Aussie Weighbridge Systems

Design and Construct of Existing Public Weighbridge

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

The work consisted of the design and construction of a replacement & OFT Compliant weighbridge and pavement works for the Ulladulla Transfer Station. The site is an old capped landfill, and these days only operates as a recycling and waste transfer station facility. The existing weighbridge sits on timber piles. It is a two-way, above ground weighbridge with concrete ramps and approaches.

The scope of work under the Contract was for all works described, but is not limited to the following:

• the design, including all necessary technical specifications, of a replacement semi-pit, two way, fully compliant (Department of Fair Trading) existing weighbridge (12 m long x 3 m wide x 30 tonne),
• the design, including all necessary technical specifications, of a replacement and smaller gate
• house to accommodate the weighbridge operator at the same location of existing gate house, the design, including all necessary technical specifications, of new and existing services,
• the removal of existing weighbridge and re-surfacing of concrete deck,
• the removal and relocation of existing boom gates and traffic lights,
• the demolition and correct disposal of existing concrete ramps and approaches (rigid pavements),
• the removal and relocation of existing gate house within the site,
• the removal and relocation of existing power pole, including CCTV system,
• the removal and correct disposal of existing flexible pavement above old capped landfill (capping not to be disturbed),
• the cutting down of existing timber piles to new design level, currently there is eight (8) existing timber piles,
• the supply and installation of new additional timber piles (to match existing) to new design level,
• the construction of semi-pit weighbridge concrete structure, including concrete ramps and approaches, as well as access to load cells, and including suitable footing system,
• the construction of new and smaller gate house, including suitable footing system,
• the installation of a fully compliant semi-pit weighbridge, including load cells,
• the re-surfacing of flexible pavement to new design level, including sub-grade and sub-base preparations taking into consideration that it will be constructed on an old capped landfill,
• the commissioning and testing of the weighbridge and associated works,
• the certification and approvals required for the use as a public weighbridge, andthe Contractor shall allow for all other work not listed separately but necessary to fulfill the scope and true intent of the specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible to supply all plant,
• labour, materials and services necessary for these works.