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TENDER FORM

TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

FEASIBILITY STUDY

NON STOP NORTH – SOUTH CORRIDOR PLANNING

MAIN SOUTH ROAD / STURT ROAD INTERSECTION

I/We the undersigned, do hereby tender to perform the above in accordance with the Civil

Engineering Design Project 2014: Project 2 - Call for Tender Document.

Tendered Sum (exclusive of GST) $ 185,760

Time for completion: 4 weeks

Company: CCI

Class: Project Class 2 Group: Group 1

Contact: Mohamed Benhammouche

Email: [email protected]

Tender’s Name: Matthew Cluse

Position in company: Transport and Infrastructure Manager

Tender’s signature: ______________________ Date: 12/03/2014

mailto:[email protected]

C C I Civil Consulting and

Infrastructure

Tender for Feasibility Study

Sturt Road and Main South Road intersection

Non-Stop North-South Corridor Planning

Project 2 Civil Engineering Design Project 2014

Group 1

Contents

Capability ................................................................................................................................... 1

Key stakeholders ...................................................................................................................... 12

Task and Methodology ............................................................................................................ 13

Project Inputs ........................................................................................................................... 29

Project schedule ....................................................................................................................... 32

Cost and Resource schedule..................................................................................................... 34

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CAPABILITY

Company Profile

Civil Construction and Infrastructure is a small company specialising in the evaluation and

management of medium to large infrastructure projects. The company consists of a multi-

disciplined team of specialist civil engineers with a range of experience in infrastructure

projects.

Company management structure

Mohamed Benhammouche Project manager

Matthew Cluse Transport and Infrastructure manager

Jaylon Rogers Structural manager

Nicholas Moffa Quality Assurance manager

Daniel Tet Environment and Social manager

Stewart Goh Geotechnical manager

Cloud Wong Hydraulics/ Water manager

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Project Team Structure

Project Manager

1

Quality Assurence Manager

1

Graduate Engineer

1

Structural Manager

1

Senior Engineer

1

Graduate Engineer

2

Geotechnical Manager

1

Senior Engineer

1

Graduate Engineer

2

Hydraulics/Water Manager

1

Senior Engineer

2

Graduate Engineer

3

Traffic+Infrastructure(Services)

1

Senior Engineer

2

Graduate Engineer

2

Environmental+Social

1

Senior Engineer

2

Graduate Engineer

2

Assistant Project Manager

1

3

Company Quality Statement CCI is an engineering consulting firm with a wide range of experience in up and coming

innovative civil projects. We have a variety of consultants with experience in projects ranging

from modelling groundwater movements in unused mine sites to designing innovative

solutions to infrastructure problems in 3rd world countries.

Our focus is on the innovative solution of major infrastructure projects. The commitment to

excellence and the attention to detail that we foster within our company, has allowed us to

develop experience and the technical ability to evaluate and make important decisions while

committing to the valuable interests of our clients.

The management structure we have developed at CCI reflects our commitment to ensuring

that the quality of major projects remains the priority alongside our promise of value.

Appointing a dedicated Quality assurance team to monitor and measure the satisfaction of

deliverables allows us to forego any compromises which may otherwise occur in favour of

other aspects of the project.

The team consists of a QA manager and assistant manager who are closely tied to the

management teams of each other sector throughout the project timeline and reports back to

both the project management teams and the company management on any relevant issues. By

allowing the independent team to focus on these goals we are able to ensure the quality of our

projects while providing ongoing feedback to the management teams to improve the efficacy

and timely solution of any issues.

Our commitment to our clients is the culmination of experience, ability and the values we

uphold as a company. To select CCI to undertake the feasibility study will mean to accept no

compromise in the assessment of a major infrastructure project while ensuring that value to

the client remains the top priority.

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Project Team

Matthew Cluse

Email: [email protected]

Matthew is currently in his final year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Project

management) degree at the University of South Australia. Through his studies he has been

involved in numerous projects including the structural design of the Whyalla hospital

extension, where he was responsible for the calculation and design of the steel and reinforced

concrete structural members for the strength and serviceability limit states.

