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PORT CAPACITY PROJECT - WEBB DOCK
PROJECT CAPABILITIES
Major redevelopment within Melbourne's main port precinct, expanding one existing wharf with two new berths to cater for continued growth in containerised cargo, and development of a new automotive terminal capable of handling one million cars per annum.
FAST FACTS
- 900 tubular steel piles up to 1500mm diameter and 45m long driven as single length piles.
- 40,000m³ of structural concrete.
- 10,000 tonnes of reinforcing steel.
- 40,000m of sheet pile installation.
- 210,000 tonnes of imported quarry product.
- 15,000m³ of rehabilitated concrete deck.
- The removal of 2.3 million m³ of dredge material
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Customer: Port of Melbourne Authority
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Contract type: Design and Construct
Contract Value: A$400 million
Construction Period: 3 years
THE CHALLENGE
This was a large and complex marine construction project delivered within a major operational port and within very tight environmental controls to protect the rich marine life within the surrounding bay.
THE SOLUTION
Construction was undertaken concurrently on two major fronts with one team constructing the new 920m wharf to create a world-class automotive terminal with capacity for one million vehicles per annum. Whilst the other team extended and upgraded an existing wharf by 660m to create Melbourne’s third international container terminal.
The works included extensive dredging to deepen the shipping berths, removing around 2.3 million m³ of material under strict environmental controls.
With the challenges of working within an operational port environment, the McConnell Dowell team worked closely with our customer to manage interfaces and ensure zero unplanned disruption. Sequencing and staging of works was successfully programmed to accommodate all stakeholder requirements.
THE OUTCOME/PROJECT STATUS
The project was completed in December 2016 on time and within budget, and the team scored outstanding results in all key result areas, as measured by the Port of Melbourne Authority.
