DRIVEN CONCRETE PILING
Driven Concrete Piling
Pre-stressed driven concrete piles offer a cost-effective and efficient deep foundation solution, particularly in stable ground conditions and contaminated sites where spoil disposal must be minimised.
Key Features:
550mm octagonal pre-stressed concrete piles, available in single lengths up to 28m, with splice joints for longer piles
Hydraulic impact hammers drive piles into the ground, compacting surrounding soil for added stability
Pre-drilling may be required for dense soil layers to assist penetration
Dynamic load testing ensures pile capacity, integrity, and driving efficiency
Caporn Piling’s expertise in driven concrete piling ensures high-performance foundations for infrastructure, commercial, and industrial projects.
Driven Concrete Piling Projects
The Gateway Upgrade North project was the widening of the motorway from four to six lanes from Nudgee to Deagon on the northern side of Brisbane. The project required six new bridge structures with piled foundations.
SCOPE:
150No. Bored Piles ranging from 750mm to 1800mm in diameter upto 50m in depth.
60 No. 550mm PSC Driven piles upto 31.5m in length.
EQUIPMENT:
Drill Rig Bauer BG15, BG24, BG28, Soilmec SR40, LoDril DH20
Driven Rig Junttan PM25, M12000 leader with 16tn hammer
Various Crawler Cranes, 80tn upto 400tn
IHC 58B Vibrator
CLIENT:Lend Lease Engineering
Caporn Piling delivered specialist piling works for the Moray-Carmichael Boundary Road Upgrade at the Carmichael Mine, also known as the Mine Access Road (MAR). This essential upgrade improves road infrastructure, ensuring safer and more reliable access for heavy vehicles, even in challenging wet weather conditions.
Project Scope
Installation of 15 prestressed concrete driven piles to support two new bridges along the upgraded access road.
Equipment Utilized
Manitowoc M12000 crawler crane with piling leader attachment for precision-driven piling.
Juntann HHK16S Impact Hammer for pile installation.
Sany SCC 1500C crawler crane for lifting and support operations.
Client: Whittens
Project Highlights
The upgrades included sealing both Elgin Road and Moray-Carmichael Boundary Road with durable asphalt, replacing unsealed surfaces to better accommodate heavy vehicles.
Installation of new stormwater drainage culverts, cattle grids, and road furniture to improve safety and reliability.
Works were carried out in full compliance with more than 40 environmental and Cultural Heritage approvals, ensuring minimal environmental impact and preservation of cultural values.
Project Benefits
Enhanced road safety and reliability for mine operations, particularly during wet weather conditions.
Improved infrastructure to support heavy vehicle access, vital for the Carmichael Mine's long-term operations.
Careful consideration of environmental and cultural heritage conditions, setting a benchmark for sustainable construction practices.
At Caporn Piling, we are committed to delivering efficient and reliable piling solutions for infrastructure projects in sensitive and challenging environments. Our expertise ensures the long-term resilience of key access routes, supporting both industry and environmental stewardship.
Caporn Piling was proud to play a key role in the Cape River Bridge Upgrade, a vital infrastructure project enhancing road safety and accessibility along the Gregory Developmental Road between Charters Towers and Emerald. Part of the Government's $77 million investment, the upgrade ensures improved freight access, reduced road closures due to flooding, and safer driving conditions for local communities.
Project Scope
Installation of:
88 precast concrete piles (550mm diameter, up to 21m long) for the new bridge structure.
Equipment Utilised
Woltman THW 7528-D for precision piling.
Manitowoc M12000 crane for heavy lifting operations.
16T Hydraulic Impact Hammers for efficient pile driving.
Client
Civil, Mining and Construction (CMC)
Mackay Ring Road – Stage 1
Caporn Piling proudly delivered specialist foundation solutions for the Mackay Ring Road – Stage 1, a critical 11.3km bypass designed to improve road safety, efficiency, and connectivity. By diverting heavy vehicle traffic away from Mackay’s city centre, this project enhances local, regional, and national travel networks while providing a flood-immune route free of signalised intersections.
Project Scope
Caporn Piling’s contribution involved:
Installation of 412 precast concrete (PSC) driven piles (550mm diameter, up to 38m long, spliced) for 13 bridge structures.
Piles installed in both vertical and raked configurations.
15% PDA testing and 100% PDM monitoring to ensure quality and performance.
Equipment Utilised
Woltman Rig with 10t and 16t hammers for precise pile driving.
110T Crawler Crane for lifting and support operations.
Client
CPB Contractors
Project Highlights
The Stage 1 bypass includes:
11.3km of new highway connecting the Bruce Highway at Stockroute Road (south of Mackay) to Bald Hill Road (north of Mackay).
13 bridge structures, including a major bridge over the Pioneer River.
Two underpasses for local traffic and two dual-lane roundabouts to improve connectivity.
Caporn Piling proudly contributed to the Yeppen Floodplain Upgrade, a key component of the Bruce Highway Action Plan aimed at improving flood resilience, safety, and efficiency for Queensland’s critical transport network. This project upgraded the flood-prone Bruce and Burnett Highway intersection with 2.2km of new Q100 elevated bridges, ensuring traffic moves efficiently during significant flood events.
Project Scope
Caporn Piling’s work included:
Installation of 1,291 precast concrete piles (550mm diameter, up to 40m long) to support the elevated carriageway.
Equipment Utilized
Woltman THW 7528-D for precision pile driving.
Crane-Leader Mode Manitowoc M12000 for complex piling configurations.
2 x Hydraulic Hammers (NAC 16T + NAC 16M) for efficient driving operations.
2 x Manitowoc M12000 crawler cranes and 1 x Manitowoc M8500 crawler crane for heavy lifting requirements.
Client
John Holland
Project Details
The Yeppen Floodplain Upgrade features:
Duplication of the Bruce Highway on an elevated crossing, rising 3.5 metres higher than the previous alignment.
The new carriageway extends from the Burnett Highway intersection through to the Bruce and Capricorn Highways roundabout, creating a high-level floodplain crossing on Rockhampton’s southern approach.
Project Benefits
Improved flood immunity up to a Q100 flood event, ensuring year-round freight and passenger traffic movement.
Reduced congestion and enhanced efficiency for transport networks.
Improved safety through separation of northbound and southbound traffic.
Significant economic benefits by maintaining freight access to and from Rockhampton during severe weather conditions.
The timber Branchview Road Bridge, located west of Toowoomba, had reached the end of its service life and required replacement due to its deteriorated condition. Caporn Piling was engaged to install driven prestressed concrete piles to support a new two-span concrete bridge constructed on a new alignment. The Branchview Road Bridge is a vital piece of regional infrastructure, providing essential access for the local agricultural industry surrounding the North Branch of the Condamine River.
Project Scope:
16 No. Driven Pre-Stressed Concrete Piles
Project Value:
Approximately $330,000
Equipment:
Soilmec SR-60 Rig
Junttan PM 25HLC Piling Rig
Junttan 7/95 Hammer
Manitowoc M1200 Crane
Working in Partnership with Toowoomba Regional Council, Caporn Piling successfully delivered the foundation works for this essential transport upgrade.