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South Road Tender to Undertake Feasibility Study
GJCLPoss
Tender to Undertake Feasibility Study
South Road and Outer Harbor Rail Line
Grade Separation
13th March 2013
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13th March 2012
Dr Julie Mills, Ms Kirsty Beecham, Mr Desmond Khoo, Mr Leigh Dalwood
School of Natural and Built Environments
Mawson Lakes Boulevard
Mawson Lakes
RE: Expression of Interest – Feasibility Study for the South Road and Outer Harbor rail line grade separation
Dear Julie, Kirsty, Desmond and Leigh,
Edge Engineering would like to present our tender for the Feasibility Study for the South Road and Outer Harbor rail line grade separation, offered by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI).
Established in 2009, Edge Engineering have a team of 32 professional, young and enthusiastic engineers who specialise in Engineering disciplines such as project management, structural, transportation, geotechnical, water, environmental, and urban planning.
The following expression of interest contains a complete profile of Edge Engineering, and offers a proposed design for the feasibility study of the project in question.
Edge Engineering have reviewed the project, and value the feasibility stage of the South Road and Outer Harbor rail line grade separation at:
$268,752.00 (AUD) INC GST
This bid is based on information provided at the time of tender submission, and assumes that if Edge Engineering are successful, all parties will work together,
We appreciate your consideration of our application. If you have any queries or issues please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Yours sincerely,
Catherine Possingham
Project Manager
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Table of Contents
1. Mission Statement .......................................................................................................................... 1
2. Company Profile .............................................................................................................................. 1
2.1. Company History ..................................................................................................................... 1
2.2. Services Provided .................................................................................................................... 2
2.3. Summary of Past Projects ....................................................................................................... 3
2.4. Financial Backing ..................................................................................................................... 4
3. Management Structure ................................................................................................................... 5
3.1. Roles and Responsibilities ....................................................................................................... 6
3.1.1. Project Manager .............................................................................................................. 6
3.1.2. Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager ........................................................... 6
3.1.3. Head of Departments ...................................................................................................... 6
3.1.4. Urban Planner ................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.5. Community Consultant ................................................................................................... 7
3.1.6. Department Engineer ...................................................................................................... 7
3.2. Key Personnel.......................................................................................................................... 8
4. Project Description ........................................................................................................................ 16
4.1. Goals ..................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2. Objectives.............................................................................................................................. 17
5. Scope of Works ............................................................................................................................. 18
6. Proposed Methodology ................................................................................................................ 19
6.1. Transportation Component .................................................................................................. 19
6.2. Urban Planning Component .................................................................................................. 21
6.3. Structural Component .......................................................................................................... 22
6.4. Geotechnical Component ..................................................................................................... 24
6.5. Water and Services Component ........................................................................................... 26
6.6. Environmental Component ................................................................................................... 27
6.7. Quality Assurance/Control .................................................................................................... 29
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7. Assumptions .................................................................................................................................. 30
8. Project Schedule ........................................................................................................................... 31
8.1. Major Deliverables ................................................................................................................ 31
8.2. Minor Deliverables ................................................................................................................ 31
9. Pricing ............................................................................................................................................ 32
9.1. Team member hourly rates .................................................................................................. 32
9.2. Cost proposal ........................................................................................................................ 32
10. Company Policies ...................................................................................................................... 34
10.1. Quality ............................................................................................................................... 34
10.2. Occupational Health & Safety ........................................................................................... 34
10.3. Environmental ................................................................................................................... 35
Appendix 1: Feasibility Study Detailed section schedules .................................................................... 36
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1. Mission Statement
Edge Engineering is a devoted company providing guidance, expertise and sustainable results for
civil engineering tasks. We are accomplished in a number of areas such as feasibility studies,
conceptual and detailed design, all of which can be specialised to the requirements of the client. The
company prides itself on the detailing and growth of infrastructure, including services to benefit the
client as well as the community.
Edge Engineering professionals have been recruited with select skills in order to form a team with a
wide variety of aptitudes. In particular, innovative individuals, who not only take pride in the
company and what it succeeds in, but also in their independent day-to-day tasks.
