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AIRPORTLINK AND NORTHERN BUSWAY PROJECT

Thiess John Holland Joint Venture
The $4.8-billion AirportlinkM7 and Northern Busway Project is one of the largest road infrastructure projects in Australia. The scope included the 6.7-kilometre AirportlinkM7 toll road which is mainly underground, the Windsor to Kedron section of the Northern Busway, and the 750-metre flyover and fast-diamond intersection replacing the airport roundabout.
JAGCON contractors were key members of the project team from start to completion.
Construction
Our project manager was responsible for the $650-million southern mined tunnels section of Airportlink M7. This included:
  • Managing a staff of 35 and workforce of up to 400 personnel, including direct and labour hire
  • Meeting all key deliverables such as cost, safety, quality, environment, community, commercial and program
  • Awarding and managing subcontracts
  • Liaising with senior management to ensure successful outcomes for key deliverables and integration of the mined tunnels with the wider AirportlinkM7 project.
Our senior tunnel planning engineer was responsible for planning, program and design management for the $2.2-billion tunnelling section of the project. This involved:
  • Managing the subcontract designer and concept design development
  • Overseeing construction methodology and planning
  • Developing cost-effective construction methodology for the TBM and mined tunnels.
Our structural/civil draftsmen were responsible for:
Construction
  • Supporting construction
  • Liaising with designers to ensure optimal 'approved for construction' design
  • Developing approach for mined-tunnel arch lining and smoke duct set-out
  • Planning and sequencing of construction and temporary works.