From January to March 2014, with the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure

(DPTI), Matthew took part in a study to determine the feasibility of the Austrian National

Risk Assessment Model (ANRAM) developed by the Australian Road Research Bureau

(ARRB) to prioritise road surface maintenance in South Australia. His responsibilities

included coding approximately 250 Km of road, Inputting the data into ANRAM and

analysing the results. He also “deconstructed” ANRAM to learn exactly how the program

works and determine the validity of the results.

Outside of the workplace, Matthew is part of the local football team. His hard work has seen

him reach the A grade side and even recently win a premiership.

Professional memberships

Engineers Australia

Professionals Australia


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Jaylon Rogers

E-mail: [email protected]

Jaylon has worked in the elevated super structures team on the largest infrastructure project

that South Australia has ever seen “The Urban Superway”. The leadership, management,

structural, and construction experience that he can draw upon in this next section of the

North-South corridor upgrade will be an asset to the department of transport and

infrastructure. Learning from highly experienced local and international engineers from all

around the world, understanding the design and implementing of all design specifications was

a key area and was a highly important aspect of day-to-day work. When faced with problems

that affected these design parameters, the uses of problem solving skills overcome the issues

to the greatest possible outcome. Coming from a construction based background he can offer

extensive knowledge and understanding to the feasibility and design ensuring to minimize

expenditure and maximize results.

Whilst working on the Urban Superway he also undertook study full time as a Civil and

Structural Engineer therefore time management was a critical part of the entire year, which is

another value that is essential in the success of the feasibility study in managing a design

team. There have been many design projects through university including Hydraulics and

Hydrology, Soil and Geotechnical as well as Structural Engineering and Project management.

All of these design projects gave an extensive insight to a project with the characteristic make

up of all of these projects combine. With his degree having a specialization in structural

engineering and with previous project management experience his capabilities of managing a

structural design team or project managing are pre-existing.

Skills:

Leadership

Captain of Happy Valley Football Club 08/09; Group leader of all University group projects

(Sustainable Engineering, Engineering design and innovation, Civil engineering practice,

Water resource systems +)

Teamwork

Throughout all his experiences he has been working as a part of a team from sports to

university as well as in the Super Structures team at Urban Superway. He is able to take

instruction when given however also willing to lead where necessary.

Problem Solving

Problem solving skills are used on a day-to-day basis in his life with university projects,

assignments as well as site problems at work. Necessary research, logical, articulated and

strategic thinking generally overcome these problems.

Responsibility

From a young age on a family business with 85 staff he has learned to take roles in the

business with high responsibility and as a result thieve to acquire high responsibility roles and

achieve great results.


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Communications

Communication skills have been highly developed through work experience, business

conferences, international travel, presentations and public speaking when opportunities arise.

Technical skills (Competent use of)

entley

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Mohamed Benhammouche


Mohamed undertook studies in Civil Engineering in 2008 and has developed experience and

technical ability in a wide variety of civil engineering sectors. His studies have focused on

transportation engineering and the development of efficient transport systems and the wide

ranging impact they have on an economy and quality of life.

Having held management roles extensively during his studies he has experience in managing

projects ranging from project planning to dealing with stakeholders and the media. As a team

member his peers would describe him as enthusiastic and energetic.

Interests include motorsports, team sports and the arts. His interests in cycling have seen him

compete at the Elite level around the world. He is also a keen movie buff which started with a

part time job in his teens at the local cinema.


Engineers Australia

Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia

Institute of Public Works Engineers Australia

Concrete Institute of Australia

University of South Australia Law Students Association

United Nations Youth Australia

Society of Construction Law


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Nicholas Moffa


Nicholas began his studies in Civil Engineering in 2011 with a focus on Structural

engineering. Before his studies began he developed experience working with Gilbert and

Associates, a surveying and civil engineering company.