With our passion for engineering, Edge Engineering not only meets industry standards but excels in
them.
2. Company Profile
2.1. Company History
Edge Engineering is a young, vibrant South Australian company located in Adelaide’s CBD, who are
redefining class and precision engineering. Founded in 2009, Edge is fully South Australian owned
with a strong emphasis on supporting local and national businesses. The company’s thorough
recruiting process has resulted in attaining the highest quality engineers with experience in
numerous major engineering projects, across all specialisations.
Recruiting the best and brightest young engineers has been a big focus in attaining a good balance of
senior and graduate engineers. As new graduates are the future of the profession, Edge Engineering
offers undergraduates the chance to gain valuable work experience to help them hit the ground
running when they graduate Edge Engineering attains a good balance of engineers, whom share
knowledge and experience whilst promoting innovative thinking, which leads to a productive and
enjoyable environment.
Edge Engineering has always encouraged a multicultural working environment where our cultural
diversity is celebrated and not discriminated against. Our commitment to our clients is second to
none building a rapport with the client, striving to get the job done which benefits not only the client
and ourselves, but the general public who will be able to reap the rewards of our hard work.
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2.2. Services Provided
Edge Engineering has acquired professionals with a variety of skills which include:
Structural Engineering
Steel, concrete and timber design
Finite element analysis modelling
Geotechnical Engineering
Footing design
Settlement analysis
Slab & Pavement design
Water Engineering
Stormwater design
Sewer design
Potable water supply design
Environmental
Environmental impact
Risk management
Pollution control
Urban Planning
Urban design & development
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2.3. Summary of Past Projects
Engineers Without Borders (2009)
o “Living on the Water” – Tonlé Sap, Cambodia
Britannia Roundabout redevelopment design (2011)
o Redesign of Britannia roundabout, one of Adelaide’s most notorious intersections in
an attempt to improve travel efficiency and motorist safety
Seaford Industry Park Subdivision design - Aurecon (2011)
o Design of water supply, sewer and stormwater for a new industrial subdivision in
south metropolitan Adelaide
UniSA Learning Centre partial design (2012)
o Structural design of the steel and concrete components for the top floor of the
newest building at UniSA’s City West campus
Structural Design Project – Finite element analysis of The Louvre (2011)
o Strand7 analysis of the Louvre pyramid, France, to analyse its behaviour under real
life loading conditions to ensure that the structure is capable of withstanding the
applied loads without a failure occurring.
Sellicks Beach Subdivision Water Design - Aurecon (2012)
o Design of potable water supply, sewer and stormwater for a new residential
subdivision in southern Adelaide
Geotechnical Project – Design of spread footings for an overpass (2012)
o Design and analysis of footings for the new South Road Northern connector
Geotechnical Project – Settlement Analysis (2012)
o Design and analysis of settlement of embankments for the new South Road
Northern connector
Construction of Mezzanine Floor - Ambra (2011-2012)
o Assistance in relocating warehouse racking and construction of mezzanine floor in
Ambra warehouse
North-South Interconnection System – SA Water (2011-2013)
o A project to secure Adelaide’s water supply until 2015. Student site engineer for the
Western pipeline, including site inspections, pipe tracking, and progress charts
among other work.
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2.4. Financial Backing
Edge Engineering has grown over a number of years since it began in 2009, and with a growing client
base grew the need for more significant and more secure financial backing. Edge Engineering has
acquired a number of financiers to offer a guarantee of stability to our clients and subcontractors.
Trust and security is the most important aspect of our work.
