Dodd Civil Consultants provided comprehensive consultancy services to prepare the designs, specifications and reports required for Resource and Building Consents, and for tendering and construction of the Civil Engineering works.
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Opened on time for V8 Supercars
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Pit Lane
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THE PROJECT
Comprehensive track widening and surface improvements
400m of track realignment
4,000m of new safety barriers
8,000m2 of concrete pavement for a new pit complex
New race control, corporate and pit buildings
New pedestrian overpass
600m3 of cut-to-fill earthworks
4,000m2 of new and refurbished pavement
200m of specialist racing kerbs and edgings
8,000m2 of other pavements
500m of stormwater drainage
Pavement design
Stormwater design
Preparation of AEE reports, engineering designs and associated documents
Construction observations
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
The short timeframe and a fixed deadline required careful resourcing to stay on programme.
The multiple parties that formed the joint venture developer group, including the V8 Supercars promoters, Auckland Council, Auckland Tourism and central government, called for a strong focus on a common goal and the careful use of funds.
The horizontal alignments and dimensions were designed in Australia which necessitated clear communications to avoid misunderstandings.
The vertical alignment of the realigned section of track was done by eye which needed to be as-built and turned into an engineering design for construction purposes.
The special race track surfacing required specific design (asphalt binder design by others) and application.
There were many design changes made during construction to meet changing client needs and budgetary constraints.
All work was carried out professionally and at the standards expected by ourselves. We would have no hesitation in recommending them for future project such as this or other civil projects.