Project Scope
Gulf Civil were successful in the tender for the Djenghi Residential subdivision for the Yarrabah Aboriginal shire Council in November 2020.
Going above and beyond to meet this deadline was a great success to the Gulf team and our new Client.
The following project scope involves various pavement treatments and bitumen sealing based on the QRA treatment guidelines with works varying from small patch repairs to large full reconstructs taking place on rural roads as well as throughout the town streets of Richmond.
The restoration works consisted of the following:
- Earthworks
- Erosion and sedimentation
- Construction exists
- Diversion drains
- Sag pit barrier
- Check dam
- Batter chute
- Buffer zones
- Stormwater
- Water reticulation
Project Challenges
Over the duration of the project, the project management team overcame several challenges including:
- Logistically planning and procuring for best outcome delivery of gravel requirement within a narrow tidal range and shallow entry port
- Cultural Heritage and community engagement management
- Ability to maintain a supply chain of required materials, supplies and maintenance consumables for the project within a remote region
- Maintaining a strong working relationship with local community stakeholders.
Highlights & Outcomes
- Provided and delivered best Value for Money outcome for both the Council and the QRA.
- Working with the client to commence works under contract at a fast-tracked site possession.
- Client satisfaction and quality works completed on all sites.
- Employing and Training local workers for future community Benefits.
- Formation and maintenance of a Civil Construction Crew and Project Management team well suited to future remote projects moving forward to provide best outcomes for future potential clients.
