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RCC Canoe Launching Facility
About the project
This project included the construction of a new canoe launching facility. This new piece of infrastructure will encourage and aid the usability of Moreton Bay for kayak and canoe enthusiasts.
Location
Moreton Bay, Queensland
Client & Duration
Redland City Council
July 2018 - October 2018
Project Scope
- Civil works and landscaping
- Plumbing and drainage
- Lighting and electrical works
- Design and construction of abutment, piling and pontoon
- Transportation of oversized and critical materials
- Risk management and roadworks
Challenges
- Works were completed on a high traffic public road
- Time frames were tight due to work being carried out in a public space
- Procurement of a 150t crane to undertake a major lift on a public road during peak traffic hours
- Transportation of an oversized load from the Sunshine Coast, requiring monitoring from police and a traffic escort to ensure safe delivery of materials
- There was to be no contamination to Moreton Bay whilst constructing the new launching facility
Achievements
- Project was completed with no safety or environmental incidents
- Stakeholder concerns were effectively managed, establishing a positive working relationship
- Work was completed to a high standard ensuring client satisfaction and benefit to the local community
- An effective Traffic Management Plan ensured little disruption to the community
