Bridge Archives - CJC

West Gate Tunnel Melbourne

SEOSpecialist — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:48:06 +0000

Overview

The West Gate Tunnel Project will deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge, providing a much needed second river crossing, quicker and safer journeys and remove thousands of trucks from residential streets.

CJC’s role encompasses several key roles and responsibilities as part of the Surface Works Delivery including Senior Delivery Director, Commercial, Project Management and Subject Matter Experts (SME) services, all integrating seamlessly within the Client’s Team.

CJC’s Role:

As subject matter experts (SMEs), CJC offers expertise in various domains, including steel fabrication and erection, precast fabrication and erection, specialist bridge erection, heavy lift reviews, programme reviews and analysis, as well as road opening strategy and delivery.

Our Commercial Team is involved in the day-to-day commercial management of the Project across all site and state issues. They are also responsible for providing commercial strategies from project delivery to completion.

Our responsibilities across the delivery of the West Gate Tunnel Project encompasses; collaboration with Contractor’s Management Team to meet project deliverables, managing compliance and progress of construction, liaising with State Departments, developing, and implementing road opening strategies, and facilitating the handover of assets to the Clients’ Operations Team.

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Colin Calder

Group Director

Michael Papadopoulos

General Manager - CJC Commercial Services

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M7 Widening and M12 Interchange

SEOSpecialist — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:00:02 +0000

Overview

The project includes the widening of 23km of the M7 Motorway between Richmond Road and the M5 Motorway and the construction of a new interchange to connect to the proposed M12 Motorway. Works included the widening of over 40 bridge structures, several of which were similar in structure type to the Commonwealth Ave Bridges.

The works include management of construction under heavy traffic conditions and the management of a dedicated shared path.

CJC’s Role

CJC worked on a constructability role for the large scale infrastructure project during Strategic, Concept and Design and Construction (D&C) Procurement Phases. This included development of detailed construction and traffic staging, construction program, input into cost estimation and risk register, management of construction SME team and for D&C procurement phase and ongoing collaboration with the designer during the development of the tender reference design.

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Craig Stoddart

Director - CJC Design & Constructability

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Bluff Bridge Crossing Upgrade

SEOSpecialist — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:55:46 +0000

Overview

CJC Management Services developed and delivered the structural design and documentation for the new Bluff Bridge over the Orara River. This project replaces the existing timber road bridge that was built in circa 1905 and is nearing the end of its service life, which was prone to frequent flooding, with a modern Super T-Girder concrete bridge structure elevated approximately eight metres higher to enhance flood resilience and provide safer connectivity for the crossing of the Orara River near Lanitza (approximately 30km south of Grafton).

Scope of Works

Structural design compliant with AS5100-2017

Optimisation of Super T-Girder design

Compliance with SM1600 and HLP loading standards

Delivery of IFC documentation within a compressed 5-month timeline

Outcomes

Bridge deck elevated by approximately 8 metres to improve flood immunity

Enhanced access for freight and emergency services during adverse weather

Reduced maintenance requirements for Clarence Valley Council

Strengthened disaster resilience across the regional transport network

Timely commencement of construction in early 2025

Project Impact

The new Bluff Bridge provides improved access for residents, freight, and emergency services, significantly reducing the community’s isolation during flood events.

This project exemplifies CJC's commitment to delivering resilient infrastructure solutions that keep communities connected and supported.

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Jack Ashby

Principal Civil Engineer

Adrian Benoy

Principal Design Engineer

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Great Western Highway

SEOSpecialist — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:23:00 +0000

Scope

Transport for New South Wales has engaged CJC Management to provide constructability advice to the Great Western Highway Upgrade East Project. The Project is made up of two sections, namely Katoomba to Medlow Bath and Medlow Bath to Blackheath.

It is understood that the current intention is for the K2M and M2B sections to be incorporated into a single Design and Construct project.

CJC Role

CJC Management was engaged to provide a constructability review, hydrology assessment and earthworks review for Transport for NSW including design management, stakeholder engagement and tendering.

