There are three stages in the project.
Design work and non-substantial construction
Detailed design began in May 2006 with Abigroup's consultants working on specialist aspects. Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation (SMEC) is undertaking the engineering design; HBO+EMTB Urban and Landscape Design Pty Ltd is developing the detailed urban design and landscaping plans; and Bassett Acoustics will undertake noise and vibration management. The first phase of the design process was to finalise the precise vertical and horizontal alignment of the road and consider road alignment, corridor boundaries, level constraints, and clearance requirements. Further geotechnical field work commenced in the mid 2006.
The first steps or non-substantial construction, incorporates installing site boundary fencing, undertaking site survey, test drilling/test excavations associated with geotechnical investigations, building and road pre-construction surveys, clearing of vegetation and other associated works. In addition, the project site office and compounds will be established to provide office space and plant and equipment storage for the duration of the project construction phase.
Substantial construction
Substantial construction will begin in late 2006 and involve
heavy plant and machinery, traffic changes, drainage, earthworks,
pavement construction and the start of bridge construction.
At all times, Abigroup and the RTA will ensure that people
who are likely to be directly affected are informed as
early as possible.
Handover and maintenance
The project is currently scheduled for completion in September 2008. Abigroup is contracted to maintain the upgrade on behalf of the RTA for ten years from the date of construction completion.
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