Location: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

Client: Badge Constructions

Description: Civilcraft was engaged to undertake civil works associated with the Fire Station upgrade works. The project involved the intricate management of high-risk environmental conditions as a result of firefighting activities carried out throughout the years at the south east sector of Sydney Airport. All in-situ material was tested and found to contain PFAS/ PFOS contaminants. At the time a suitable landfill site could not be found so Civilcraft liaised closely with environmental consultants to develop and construct a water tight bund facility within the local area.

Summary of works:

• Establish dewatering system and install sheet piles
• Excavation and management of contaminated material
• Supply and installation of stormwater drainage
• Construction of cast insitu concrete stormwater pits
• Construction of concrete and flexible pavement
• Construction of containment bund facility