Transport

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Greater efficiency, improved speed and sustainability in the movement of people and goods continues to drive the global need for improved transport systems.

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The economic value of moving goods to market quickly and efficiently has led to an increased focus on cost-effective transport systems, with the efficient movement of people and commodities key to strengthening economies. Globally, urbanisation and social trends relating to congestion and climate change have also been catalysts for the development of new and the improvement of existing transport infrastructure. In developing countries, investment in roads, highways and appropriate public transport continues to boom.

Transport hubs are increasingly seen as the future of transport and a key component of regional and city planning, integrating people, goods and land development to create vibrant transport junctions at the centre of local communities.

With extensive global experience in developing integrated engineering, management and technical transport solutions, Aurecon delivers innovative, whole of life solutions that evolve around changing market trends. Our expertise has been developed by partnering with clients to deliver sustainable and smart transport systems across air, road, rail, water and pipelines.

Aurecon’s team offers enormous knowledge and experience across all aspects of transport systems. Through our global reach, we offer clients an extensive resource base with a unique breadth of localised knowledge combined with advanced technical capabilities, enabling us to respond to our clients’ transport needs.

We integrate and align our teams with our clients to deliver best practice for project outcomes across safety, risk, quality, budget and schedule. Accountability

is the foundation of Aurecon’s client commitment and we take responsibility for the outcomes of the projects on which we work.

We do not compromise on Health & Safety. It comes first in everything we do and is a core value for Aurecon. We foster this by appointing experienced teams who combine a deep understanding of the management of Health & Safety with that of our clients.

Philip HendricksA transport infrastructure specialist, Philip’s technical proficiency encompasses engineering design of civil and structural works, pavement and materials design, institutional restructuring including public private partnerships and labour based expertise to stimulate employment creation.

“Our whole of life service offering allows us to support clients at any stage of their project or partner with them for the entirety, from conception to planning, implementation and ongoing management.”

Philip Hendricks, Aurecon

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R21/N1 Incrementally Launched Bridge South Africa

Multidisciplinary expertiseWorking with public and private clients, Aurecon’s market leading expertise provides innovative and cost-effective solutions that encompass the entire life cycle of complex transport projects.

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Smarter thinking around people, places and transport

Aurecon’s HUB-id offers smarter thinking around how people and public transport interact in urban spaces. Our approach involves simultaneously considering the social, economic and environmental objectives of a precinct and then integrating transport modes to find an optimal urban solution. This blending of the transportation and surrounding precinct planning involves a multitude of disciplines such as transport and traffic modellers, land-use planning, urban designers and Intelligent Transport Systems to better deliver sustainable transport solutions. Our involvement can be whole of life, or simply parts of a project.

TunnellingHaving worked with clients on major tunnelling projects around the world, Aurecon’s experience encompasses the transport (road and rail), energy (cable and hydroelectric) and water (drainage, sewer and transfer tunnels) sectors. We specialise in rock, soft ground, cut and cover tunnels and tunnel linings. Our technical expertise is complemented and strengthened through our holistic approach to delivering infrastructure projects and our expertise in tunnel operational issues, including fire and life safety, as well as systems integration.

BridgesOur impressive track record in the design, construction and maintenance of bridge projects ranges from small scale replacement structures to complex motorways with multiple bridges, as well as long span bridges spanning over 250 metres and bridges with total lengths exceeding three kilometres. Our extensive bridge experience also includes road, incrementally launched, rail and pedestrian bridges, in addition to specialist expertise in temporary bridge works and bridge management systems.

PortsAurecon offers globally recognised ports and coastal capabilities, including front-end studies through to engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM), delivery transportation chains (especially around intermodal hubs) and asset management.

AirportsAurecon’s staff have skills and experience in airport planning and engineering ranging from feasibility studies to the detailed design of a range of airport facilities, including baggage handling systems, aerobridges, pavements, aeronautical ground lighting and navigational aids. This broad technical base is strengthened by our integrated team approach, with projects analysed from a diverse range of planning, environmental and engineering perspectives.