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Craig Stoddart

Principal | Project Manager

Graham Nuss

Regional Director

Patrick Deed

Project Manager

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Sydney Gateway Program Peer Review

Jaweria Saeed — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 06:25:00 +0000

Scope

The Sydney Gateway Project comprises new and upgraded road and rail infrastructure located at the Sydney Airport and Port Botany precincts. This new infrastructure will improve freight capacity on the Port Botany rail line and link WestConnex to Sydney Airport and Port Botany; Australia’s two largest international gateways.

The review focuses primarily on construction of civil and bridge works and the interfaces with relevant stakeholders.

CJC role

CJC was engaged to undertake a peer review of the reference design and program as well as provide expert bridge construction advice.

RMS (now TfNSW) engaged CJC to undertake a peer review of the Sydney Gateway master program. The scope of the review included:

General review of the functionality and suitability of the program for the planning approval and procurement phase/s of the project.
General review of assumptions made for the program basis.
Detailed review of the construction methods, durations and sequence that form the level 3 activities and, in particular, the bridge structure components, with a focus on elements of higher program risk.

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Colin Calder

Group Director

Craig Stoddart

Prinicpal | Project Manager

Jonathan Davies

Project Manager

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Stockton Bridge Half Joint Rehabilitation

Jaweria Saeed — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:25:00 +0000

Scope

Stockton Bridge is located over the north arm of the Hunter River, near Newcastle in NSW. Built in 1971, it is a concrete box girder bridge with an overall length of 1,023m. In 2007, the bearings were replaced in the two half-joints and monitoring of the structure has continued since.

From 2016, a design solution for strengthening the half joints was developed. This resulted in a detailed design solution of steel plates being bonded to the concrete. The expected completion of these work is in 2021.

CJC role

CJC was engaged to review the constructability of this design solution and conduct a Constructability and Health and Safety in Design (HSiD) Workshop. This included assessing the methodology chosen to complete the work which requires access underneath the bridge.

CJC was also engaged to undertake a reference design for the access system of a suspended platform and provide advice to TfNSW on the platform procurement.

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Florian Dieterle

Principal Engineer

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Arch Maintenance Units (AMU)

Jaweria Saeed — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 06:25:00 +0000

Scope

RMS (now TfNSW) is proposing the replacement of the four existing Arch Maintenance Units (AMU) on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The dated AMUs are to be replaced with new infrastructure consisting of two cranes at each end that span between the top chords of the bridge.

The works are needed to provide safe and efficient maintenance access to the full bridge arch and lateral steel members.

The work scope will include replacement of existing stairs, handrails, tracks and power reticulation on the top chord.

CJC role

RMS engaged CJC to undertake an initial Constructability and Risk Workshop. The purpose of the workshop was to discuss the likely construction process with the RMS project team members, key project personnel and stakeholders, as well as identifying constructability issues and opportunities.

The initial Constructability and Risk Workshop focused on the installation works and did not consider the off-site manufacture or transport of components to Australia.

CJC prepared a Constructability and Risk Workshop Report outlining the outcomes of the initial workshop. This advice is to be considered in further developing/progressing the project.

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Craig Stoddart

Principal | Project Manager

Jonathan davies

project manager

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Step Free Access

Jaweria Saeed — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:25:00 +0000

Scope

As part of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Step Free Access project, Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) carried out extensive work to investigate preferred locations for lift access. Considerations included the heritage value, accessibility standards, visual impacts and integration with the existing structure.

Following this work and completion of the project, the lifts now provide access for people with a disability, individuals with prams and people who have difficulty climbing stairs.

CJC role

Cardno engaged CJC to undertake a constructability assessment of the proposal that included installing a lift on the north and south ends of the eastern walkway of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Jonathan Davies

Project Manager

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WestConnex Stage 1A M4 Widening

Jaweria Saeed — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:25:00 +0000

Scope

WestConnex Stage 1 M4 Widening involved building an additional lane in each direction on the M4 Motorway, between Parramatta and Homebush. The project is approximately 7.5km long.

