Tourle Street Bridge Duplication – Hunter River NSW
Caporn Piling played a critical role in the duplication of the Tourle Street Bridge, a major infrastructure project addressing the increasing demands of this key corridor. Spanning 340 metres across the Hunter River with 11 spans, the bridge forms part of the 3.8km road upgrade that caters to the 33,000 vehicles traveling this busy route daily.
Project Scope
65 driven steel tubular piles (750mm diameter, up to 36m deep).
12 driven steel tubular piles (1200mm diameter, up to 37m deep).
Total of 77 reinforced concrete steel-lined piles, constructed predominantly over water.
Managed land-based piling on the southern bank, through highly contaminated landfill from Newcastle’s historical steel industry, ensuring zero environmental incidents.
Equipment Utilised
Bauer BG15 drill rig for piling operations.
Cranes: 180T and 110T crawler cranes for lifting and support.
Marine equipment:
35m barge for piling operations.
55m barge with a 600T crawler crane for substructure and superstructure works, including the installation of 80T Super T Girders.
Service barges and workboats for river-based logistics.
Pile driving equipment:
IHC S150 impact hammer.
Junttan HHK 16SB impact hammer.
PTC 50 HD Vibrator.
Project Innovations
Construction of the substructure entirely submerged in water, requiring innovative solutions to avoid the use of traditional cofferdams.
Seamless execution of piling and superstructure works in challenging marine and contaminated land environments, ensuring project success and environmental compliance.
Client
WBHO McIlwain Civil Engineering JV (TSJV)
Project Benefits
Improved traffic flow and road safety through dual carriageway upgrades.
Increased bridge capacity to meet current and future demands.
Safe and efficient construction that preserved the environmental integrity of the Hunter River and surrounding areas.
At Caporn Piling, we pride ourselves on delivering robust and innovative foundation solutions for complex infrastructure projects. The successful duplication of the Tourle Street Bridge stands as a testament to our expertise in marine, land-based, and environmentally sensitive piling works.
Caporn Piling played a critical role in the duplication of the Tourle Street Bridge, a major infrastructure project addressing the increasing demands of this key corridor. Spanning 340 metres across the Hunter River with 11 spans, the bridge forms part of the 3.8km road upgrade that caters to the 33,000 vehicles traveling this busy route daily.
Project Scope
65 driven steel tubular piles (750mm diameter, up to 36m deep).
12 driven steel tubular piles (1200mm diameter, up to 37m deep).
Total of 77 reinforced concrete steel-lined piles, constructed predominantly over water.
Managed land-based piling on the southern bank, through highly contaminated landfill from Newcastle’s historical steel industry, ensuring zero environmental incidents.
Equipment Utilised
Bauer BG15 drill rig for piling operations.
Cranes: 180T and 110T crawler cranes for lifting and support.
Marine equipment:
35m barge for piling operations.
55m barge with a 600T crawler crane for substructure and superstructure works, including the installation of 80T Super T Girders.
Service barges and workboats for river-based logistics.
Pile driving equipment:
IHC S150 impact hammer.
Junttan HHK 16SB impact hammer.
PTC 50 HD Vibrator.
Project Innovations
Construction of the substructure entirely submerged in water, requiring innovative solutions to avoid the use of traditional cofferdams.
Seamless execution of piling and superstructure works in challenging marine and contaminated land environments, ensuring project success and environmental compliance.
Client
WBHO McIlwain Civil Engineering JV (TSJV)
Project Benefits
Improved traffic flow and road safety through dual carriageway upgrades.
Increased bridge capacity to meet current and future demands.
Safe and efficient construction that preserved the environmental integrity of the Hunter River and surrounding areas.
At Caporn Piling, we pride ourselves on delivering robust and innovative foundation solutions for complex infrastructure projects. The successful duplication of the Tourle Street Bridge stands as a testament to our expertise in marine, land-based, and environmentally sensitive piling works.