Location:
Bald Hills, Brisbane
Queensland
Client:
and Main Roads (TMR)
Sector:
Roads, Bridges & Structures
Expertise:
Transport
Contract Type:
Project Duration
2020
Project value
$14.7 million (AUD)
Status
Completed
JF Hull were sole invitee for the design constructability stage of the project and then awarded as principal contractor for the delivery of the project in 2020. The Gateway Arterial Flyover Bridge Strengthening project consisted of the remedial strengthening works to the existing Gateway Motorway flyover bridge structure and pavement works to the Gympie Arterial Road at the interface with the start of the Bruce Highway.
A collaborative approach was taken to the project by all parties involved (principal, administrators, and designers) which was a significant factor in the projects’ successful outcomes.
Scope of Work
JF Hull was engaged to provide constructability advice to the designers and client during the design phase to allow collaboration with key subcontractors.
Construction staging was integral to the planning and design phase to ensure clearance to formwork and consideration of excavation to top of pile cap level.
Collaboration with TMR engineering and technology department enabled selection of suitable jacking equipment and testing that these were fit-for-purpose and had the ability to meet performance requirements.
Key Features
- Bridge strengthening works to all four existing bridge piers on the Gateway Flyover
- Intermediate and Final Load Transfer jacking works to the four existing headstocks on the Gateway Flyover
- Civil works scope to Gympie Arterial Road required to stage the works and realign the road permanently.
- Winner of Concrete Institute of Australia (QLD) Excellence Award in 2021
- Shortlisted in the Civil Contractors Federation (Qld) Earth Awards Category 4 in 2021
