Client project
Deep Space Antenna – New Norcia
Overview
Doolee was contracted to ESA-Site infrastructures for a second deep space antenna, which is located approximately 8 km south-southeast of New Norcia.
Scope of work
- Stripping site and clearing top soil
- Removing existing track
- Bulk earthworks (cut and fill)
- Including but not limited to roads, pavements, antenna hardstand, antenna crane platform, power plant building pad, fire tank area, diesel tank area, landscaping area, swales, mounds and batters
- Importation of fill as required
- Subgrade, subbase and base for roads and hardstands
- Kerbing works
- Seal to roads
- Civil drainage works including but not limited to v-drains, swales, culverts, headwalls, pipework, pits, and rock pitching
- HV works including but not limited to clearing, excavation, conduits, pits, and RMU compound site works.
A lot of progress has been made so far in terms of bulk earthworks whereby over 7500 m³ of soil has been excavated, filled and compacted, and an additional 7000 m³ of fill material has also been imported in a span of Six weeks. Drainage works have also commenced with 50% of the V-drains having been excavated.
The program of works is currently on schedule and we look forward to delivering a successful project within the required timeframes.
