Sydney Gateway Stage 3 – Viaduct Entrance to Sydney Airport, NSW
Caporn Piling proudly delivered specialist piling solutions for Stage 3 of the Sydney Gateway Project, a vital infrastructure upgrade creating a new viaduct entrance to Sydney Airport's domestic terminal. Spanning from Qantas Drive to Sir Reginald Ansett Drive, the project enhances traffic flow and access to one of Australia’s busiest airports.
Project Scope
Installation of 28 permanent cased bored piles:
Varying diameters, up to a maximum of 2.4m.
Piles installed to depths of up to 35m.
Geotechnical site investigation works to inform detailed design, including:
Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPTs) for embankment and soft ground treatments.
Boreholes for bridge, culvert, and retaining structure foundations.
Installation of vibrating wire piezometers (VWP) and inclinometers for long-term monitoring.
Test pits, pavement cores, and geophysical seismic surveys to assess subgrade and landfill conditions.
Equipment Utilized
BG45 and Bauer BG28 rigs for precision piling in challenging ground conditions.
Kobelco CKE2500 crawler crane for heavy lifting and support.
IHC 120HD Quad Jaw Vibrator for efficient casing installation.
Client
John Holland/Seymour Whyte Joint Venture
Project Highlights
Delivered large-diameter, deep cased bored piles to support the new viaduct structure.
Successfully navigated challenging ground conditions, including soft soils and landfill areas.
Comprehensive geotechnical investigations ensured structural integrity and performance.
At Caporn Piling, we are proud to deliver innovative piling solutions for critical transport infrastructure projects. Our expertise on Sydney Gateway Stage 3 has laid the foundations for improved connectivity and a seamless journey for millions of travellers.
Caporn Piling proudly delivered specialist piling solutions for Stage 3 of the Sydney Gateway Project, a vital infrastructure upgrade creating a new viaduct entrance to Sydney Airport's domestic terminal. Spanning from Qantas Drive to Sir Reginald Ansett Drive, the project enhances traffic flow and access to one of Australia’s busiest airports.
Project Scope
Installation of 28 permanent cased bored piles:
Varying diameters, up to a maximum of 2.4m.
Piles installed to depths of up to 35m.
Geotechnical site investigation works to inform detailed design, including:
Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPTs) for embankment and soft ground treatments.
Boreholes for bridge, culvert, and retaining structure foundations.
Installation of vibrating wire piezometers (VWP) and inclinometers for long-term monitoring.
Test pits, pavement cores, and geophysical seismic surveys to assess subgrade and landfill conditions.
Equipment Utilized
BG45 and Bauer BG28 rigs for precision piling in challenging ground conditions.
Kobelco CKE2500 crawler crane for heavy lifting and support.
IHC 120HD Quad Jaw Vibrator for efficient casing installation.
Client
John Holland/Seymour Whyte Joint Venture
Project Highlights
Delivered large-diameter, deep cased bored piles to support the new viaduct structure.
Successfully navigated challenging ground conditions, including soft soils and landfill areas.
Comprehensive geotechnical investigations ensured structural integrity and performance.
At Caporn Piling, we are proud to deliver innovative piling solutions for critical transport infrastructure projects. Our expertise on Sydney Gateway Stage 3 has laid the foundations for improved connectivity and a seamless journey for millions of travellers.