WAY OF THE FUTURE The $65M Camden Valley Way Upgrade transforms 3.5km of the existing two lane road into a four lane divided dual carriageway. This also includes the creation of a shared pedestrian and cycle path as well as upgrades to surrounding arterial roads. Camden Valley Way is a major arterial road historic structure. A complete catch deck under Throughout the project, BMD has worked linking the Hume Highway, M7 and M5 the new structure during construction ensures closely with the client, New South Wales DEVELOPER : Roads and Maritime Services interchange at Prestons, near Liverpool, no construction contaminates will enter the Roads and Maritime Services, employing a MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : BMD Group DESIGN ENGINEER : AECOM and SMEC Australia (C2C Alliance) Camden, Narellan and Harrington Park potable water running through the canal. ‘one team’ focus, to further strengthen the CONSTRUCTION VALUE : $65 million in Sydney's south-west. New South Wales existing client relationship. Roads and Maritime Services is upgrading Other restrictions BMD face surround three 3.5 kilometres of an existing two-lane high-pressure gas pipelines running through BMD have achieved this project road—Camden Valley Way from the the project and constructing a land bridge through positive communication and the Cowpasture Road - Bringelly Road over the EGP and trunk main road crossing. demonstration of commitment to safety, intersection to Ingleburn Road at Leppington. An ethane gas pipeline owned and operated quality and programs. by APA-Gorodok runs along the eastern side This work, being carried out by BMD of Camden Valley Way from the Cowpasture Having recently secured 47th position in Constructions (BMD), will create a Road - Bringelly Road intersection before The Australian’s Top 500 Private Companies four-lane divided dual carriageway with a turning away from the road alignment at the list for 2015, it’s no surprise that the wholly shared pedestrian and cycle path on the SCA Upper Canal. Australian owned and operated BMD northbound side. Local road connections are Constructions was awarded the $65 million also being upgraded, including a major 600m Jemena also own two high-pressure gas mains, Camden Valley Way upgrade - Stage 3. greenfield realignment of Denham Court north of the SCA Upper Canal on Camden Road to a dual two-lane carriageway. Valley Way and BMD are constructing a BMD has grown from a small Queensland land bridge structure, comprising precast, family business in 1979 to become one The project will ultimately increase road system pre-stressed concrete planks on concrete of Australia’s largest private construction, efficiency, improve safety and reduce road headstocks supported by cast-in-place consulting and urban development congestion in line with the predicted traffic concrete piles, over these pipelines. company’s today. Their broader geographic levels in the area created by the development footprint and expansion into new capabilities of the South West Priority Growth Area. Not only are these gas mains high pressure, has positioned them as a major player in the they play a significant and pivotal role in national construction and property industry. The NSW Government has committed $280 supply to the major industry. This has million to complete the remaining section resulted in a high level of interaction with The Camden Valley Way upgrade is one of of Camden Valley Way between Oran Park the asset owners and securing a range the company’s largest contracts in NSW to Drive, Harrington Park and Bringelly Road, of approvals for specific works in close date. It recognises the capability and strength Leppington by the end of 2015. proximity to the high-pressure gas services of their New South Wales team. exclusion zones. BMD’s vast scope of work involves clearing, With approximately 1,700 staff throughout grubbing, earthworks, pavement construction, BMD Constructions has carried out a number Australia, BMD has the resources and stabilisation, select material placement, lean mix of significant road works adjacent to the experience to deliver projects ranging in size concrete and asphalt, as well as constructing operating Forest Lawn Cemetery (FLC). from $1 million to over $1 billion with an five new signalised intersections, reinforced soil Maintaining access and managing work activities impressive track record. and masonry retaining walls, storm water drains around the cemetery’s needs include managing and major box culvert structures. noisy activities around their service schedule BMD’s strength lies in the quality of their aided by daily communications between BMD staff and genuine relationships with clients, They’re also responsible for three bridge and FLC. partners and communities, with success structures including new twin, three span linked to their ability to deliver certainty plank bridges over Bonds Creek, a single span To date, there have been a number of major through consistent performance. land bridge over the eastern gas (EGP) and project milestones achieved by the team, trunk main and demolition of the existing including: The