RoadsWith more than 50 years of road experience, Aurecon is a leader in the planning, design, delivery and asset management of roads and related infrastructure, and the rehabilitation of existing road systems. Our multidisciplinary expertise incorporates all types of roads, from rural access roads to complex freeways, toll roads and system interchanges.

RailWith services spanning the planning, design and implementation phases of rail projects, Aurecon delivers integrated rail solutions for the wide range of industries reliant on rail, including freight, heavy haul, light metro and passenger rail systems. We offer particularly strong expertise in rail signalling and train control, traction power supplies, overhead wiring, light rail, critical infrastructure protection, operational modelling, communications and security technology, and track and civil specialties.

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Gautrain Rapid Rail link South Africa EastLink Australia

Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong

Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Coal Export Terminal Australia

Aurecon’s specialties are strengthened by our client focussed and multidisciplinary approach, forging smart, integrated solutions tailored to each project’s objectives.

A tailored services mix

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Buildings Environment and advisory Energy Water Resources and manufacturing

Building hydraulicsEngineering and asset management systems

Infrastructure advisory Power generation Water planning and managementIndustrial mechanical (bulk materials handling and liquid)

Building mechanics Environmental solutions Legal Power systems Waterways and bulk stormwater Heavy haul rail

Acoustics and vibration Environmental management Security Carbon energy efficiency Coastal engineering Operations and maintenance

Environmental modelling Sustainability and climate change Health & Safety Power distributionEngineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM)

Building sustainability design Community development Power systems

Facades Spatial sciences Renewable energy

Fire safety Landscape architecture

Building structures Business consulting

Transport

Airports airside Passenger rail Pavements Geotechnical services Transport planning and engineering Design management

Airports landside Rail systems Highways Intelligent transport systems Traffic modelling Traffic safety

Harbours Bridges and highway structures Tunnel engineering Public transport Transport logistics

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Buildings Environment and advisory Energy Water Resources and manufacturing

Building hydraulicsEngineering and asset management systems

Infrastructure advisory Power generation Water planning and managementIndustrial mechanical (bulk materials handling and liquid)

Building mechanics Environmental solutions Legal Power systems Waterways and bulk stormwater Heavy haul rail

Acoustics and vibration Environmental management Security Carbon energy efficiency Coastal engineering Operations and maintenance

Environmental modelling Sustainability and climate change Health & Safety Power distributionEngineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM)

Building sustainability design Community development Power systems

Facades Spatial sciences Renewable energy

Fire safety Landscape architecture

Building structures Business consulting

Transport

Airports airside Passenger rail Pavements Geotechnical services Transport planning and engineering Design management

Airports landside Rail systems Highways Intelligent transport systems Traffic modelling Traffic safety

Harbours Bridges and highway structures Tunnel engineering Public transport Transport logistics

TrackStar Alliance Australia

Global success stories

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Gautrain Rapid Rail Link South AfricaClient Guateng Provincial Government Consortium Bombela Concession Company

The Gautrain Rapid Rail Link is a state of the art dedicated rapid rail line between Johannesburg, Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport, a fast growing region with increasing pressure on existing transportation infrastructure.

The project’s ten stations are linked by approximately 150 kilometres of rail. Aurecon was awarded Detail Design Package 6A, the main distinguishing aspect of which is the Viaduct V5c. This viaduct is the single longest viaduct on the project, founded on extremely difficult subsoil dolomite formations and situated in an urban environment.

The Gautrain project is set to play a pivotal role in the economic development of the Gauteng Province. Aurecon ensured the longest viaduct on the project met stringent safety, design and aesthetic requirements. Our bridge, geotechnical and road experts have helped devise a cost-effective, efficient and environmentally friendly transport solution for the most densely developed area in Gauteng.

Peninsula LinkAustraliaClient Abigroup

Peninsula Link is a new four lane 27 kilometre freeway, incorporating nine interchanges, eight other grade separations, 27 waterway crossings and a 25 kilometre shared use path. An Aurecon and Sinclair Knight Merz Design Joint Venture was appointed as principal design consultants for the project.

