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SHAMROCK TEAM:
Julia Nest
Estimator
Darren Morris
Site Supervisor
Sean Keane
Project Manager
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CLIENT: CS Energy
CLIENT REP: Naidu Rajnesh
CONTACT NO: 07) 3810 8612
VALUE: $150,000
DURATION: February – March 2008 |
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Shamrock Civil was contracted by CS Energy for the construction of a concrete spillway for the Ash Dam at Swanbank Power Station. Shamrock’s package also included the demolition of the existing concrete spillway, the reshaping of the existing batters, grading and leveling of the access roads and the spreading of chitters on the access roads. The dam works also included dumped rock protection and a reno mattress.
Shamrock Civil also carried out a number of smaller tasks for CS Energy whilst on site including the relocation of the existing dam overflow pipe and the installation of a new overflow pipe and alterations to the access roads and batters. Shamrock Civil were able call upon their extensive resources to ensure we were able meet CS Energy’s additional needs whilst still completing the project within the original programme.
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SHAMROCK TEAM:
David Byrne
Estimator
Sean Lucas
Site Supervisor
Liz Kirwan
Project Manager
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Railway Terrace, Ebbw Vale |
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CLIENT: Southern Regional Water Pipeline
CLIENT REP: Breneke Steyl
CONTACT NO: (07) 3535 8533
VALUE: $476,000
DURATION: April 2008 – May 2008
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The Southern Regional Water Pipeline will take the combined water from Wivenhoe Dam, Hinze Dam, the Tugun desalination plant and future water sources to where it is most needed across five South East Queensland councils.
A portion of this 100km pipe line runs along Railway Street, Ebbw Vale. Shamrock Civil were awarded the contract to carry out a full reconstruction of Railway Street once the pipeline was installed.
The Contract comprised of the following major activities:
- Demolition of existing asphalt (approx 3,000m2)
- Excavation for new pavement Placement of 160m of storm water pipes and associated structures.
- Construction of new asphalt pavement (approx 3,000m2)
- Construction of new concrete footpath and driveways (approx 100m2)
- Landscaping (approx 220m2)
As there are many residential properties and a popular soccer club located on Railway Street, it was essential to maintain local access at all times. All works were programmed and executed to cause minimal disruptions to resident and patrons.
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SHAMROCK TEAM:
David Byrne
Estimator
Les Nolte
Site Supervisor
Sean Keane
Project Manager
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West Pacific Pines State School
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CLIENT: Northbuild
CLIENT REP: Andrew Packer
CONTACT NO: (07) 3373 6100
VALUE: $1.97 million
DURATION: May 2007 – January 2008
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Northbuild Constructions awarded Shamrock Civil the Earthworks, Stormwater and Pavements contracts for the West Pacific Pines State School in May 2007.
The stormwater involved the construction of stormwater lines ranging in size from 300-900 diameters, the associated manholes and access chambers, and the installation of 4no Gross Pollutant Traps
Shamrock Civil also carried out the bulk excavation for retaining walls, 5000m3 of cut and fill, the preparation and leveling of 3300m2 of building pads and the back filling of the retaining walls.
The contract also involved the construction of link walls, filling on landscape batters, filling behind the link walls and the trimming of 29,000m2 of landscape areas. Shamrock utilised their extensive experience to ensure the filling behind the link walls and the filling on the landscape batters were carried out safely and without incident.
The contract also consisted of 6500m2 of asphalt car park and the associated line marking and road signage.
Shamrock Civil liaised closely with Northbuild Constructions to ensure all portions of the project were completed and handed over on programme as required to allow for the opening of the school for the 2008 school year. |
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SHAMROCK TEAM:
Julia Nest
Estimator
Declan Hughes / Carl Eaton
Site Supervisor
Sean Keane
Project Manager
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CLIENT: Northbuild
CLIENT REP: John Liddington
CONTACT NO: (07) 3373 6100
VALUE: $1.16 million
DURATION: May 2007 – April 2008 |
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Northbuild Constructions awarded Shamrock Civil the civils package for the Queensland Combined Emergency Services Academy (QCESA) project at Whyte Island Brisbane.