Projects he has worked on include the Whyalla Regional Cancer redevelopment, Strath-Hub

residential sub-division and numerous other projects ranging from different sectors including

water, environmental and geotechnical. His technical ability extends to a wide range of

engineering software including GALENA, CORD, HEC-RAS, Drains, WaterGEM,

SpaceGass and Strand7 making him an experienced engineering technician.

In his spare time he has an interest in cars, namely Classics and Japanese cars. He has also

played soccer for many years with some of Adelaide’s top clubs.

Professional Memberships

Engineers Australia


9

Daniel Tet


Daniel has been studying Civil Engineering since 2011 and has been involved wih many

projects which vary in many ways. He has been involved in a water design project at the

Strath-Hub residential redevelopment, which involved roles including stormwater design,

sewer design and water supply. He also has experience in structural engineering projects.

A valuable member of our team, Daniel is very personable and is a hard worker always open

to taking on new roles. His enthusiasm has developed through his studies and other work

including a role which involved tight deadlines while ensuring the production of a quality

customer experience.

Daniel loves sports and playing music, he follows basketball and also plays soccer.

Musically, he plays guitar and is involved with a band playing regularly within his

community.


10

Kwan Wai Wong


Kwan began studies in Civil engineering in 2008 and has developed experience and technical

ability in a wide variety of civil engineering sectors. His studies have focused on structures

engineering and development of building. He has always been keen to take on roles which

involved him managing the cost effectiveness of civil engineering projects.

In past projects he has been described as hard working and committed to the project. Kwan is

multilingual and speaks several languages.

His interests are traveling. Growing up he was exposed to engineering projects which

instilled in him a passion for civil construction.


• Engineers Australia

• The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers


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Poh Siang Goh


Goh has been began his studies in Civil engineering in 2008 back in Malaysia. He has gained

and learned working experience in civil engineering sectors. While he have focused on

Geotechnical engineering and Transportation engineering to develop his own interest in both

engineering. Previously doing supervisor in construction site, learning that what is about

filling and cutting of soil. Landscaping, Painting, Piping and other construction works are

also in his own interest in engineering.

Hobbies are playing games, team sports and the arts. His interests are in badminton and

soccer and he is active in sports and learning how to develop teamwork with his teammates.


Engineers Australia

Institute Engineer of Malaysia

Inti College Malaysia


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KEY STAKEHOLDERS

The main people who will be affected by the project are identified as the key stakeholder.

These stakeholders need to be satisfied and the project needs to meet their needs there is no

disruption to everyday life. The key stakeholders include,

Local business on Main South Road and Sturt Road

Flinders University

Flinders Hospital

Local Police station

Commissioner of Highways

Residents of the City of Marion and the City of Mitcham

Laffers Triangle commercial district

Private ownership sites

Meetings need to be held with these key stakeholders to ensure that the project runs

smoothly and satisfies all them all. One of the key objectives is to improve flexibility and

connectivity.

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TASK AND METHODOLOGY

There are many sections that need to be looked at in order to undertake a feasibility study for

the project. This project is split up into five main sections that need to be considered. Each of

these five sections contains the existing restraints and issues that are likely to be encountered

on site. From these issues and restraints, there will be an opportunity for their resolution. This

shows the appreciation of the task and shows the methodology in solving the issues.

The five sections that are considered within the project are the geotechnical aspects of the

site, social and environmental impacts which includes how the existing stakeholders are

affected, structural design feasibility of the different options available, services and

infrastructure and water services.

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Traffic and Transportation

The purpose of this project is to improve traffic conditions along the north south corridor.

Therefore we must first know the existing traffic conditions and predict the change in traffic

conditions due to this project. We must also consider the impact on the traffic due to the

construction works.

