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
- Location Alphington, Victoria
- Completion April, 2019
- Services
Soil Remediation
Site Decontamination
Waste Removal & Transport
AAH received safety/on site awards for their achievements