Fourth Avenue Stormwater

Challenges and Innovations

The project had a tight time constraint of five months with Council requiring the project works to be completed and roads reopened before the commencement of the December School holidays. There were unforeseen obstacles that arose due to the condition of the aged existing infrastructure of which this scope of works was required to join onto. This, combined with the added complications of the tidal flows in the 1200mm diameter pipes and requirement to have the drainage remain functioning throughout construction, resulted in the delivery of an intricate project. Through strategic planning, close coordination and responsive project management, the team successfully navigated these challenges and delivered the project on schedule.

Scope of Works

Located adjacent to Maroochydore CBD, in Cotton Tree, the Fourth Avenue Stormwater Infrastructure project saw the upgrade to existing Council infrastructure with the construction of six large pre-cast chambers and 3 cast in-situ manholes. The upgrade required pre-cast chambers up to 2.5m wide and weighing up to 15 Tonnes to be constructed over the existing twin 1200mm diameter stormwater pipes that run parallel with and under the road pavement of Fourth Avenue.

LOCATION
Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast QLD

 
Construction workers working inside a large concrete structure at a construction site. A yellow crane is lifting a section into place, and there is protective barriers around the site.
Construction workers excavate around a large concrete utility box in a parking lot, with an orange excavator and a multi-story apartment building in the background.
Construction site with a large blue and red metal barrier being lowered into a large hole in the ground, with a worker in a hat standing nearby.
Worker installing concrete into a large underground pipe at a construction site.
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