Review existing traffic Data

Consider both roads at the intersection and further down the roads

Traffic volumes include

o Daily

o Peak

o Hourly

o Turning

o Composition

o Directional split

Travel times

Capacity

Congestion

If the data is lacking a site investigation may be done

Compare AADT and traffic flow data of the two roads to determine if it is feasible to

give Main South road the priority

Predict Impact of construction works on traffic

Investigate issues, considering;

o Congestion

o Capacity

o Turning traffic

o Increased crash risk

o lower speed limits

o Increased travel times

Consider solutions, including but not limited to;

o Work on one carriageway at a time

Keeping multiple lanes open in either direction

o Advanced notification of roadwork’s

o Diversion options

Investigate possibility of road closure

o Investigate methods to keep roads open during construction as long as possible

o Consider works that require road closer to be done over weekends or periods

of lower traffic volumes

o Consider diverting traffic

o Advanced notification of closure

Predict traffic conditions during operation of the project

Consider traffic at the intersection and further down the network

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Consider predicted growth

Traffic volumes

Travel times

Capacity

Congestion

Consider Fewer travel lanes

Public transport

Review current data

o Routes

o Stops

o Mode

o Volumes

o Interchange locations

Predict Impact of construction works

o Road closure

o Access

o Travel times

o Consider temporary alternate routes

o Consider cancelling the services, either throughout the Entire construction or

during certain periods

o Offer alternate services

Predict impact due to the finished project

o Investigate retaining infrastructure and services?

Consider impacts on access and travel times

Strategic freight routes

Investigate current data

o Routes

o Volumes

o Times

o Type


o Access

o Consider diverting

o Consider cancelling or postponing service throughout the entire construction

or during certain periods


o Consider heavy vehicle access including turning at intersection

o Investigate retaining existing routes or proposing new routes

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Emergency services

Investigate current data

o Service types

o Access

o Trends


o Investigate retaining access

o Consider temporary alternative access

o Investigate possibility of construction during time of lower average use of

emergency services


o Investigate retaining current access points

o Investigate possible improvements to safety and travel time for emergency

services

Posted speed: 80kph

Consider variable speed signs

o Review existing or planned variable speed signs from further along the

network

Consider speed/safety cameras

o Review current safety camera locations

o Review current speeding and red light data

o Propose locations and orientations

Road Safety

Review existing crash data

Review safety barrier locations and quality

Review road safety conditions

Investigate safety conditions and predicted crashes during construction and after

delivery

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Road Design and Geometry

The road design and geometry must be designed to the design speed and level of service

according to Austroads to make the road safe and usable. It must be designed for motor

vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians and consider access and the local road network. The options

for grade separation must be considered and compared.

Design speed and level of service

Review topography, number and widths of joining road lanes and grade of joining

roads

Design the road for a speed greater than speed limit

Consider site stopping distance

Investigate required lengths and widths of exit and entry lanes

o Review current land available for entry/exit lanes

o Consider fewer travelling lanes

Consider traffic lane layout

Consider signage, grades, surfacing, median, seel width, shoulder and signals

Consider intersection design

o Traffic lane layout/number/width

o Storage/deceleration/acceleration lane lengths

o Islands

o turns for over dimensional vehicles

o Angle of intersection

Bicycle

Review current bicycle lanes and cyclist volumes

Consider bicycle lanes and crossings

Pedestrians

Review current footpath locations, pedestrian volumes, crossing

Investigate footpath options, including width and separation from carriageway

Consider crossings locations and types and consider constructing bridges or tunnels

Access

Review existing access points including businesses, residential and public transport,

emergency services

Investigate methods to retain existing access during construction and after delivery

Consider creating new access points

o Temporary access during construction

o Access from alternative roads

o Service road

Grade separation

Investigate adjusting existing traffic signals as an alternative

Compare an underpass vs overpass

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o Consider the impact on traffic during construction

Number of lanes that can remain open

Consider room for equipment and machines

Road closures

Time required for road to be closed

o Impact after delivery

Predicted traffic conditions

Impact on design speed and level of service

Investigate available intersection design layouts

o Consider signals for exit/entry intersections and Impact on traffic conditions

o Consider merge/entry/exit lanes on both Main South and Sturt roads

Local Road Network

Review current connections

Investigate options to retain or block existing connections

o Consider proximity to intersection

o Consider entry/exit lanes and merge lanes

Investigate traffic conditions

o Consider change in traffic due to construction and after delivery

o Consider diverting traffic to other arterial roads during construction

o Consider Alternative routes for vehicles to access the network

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Water Quality

Water quality is an important consideration because the entire project area is in the Sturt

River catchment. Existing water quality must be reviewed and compared with the predicted

impact on water quality. The impact on water quality due to the project must be minimalized

and if possible it should improve on current water quality problems.

