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Wurundjeri Way

Client :

APA_Group_(Australia)_logo

Project Date

2021

Length

130m

Pipe Diameter & Type

DN100 Steel

National Australian Pipelines were engaged by APA Group to construct approximately 130m of DN100 steel gas pipeline relocation, and decommission approximately 120m of the existing pipework which will be impacted by the construction of the West Gate Tunnel project.

National Australian Pipelines were engaged by APA Group to construct approximately 130m of DN100 steel gas pipeline relocation, and decommission approximately 120m of the existing pipework which will be impacted by the construction of the West Gate Tunnel project.

The early works relocation involved West Gate Tunnel Project relocating, protecting and removing utilities which shall be affected by the infrastructure works, required for the tunnel construction.

Major activities

Major activities undertaken for this project included:

Provision of construction management plans for the pipeline including; Health and Safety Plan, Site Environmental Management Plan, Quality Plan.
Provision of significant Traffic Management Plans, including full time traffic management resources and TMAs for nightly closure.
Site setup and survey of pipeline alignment in conjunction with the additional assets and future roadway design.
Identification, potholing and recording of crossing existing assets and utilities using along the pipeline construction alignment.
Cartage and disposal of contaminated spoil where required.
Nightly installation, backfill and reinstatement of pavement for daily road reopening.
Non-destructive testing (NDT) on 10% of mainline welds.
All works conducted during night to limit impact to major thoroughfare roadway.
Backfilling of pipeline using APA approved materials and asphalt reinstatement of entire pipeline alignment to Department of Transport and council specification.
Two tie ins conducted to the existing main with commissioning and decommissioning of the pipework to be removed at a later date.