White Rock Wind Farm
Caddmandu began work with Fulton Hogan in the Tender Design phase of the project, developing the tender design for the access tracks and turbine platform designs for Stage One of the White Rock Wind Farm project. In all, there was approximately 42km of access tracks to be designed and 70 wind turbine platforms to be designed in Stage 1.
Our role was to fully develop the geometric layout and grading of all the tracks and platforms in the tender process, minimising the earthworks wherever possible, yet still adhering to the stringent design controls imposed by the development authority. These included the limitation of steep grades so that construction and delivery vehicles (including the oversized vehicles delivering the wind turbines and blades) could safely navigate the access tracks.
Detailed design plans and accurate volumes for construction cost estimates were part of our scope here, to assist Fulton Hogan to secure the project for construction.
“This project presented us with an opportunity to develop a new range of skills, and we relished this opportunity.”
Jason Cox, Owner, Caddmandu
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Once the Tender had been won by Fulton Hogan, our role progressed to providing the final design for all of the access tracks and turbine platforms. Turn Path movements for the turbine blades of up to 70m in length were refined to ensure all blades could be delivered safely to the site. This also included an assessment of paths through local towns to ensure the blades could be delivered. Again, volumes were of paramount importance, as we had to ensure that the construction costs were kept within budget.
After Construction began, Caddmandu provided assistance to the construction team via slightly amended designs and design advice to ensure the final project was delivered in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Several additions were added to our scope, including access intersections off the Gwydir Highway and other local roads.
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