Review studies of water quality in proximity to project area

Document existing surface water and ground water

Assess impacts on the following during construction and operation;

o Water quality including but not limited to turbidity, dissolved oxygen, salinity,

ph, heavy metals, other pollutants

o Flows, flooding and run-off

o Realignment of water courses

o Water table and ground water

Review current water treatment methods used in the area

Review methods to reduce risk of water quality degradation

o Consider use of existing treatment methods

o Consider alternative methods

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Hydraulics and Hydrology

Poor drainage on roads can lead to reduced friction and aqua planning greatly decreasing the

safety of motorists. Storm water must be drained from the carriageway either using existing

infrastructure or replacing it. Hydraulics and hydrology could have a large impact on the

feasibility of an underpass vs an overpass.

Review current drainage and flood studies

Conduct hydrological investigation for existing and predicted flooding characteristics

Review existing drains and services

Investigate opportunities to retain existing services

Determine concept drainage strategy for the construction and after delivery

Compare an underpass vs overpass

o Consider Flooding/overflow in depressions

o Review invert levels of current SA water services and storm water pipes at the

intersection and further along the network

Consider rain fall conditions to determine the best time of year for construction

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Infrastructure

There is a large amount of existing infrastructure in the project area. Where possible we must

aim to retain and use the existing services, but will be required to replace others.

Review current utility services, including;

o ETSA

o AMCOM

o APA Gas

o Optus

o Telstra

o SA Water

Investigate opportunities to retain existing services

Investigate relocation of services

o Consider time required and Impact of temporarily disconnecting the services

o Compare and underpass vs overpass options

o Investigate opportunities to minimise redundant infrastructure including but

not limited to street lighting, power/telegraph lines and bus stations.

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Structural

The structure must be designed to carry moving traffic through a grade separated intersection.

The structural elements will largely be affected by other units and must continuously liaise

with them. Different structural options, including an underpass or an overpass, must be

compared to determine the most feasible option.

Investigate requirements and purpose for the structure

Investigate all possible loadings on the structure

Consider and assess the effect of:

o The type and use of the structure

o The construction sequence and constructability

o Earthworks and excavation

o Width, clearance and geometry

o Transportation of components

o Aesthetics

Liaise with Geotechnical, Transportation, Water and Environmental teams

o Identify, investigate and assess the effect of issues and constraints

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Geotechnical

The geotechnical aspects of the project need to be considered in order to undertake a

feasibility study. This contains the input data needed, the many issues that might arise from

the project and the process to solve this issue.

Investigate existing information on topography, geology and soils

o Boreholes to work out the soil that is currently in the ground.

o Location of bore holes

o Boreholes need to give enough data to determine the soil profile of the site

If necessary propose a program of geotechnical investigations

Undertake a geotechnical assessment and assess impacts on the project

o Research on bearing capacity and slope needs to be undertaken

o Determining what will be the most suitable option for an underpass or

overpass or on ground

o From this research, it can be decided on the type of materials that can be used

for the corridor

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Environmental

The environmental aspects need to be considered for the site. The issues in terms of the

environment are identified below and the possible solutions for a feasibility study.

