Channel 9 Willoughby Redevelopment
Our team has provided value to this challenging site through the delivery of a bulk earthworks strategy and stormwater management plan that will improve construction outcomes. Through constant communication, strong teamwork and collaboration, we were able to complete the works despite the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. By using 3D modelling and delivering the design in BIM, we were able to present and discuss designs with Mirvac and relevant stakeholders remotely, but in real time, which streamlined the review and approvals process.
Strategies to improve construction outcomes
The existing topography of the site posed a significant engineering challenge. The steep slope, with an overall fall of 30 m, required careful civil design considerations. These included early project phase 3D bulk earthworks design, building floor level design, positioning and interfacing of the buildings to the surrounding topography.
SMEC is looking forward to continuing our partnership with the Willoughby project team in 2021, as final approvals are received, and construction commences.
Throughout SMEC’s involvement in the project, our team’s focus was to provide solutions that could improve development outcomes, such as more developable and public open space. One of the ways we achieved this was by collaborating with SMEC’s geotechnical engineering team to design an earth retaining wall that could lead to more space for public parklands in the development.
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