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PROJECT: V/LINE – MOUNT EMU CREEK BRIDGE

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

In April 2018, Brunton Engineering & Construction staff completed replacement of the 120m Mount Emu Creek rail bridge during a nine-day occupation.

This project involved:

  • Surveying of existing bridge dimensions and 3D fabrication design of the replacement structural works
  • Fabrication and galvanising of the replacement structural steelwork bridge decks comprising over 10,000 parts and 160t
  • The removal of around 200m of broad gauge track and the recycling of sixteen redundant bridge spans
  • The relocation of the heritage-listed river span to our Somerton workshop where remediation of corrosion was completed over two days of around the clock shifts
  • Installation of new bearing plates with significant epoxy embedments at fifteen piers and two abutments
  • Pre-assembly and installation of replacement spans comprised of steel beams, steel trough decking, formed channel kerbs, walkway and handrail
  • Upgrades to two adjacent level crossing including sleeper replacement, minor track lifts and asphalt reinstatement
  • Reinstatement of the track incorporating a 300mm track lift, new concrete sleepers, tamping and regulating

The structural installation phase of the project was completed in five days while the track works phase added another two days.

PROJECT: JOHN HOLLAND/ARTC
VICTORIAN SUPER POSSESSION

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED

• Layout of hundreds of machines, each processing specific engine components
• Layout completed in conjunction with meteorologist to within +/- 1mm accuracy
• Equipment installed and levelled
• Electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment connections (working with multiple trades)
• Maintenance during initial production phases extended for five-year period while machines produced thousands of engines

Brunton Engineering & Construction was engaged by John Holland Rail Services for the replacement of five bridge decks over 48 hours during the March 2018 ARTC ‘super-occupation.’

Careful staging was required to ensure multiple crews of crane operators, riggers, labourers, concrete cutters and supervisors were able to remove and replace the bridges, enabling John Holland Rail Services to implement track works before the required handover.

‘The company’s capability is exceptional, as they manufacture many components in-house.’

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