Regrading of Roads

Project Overview

Design and construction of rehabilitation and regrading of the Navy road, short track and Beacon road, fire trails within Lancelin Training Area.

The project scope included:

• Clearing isolated areas of pavement on pavement surfaces
• Sub-grade preparation in areas of pavement repair; trimming, moisture condition grading and re-compaction
• Pavement works – supply, place and condition, re-spread and compact limestone wearing course material.

Challenges

• Remote location
• Audit of all HSEQ systems and documentation
• Maintained and tested emergency communication systems
• Traffic management controls for 30 km haul roads and intersections
• Maintained after-hours site security

Successes

• Project completed before target completion date and under budget
• No LTIs
• No defects
• Achieved accreditation with the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner
• All earth-moving equipment and labour provided by local businesses
• Generator equipment, required due to remote location, donated to local rural fire service