Byron Bay Bridge
(5) Replacement

The scope comprises the upgrade of the existing road including:

• Management of existing overhead power (two bridge sites) and existing Telstra services (three bridge sites) including some relocation.
• Traffic control including full long-term closure (12 weeks) at most bridge sites.
• Environmental controls including flora and fauna management and erosion and sediment control.
• Clearing and grubbing (and disposal) at each bridge site, including minimisation of clearing limits and impacts where possible.

• Demolition of existing old timber bridge that had reached well beyond their original life. Chain saws, working at heights critical crane lifts to remove old pier columns.
• Installation of micropiles as an alternative to the originally design cast in place piles was a challenging component of the bridge works as it was a design and construct component of our bid that was successfully executed and assisted in reducing the duration of the program.
• Assembling the bailey bridge including the, modification of elements, logistics of material handling and the interesting assembly and launching of these amazing structures. The bridge was assembled and launched in very quick succession.

• The Project engaged with local workforce providers and other local subcontractors and suppliers to ensure as many opportunities were provided to locals.
• Plant and labour were sourced from our local partners in Northern NSW.