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M80 project uses electric piling rig

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In a first for Victoria’s North East Link project, the Liebherr LB30 ‘Unplugged’ electric piling rig – one of only three in the world – has begun work on site in Watsonia. For more information, visit: bigbuild.vic.gov.au/ The post M80 project uses electric piling rig appeared first on Roads & Infrastructure Magazine.

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Works begin on Ballarat Station accessibility upgrade

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Plans to improve accessibility at Ballarat Station include installing a pedestrian overpass with a passenger lift and stairs to both platforms, a new ramp and stairs to the northern station entrance, lighting and tactile upgrades, and landscaping.

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Works ramping up on Sydney Metro West tunnelling

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Tunnelling on the Sydney Metro West project is ramping up, with preparation works at The Bays nearing completion. In preparation for the relaunching of the two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Daphne and Beatrice, precast tunnelling segments have been delivered to the site to support tunnelling activity from The Bays to Sydney Olympic Park.

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FODS: Keeping it simple

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Sustainability and environmental impacts are significant considerations during planning and project delivery for a project like the Eastern Freeway Upgrades in Melbourne. Unlike traditional rumble grids, FODS mats are lightweight and can be quickly relocated, which is a huge advantage on a dynamic construction site like EBTA.

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$230 million upgrade to Monaro Highway begins

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The landscaping plans are being finalised and will focus on local and native species, prioritising tree planting, water sensitive urban design and biodiversity conservation. Early preparatory works, involving site clearing and earthworks, started last month with large machinery, including excavators and trucks.

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Big Build turns sod north of Brisbane

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It comes as locals are given a first-look at designs of the upgrades – set to deliver extended north-facing ramps to help manage increasing traffic demands on the highway and improve local connections. These activities are needed to prepare the site for main construction, which is planned to start by the end of this year.

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Innovating LXRP’s

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Substantially improving productivity and speeding construction times, the new system consists of full-height facing panels which are manufactured and delivered to site, that come complete with pre-attached perpendicular counterforts. This article was originally published in the December edition of our magazine.