Projects

Fern St Launch Bridge - Gerringong

Roads & Maritime Services - NSW Government
Location: 
Sydney NSW
Australia
Consultant: 
SMEC
Date: 
Jul 2013 to Dec 2014

Fern St Launch Bridge - Gerringong

Description: 

Design and construction of a 347m incrementally launched concrete bridge along the Princess Highway West of Gerringong and spanning over the existing South Coast railway crossing. This bridge was always identified as a key area of risks for the project and the launch bridge solution provided many benefits: - Reduction of environmental impact of the adjacent protected wetlands. - No need for road closure nor rail closure. - Elimination of many high-risk work activities. - More aesthetic pleasing structure: longer spans, slender structure. - Significant reduction of maintenance requirements.

 

Key Aspects: 
Technical assistance with launch design and methods.
Supply of specialized material and equipment (78 tons launch nose, 1000 tons launching jacks).
Installation of 150 tons post-tensioning strands.
Launching operations.
Design, supply and installation of 16 units stainless launch-over Pot Bearings.
Erection and dismantling of cast yard, temporary pier and launch nose.
Supply and installation of WP250 Expansion Joints.