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La Trobe University Wildlife Sanctuary

Bundoora Campus

The Brief

The project was to be delivered as scoped by KPSG on behalf of La Trobe University. It involved the construction of a new pedestrian bridge in the wildlife sanctuary.

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The bridge needed to be constructed of steel, with timber decking boards and balustrades. The bridge was to be constructed in an operating wildlife sanctuary.

There were a number of design / engineering challenges including the large live load and requirements, adjacent dam, high water table and flood plain overlay.

Our Response

Ducon held regular meetings and had constant communication with the design teams, and client’s stakeholder. This was essential to the successful outcome of the project as it was affected by latent ground conditions and adverse weather. A key focus of the construction methodology was to minimise environmental disruption. As such, an environmental management plan was paramount to protect the indigenous flora and fauna, some of which are endangered.

The project was completed on programme and on budget, to the satisfaction of the client.

Their Response

Ducon has been asked to complete other works within the facility following on the success of this project.
Ducon Building Solutions is a specialist in live and complex operational environments, where a 24/7 operation is required.
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FREEFORM ARCHITECTS KPSG

Cost

$179,000

Timeframe

20 Days

Category

Construction

Photographer

Shot Property - Phil Scannell

Location

Manning Road, East Malvern

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