Client:
Yass Valley Council

Programme Value:
$2.3Million

Project Commencement:
January 2019

Project Completion:
September 2019

The replacement of Childowla Road Bridge Two is part of the Yass timber bridge replacement program involves the design, supply and construction of 7 existing timber bridges over waterways in the vicinity of Yass NSW.

The replacement of the Childowla Road Bridge Two involves the Design, Manufacture, Supply of Components and Construction of a new low maintenance bridge along Childowla Road Bookham to replace an existing timber bridge.

The works under this contract will involve design, documentation and construction of a new structure to suit Council’s proposed road alignment.

Typical Characteristics of the Bridgeworks included:

Typical Features:

  • Cast insitu reinforced concrete bridge
  • Simple bridge
  • Single span simply supported concrete girders

Earthworks

  • Moderate earthworks incl. guide banks and rock protection
  • Detailed earthworks (exposing cast insitu piles)

Foundations

  • Pile foundations (<25m length)
  • Cast insitu piles including simple dry and wet rock sockets

Bearings / Joints

  • Elastomeric bridge bearings

Construction Environment / Traffic

  • Construction over water
  • Low traffic volumes
  • Country location
  • Temporary traffic diversion
  • Temporary bridge

Environment, Community & Stakeholder Management

  • Moderate community / stakeholder management
  • Consultant team coordination and management
  • Design management
  • Moderate environmental management over a waterway