Buddong Ck Bridges
12P Consulting was recently tasked with overseeing the construction of pedestrian bridges on the Hume and Hovell Track in Kosciuszko National Park near Talbingo on behalf of Snowy Valleys Council and Crown Lands NSW. The bridges, ranging in length from 4m to 18m, are located on the Hume and Hovell Track along Buddong Creek and were constructed to bridge over a number of minor landslips and erosion gullies which were formed after the 2020 fires and floods.
The project management team at 12P Consulting first conducted a thorough investigation of the site and developed a construction methodology that would ensure the safe and efficient installation of the bridges. This included obtaining all necessary approvals from the relevant authorities including NPWS, managing the construction workers, and coordinating with True North Helicopters, who were responsible for airlifting the precast concrete footings, girders, and decks into place.
The installation of the five minor bridges was completed in a single day, and the final two-span bridge was installed in small components over two days in February 2023. The use of helicopters for airlifting the components into place was a crucial component of the construction process and allowed for a faster and more efficient installation process. The 12P Consulting project management team worked closely with True North Helicopters and Snowy Valley Council construction staff to ensure that the airlifting operations were conducted safely and smoothly.
The success of the pedestrian bridge construction project in Kosciuszko National Park was a result of comprehensive investigation, careful planning, and effective management of the construction workers and equipment. All this ensured that the project was completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
The new pedestrian bridges on the Hume and Hovell Track within Kosciuszko National Park are expected to be open for use in March 2023 and will allow another section of track to be reopened after the fires of 2019/20.