private ownership of the BMD Group bridge over the Sydney Catchment Authority’s • the switching of traffic onto the first two facilitates a speed of decision making, when (SCA) Upper Canal, enabling the installation sections of new pavement in Areas 1A coupled with their financial strength and of a new super ‘T’ girder single span bridge. and 1B; capability, provides outcomes of the highest The Upper Canal is heritage listed and • the realignment of a section of 132kV possible mutual benefit. remains in service today. It supplies domestic overhead high voltage Endeavour Energy drinking water to Prospect Reservoir. main in Denham Court Road For more information contact BMD Group, • completion of southbound bridges and 25 Cambridge Parade, Manly QLD 4179, By constructing a bridge over the sandstone traffic switch to 3A / 3B new pavement. phone 07 3893 7000, fax 07 3893 1006, block structure BMD will satisfy SCA’s strict • commencement of wearing course email [email protected], website guidelines of ensuring there’s no damage to the asphalt in Areas 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B. www.bmd.com.au 124 NSW PROJECT FEATURE CAMDENCAMDEN VALLEYVaLLEY WAYWAY UPGRADEUPGRADE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION REVIEW WWW.ANCR.COM.AU NSW PROJECT FEATURE CAMDEN VALLEY WAY UPGRADE 125 Below Boral Asphalt supplied and laid Below Barrowar landscaped the wide the asphalt pavements for the Camden central median strip for the upgrade. Valley Way project. Boral Asphalt is a leading producer and applicator of bituminous “An asphalt road surface has to provide a safe and comfortable driving A major arterial road, Camden Valley Way links the Hume “We’re proud to be associated with a variety of RTA projects including products in Australia and was a significant contributor in the final experience,” Simon says. “It also has to withstand the extremes of Highway, M7 and M5 interchange at Prestons near Liverpool, Nace Civil Central Coast Highway - Nace Civil Powers Road Seven construction of the NSW Government’s upgrade of Camden weather and traffic wear and tear over its working life.” To meet these Camden, Narellan and Harrington Park in Sydney’s south-west. Hills – RMS Princes Highway South Nowra - Nace Civil ANZAC Valley Way to create a 4-lane divided road. “We can produce exacting requirements Boral Asphalt has developed a broad range of In 2005, Roads and Maritime Services upgraded Camden Valley Way Parade - RMSA.” road surfacing materials and place them through our contracting products, each specifically tailored to the job specifications. to a four-lane divided road from the M5/M7 interchange to Bernera operations to meet the design specifications of councils and major Road, Prestons. Other projects Barrowar are involved in include: road operators,” advises Boral Asphalt’s Sydney Contracting Manager, Our experience ranges from placing asphalt at major facilities such • Bunnings at Mittagong and Prestons, NSW Simon Colton. as airports and harbour precincts, and alliance contracts on some of The NSW Government has committed $280 million to complete the • Art Gallery of NSW, Lilyfield, NSW the biggest road projects in capital cities, to work on local residential remaining section of Camden Valley Way between Oran Park Drive, • New student residences at UWS, Campbelltown, NSW Boral is a leader in the asphalt industry, and the business offers a streets. We have applied spray seals throughout Australia’s rural road Harrington Park and Bringelly Road, Leppington by the end of 2015. • F3 widening from Wahroongah to Berowra, NSW. range of products and services related to bitumen including the network and have also delivered many multiple year term network Construction on the final section of Camden Valley Way commenced supply and placement of asphalt, application of sprayed seals and maintenance contracts to state road authorities across the country. in late November 2013. Barrowar’s success and achievements are demonstrated through their the provision of road maintenance services. This is backed with a ability to provide excellence service to any client, with their friendly high standard of engineering expertise, road technology, product Simon summarises the success of the project around engagement. “Barrowar landscaped the wide central median, consistent with the staff who focus on producing work effectively and on time. quality and technical service. “Working with BMD on this job we have overcome environmental other upgraded sections of Camden Valley Way,” said Barrowar’s and strategic problems with a strong and proactive team approach Mitchell Bell. “It’s been constructed so that it will eventually allow for The Asphalt business is proud to be part of Boral Limited, a through solid planning and organisation. This has enabled us to deliver the future widening to six lanes when required.” multinational building and construction materials company with a quality product with safety at the forefront of every decision made.” extensive operations across 13 countries, and which employs over Established in 1988, Barrowar Pty Ltd has become synonymous with 13,000 employees.