
Pacific Motorway (M1) Upgrade – Palm Beach to Tugun, QLD
Caporn Piling is proud to have contributed to the Pacific Motorway (M1) Palm Beach to Tugun Upgrade, the final section of the Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) project. This major infrastructure upgrade, which includes the construction of 10 new bridges, improves safety, capacity, and connectivity along one of Queensland's busiest transport corridors.
Project Scope
Caporn Piling delivered extensive foundation works, including:
44 bored piles (900mm diameter, up to 46m deep).
72 bored piles (1200mm diameter, up to 43m deep).
24 marine bored piles (900mm diameter, up to 32m deep).
40 driven steel tubular piles (900mm diameter, up to 38m deep).
43 driven steel tubular piles (1200mm diameter, up to 41m deep).
Equipment Utilised
Bauer BG28 Drill Rig for precision bored piling.
Bauer BFD1500 Fly Drill for challenging ground conditions.
Crawler Cranes:
Manitowoc M8500, M12000, and Kobelco CKE2500 for lifting operations.
Pile Driving and Vibratory Equipment:
Juntann HHK16S Impact Hammer for driven pile installation.
ICE 58B Vibratory Hammer for casing and steel pile installation.
Client
Seymour Whyte
Project Highlights
Successful delivery of marine and land-based piling works to support 10 new bridges.
Piles installed to depths of up to 46m, requiring advanced drilling and driving techniques.
Safe and efficient operations within a high-traffic corridor and environmentally sensitive areas.
At Caporn Piling, we bring expertise, innovation, and precision to complex infrastructure projects. Our work on the Pacific Motorway Palm Beach to Tugun Upgrade delivered the robust foundations required to support Queensland’s future transport needs.
Caporn Piling is proud to have contributed to the Pacific Motorway (M1) Palm Beach to Tugun Upgrade, the final section of the Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) project. This major infrastructure upgrade, which includes the construction of 10 new bridges, improves safety, capacity, and connectivity along one of Queensland's busiest transport corridors.
Project Scope
Caporn Piling delivered extensive foundation works, including:
44 bored piles (900mm diameter, up to 46m deep).
72 bored piles (1200mm diameter, up to 43m deep).
24 marine bored piles (900mm diameter, up to 32m deep).
40 driven steel tubular piles (900mm diameter, up to 38m deep).
43 driven steel tubular piles (1200mm diameter, up to 41m deep).
Equipment Utilised
Bauer BG28 Drill Rig for precision bored piling.
Bauer BFD1500 Fly Drill for challenging ground conditions.
Crawler Cranes:
Manitowoc M8500, M12000, and Kobelco CKE2500 for lifting operations.
Pile Driving and Vibratory Equipment:
Juntann HHK16S Impact Hammer for driven pile installation.
ICE 58B Vibratory Hammer for casing and steel pile installation.
Client
Seymour Whyte
Project Highlights
Successful delivery of marine and land-based piling works to support 10 new bridges.
Piles installed to depths of up to 46m, requiring advanced drilling and driving techniques.
Safe and efficient operations within a high-traffic corridor and environmentally sensitive areas.
At Caporn Piling, we bring expertise, innovation, and precision to complex infrastructure projects. Our work on the Pacific Motorway Palm Beach to Tugun Upgrade delivered the robust foundations required to support Queensland’s future transport needs.