Our works
SEWER RELINING & MAINTENANCE HOLE REHABILITATION
VARIOUS SITES, QLD | DOWNER | WSP
(URBAN UTILITIES)
ONGOING PROGRAM of WORKS | APR 2020 to 2025
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Allstar is supporting the Downer | WSP team to deliver a capital works program to upgrade sewer pipes and maintenance holes across Brisbane, Ipswich and Lockyer Valley suburbs. The upgrades will future proof Urban Utilities' network reliability and ensure safe long-term service delivery to the community. Requiring a high-level of stakeholder and authority liaison engagement, the location for works delivery includes private properties, commercial properties, critical customer properties, roads and state-controlled roads and parklands, bushlands and creeks.
OUR SCOPE:
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Sewer and manhole condition assessments
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Manhole and pipeline renewals
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HIGHLIGHTS/CHALLENGES:
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Problematic environments: tidal ground conditions and collapsible excavation due to ground conditions
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Management of groundwater and temporary diversion of water ingress during works delivery
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Installation of sheet piles and shoring systems
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Confined Space Entries throughout construction of manholes
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Working within vicinity of live assets (e.g electrical and high pressure gas mains)
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Working near school zones and busy residential areas
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Brisbane City Council completed road upgrades during same period (SIMOPS)
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ZERO asset strikes
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ZERO impacts to Urban Utilities customers during wastewater isolations.
“Excellent feedback from an otherwise very sensitive customer (Ashfield Street, East Brisbane) - thank you for your efforts in building rapport and keeping the client informed on site as the works progress.”
Conor Dwyer
Senior Consultant - Communications and Engagement Urban Utilities | Downer | WSP