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Geelong V-Line Rail Works
Djilang Alliance
South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication Project
19/04/2023
–03/05/2023
The South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication Project involved the expansion of the train track alignment in South Geelong on behalf of Djilang Alliance. BRC Piling & Foundations provided services such as bored piles, soil nails and sheet piles. The project faced challenges due to difficult ground conditions and the proximity of fully operational rail corridor. BRC successfully installed 19 bored piles, totaling 10m in depth, along with 332m³ of concrete and 70t of steel for cages. The project adhered to strict government regulations and maintained a focus on quality, safety and environmental compliance.
Scope
- Install piles along the train track alignment
- Mobilise necessary equipment and resources
- Excavate pile locations
- Inspections to ensure compliance
- Check pile integrity tests
- Prepare and submit ITPs on pile installation activities
- Supply and install reinforcement cages
- Supply and install concrete using under water ‘tremmie’ technique
Key Outputs
- 19 Bored Piles, pile diameter 1050 and 1350mm, depth around 10m
- 332m³ concrete
- 70t Steel for cages
- Two crews were working at the same time, and finished this job in 2 weeks
Unique Attributes
- Adherence to rail work regulations and guidelines, including live rail corridor
- RIW workforce training and certification
- Key stakeholder engagement as a result of high-profile government funded project
Key Challenges
- Heavy basaltic clay subsurface conditions requiring specialised piling techniques
- Hard basalt rock layer beneath the clay requiring drilling through rock for pile installation
- Construction area within the vicinity of a live rail corridor, including coordination and implementation of safety measures
- Presence of groundwater across construction area, including implementation of drainage measures
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- Material inspection of piling materials to ensure compliance, including sampling and testing
- Daily records keeping
- Strict noise, dust and vibration controls, including RPPE
Plant & Equipment
| Plant/ Rig | Tooling/ Attachments | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| SR 100 Piling Rig | Core Barrel Drilling Head, Cleaning Bucket, Casing | 1 |
| SR 95 Piling Rig | Core Barrel Drilling Head, Cleaning Bucket, Casing | 1 |
| M8500-1 Crane | Hooks | 1 |
| 643R Crane | Hooks | 1 |
| PC200 Excavator | Mud Bucket, Hammer, Digging bucket, Trenching bucket | 1 |
| CX210C Excavator | Mud Bucket, Hammer, Digging bucket, Trenching bucket | 1 |
| 600AJ Boom Lift | Harnesses | 1 |
| SJ60AJ+ Boom Lift | Harnesses | 1 |
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