The responsibilities of our team included implementation of risk management project controls, project preparation and readiness, interface management with utilities providers and stakeholders, review of the design against as-constructed works, on-site safety surveillance, review of the Environmental Management Plan and budget preparation cost management for variation works.

CJC role

From 2014 until early 2015, CJC was engaged by Sydney Motorway Corporation (now Transurban) to provide project management services throughout the tender bid assessment, during the procurement phase of the project. CJC was then engaged to provide personnel during the construction phase.

Our personnel took on key roles within the client delivery team, having an active presence on-site and at meetings with the Contractor, client and key stakeholders.

Within the final twelve months of the construction phase, and partly during the finalisation phase, CJC personnel were engaged to manage the completion process for Sydney Motorway Corporation. Responsibilities included forming and facilitating a weekly completion meeting, reviewing quality compliance, attending and monitoring defect inspections, identifying high-risk items and reporting the status of completion to the Project Director.

CJC personnel continued to be engaged in the project as work areas were progressively opened to traffic and handed over to the Operation and Maintenance Contractor.

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Our Experts, exceptional results

Combining decades of experience to deliver exceptional project management & construction solutions,  ensuring your projects are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality & safety.

Colin Calder

Group Director

Craig Stoddart

Principal | Project Manager

Rachael Oertel

Project Engineer

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Sydney Yard Access Bridge

Jaweria Saeed — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:23:14 +0000

Scope

The Sydney Yard Access Bridge project was the first early and enabling works package of the NSW Government’s Sydney Metro City & Southwest project.

The 130m long bridge crosses five intercity lines that had never been closed under a single possession. While a full closure was planned, the main girders and cross girders were installed within the 54-hour possession window.

CJC role

Sydney Metro recognised the significant risks during the proposed possessions, when erection of the bridge was planned over the intercity railway lines. CJC was engaged during the construction phase to provide a peer review of the construction methodology and associated temporary works required to erect the bridge. In addition, our team provided on-site supervision and support for Sydney Metro during possessions.

CJC worked collaboratively with Sydney Metro and Laing O Rourke to review all drawings, methodology and program, providing advice on risk mitigation measures while making suggestions to improve the possession program. CJC also visited the fabrication workshop during trial assembly and provided technical advice to Sydney Metro regarding the 130m long bridge.

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Jonathan Davies

Project Manager

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Australia Avenue & Homebush Bay Drive Intersection Upgrade

Jaweria Saeed — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:24:00 +0000

Scope

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is proposing to upgrade the intersection of Australia Avenue, Homebush Bay Drive and Underwood Road. This roundabout is one of the four gateway intersections providing access between the arterial road network and the Sydney Olympic Park precinct.

The idea of relocating an existing Homebush Bay Drive pier was proposed to TfNSW. CJC undertook a feasibility assessment of the pier relocation, including the development of mark-up drawings for TfNSW Bridge Branch.

CJC Role

CJC Management was initially engaged by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to undertake a constructability assessment of four proposed options at the strategic design stage. The four options were two tunnel underpass upgrades, a signalised intersection at-grade upgrade and a diverging diamond at-grade upgrade. The scope of the assessment included preparing staging drawings, developing a construction method statement (CMS), undertaking a utilities impact assessment, presenting the outcomes of the assessment at a constructability options workshop, and preparing a report to record the outcomes of the options assessment.

CJC was then engaged to undertake an options assessment of twelve options, including those four options from the original options assessment. The scope included the development of an options matrix and facilitation of a constructability and health and safety in design (HSiD) workshop.

CJC presented as a Constructability Subject Matter Expert at Value Management Workshops in determining the chosen Diverging Diamond Interchange design out three finalised options.

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Craig Stoddart

Principal | Project Manager

Rachael Oertel

Project Engineer

Peter Brown

Senior project Engineer

Florian dieterle

Principal Engineer

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