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3. Management Structure
Project Manager
Catherine Possingham
Head of Transport
Yuyang Qian (Yanis)
1 Senior Engineer
3 Transport Engineers
1 Graduate Engineers
Head of Urban Planning
Mohd Aizat
2 Urban Planners
1 Graduate Engineer
1 Community Consultants
Head of Structural
Chris Baird
1 Senior Engineer
3 Structural Engineers
1 Graduate Engineers
Head of Geotechnical
Peng Gao (Simon)
1 Senior Engineer
3 Geotechnical Engineers
1 Graduate Engineers
Head of Water & Services
Yuk Wang Tsoi (Leo)
1 Water Engineer
1 Graduate Engineer
Head of Environmental
Manoj Jogi
1 Environmental Engineer
1 Graduate Engineer
Quality Assurance/ Quality Control
Manager Shaun de Waal
1 Graduate Engineer
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3.1. Roles and Responsibilities
3.1.1. Project Manager
The responsibilities of the Project Manager are the overall planning of the works, liaising and
corresponding with the Client, Client’s Representative, Consultants, Authorities, Sub-Contractors and
Suppliers to ensure the work is carried out as per the projects requirements. The Project Manager is
also responsible for allocating the necessary amount of required resources at the right time to the
project to facilitate its implementation. Furthermore, the Project Manager must ensure all of the
contracts are appropriately administered.
The Project Manager is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring the project is progressing
positively on time, under budget, and with a high quality. They should also proactively value-
engineer the project to make it cost effective for the company as well as the client whenever
possible.
3.1.2. Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager
Each Head of Department leads their respective department and reports to the Project Manager.
They assist the Project Manager in matters of finding suitable sub-contractors with the required
qualifications, whilst working closely with the QA/QC Manager to ensure that the work produced by
their department is according to the relevant standards.
Their responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Coordinating respective teams by making detailed plans showing the delegation of work for
each team member
Assisting the Project Manager in estimating the cost of the project
Negotiate or consult with the Client and/or client’s representative(s)
Resolving contractual issues or claims, if any
Direct, approve and review of their respective departments’ report and designs
3.1.3. Head of Departments
(Transportation, Urban Planning, Structural, Geotechnical, Water & Environmental)
Each Head of Department leads their respective department and reports to the Project Manager. He
assists the Project Manager in matters of finding suitable sub-contractors with the required
qualifications, whilst working closely with the QA/QC Manager to ensure that the work produced by
their department is according to the standard.
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His responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Coordinate respective team by making detailed plans showing the delegation of work for
each team member
Assisting the Project Manager in estimating the cost of the project
Negotiate or consult with the Client and/or client’s representative(s)
Resolving contractual issues or claims, if any
Direct, approve and review of their respective departments’ report and designs
3.1.4. Urban Planner
The Urban Planner is responsible in assisting the Head of Urban Planning Department, and works
closely with the Community Consultant. The scope of an Urban Planner includes but is not limited to:
Performing site surveys and inspection
Analyse and compile information regarding the land use in matters of physical, social,
economic, environmental and cultural
Assist the appropriate party in obtaining planning permits
Creating and preparing a department report regarding the land use
Work with the design team on the formulation of plans and design
3.1.5. Community Consultant
The Community Consultant works closely with the Urban Planner and is responsible for assisting the
head of the Urban Planning department. They shall be the mediator between the company and the
community and are responsible for assisting the development of alternatives as necessary. The
community consultant is also responsible for creating awareness in the community about the
upcoming project.
3.1.6. Department Engineer
Each of the Department Engineers is responsible but not limited to the following:
Assisting and reporting to their respective head of department
Conducting research and creating designs according to the project requirement
Ensuring that all designs are within the budget of the client
Presenting and explaining their proposals, reports and findings to the head of department,
Project Manager and Client.
