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Aurecon Transport market brochure. Greater efficiency, improved speed and sustainability in the movement of people and goods continues to drive the global need for improved transport systems. With extensive global experience in developing integrated engineering, management and technical transport solutions, Aurecon delivers innovative, whole of life solutions that evolve around changing market trends. Our expertise has been developed by partnering with clients to deliver sustainable and smart transport systems across air, road, rail, water and pipelines. Aurecon’s team offers enormous knowledge and experience across all aspects of transport systems. Through our global reach, we offer clients an extensive resource base with a unique breadth of localised knowledge combined with advanced technical capabilities, enabling us to respond to our clients’ transport needs.TRANSCRIPT
Transport
EastLink Australia
Greater efficiency, improved speed and sustainability in the movement of people and goods continues to drive the global need for improved transport systems.
Our expertise
R21/N1 Bridge South Africa
With extensive global experience in
developing integrated engineering,
management and technical transport
solutions, Aurecon delivers innovative, whole
of life solutions that evolve around changing
market trends.
Our expertise has been developed by
partnering with clients to deliver sustainable
and smart transport systems across air, road,
rail, water and pipelines.
Aurecon’s team offers enormous knowledge
and experience across all aspects of
transport systems. Through our global reach,
we offer clients an extensive resource base
with a unique breadth of localised knowledge
combined with advanced technical
capabilities, enabling us to respond to our
clients’ transport needs.
Health and Safety
Health & Safety comes first in everything we
do and is a core value for Aurecon. We foster
this by appointing experienced teams who
combine a deep understanding of the
management of Health & Safety with that
of our clients.
We integrate and align our teams with our
clients to deliver best practice project
outcomes across safety, risk, quality, budget
and schedule.
Multidisciplinary expertise
Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group
Coal Export Terminal Australia
Bridges Our impressive track record in the design, construction and
maintenance of bridge projects ranges from small scale
replacement structures to complex motorways with multiple
bridges, as well as long span bridges spanning over
250 metres and bridges with total lengths exceeding three
kilometres. Our extensive bridge experience also includes
road, incrementally launched, rail and pedestrian bridges,
in addition to specialist expertise in temporary bridge works
and bridge management systems.
Ports Aurecon offers globally recognised ports and coastal
capabilities, including front-end studies through to
engineering, procurement and construction management
(EPCM), delivery transportation chains (especially around
intermodal hubs) and asset management.
Innovative specialties
Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong
Tunnelling Aurecon’s experience encompasses the transport (road and
rail), energy (cable and hydroelectric) and water (drainage,
sewer and transfer tunnels) sectors. We specialise in rock,
soft ground, cut and cover tunnels and tunnel linings. Our
technical expertise is strengthened through our expertise in
tunnel operational issues, including fire and life safety, as
well as systems integration.
Airports Aurecon staff have skills and experience in airport planning
and engineering ranging from feasibility studies to the
detailed design of a range of airport facilities, including
baggage handling systems, aerobridges, pavements,
aeronautical ground lighting and navigational aids. This
broad technical base is strengthened by our integrated
team approach, with projects analysed from a diverse range
of planning, environmental and engineering perspectives.
Innovative specialties
Gautrain Rapid Rail link South Africa
Roads With more than 50 years of road experience, Aurecon is a
leader in the planning, design, delivery and asset
management of roads and related infrastructure,
and the rehabilitation of existing road systems.
Our multidisciplinary expertise incorporates all types of
roads, from rural access roads to complex freeways, toll
roads and system interchanges.
Rail With services spanning the planning, design and
implementation phases of rail projects, Aurecon delivers
integrated rail solutions freight, heavy haul, light metro and
passenger rail systems. We offer particularly strong
expertise in rail signalling and train control, traction power
supplies, overhead wiring, light rail, critical infrastructure
protection, operational modelling, communications and
security technology, and track and civil specialties.
Innovative specialties
Smarter thinking around people,
places and transport Aurecon’s HUB-id offers smarter thinking around how people
and public transport interact in urban spaces. Our approach
involves simultaneously considering the social, economic and
environmental objectives of a precinct and then integrating
transport modes to find an optimal urban solution. This
blending of the transportation and surrounding precinct
planning involves a multitude of disciplines such as transport
and traffic modellers, land-use planning, urban designers and
Intelligent Transport Systems to better deliver sustainable
transport solutions. Our involvement can be ‘whole of life’, or
simply parts of a project.
