Project Info
Client
Sydney Civil
Category
Road Cross
Location
Chiswick, NSW 2046
Date
02 Feb 2024
Project Overview
Safe Digging Services recently completed an essential road crossing project in Chiswick, NSW 2046.
This project involved connecting vital services across the street, requiring precise excavation and efficient road restoration.
The team used advanced machinery and adhered to strict safety standards to ensure minimal disruption and a high-quality finish.
Services Conducted
- Safety Planning: Integrated the service location data into the project’s safety plan to ensure all team members were aware of potential hazards and could work accordingly.
- Service Location: Coordinated with local utility companies to confirm the location and status of their services.
- Marking and Documentation: Clearly marked the locations of all identified utilities on the site and documented the findings for ongoing reference.
- Excavation: Precise digging to connect services across the street.
- Non-Destructive Digging: Utilized to safely expose and protect existing underground utilities.
- Sub-Base and Base Layer Installation: Laid the groundwork for the hot mix asphalt surface.
- Hot Mix Asphalt Surfacing: Applied for a smooth, durable road finish.
- Compaction: Increased density and removed excess air from the asphalt, enhancing durability.
Challenge
- Minimising disruption to local traffic and surrounding homes.
- Ensuring the integrity of existing underground services.
- Completing the work within a limited timeframe.
- Adhering to stringent NSW safety regulations.
- Managing site conditions under varying weather.
How Challenges Were Handled
- Minimising disruption to local traffic and surrounding homes.
- Ensuring the integrity of existing underground services.
- Completing the work within a limited timeframe.
- Adhering to stringent NSW safety regulations.
- Managing site conditions under varying weather.
Result
The road crossing project in Chiswick was completed successfully, showcasing Safe Digging Services’ expertise and commitment to excellence.
The team effectively connected services across the street, ensuring minimal disruption to local traffic and the community.
Hot mix asphalt was used for road restoration, resulting in a smooth, durable surface that seamlessly integrated with the existing road.
A compactor was employed to level out the hot mix after it was laid, ensuring a flawless finish.
This process increased density and removed excess air between the materials, enhancing the durability and longevity of the surface.
The project not only met functional requirements but also adhered to the highest safety and quality standards, reinforcing Safe Digging Services’ reputation as a leading provider of excavation and infrastructure solutions.