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Bullock Point Boat Ramp & Floating Walkway
About the project
Pensar was engaged for the construction of a three-lane boat ramp and floating walkway at Bullock Point. The facility was designed for both recreational boating and barge loading and unloading, with two of the lanes constructed to take barge loads. The upgraded facility was constructed in the footprint of the existing unofficial boat ramp, with only a slight deviation due to the size increase. Works ensured that there was minimal impact to the Great Sandy Strait and fish habitat area.
Location
Inskip Point, QLD
Client & Duration
DTMR
February 2018 - May 2018
Project Scope
- New three lane precast concrete planked boat ramp
- New floating walkway
- Purpose-built bitumen sealed carpark
- Formalised angled carpark to accommodate 25 car/trailer units, 10 single cars and a designated disability parking space positioned close to the boat ramp
- Solar powered lighting to illuminate the area at night
- Additional piles to facilitate the joint use of the facility for intermittent barge operations
Challenges
- Demolition and bulk earthworks in an environmentally sensitive area
- The area was subject to significant tidal flow conditions
- The project team managed works around unpredictable coastal weather and conditions
Achievements
- The upgraded facility was constructed in the footprint of the existing unofficial boat ramp, with only a slight deviation due to the size increase
- Works ensured that there was minimal impact to the Great Sandy Strait and FHA
- Self-performed all surveying requirements
- Self-performed carpark and boat ramp construction
- Solar powered lighting to illuminate the area at night
- Managed works and program with frequent and unpredictable coastal rains
- Completed on time and within budget
