include the construction works have been completed. their years of major infrastructure projects www.abigroup.com.au 114 VIC PROJECT GEELONG RING ROAD VIC PROJECT GEELONG RING ROAD 115 CUSTOM bridge joints CURRENT MADE TO FIT TECHNOLOGIES ost motorists will have little “On this job we supplied AC-AR aluminum engineering market, both within Australia appreciation for the innovations strip seal expansion joint systems and the and overseas since 1972, so when it came to he Geelong Ring Road Project is lengths to ensure these areas were protected PPI make use of a decentralised warehousing put into the roads they travel on. Traveling “XJS” expansion joint system comprising designing and manufacturing the expansion a major undertaking by the Victorian from the on-going construction works and system to ensure supply efficiency, and the through Geelong on the still to be completed impact absorbing header material 900PNS joints for this job it proved to be all in day’s Government and VicRoads. The Abigroup future damage during normal operations of the company embraces the latest in CAD and CAM Ring Road, few will have mind for the shiny either side of a rapid cure 2 part silicone work. Granor’s breadth of experience and project is anticipated to provide much needed road system. The extensive use of silt fences, technology in its design and manufacturing aluminum beams across the road surface sealant 902RCS.” the range of products they could bring to this traffic relief for the congested centre and rock filters and sedimentary basins were used facilities. Naturally all products are tested to as they pass over the bridges. Though the project ensured a smooth operation. surrounds of Geelong, whilst providing to great effect. exceed the required regulatory standards. fact is, these expansion joints prove wholly “Some of the AC-AR and XJS expansion joint more efficient travel to the coast and South necessary to accomodate for thermally induced systems were installed by Granor’s approved Western Victoria. The Ring Road is seen as PPI Corporation has offices throughout PPI is also a company that puts back into expansion and contraction of the bridge deck. installer, NICHE INDUSTRIES Pty. Ltd., a vital part of Geelong’s continued expansion. Australia and New Zealand and has long the community with initiatives such as an Granor Rubber and Engineering, who are the balance of the work was installed by Future economic and ecological benefits from been a leading manufacturer and supplier of in-house programme with the Australian Red experts in engineered products targeted at the Abigroup.” reduced travel times and reduced greenhouse specialised products for irrigation, drainage, Cross to provide employment for people infrastructure market, know this simple fact gas emissions have made this project a priority. water supply and domestic watering. The with disabilities. PPI is also a member of all too well. Mr Delattre said that while readymade products It is expected that around 24,000 vehicles each private company is Australian owned with the National Packaging Covenant to reduce were used, the demands of the project had day will use the ring road when completed. its own high quality manufacturing facilities excessive packaging and a company dedicated In being involved with the designers of the also led to fittings that were custom-designed, Completion is scheduled for 2009. and is backed by over 25 years of successful to the provision of efficient water usage Geelong Ring Road, they were able to supply fulfilling the exact requirements needed for the operations. A focus on quality customer systems and business practices. expansion joints that were tailor-fitted to the Ring Road. Granor Rubber & Engineering PTY LTD PPI Corporation was engaged to provide service, distribution, and the establishment job. Business manager for Granor, Xavier 8 Reid Street, Bayswater VIC 3153 their drainage systems and passive filtration of strong and productive relationships with PPI Corporation PTY LTD t. 03 9762 9699 Delattre, details the products used on this Granor Rubber and Engineering Pty Ltd have technology to the project. The Barwon River suppliers, contractors, and clients has seen PPI PO BOX 55 f. 03 9762 9611 Geebung QLD 4034 major infrastructure project. been a major supplier of products to the civil and surrounding areas are highly sensitive develop a sturdy reputation for exceptional www.granor.com.au t. 07 3860 0322 ecosystems. The developers went to great problem solving and service delivery. f. 07 3857 0058 116 VIC PROJECT GEELONG RING ROAD VIC PROJECT GEELONG RING ROAD 117