Traffic modelling software was used to significantly reduce the width of the structure and design optimised the road geometry, enabling the main nine span bridge structure to be reduced in area by over 30 percent, providing substantial cost savings. The team led a collaborative design process which reduced impact on an important, environmentally sensitive flora and fauna reserve, and restored the natural overland flow regime. This incorporated a fauna underpass to provide habitat movement beneath the freeway and allow for the creation of a habitat for a protected fish species.

Importantly, the works were designed for minimal maintenance intervention, providing a truly sustainable outcome.

Melbourne Metro Study AustraliaClient Victorian Government Department of Transport (DOT)

Aurecon, in association with Mott MacDonald, Sinclair Knight Merz and Grimshaw Architects, was appointed to the role of technical advisors for the development of concept designs for the Melbourne Metro rail tunnel. The scope of the study required route and station options to be identified and evaluated, including preferred route and station concepts to determine the project scope, risk, programme and cost estimate.

Key challenges included a complex integration with the existing network, planning of the underground station in a congested urban area and connectivity with other modes of public transport.

As lead technical advisors, Aurecon was responsible for the overall assignment management, site investigations, traction power, tunnelling, mined stations, tunnel ventilation, fire and life safety, track and alignment, signalling and the overall production of concept development reports.

Working in collaboration with the client, Aurecon prepared an interim submission to the Australian Government, detailing the economical, community and environmental benefits of the project.

Our expertise and industry knowledge have been developed on projects around the world, allowing our teams to develop detailed localised knowledge of the 80 plus countries in which we have worked.

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Novo Rail (above image)

AustraliaClient RailCorp

Novo Rail - an alliance between RailCorp (owner partner and client), Aurecon, Laing O’Rouke and O’Donnell Griffin - will deliver an AUD 1 billion infrastructure upgrade programme of the Sydney rail network over five years. The alliance partners specialise in designing and delivering turnkey rail signalling, traction supply and multidisciplinary projects.

Today’s rapid growth in rail patronage means RailCorp must accelerate its investment programme to boost network capacity. The rail signalling and power systems are being upgraded to allow for the introduction of Sydney’s new Waratah trains.

A key feature of the delivery model is open-book transparency. Rigorous systems and processes ensure the committed and trusting involvement of alliance partners and RailCorp as client.

SH20 Waterview Connection New Zealand Client New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)

Forming part of the Western Ring Route, New Zealand’s largest transport project, Aurecon was initially commissioned to prepare the procurement documentation for a competitive alliance tender, and to undertake a review of the concept design prepared for the Assessment of Environmental Effects for the connection tunnels and interchange package.

Following a gap analysis, Aurecon identified the need to undertake value engineering work. Several design optimisations were recommended, including reducing the tunnel diameter size and revising the fire and life safety strategy, resulting in significant budget savings.

NZTA subsequently engaged Aurecon as their Technical Advisor during the procurement process. Aurecon has since assisted with the introduction of three new aspects to their successful Alliance Contracting Model and is currently acting as the Owner’s Verifier to the NZTA for the delivery of the project.

In 2011 the project received a silver award of excellence at the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors Awards.

We strive for excellence in our client relationships and our project delivery, working in partnership with our clients to deliver innovative solutions. While our results and client satisfaction speak for themselves, we are proud to receive international industry recognition for our achievements.

WinnerSouth African Institute of Civil Engineering Project Awards 2011Category: Technical ExcellenceCommendationConsulting Engineers South Africa/Aon Engineering Excellence Awards 2011Category: projects with a value between ZAR 50 million and ZAR 250 millionGranger Bay Boulevard and Green Point Traffic Circle South Africa

A novel solution was needed to provide effective access for vehicles and pedestrians to the Green Point Stadium and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town. Aurecon designed an elevated traffic circle with a pedestrian plaza underneath it to reduce vehicle and pedestrian conflict.

Archaeological monitoring was required for all excavations, due to the historical nature of the site. In addition, all of the existing road pavement and excavated materials were recycled and reused.

The works were carried out in a manner which ensured that all existing traffic flows were unhindered.