Noise o Undertake investigation into existing noise levels including the use of DPTIs

noise contour plans

From construction and vehicles during operation of the project o Review previous noise impact studies o Investigate impacts of change in noise level o Consider methods of reducing noise during construction and after the delivery

of the project

Working hours Noise walls

Air quality o Investigate existing air quality o Review air quality guideline limits o Predict change in air quality due to the project

Consider adding bicycle lines for cyclists, improving safety for them and reducing the amount of cars on the road, reducing emissions

o Compare predicted quality with air quality guideline limits o Identify methods of minimising effects of air quality due to construction and

operation of the project

Vibration o Identify structures adjacent to the project area that are sensitive to vibration o Identify vibration criteria for sensitive structures o Investigate impacts of vibration cause by the construction and operation of the

project

o Identify methods of minimising effects of vibration due to construction and operation of the project

Flora o Investigate previous biological studies of the project area o Identify species recorded in the area o Assess the ecological and landscape value of existing flora

Identify flora that would have existed before European settlement Consider Native Vegetation Act 1991, Development Acts 1993,

Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act (Cth)1999,

National Parks and Wildlife Act (SA)1972

o Investigate impacts on flora due to the construction and operation of the project

o Identify methods of minimising effects on flora due to construction and operation of the project

Fauna o Assess need for a fauna survey. If required undertake a fauna survey o Review existing fauna studies o Investigate impacts on fauna due to the construction and operation of the

project

o Identify methods of minimising effects on fauna due to construction and operation of the project

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Sustainability

o Investigate opportunities for reuse and recycling of materials including

balancing cut and fill

o Investigate opportunities for visual and urban design

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Zoning and ownership

Zoning and ownership of the land is important in determining what land the project can use.

We must also consider the impact the project will have on the local community and

individual properties.

Investigate owners and approving authorities of land, and land use zoning.

Identify indigenous and heritage sites

Identify properties likely to be affect by the project and assess impact

o Impact on lively hood

o Property values

o Property viability

Investigate methods to mitigate impacts on properties, indigenous and heritage site

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Social

For a project of this size, there needs to be a feasibility study undertaken in order to see how

it will affect the community. This will allow the designers to choose what would be the most

viable solution.

Social

o Investigate social, residential and business characteristics impacted by the

project

o Identify potential impacts on the community due to the project

o Assess potential benefits and adverse impacts due to the project

Economic

o Assess road user costs

o Assess operational costs

o Investigate economic development

o Determine Benefit/Cost Ratio

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Next Steps

This study will determine the most feasible solutions the project. Assuming that the client is

prepared to go ahead with the preliminary and detailed designs of the project, CCI will extend

an offer to the client to undertake these designs.

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PROJECT INPUTS

Traffic and Transportation

Traffic volumes include

o Daily

o Peak

o Hourly

o Turning

o Composition

o Directional split

Travel times

Capacity

Congestion

Public Transport

o Routes

o Stops

o Mode

o Volumes

o Interchange locations

Strategic freight routes

o Routes

o Volumes

o Times

o Type

Emergency services

o Service types

o Access

o Trends

Posted speed: 80kph

o Review existing or planned variable speed signs from further along the

network

o Review current safety camera locations

o Review current speeding and red light data

Road Safety

o Crash data

o Safety barrier locations and quality

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Road Design and Geometry

Topography

Number of lanes and lane widths of joining roads

Grade of joining roads

Current bicycle lanes

Cyclist volumes

Current footpath pedestrian crossing locations

existing access points including businesses, residential and public transport,

emergency services

existing local road network connections

Water Quality

Existing studies

Current water quality including but not limited to turbidity, dissolved oxygen, salinity,

ph, heavy metals, other pollutants

Current Flows, flooding and run-off data

Current water treatment methods

Hydraulics and Hydrology

current drainage and flood studies

Rainfall data

Water course locations and flow rates

Topography

Catchment area

Discharge point

Road grades

Location and capacity of existing drains

Infrastructure

current utility services, including;

o ETSA

o AMCOM

o APA Gas

o Optus

o Telstra

o SA Water

Structural

Vehicle loadings

Wind loadings

Bearing capacity (from geotechnical)

