North Queensland
Underground Storage Tank Works
Location
RAAF Base Townsville, Garbutt
Client
Augility (Department of Defence)
Duration of Project
January 2020 – January 2020
Contract Value
$120K
Shamrock Civil Engineering were awarded the project for the decommissioning, removal and investigation of a redundant Underground Storage Tank and associated infrastructure at RAAF Base Townsville.
Scope of Work
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Environmental sampling and testing of products inside the existing tank to identify what it is and any specific procedural requirements necessary for its removal and disposal
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Excavate around tank to allow removal
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Removal and disposal of Underground Storage Tank (UST) 048 and associated infrastructure
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Removal of the associated sewer and vent pipes from this tank
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Plumbing and drainage work including installation of DN100 sewer pipe, two sewer inspection manholes with internal HDPE lined and access to existing sewer line
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Rerouting of Building 246 greywater to a new manhole and access point to an existing sewer line on the northwest side of the building
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Excavation and management of waste materials
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Reinstatement of all work area excavations and surfaces using 3% CTB and concrete pavers pavement
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Traffic management due to lane closure in the main entrance
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Silt socks and other environmental controls were in place during the works
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Complied with all relevant Australian Standards aligned to the removal of Underground Storage Tanks