A tailored services mix Aurecon’s specialties are strengthened by our client focussed and multidisciplinary
approach, forging smart, integrated solutions tailored to each project’s objectives.
Supporting multidisciplinary services
Supporting multidisciplinary services
Gautrain Rapid Rail Link South Africa
Client Guateng Provincial Government
The Gautrain Rapid Rail Link is a state of the art
dedicated rapid rail line between Johannesburg,
Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport, a fast
growing region with increasing pressure on existing
transportation infrastructure.
The project’s ten stations are linked by approximately
150 kilometres of rail. Aurecon was awarded Detail Design
Package 6A, the main distinguishing aspect of which is the
Viaduct V5c. This viaduct is the single longest viaduct on
the project, founded on extremely difficult subsoil dolomite
formations and situated in an urban environment.
The Gautrain project is set to play a pivotal role in the
economic development of the Gauteng Province. Aurecon
ensured the longest viaduct on the project met stringent
safety, design and aesthetic requirements. Our bridge,
geotechnical and road experts have helped devise a
cost-effective, efficient and environmentally friendly
transport solution for the most densely developed area
in Gauteng.
Our global success stories
Peninsula Link Australia
Client Abigroup (NZTA)
Peninsula Link is a new four lane 27 kilometre freeway,
incorporating nine interchanges, eight other grade
separations, 27 waterway crossings and a 25 kilometre
shared use path. An Aurecon and Sinclair Knight Merz
Design Joint Venture was appointed as principal design
consultants for the project. Substantial cost savings were
achieved in the main nine span bridge structure by
enabling the area to be reduced by over 30 percent. This
was achieved through the use of traffic modelling software
in the design optimisation of the road geometry.
The team also led a collaborative design process which
reduced impact on an important, environmentally
sensitive flora and fauna reserve, and restored the natural
overland flow regime. This incorporated a fauna
underpass to provide habitat movement beneath the
freeway and allow for the creation of a habitat for a
protected fish species. Importantly, the works were
designed for minimal maintenance intervention, providing
a truly sustainable outcome.
Our global success stories
Melbourne Metro Study Australia
Client Victorian Government Department of Transport (DOT)
Aurecon, in association with Mott MacDonald, Sinclair
Knight Merz and Grimshaw Architects, was appointed the
role of lead technical advisors for the development of
concept designs for the Melbourne Metro rail tunnel. The
scope of the study required route and station options to
be identified and evaluated, including preferred route and
station concepts to determine the project scope, risk,
programme and cost estimate.
Key challenges included a complex integration with the
existing network, planning of the underground station in a
congested urban area and connectivity with other modes
of public transport.
Aurecon was responsible for the overall assignment
management, site investigations, traction power,
tunnelling, mined stations, tunnel ventilation, fire and life
safety, track and alignment, signalling and the overall
production of concept development reports.
Our global success stories
Novo Rail Australia
Client RailCorp
Novo Rail - an alliance between RailCorp (owner partner
and client), Aurecon, Laing O’Rouke and O’Donnell Griffin
- will deliver an AUD 1 billion infrastructure upgrade
programme of the Sydney rail network over five years.
The alliance partners specialise in designing and
delivering turnkey rail signalling, traction supply and
multidisciplinary projects.
Today’s rapid growth in rail patronage means RailCorp
must accelerate its investment programme to boost
network capacity. The rail signalling and power systems
are being upgraded to allow for the introduction of
Sydney’s new Waratah trains.
A key feature of the delivery model is open-book
transparency. Rigorous systems and processes ensure
the committed and trusting involvement of alliance
partners and RailCorp as client.
Our global success stories
SH20 Waterview Connection New Zealand
Client New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)
Forming part of the Western Ring Route, New Zealand’s
largest transport project, Aurecon was initially
commissioned to prepare the procurement documentation
for a competitive alliance tender, and to undertake a
review of the concept design prepared for the Assessment
of Environmental Effects for the connection tunnels and
interchange package.
Aurecon identified the need to undertake value
engineering work and several design optimisations were
recommended, including reducing the tunnel diameter
size and revising the fire and life safety strategy, resulting
in significant budget savings.
NZTA subsequently engaged Aurecon as their Technical
Advisor during the procurement process. Aurecon is
currently acting as the Owner’s Verifier to the NZTA for
the delivery of the project.
