Benarkin State Forest Culvert Replacement, QLD
Client Name
Department of Environment & Science
Value
Under $15,000
Service
Civil Engineering
Duration
2022
The Challenge
A crucial road used for both recreation and industry within the Benarkin State Forest started to slump due to the collapse of an old corrugated iron culvert. The road was able to be reduced to a single lane initially however, the continual slump meant the road later had to be closed entirely.
The 1500mm diameter corrugated iron culvert needed to be replaced with a reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) but the SEQ shortage meant the road could be closed for up to 12 months while the RCP was being procured.
The 1500mm diameter corrugated iron culvert needed to be replaced with a reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) but the SEQ shortage meant the road could be closed for up to 12 months while the RCP was being procured.
The Solution
Proterra Group were able to utilise industry contacts to procure the lengths of pipe and have them delivered within a fortnight from DES' first contact. Proterra Group managed and supervised the culvert installation and was able to work with the contractor to quickly reopen the road.
Client Contact
Mick Piper - Senior Ranger South Burnett
Local Buy Contract
No
Delivery Team
Clare Ferguson, Michael Shellshear
The Benefit
The relationship we have built with DES meant they could quickly call upon our team, knowing we would be able to help them and deliver on our promises.
The Result
We were able to minimise the road closure and work with the contractor already engaged by DES in the area to quickly restore the road.
