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Reed Project
 Princes Highway Safety Improvements South Nowra to Jervis Bay Road
Progress
 Stages 1 and 2 were opened to four lanes of traffic on November 7, 2008. All pavement works, safety barriers, and pavement markings are complete. Only one major signage in Stage 2 remains to be installed. The project was completed two months ahead of schedule.
Reed Contact
 Eleo Estacio
Reed Division
Civil
Project Location
South Nowra, NSW 2541
Project Client
Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
Current Status
100% complete
Project Start Date
21-02-2007
Duration of Construction
62 weeks
Other Consultants
 Road Design - GHD on behalf of the RTA
Project Overview
Safety improvements to provide 3.1km of 4 lane carriageway with median separation including the construction of a new 137m long bridge with a reinforced earth wall on an abutment approach. Works include approximately 38,000 cum of bulk earthworks and associated roadworks with stormwater drainage and water mains relocations. Additional works include pavement construction, guardrail and safety wire systems and linemarking
Project Challenges
Environmental challenges include the limited access for construction of the new bridge at Currambene Creek with potential flooding affects to works areas and the close proximity of the environmentally sensitive Jervis Bay Marine Park. Safety challenges include working in proximity to the large volumes and high speed environment of the existing traffic on the Princes Highway
Project Value
$14.4 Million (inclusive of GST)
Contract Type
GC21 Edition 1 (RTA)
Any specific OH&S or environmental issues
 Working at heights over Currambene Creek and working in close proximity to the existing traffic on Princes Highway
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