Construction Underway
Work is progressing on sections of the Great Northern Highway between Halls Creek and Kununurra. Pilings for the new bridge at Big Mabel Creek are complete with bridge approaches under construction. This bridge will be completed and open to road users by December 2008.
Pilings for the new bridge at Fletchers Creek are complete and work has commenced on the road approaching the bridge. Telegraph Creek Bridge pilings and approaches are also underway.
All necessary clearing is complete and 48,000 cubic metres of soil has been moved during earthworks on the first 9 km of the new realigned highway near Bow River. Workers have commenced installing 37 new steel culvert pipes and this section should be formed and sealed by December 2008 to ensure no erosion during the wet season.
The workers accommodation camp was completed in September with capacity for 150 personnel.
Photo Above: New bridge under construction at Telegraph Creek
Traineeships
Nine local young people have commenced traineeships with Team Savannah.
Seven trainees have enrolled in a Certificate 2 in Civil Construction and two trainees will complete a Certificate 2 in Business Administration while working full time on the project.
“I’m really happy to start this traineeship and further my career” said Amanda Clark who commenced her Business Administration traineeship in October. “I’m hoping that it will lead to further opportunities for me to travel and work in other areas.”
Photo above: Culverts near Bow River
Key People: Rob Yates - Project Manager Team Savannah
Rob has been in the construction industry for 20 years and has worked in a number of remote locations both in Australia and overseas. Rob who grew up in England first came to Australia on a working holiday nearly 20 years ago and fell in love with Western Australia. Three and a half years ago he returned with wide Kate and two small daughters. “They are real little Aussies” says Rob, “We can’t keep anything on their feet.”
Rob looks forward to the logistical challenges of remote locations like the Great Northern Highway Kimberley Project and finds it a real privilege to be in such a beautiful spot. His only regret is that there is not enough time off in the roster to make the most of what the East Kimberley has on offer.
Rob is proud to lead a successful team who are committed to delivering an exceptional project with sustainable outcomes. “We are pleased to be working closely with the local community and hope that the relationship grows as the project progresses” he said.
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