The Hills of Mount Carmel Estate Bridges

 
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Principal Contractor: Western Earthmoving Pty Ltd

Client: Mogul Stud Pty Ltd / Jundu Pty Ltd

Contract Type: Subcontract Purchase Order

Approximate Value: $4.5 million

Completion Date: August 2019 

 
 
 

Details: Box Hill Stage 1 and Stage 2 Bridges are over-water structures along Mount Carmel Drive in the new Hills of Mount Carmel residential development. Stage 1 Bridge is 3-span and 57m long, Stage 2 Bridge is 3-span and 60m long. Both bridges are cast in situ 1-lane 2-way structures with separate cycleway and pedestrian walkway access. The bridge is of B3 technical complexity, grade-2 high-risk work, with moderate stakeholder arrangements.

 
 
 

Technical Considerations:

  • Superstructure with Simply Supported Girders

  • Service Channels and Conduit ‘block-outs’

  • Moderate Stakeholder Interfacing

  • Moderately Complex Movement Joints

  • High-grade Powder Coating Finishes

  • Consultant Team Coordination

 
 
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The two bridges are access points for multiple allotment release areas in the Mount Carmel Estate. With the expectation to have works done rapidly, Bridgeworks managed this expectation with the necessity to approach the contract with the full buildability in mind. This process uncovered several small design deficiencies that when viewed holistically from start to finish would amount to intolerances and an undesired product. With support from the principal contractor and all stakeholders to rectify these issues, works progressed with Bridgeworks-led solutions being implemented in design and construction.