Retention and excavation works for the 19 metre deep basement involved a complex shoring system as a result of large amounts of soil and rock, including bored piers, capping beams, anchoring, and shotcrete
Heavily restricted and congested works footprint, located between four major roads and pedestrian thoroughfares in the middle of the Brisbane CBD, and subject to a peak hour morning curfew between 7.30am and 9.00am
12 hectare construction site involved multiple stages of construction for various tourism, leisure and entertainment facilities in close proximity to works
Key Challenges
Protection of adjacent heritage listed structures, requiring strict vibration controls and hourly monitoring and assessment
Key stakeholder engagement and communication, including strict 10 day notice periods for lane closures
Deep basement excavation and construction adjacent to Brisbane River
