SWAN RIVER CROSSINGS

DRILLING SOLUTION

Project Mission

The mission of the Swan River Crossings project is to:

• Facilitate the construction of essential infrastructure for the Swan River Crossings.
• Conduct comprehensive geotechnical drilling and testing to gather crucial data for engineering design.
• Ensure the structural integrity and stability of the crossings amidst dynamic river conditions.
• Implement innovative solutions to overcome challenges posed by the project’s unique environment.

“Soil Mechanics showcases large-scale capabilities for both nearshore and land-based drilling with WSP and the Fremantle bridge alliance for the Swan River Crossings project.”

Key Objectives:

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  Infrastructure Construction: Facilitate the construction of bridge crossings over the Swan River.
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  Geotechnical Data Collection: Conduct extensive drilling and testing to gather essential data for engineering design and construction.
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  Safety and Stability: Ensure the safety and stability of the crossings amidst dynamic river conditions and fast-flowing tidal movements.
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  Innovation and Adaptation: Implement innovative solutions to overcome challenges posed by working amongst bridge piers and fast-flowing tidal movements.

The Challenge of Project:

The Swan River Crossings project faces the following challenges:

• Conducting drilling operations amidst bridge piers and between rail and traffic bridges.
• Dealing with fast-flowing tidal movements and dynamic river conditions.
• Coordinating a dynamic work front utilising self-elevating jack-up barges, marsh buggies, and supporting vessels.
• Ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment in challenging working environments.

Project Information

Project:

Swan River Crossings

Category:

Marine and Infrastructure

Date:

April 2021

Address:

Fremantle, Australia