Available dimensions

Sources of fill

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Geotechnical

Existing borehole data log

New borehole data log

Penetration testing

Environmental

Current air quality

Current noise values

Noise values of machinery

Vibration sensitive structures

Previous biological studies

Flora species in the project area

Fauna species and habitats in project area

Zoning and ownership

Land zones

Property ownership

Current property values

Social

Existing reports

Survey data

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PROJECT SCHEDULE

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COST AND RESOURCE SCHEDULE

Allocated resources

In order to deliver the successful and exceptional results that we are renown for, we have

assembled an extraordinary team of talented individuals. In order to deliver these successful

results it is important to allocate resources carefully to ensure that each team is working

efficiently and to the best standard humanly possible. Therefore for the feasibility study we

will allocate a balanced project team of managers, senior engineers and graduate engineers.

We will structure our resources into the allocated team hierarchy to ensure all design options

are investigated and the most feasible design is found and presented in the highest

professional standard.

The typical feasibility process within CCI is to have a design meeting with the project

manager and assistant manager, the team managers and the senior engineers to get the best

design ideas. These ideas are scrutinized until only the feasible options remain. With all

resources then in full flight the teams are broken up into the teams shown below.

The teams that are very predominate in transport and infrastructure projects are,

“Traffic/Transport and infrastructure”, “Environmental and social” and “Hydraulics and

water management”. For this reason we have allocated more of the project team into these

areas to ensure all of the work can be done to the greatest standard.

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Capacity and Cost of Human Resources

The financial bottom line for the entire feasibility study has been broken down into the

following table. The difference in experience levels obviously requires some differentiation

in salary/(hourly rate). Due to the reason that CCI prides themselves on the best quality work

we also employ engineers with higher experience levels. For the purpose of delivering the

best design and the most feasible option we have allocated a substantial amount of senior

engineers and management staff which is somewhat reflected in the cost. However you can

be rest assured that the final result will ensure that the Department of Planning, Transport and

Infrastructure has made the right decision. The difference in hourly rate has been determined

by two particular areas of interest, experience level and amount of responsibility for each

role. As the experience and responsibilities increase the hourly rate follows respectively.

BREAK

DOWN #Number $/hr

Hrs/wee

k Weeks

Totals Hours

(Feasibility)

Man

Hours

TOTAL COST

PER

POSITION

Project

Manager 1 $220 12 4 48 48 $10,560.00

Assistant

Project

Manager 1 $180 12 4 48 48 $8,640.00

Team

Manager 5 $160 12 4 48 240 $38,400.00

Senior

Engineer 9 $150 12 4 48 432 $64,800.00

Graduate

Engineers 11 $120 12 4 48 528 $63,360.00

TOTAL 28

12 4 48 1296 $185,760.00

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Section allocation

Environmental and social impact reports from the local councils will be studied and further

investigation will be taken to ensure the most accurate reports can be made highlighting and

potential issues that may be faced during the design and construction phase of the project.

With environmental and social impact being a huge consideration in more recent times, our

team focuses now more than ever on these aspects.

Traffic, Infrastructure and services will look closely at existing data, then collect further

traffic statistics to ensure the most up to date information can be used. Local authorities and

service stakeholders of interest will be contacted and informed on any potential issues that

may occur during design and construction phase and discuss any service relocation that may

be required for the project.

Water modelling and management is always a large task when dealing with roads and

infrastructure. Impermeable road surface always calls for excessive water runoff, which will

be modelled and designed at a preliminary stage during the feasibility study for each design

case selected.

With the management team looking at the project at hand, it has been suggested that the

objective may call for a grade separation either in the means of overpass or underpass of main

South road. With these suggestions lingering we have anticipated some extensive

geotechnical surveying and structural engineering involved for the feasibility of designs and

preliminary design.

Quality is the focus of CCI’s business and therefore we also allocate a quality assurance

team, especially for the purpose of the feasibility and design. This team is used to ensure that

all designs meet the criteria, meet all Australian standards and also meet all of the high

expectation that CCI expect of ourselves.

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