This project involved the construction of a new heavy-duty truck turning lane for the Midfield Group in Warrnambool, delivered in cooperation with the local council to improve access and manoeuvrability for livestock road trains servicing the facility. Constructed adjacent to Scott Street, the new pavement was designed to accommodate frequent heavy vehicle movements and improve traffic safety and operational efficiency.
The works were undertaken within the road reserve and required careful planning and stakeholder coordination to ensure compliance with council requirements and minimise disruption to road users and surrounding infrastructure. Environmental considerations formed an important component of the project, including the careful removal and management of existing trees to facilitate the construction works.
Kelly Civil Construction completed or oversaw all aspects of the project, including excavation, removal and carting of unsuitable material and waste fill, subgrade preparation, and pavement construction. Prior to the pavement works, a 100-metre-long concrete spoon drain was constructed adjoining the new turning lane and the existing bitumen pavement of Scott Street to provide effective surface water management and improve drainage performance.
Concrete pavement construction included formwork installation, construction joint placement, and concrete pouring to deliver a durable heavy-duty pavement suitable for livestock road train operations. The pavement was constructed using a steel fibre-reinforced concrete mix, eliminating the requirement for conventional reinforcing steel while maintaining the structural performance required for heavy vehicle loading.
All works were delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality assurance procedures, and safety requirements. The completed project provided enhanced vehicle access, improved drainage infrastructure, and long-term pavement performance to support the operational needs of the Midfield Group and the surrounding road network, whilst promoting safety on the local streets of Warrnambool, allowing vehicles to safely pass road trains entering the premises.
