I was lucky enough to have BMD as one of many numerous contractors on the W2B Project… The safety team/supervision were only too happy to go out on inspections and nip any issues in the bud. BMD had and have a great safety culture. I found that the team always had a productive approach to safety and a strong culture within the team… Truly one of the best out there.
Scope
The scope of work included:
- A21 – Bostock Road – 1 bridge – 2 spans
- A22 – Somervale Road – 2 bridges – 1 span
- A23 – Champions Creek – 2 bridges – 5 spans
- A24 – North of Champions Creek – 2 bridges – 4 spans
- A25 – Quarry Access Road – 2 bridges – 2 spans
- A26 – Property Access Road – 1 bridge – 2 spans
- A27 – Crowleys Road – 1 bridge – 2 spans
- A28 – Tyndale South – 2 bridges – 1 span
- A34 – Shark Creek – 1 bridge – 26 spans
- A51 – Fauna Drainage 2 – 2 bridges – 1 span
Outcomes
As a result of working collaboratively with the client to manage changes imposed on the construction program, and overcoming complex technical issues with innovative engineering, BMD delivered 16 bridges on budget and three months early.
The project’s success is demonstrated by BMD’s ability to meet and exceed stringent client requirements, overcome the significant challenge of using client supplied precast elements for both the substructure and superstructure (1216 precast concrete elements with a total mass of 26,000 tonnes), while protecting our people and achieving superior results in environmental protection.
BMD’s focus on the value of quality workmanship and minimising re-works delivered further value for the client. By employing smart engineering solutions, BMD implemented several innovations to reduce manual handling, increase productivity and improve safety. At completion, BMD achieved more than 250,000 lost time injury (LTI) free hours – a significant result due to a large portion of the works involving high-risk cranage works and working-at-heights activities.