WinnerInfrastructure Partnerships Australia,National Infrastructure Awards 2011Category: Project of the YearGateway Upgrade Project Australia

The Gateway Upgrade Project involved the refurbishment of the existing bridge and the construction of a second, including a dedicated pedestrian and cycleway, the first of its kind in the world. The project included 12 kilometres of widening of existing dual carriageway and seven kilometres of a new six lane carriageway across derelict and swampy flood plains.

Aurecon undertook the Environmental Impact Statement and reference design, provided technical advice to the client during the design and construction management, procurement and evaluation, and subsequently undertook design review during delivery.

The project has delivered reduced travel and time and improved links for business, industry, tourism, cyclists and pedestrians.

Winner New Zealand Engineering Excellence Awards 2011 Category: Building and ConstructionAir New Zealand Nelson Hangar New Zealand

Aurecon was the structural engineer for the hangar, a large 80 metre by 60 metre free span structural steel building with a clear height of 9.5 metres and overall height of 15 metres to the apex.

The roof structure was built on the ground with all cladding, insulation, lighting, heaters and cabling fitted at ground level. Following construction of the roof structure, the roof was jacked up onto concrete columns and the wall cladding finished. A joint free post-tensioned floor was then poured inside the closed in hangar.

Aurecon’s solution met the client’s size requirements, ensured a shorter construction period and allowed for cost savings due to the simple fabrication.

Award-winning innovation

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Gold Award Consult Australia Awards for Excellence 2011 Category: Project ManagementJoint winnerAustralian Bulk Handling Awards 2010Category: Bulk Handling Facility of the Year (Resources and Infrastructure)Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) Coal TerminalAustralia

The NCIG, comprising a consortium of six coal companies in the Hunter Valley region, successfully tendered to develop a greenfield coal export terminal at the Port of Newcastle. With a start up capacity of 30 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), the project was the world’s largest initial build for a coal export terminal.

Aurecon, in joint venture with Hatch, provided full EPCM services for this Phase 1 development, which has been specifically designed for staged expansion from 30 Mtpa to 66 Mtpa, with further expansions possible. The USD 1 billion project was delivered six weeks ahead of schedule and within budget.

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Gold Award of Merit Consult Australia Awards for Excellence 2011 Category: Transport and CivilBridgeWorks Alliance – Sydney Harbour Bridge Infrastructure Upgrade (above image)

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The BridgeWorks Alliance programme to extend the lifespan of the Sydney Harbour Bridge presented extensive and diverse project risks and demanded an uncompromising approach to quality. The bridge is both a heritage listed global icon and a critical artery in the Sydney transport network with intensive stakeholder interest.

As the lead designer on the BridgeWorks Alliance, which was formed to carry out the strengthening and upgrading works, Aurecon played a key role in the development of innovative solutions, implemented in an extremely constrained environment and with a unique approach to safety. These included an arch access system that allowed construction to proceed without any unplanned delays to stakeholders, as well as the installation of two underdeck gantries (each the size of an Olympic swimming pool) for construction access.

“ This high profile works was impressively completed with much efficiency and client focus. Relationships across the whole project were very strong.”

Judges’ comments Consult Australia Awards for Excellence 2011 BridgeWorks Alliance

Meydan Racecourse Development United Arab Emirates

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Registered office, Singapore152 Beach Road #22-02 Gateway East Singapore 189721 T +65 6256 6188 E singapore@aurecongroup.com

Registered office, AustraliaMelbourneAurecon Centre Level 8, 850 Collins Street Docklands VIC 3008 Australia T +61 3 9975 3000 E melbourne@aurecongroup.com

Registered office, South Africa TshwaneAurecon Centre Lynnwood Bridge Office Park 4 Daventry Street Lynnwood Manor 0081 South Africa T +27 12 427 2000 E tshwane@aurecongroup.com

About AureconAurecon provides engineering, management and specialist technical services for public and private sector clients globally. The group, with an office network extending across 25 countries, has been involved in projects in over 80 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and employs around 7 500 people throughout 11 industry groups. We seek to foster human achievement in all aspects of our work.

Aurecon offices are located in:Angola, Australia, Botswana, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Lesotho, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam.

For more information please visit www.aurecongroup.com

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