This project involved the resurfacing and rehabilitation of sections of Mitchell Road within the Grampians region, including the replacement of multiple ford crossing slabs across existing waterways to improve road safety, durability, and all-weather accessibility.
Our scope of works encompassed all associated civil construction activities required to deliver the road and drainage upgrades. Roadworks included grading and reshaping of the existing road formation, placement of geofabric separation layers, importation and spreading of new gravel pavement material, and compaction to achieve the required pavement profile and performance. Road shoulders were battered and trimmed to design levels to improve drainage outcomes and long-term road stability.
The project also included the supply and installation of road signage and implementation of traffic management measures in accordance with relevant road authority standards.
Ford crossing upgrades involved excavation and preparation of stream crossings, formwork installation, reinforcement fixing, structural steel placement, and the pouring and finishing of reinforced concrete ford slabs. Works were undertaken with careful consideration of environmental controls and waterway protection measures to minimise impacts on surrounding ecosystems.
All works were completed in accordance with project specifications, quality assurance requirements, and safety standards while maintaining access within an operational rural road network. The completed project delivered improved road resilience, enhanced flood crossing performance, and increased accessibility for road users throughout the Grampians region.
