Bourke Detention Ponds
Description
This project was part of The Upper Darling Salt Interception Scheme aimed at reducing salinity in the Darling River.
The works involved the pumping of groundwater flowing from the saline springs and piping it to basins away from the river.
The contract awarded to CivilTeam required the construction a 600m x 600m detention pond and associated infrastructure, including pipe-laying and commissioning.
Works
- Construction 600m x 600m detention pond
- Earthworks, excavation and backfill
- Pipelaying, commissioning and testing
- In situ concrete structures and steel work
- Access roads and environmental controls
Challenges
- Multi-site construction and coordination
- Staged works
- Protracted delay due to flooding
- Working at heights
- Precast installation
- Cultural Heritage Management
- Environmental Management
- Restoration of creek conditions
Our Management
Due to cultural heritage considerations in this project, CivilTeam worked closely with the traditional owners as well as the client in order to achieve satisfactory results for all.
Major flooding made the work site inaccessible at times and stopped works for several months. CivilTeam worked closely with the client to manage the situation. When access was possible again, the works were completed within a week.
Value Adding
CivilTeam’s technical consultant and site team sourced local materials to complete construction of this facility on time and within budget. - achieving a cost-effective outcome.