The works included groundworks, demolition, stormwater, 4800m2 of pavements, subsoil drainage, electrical and communications conduits and light and camera pole footings The project also comprised of 6no 6m deep tanks to harvest the water from fire fighting exercises and a Gross Pollutant Trap. Shamrock constructed the intricate subsoil drainage system and drainage layers required to harvest the water. The project also included a spillway area in which Shamrock carried out the detailed and complex shaping required to simulate a chemical spill and the associated culverts and stormwater to harvest the water.
Shamrock Civil were able to call upon there extensive range of resources to meet Northbuild’s accelerated programme. Both stages of the project were handed over on programme to the client’s satisfaction.
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SHAMROCK TEAM:
David Byrne
Estimator
John Esler, Les Nolte, John O’Hagan & Damien Goodwin
Site Supervisors
Nick Sandwell
Project Manager
Bevon Peddell
Project Coordinator
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Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre Expansion & Brisbane Reception Centre Expansion |
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CLIENT: Bovis Lend Lease (Department of Corrective Services)
CLIENT REP: Ron Melton / David Flood
CONTACT NO: (07) 3271 1445
VALUE: $7million
DURATION: August 2006 – May 2008
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The objective of the correctional centre projects was to provide the Brisbane Reception Centre (BRC) and Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre (AGCC) with increased cell accommodation and upgrades to the supporting services and infrastructure. While the BRC was non-operational during construction, AGCC was fully operational and required Shamrock Civil to operate within the strict site rules and protocols as set out by BLL and GEO (Arthur Gorrie Centre Management).
Works at the Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre included:
- Clearing and demolition of redundant services and pavements
- Bulk excavation and reinstatement of uncontrolled fill to construct building pads for new cell blocks and administrative blocks.
- Retaining walls and concrete walkways.
- Stormwater and Sewer Drainage including tunnel boring under the external security fence, construction of a 100kL plastilined precast sewer storage facility and connection into existing sewer pump station
- Roadworks for new asphalt surfaced visitor carpark and remedial works to the existing visitor carpark and security surveillance ring road.
Works at the Brisbane Reception Centre included:
- Bulk Earthworks to construct building pads for new cell blocks, administration and visitor processing buildings.
- Construction of 224 x 600mm diameter reinforced concrete bored piers for building foundations
- Stormwater Drainage
- Roadworks for new asphalt surfaced visitor carpark
- Approximately 70,000m2 of turfed landscaping
The works were completed and handed over on time without disruption to the operation of the correctional centre facilities.
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SHAMROCK TEAM:
Julia Nest
Estimator
Jim Steward
Site Supervisor
James Kennedy
Project Manager
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CLIENT: Watpac
CLIENT REP: John O’Kane
CONTACT NO: (07) 3251 6321
VALUE: $818K
DURATION: November 2007 – February 2008
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Brisbane Boys' College is an independent day and boarding school for boys, located in Toowong. Shamrock Civil were awarded the External Civil and Roadworks package for the redevelopment of the College.
The external civil and roadworks consisted of new internal roads, car park and bus set down area and modifications to Moggill road and Miskin Street entrances.
This work involved:
· The demolition of 3500m2 of existing road. Demolition of kerb, channel, crossovers, stormwater pipes and pits.
· Installation of 150m stormwater pipes and associated manhole and inlet structures.
· Concrete works which included approx 1200m of and channels(including subsoils), approx 380m2 of footpaths and two concrete roundabout infills..
· Two crossovers were also constructed, one at Moggill road one at Miskin Street
· Construction of 3800m2 of new asphalt pavement.
The new road was constructed parallel to the Toowong Creek, therefore it was essential maintain a high standard of silt management and environmental control to ensure the river remained free from any debris or contaminates.
Shamrock Civil worked closely with Watpac and the Brisbane boys college to ensure all works were carried out in a delicate and professional manner to ensure that the school operated successfully and uninterrupted throughout the full duration of the project.
All works were carried out to in accordance with Brisbane City Council Standards and completed on time and within budget.
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Workshop and offices 309 Progress Road, Wacol, Brisbane Qld 4076 • Phone (07) 3879 4300 Fax (07) 3879 4844
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