DESCRIPTION OF WORKS
The Hawkesbury Road Widening works were completed in preparation for the Main Infrastructure Works for Paramatta Light Rail (PLR) to eliminate potential conflicts between PLR works and planned NSW Health Developments on Hawkesbury Rd. FCC worked closely with Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) and Health Infrastructure (HI) throughout the project and successfully completed the project ahead of the programmed completion date. The project involved the relocation of existing services, the construction of a cantilevered structure for a future hospital development, new road pavement and new footpath. Careful traffic management was involved throughout the project as Hawkesbury Rd was the main thoroughfare for emergency vehicles for the Adult’s and Children’s Emergency Departments. Alternate construction methods were also used to minimise the risk of vibration when working near sensitive research facilities.
KEY FEATURES
• Utility relocations to suit the new road and footpath alignment including the relocation of Sydney Water watermain and sewer, Endeavour Energy electrical, Jemena gas, Telstra, Optus, AAPT/TPG, AARNET and Uecomm
• Installation of Multi-Function Poles and street lighting in accordance with City of Paramatta Council Standards
• Construction of a cantilevered structure as a provision for the proposed National Particle Therapy Research Centre development. This involved retention piling in accordance with RMS Specification B59 and concrete bridge works in accordance with RMS Specification B80. Widening of Hawkesbury Rd with pavement constructed to RMS Specifications
• Concrete works including retaining structures, kerb and gutter, footpaths and driveways.
• 450m of new stormwater lines built to City of Paramatta Council Standards.
• 1000m2 of granite paving and kerb stone to City of Paramatta Council Standards
• Installation of tree pits and landscaping works.
