The South Burnett Regional Council Timber Bridge Replacements project involved the design and construction of two critical bridge structures: Sunday Creek Bridge at Hivesville and Stuart River Bridge at Ellesmere.
As part of SBRC’s 2014/15 capital works program, the project was undertaken over a six-month period under a tight schedule to replace the existing timber bridges with three span PSC deck units featuring bored pile substructures.
Additional works included the design and construction of the two bridges, construction of sidetracks and temporary creek crossings for the diversion of vehicles, widening and resurfacing of the approaches, guardrail and bridge rail installation, and gabion basket and rock mattresses.
Innovation: CMC adopted innovative management techniques by integrating an internal design manager directly into the design team, which allowed early commencement on construction elements that were less likely to change, ensuring adherence to the tight project timeline.
Collaboration: Logistical challenges were avoided by partnering with a local crane hire firm to facilitate the delivery of precast beams from Rockhampton, over 450 km away, directly to site as required by the erection schedule.
Economic: CMC achieved significant cost savings through the reuse of pile liners and formwork across both bridge projects, demonstrating efficient resource management. Additionally, the introduction of a new low-cost cardboard column form significantly reduced both labour and material costs.
Community Engagement: Implemented strategic site management including the construction of side tracks and temporary creek crossings to ensure minimal disruption to local traffic during construction, thereby maintaining access and reducing the impact on the local community.
