Scope of works included:

• Installation of stormwater infrastructure, including precast pits, pipework, and a Enviro OE30 oily water separation system to manage runoff from the refuelling area.
• Excavation and construction of heavy-duty asphalt pavement, designed to accommodate refuelling vehicles and a wide variety of aircraft movements.
• Construction of reinforced concrete slabs and edge beams to support the modular fuel storage and dispensing units supplied by IOR.
• Installation of concrete containment elements, including a flush kerb perimeter around the facility to provide structural definition and manage surface flows.
• Construction of pavement layers comprising select fill, roadbase, primer seal and asphalt to create a durable apron suitable for aircraft and refuelling vehicles.
• Reinstatement of new and existing airside linemarking in accordance with CASA regulations and apron layout requirements.
• Reshaping and stabilisation of perimeter batters, including topsoiling and turfing to restore the surrounding landscape and ensure long-term erosion control.
• Specialised crane lifting operations for placement of precast stormwater assets and modular fuel units, executed under strict airside safety control

Despite the complexities of working within an operational airport environment, Civilcraft successfully managed all risks and constraints through close coordination with Aeria Management Group, ensuring strict adherence to WHS, environmental, and quality protocols.

Key challenges and achievements included:

• Managing works within an active airside environment, including close coordination with AMG to maintain safe access around live taxiways, aprons, and the runway.
• Maintaining operational continuity for existing tenants and aviation service providers, including the NSW Rural Fire Service, through staged works and effective communication.
• Overcoming geotechnical issues, notably high groundwater levels that influenced excavation sequencing, dewatering requirements, and foundation preparation.
• Executing high-risk lifting activities for both stormwater infrastructure and the modular fuel facility, requiring precise planning, exclusion zones, and strict WHS oversight.
• Achieving zero lost-time incidents, demonstrating strong adherence to Civilcraft’s Integrated Management System (IMS) and commitment to safety, quality, and environmental performance.

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The works were undertaken in six stages to ensure uninterrupted access and continuity of operations for Qantas and DNATA staff. Stages 1 and 2 formed the initial phase, focusing on the most critical and high-traffic sections of the facility. These stages involved resurfacing, repainting, and the installation of new safety features in accordance with Qantas property standards and airport operational requirements. Stages 3 to 6 was the construction of a new road as the previous access to the upper campus would no longer be accessible and a new entry via Kent Road was built as part of this upgrade.

The project was successfully completed under Civilcraft’s Integrated Management System (IMS), achieving all safety, quality, and environmental objectives without any incidents.

This work included the following:

• Site establishment and implementation of delineation devices and temporary traffic management.
• Milling and re-sheeting of the existing asphaltic concrete pavement with AC10 Wearing Course.
• Design and construction of new road pavement, kerbs, footpaths and retaining wall.
• New drainage lines, pits and upgrades to the existing GPT units.
• Repainting of block walls and concrete columns for improved visibility and presentation.
• Reinstatement of line marking and numbering throughout each completed zone.
• Installation of new bollards, wheel stops, and speed humps for traffic safety.
• Instalation of new boom and access control systems inclusive of CCTV Cameras.
• Installation of streetscape furniture and custom built bus encolosed bus shelters.
• Environmental controls, dust suppression, and disposal of milled material to licensed facilities.

Despite the challenges of delivering works within an operational airport environment, Civilcraft successfully managed risks and constraints through careful staging, close coordination with Qantas, and strong adherence to WHS and quality protocols.

Civilcraft successfully navigated several key challenges and risks:

• Managing night works to comply with lighting, noise, and access restrictions.
• Maintaining continuous vehicle and pedestrian access for Qantas Buses on the main alignment and DNATA operations.
• Coordinating with multiple stakeholders including Qantas Property, DNATA, and airport security.
• Implementing strict WHS and fatigue management systems under the Qantas Site Management Plan.
• Achieving zero lost-time incidents across all stages of delivery.

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The project was completed ahead of schedule in the first quarter of 2024, earning overwhelmingly positive feedback from tenants. This achievement underscores Civilcraft’s construction expertise and dedication to delivering high-quality projects, marking a significant milestone for Aeria Management Group.

This work included the following:

• Site establishment and installation of temporary delineation devices.
• Demolition and excavation of existing pavement to make way for new infrastructure.
• Supply & installation of stormwater service infrastructure, including concrete encased pipes, pits, and box culverts.
• Construction of concrete trench drains and in-situ concrete pits.
• Re-instatement of taxiway crossings and linemarking following box culverts installation.
• Construction of reinforced concrete headwalls at the outlets of the box culverts.
• Widening of taxiway intersections with asphalt.

Despite the scale and complexity of this project, Civilcraft successfully overcame several key challenges and risks:

• Program and sequencing of the works to complete the work on-time and within budget.
• Minimising the work footprint to allow the continued operations of surrounding flying schools and tenants.

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Project Components:

• Construction of cofferdams.
• Excavation under friable asbestos conditions.
• Installation of precast containment pits to stormwater outlets.
• Installation of penstock valves.
• Installation of valve control system hardware and software, including 2No. offsite valve activation buttons with remote monitoring hardware.
• Installation of non-return valves on pit outlets.
• Installation of recirculation pumps in the pits.
• Installation of pump control panels.
• Construction of access platform and grated gantries.
• Adjustment of suspended bird netting over the Northern Pond.

Key Challenges and Risks:

• Working in a live airport environment, requiring coordination with airport authorities, airlines, and other stakeholders.
• Handling in-ground contaminants, including friable asbestos, heavy metals, and PFAS, requiring strict adherence to occupational health and safety regulations.
• Working in cofferdams below water level, requiring dewatering devices and constant monitoring to prevent any major leaks or breaches.
• Cranage, including lifting precast pits, obtaining crane permits and complying with airspace regulations.
• Modification of pond suspended bird netting and support cables using a boat and boom lifts extended over water, requiring careful coordination to ensure the safety of workers and other personnel.

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Civilcraft was awarded this contract to facilitate Qantas staff with additional parking on the Jet Base.

Summary of works:

• Bulk earthworks of existing grassed verges.
• Demolition of existing kerbs, footpaths, pavement and pits.
• Installation of new concrete precast pits and grated gully pits to suit new levels.
• Construction of new concrete kerbs, dish drains, footings and retaining walls.
• Construction of subbase and basecourse layers.
• Installation of new compliant landside/ airside chainwire fencing.
• Linemarking works.
• Relocation of existing gas bottle storage area.
• Guardrail rectification works.
• Turfing of disturbed areas.

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This project required coordination with Qantas and Sydney Airport Corporation Limited (SACL) to ensure the existing operations at Terminal 3 and the Qantas Jet Base remained unaffected.

Summary of works:

• Demolition of existing heavy-duty pavement.
• Earthworks to subgrade level and disposal of spoil classified as excavated natural material (ENM).
• Design, supply and installation of sacrificial sheet piles with horizontal bracing.
• Installation of a dewatering system which included with six inch pumps, well points, sedimentation tank for pits and stormwater pipes.
• Install stormwater infrastructure including stormwater pipes, cast in situ pits and ACO Powerdrain S300K grated drain.
• Construction of floodlight footings and associated duct bank infrastructure.
• Construction of heavy-duty pavement consisting of a lean mix concrete subbase layer and a PCC flexural concrete layer.
• Joint sealing works.

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Summary of works:

• Service identification.
• Clearing and grubbing of vegetation.
• Trench excavation works.
• Installation of conduits and pits.
• Backfilling and compaction of trenches.
• Reinstatement of concrete driveways.

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