Chandler Highway Alphington Soil Remediation

Project Overview

Between 2017 and 2019, Chandler Highway underwent an upgrade to widen the road to 6 lanes. AAH Contracting was contracted to remediated the contaminated soil throughout the areas.

Scope of Works

• Remediate asbestos contaminated soil
• Civil works
• Removal of asbestos contaminated pipes

Critical Factors/Challenges

The challenges and critical factors to successfully complete the works were.

• Removing asbestos contaminated soil at waters edge without cross contamination
• Working in close proximity to public roads and parklands
• Co-ordinating works around multiples trades at a time
• Conducting asbestos removal in conjunction with civil works
• Removing pipes from beneath a 20m tall bridge above waterways
• Keeping stockpiles maintained and safe

Outcomes

• The job was completed in sections so there was minimal disruption to construction works being completed by other contractors
• 10,000s of tonnes of waste were removed from site and taken to EPA disposal facilities
• 10,000s of of hours worked across 20 months to complete works
• 50+ internal staff utilised across the project
• 0 safety incidents
• AAH received safety/on site awards for their achievements