BRUCE HIGHWAY:
CALOUNDRA ROAD TO
SUNSHINE MOTORWAY
(CR2SM)
COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE.
SECTOR / DISCIPLINE
Roads and Infrastructure
LOCATION
Caloundra, Qld
DATE
February 2018 – August 2020
ASSET OWNER
Queensland Department of Transport
and Main Roads (DTMR)
CLIENT/DELIVERY AGENCY
Fulton Hogan and Seymour Whyte
Joint Venture (FHSWJV)
VALUE
$932m
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The multi-award-winning Bruce Highway upgrade - CR2SM project has exemplified best practice for Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) in various areas. It has demonstrated innovation excellence by pioneering Australia’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange, setting a new standard in transportation infrastructure. Additionally, the project showcases a commitment to environmental sustainability through innovative engineering and collaborative efforts to repurpose sitewon materials, reducing environmental impact while ensuring project efficiency. Meticulous attention to traffic management has been paramount for the project, enhancing safety and minimising disruptions for travelers throughout the construction process.
Situated in the inclement-weather-prone Sunshine Coast region, across two floodplains, this project has also redefined best-practice erosion and sediment control design and implementation. Successfully navigating through five wet seasons, it has effectively managed construction activities, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in the face of challenging environmental conditions.
JC CIVIL PROJECTS ROLE
JC Civil Projects were engaged to provide quantity surveying, measurement, delay and disruption, quantum analysis and cost estimating support to the commercial team on site.
JC Civil Projects assisted with the commercial claim development including providing entitlement support to the commercial manager on site and attending and negotiating variations in excess of $450M on the project.
Supporting the project team on site, JC Civil provided programming and delay and disruption assistance.
KEY DELIVERABLES
In support of the CR2SM project, JC Civil meticulously repriced
approximated 42 variations which encompassed a diverse range of project elements including:
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Bridges
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Earthworks
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Culverts
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Drainage
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Pavements
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Overheads and other time related costs
KEY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Highlighted achievements of the project encompass:
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7km motorway grade road
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Construction of 23 new bridges (11 over water)
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Design and construction of Australia’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange
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Delivery of 15kms of upgrades to service roads adjacent to the motorway
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Construction of nine (9) signalised intersections on the service interchanges, including full design work for 10km of power and communications infrastructure.
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Provision of new facilities for cyclists, pedestrians and new car pool and bus stop facilities.
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142,0000m3 asphalt pavements
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100Ha of landscaping and revegetation plus five fauna crossings.
OUTCOMES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Achieved a 67% variation claim approval rate across the entire
project.
Based on claims submitted and negotiated, and consequently
approved by DTMR, the final contract value ($820M) reached $370M above the amount of the original contract value ($450M)