The existing weighbridge ws not meeting their requirements and was also sinking into the ground as was the existing operators building. The existing structures were sinking and settling at a diferent rate and the facility was becoming more difficult to run for the operators.

AWS put forward two proposals, one being remedial works to the existing QWM weighbridge, foundations & operator buildings. The other proposal accepted by Council was to fully redesign the site, including a new AWS 106 Surface weighbridge installed on several piles in a shallow pit, with the weighbridge deck at the new road level. AWS designed, supplied and installed intergarted removeable walkways down each side of the new weighbridge to allow safe easy access by customers and operators. AWS designed, supplied and installed a steel construction maintenance free weighbridge operators building and the necessary piled footings.

To work within our clients budget we reused the boom gates, some existing piles, the CCTV & mounting poles, and relocated the existing weighbridge building to be reused as a staff room and kitchen area. The results were well received and the business can now accurately weigh long vehicles leaving the site fully loaded, amongst other operational improvements.

Council’s Engineer wrote:

Aussie Weighbridge Systems (AWS) Pty Ltd was contracted by Shoalhaven City Council, between April 2008 and August 2008, to demolish an existing weighbridge, and design and construct a replacement public weighbridge at the Ulladulla Transfer Station.

The work carried out by AWS, in particular Craig Bury (National Sales Manager) and Don Ashworth (Site Manager), was completed on time, within budget and of a very high standard.  Both Craig and Don were available at all times, and accommodating to Council’s requests.

I would have no hesitation in recommending AWS to potential Clients in the construction of similar work.  Please do not hesitate to contact me on (02) 4429 3129 to provide or confirm any further information regarding the successful work completed by AWS.

Yours faithfully

Giordano Bianco Environmental Projects Engineer /

Shoalhaven City Council

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.