Northlake Bulk Earthworks Phase 1 & 2
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Location |
Outlet Rd, Wanaka |
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Type of Contract |
Measure and Value |
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Value |
$10.3 M + GST |
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Completion |
August 2016 – December 2019 (original programmed completion date was September 2020, so early completion was achieved by Civil Construction) |
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Description of works |
The object of the bulk earthworks phases was to re-contour the land ready for the civil infrastructure to be progressively constructed following the completion of each stage of the bulk earthworks. EARTHWORKS SUMMARY: ✓ Strip topsoil: 182,500m3 ✓ Cut unsuitable material: 42,000m3 ✓ Cut to fill: 600,000m3 ✓ Respread topsoil: 136,400m3
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Track Record and Contractors Performance |
Key challenges:
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Health and Safety |
Serious Harm accidents: nil Man Hours expended: circa 53,000 Serious Harm accidents requiring reporting to OSH: nil |
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Client |
Northlake Investments Ltd |
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Engineer |
Paterson Pitts Group │ Alex Todd │ |
Services provided
- Project management
- Earthworks
The project was one of the biggest within Northlake Subdivision, having a value of more than $7M.
The Phase 2 bulk earthworks were proposed over an area of approximately 43ha, requiring 1,082,000m3 total qty of fill moved. Initially, the project was programmed based on a duration of 2.5 years, but thanks to the efficiency of the team at Civil Construction, the works were constructed in 2 years, reaching practical completion in December 2019.
The project had some technical difficulties, such as in-situ materials encountered and the complex environmental risks. Civil Construction proposed to trial the use of various dust suppressants to mitigate the effects, ensuring maximum on-site effect specific to this site leading to best value for money for the Principal. Erosion Control – this was a big learning curve for all as this site was one of the larger earth worked subdivisions undertaken in the Southern Lakes which created its own inherent
issues. Civil Construction worked with our engineers and engaged third party professional advice to strategically implement silt detention ponds and forebays and use of flocculant. In-depth analysis of positioning the silt detention ponds for later use within civil works minimised future expenses. Another innovative approach was the straw mulch application, investing into new modern and efficient plant to primarily minimize silt migration, with the bonus of inhibiting grass growth and assisting in dust mitigation.Civil Construction were very professional through the duration of the Contract, constantly monitoring the quality and safety aspects. They always followed industry best practice and did not doubt themselves in seeking for external advice when required to ensure risks were successfully managed and no issues would arise. It is also worth mentioning their effectiveness and professionalism working in such a complex site with plenty of neighbouring properties and other parties present. Regarding the environmental approach, it was a clear demonstration of their collective skills, capabilities and commitment to smartly overcome any challenges and achieving great outcome.
Marc Bretherton
Client Representative, Winton Partners