In 2011 the project received a silver award of excellence
at the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors Awards.
Our global success stories
Granger Bay Boulevard and Green Point Traffic Circle South Africa
Winner
Award-winning innovation
South African Institute of Civil Engineering Project Awards 2011 Category: Technical Excellence
A novel solution was needed to provide effective access
for vehicles and pedestrians to the Green Point Stadium
and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town.
Aurecon designed an elevated traffic circle with a
pedestrian plaza underneath it to reduce vehicle and
pedestrian conflict.
Archaeological monitoring was required for all
excavations, due to the historical nature of the site. In
addition, all of the existing road pavement and excavated
materials were recycled and reused.
The works were carried out in a manner which ensured
that all existing traffic flows were unhindered.
Air New Zealand Nelson Hangar New Zealand
Winner
Award-winning innovation
New Zealand Engineering Excellence Awards 2011 Category: Building and Construction
Aurecon was the structural engineer for the hangar, a
large 80 metre by 60 metre free span structural steel
building with a clear height of 9.5 metres and overall
height of 15 metres to the apex.
The roof structure was built on the ground with all
cladding, insulation, lighting, heaters and cabling fitted at
ground level. Following construction of the roof structure,
the roof was jacked up onto concrete columns and the
wall cladding finished. A joint free post-tensioned floor was
then poured inside the closed in hangar.
Aurecon’s solution met the client’s size requirements,
ensured a shorter construction period and allowed for cost
savings due to the simple fabrication.
Gateway Upgrade Project Australia
Winner
Award-winning innovation
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, National Infrastructure Awards 2011 Category: Project of the Year
The Gateway Upgrade Project involved the refurbishment
of the existing bridge and the construction of a second,
including a dedicated pedestrian and cycleway, the first of
its kind in the world. The project included 12 kilometres of
widening of existing dual carriageway and seven
kilometres of a new six lane carriageway across derelict
and swampy flood plains.
Aurecon undertook the Environmental Impact Statement
and reference design, provided technical advice to the
client during the design and construction management,
procurement and evaluation, and subsequently undertook
design review during delivery.
The project has delivered reduced travel and time and
improved links for business, industry, tourism, cyclists
and pedestrians.
BridgeWorks Alliance – Sydney Harbour Bridge Infrastructure Upgrade Australia
Gold Award of Merit
Award-winning innovation
Consult Australia Awards for Excellence 2011 Category: Transport and Civil
The BridgeWorks Alliance programme to extend the
lifespan of the Sydney Harbour Bridge presented
extensive and diverse project risks and demanded an
uncompromising approach to quality. The bridge is
both a heritage listed global icon and a critical artery in
the Sydney transport network with intensive
stakeholder interest.
As the lead designer on the BridgeWorks Alliance, which
was formed to carry out the strengthening and upgrading
works, Aurecon played a key role in the development of
innovative solutions, implemented in an extremely
constrained environment and with a unique approach to
safety. These included an arch access system that
allowed construction to proceed without any unplanned
delays to stakeholders, as well as the installation of two
underdeck gantries (each the size of an Olympic
swimming pool) for construction access.
Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) Coal Terminal Australia
Gold Award
Award-winning innovation
Consult Australia Awards for Excellence 2011 Category: Project Management
The NCIG, comprising a consortium of six coal companies
in the Hunter Valley region, successfully tendered to
develop a greenfield coal export terminal at the Port of
Newcastle. With a start up capacity of 30 million tonnes
per annum (Mtpa), the project was the world’s largest
initial build for a coal export terminal.
Aurecon, in joint venture with Hatch, provided full
EPCM services for this Phase 1 development, which
has been specifically designed for staged expansion from
30 Mtpa to 66 Mtpa, with further expansions possible.
The USD 1 billion project was delivered six weeks ahead
of schedule and within budget.
Registered office, Singapore
152 Beach Road #22-02
Gateway East
Singapore 189721
T +65 6256 6188
Registered office
Australia, Melbourne
Aurecon Centre
Level 8, 850 Collins Street
Docklands VIC 3008
Australia
T +61 3 9975 3000
Registered office, South Africa
Tshwane
Aurecon Centre
Lynnwood Bridge Office Park
4 Daventry Street
Lynnwood Manor 0081
South Africa
T +27 12 427 2000