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3.2. Key Personnel
CATHERINE POSSINGHAM Mobile: 0402 XXX XXX
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION JULY 2010 – CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Project Management) 2009 – JUNE 2010 FLINDERS UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (First 1.5 years)
PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEC 2011 – CURRENT SA WATER
North-South Interconnection System Project Duties: 3 month placement
New contract - Student Site Engineer New contract - GIS Technical Support Officer
AWARDS/ SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS May 2011 Recipient of - SA Water Undergraduate Scholarship in Civil
Engineering and Placement for Women
QUALIFICATIONS March 2012 White Card - Obtained through Master Builders SA
May 2011 Senior First Aid certificate - Obtained through Training SA
MEMBERSHIPS Student member of Engineers Australia (Civil)
Student member of Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) Student member of Women in Innovation and Technology (WiT)
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Proficient with Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Powerpoint) Familiar with Microstation, 12D, ArcGIS, GALENA,CORD, SLOG, CIRCLY, HEC-RAS, DRAINS, EPANET,
STRAND7 Familiar with Australian Standards 1170, 4100, and 3600
PAST PROJECTS 2009 Engineers without Borders “Living on the Water” 2010 Rube Goldberg Creation 2011 Spaghetti Bridge 2011 Britannia Roundabout redevelopment design 2011 Seaford Industry Park Subdivision design 2012 UniSA Learning Centre partial design
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CHRIS BAIRD
Mobile: 0409 XXX XXX Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION 2010 – CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
PROFESSIONAL CAREER OCT 2007 – MAR 2008 MCDONALDS
Team Member Duties: Required communication and team work skills Had to perform tasks quickly and effectively
AWARDS/ SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS 2010 Chancellor's Letter of Commendation 2010 FutureNet High Achiever Engineering Prize 2011 Chancellor's Letter of Commendation 2011 G.V. Allen Medal (formerly Local Government Engineers Prize) 2011 Civil Engineering Graduates' Society Prize
6.66 GPA
MEMBERSHIPS Student member of Engineers Australia (Civil)
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, Strand7, Microstation, 12D Familiar with Australian Standards 4100, and 3600
PAST PROJECTS Design of spread footings for an overpass, using a variety of geotechnical data.
2010 Engineers without Borders – Bendee Downs Redevelopment Project 2012 Sellicks Beach Water design project 2012 UniSA Learning Centre partial design 2012 Geotechnical - Design of spread footings for an overpass
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SHAUN DE WAAL Mobile: 0433 XXX XXX
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
2012 – CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) 2009 – 2010 FLINDERS UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (First 2 years)
PROFESSIONAL CAREER MAY 2011 – FEB 2012 AMBRA Picker/Stock Replenishment/Forklift
Duties: Using in-house computer system to access product information Forklift Operation Stock Picker Trainee
QUALIFICATIONS 2011 Certificate III Transport & Logistics (Warehousing and Storage) 2011 LF Forklift Licence
MEMBERSHIPS Student member of Engineers Australia
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Proficient with Microsoft Office Familiar with Autocad, 12D, ArcGIS, GALENA,CORD, SLOG, CIRCLY, HEC-RAS, DRAINS, STRAND7 Familiar with Australian Standards 1170, 4100, and 3600
PAST PROJECTS 2009 Engineers without Borders “Living on the Water” 2011-2012 Mezzanine Floor Construction in Ambra warehouse 2012 Britannia Roundabout redevelopment design 2012 Sellicks Beach Water design project 2012 UniSA Learning Centre partial design
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YUK WANG TSOI (Leo) Mobile: 0413 XXX XXX
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION 2010 – CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) 2010 SAIBT Diploma of Technology (Engineering and the Environment), SAIBT
PROFESSIONAL CAREER NOV 2012 – FEB 2012 ZHUHAI JIAN’AN CHANGSHENG ENGINERRING CO., LTD Work Placement
Duties: Civil Engineer
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Proficient with Microsoft Office. Familiar with EPA Net, Drains, Strand 7, CORD, SLOG, 12D MicroStation and Solidworks. Familiar with Australian Standards 1170, 1720, 3600, 3700, 4100, and 4600
PAST PROJECTS 2012 Britannia Roundabout redevelopment design 2011 Seaford Industry Park Subdivision design 2011 UniSA M2 Building partial design 2012 UniSA Learning Centre partial design
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YUYANG QIAN (Yanis) Mobile: 0451 XXX XXX
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION 2010 – CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Transport)
PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2012 YONGZHENG CERTIFIED ENGINEERING BUDGETEER’S CO. LTD CHINA
Work Placement Duties: Civil Engineer
2011 GUOYU PROJECT MANAGEMENT CO. LTD CHINA Work Placement
Duties: Civil Engineer
MEMBERSHIPS Student Member of Engineers Australia
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Familiar with Microsoft Office, Auto CAD, 12D, DRAINS, EPANET, CORD, SLOG, Galena and strand7 Familiar with Australian Standards 1720, 3600 and 4100
PAST PROJECTS 2012 Britannia Roundabout redevelopment design 2012 UniSA Learning Centre partial design
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MOHD AIZAT BIN MOHD YUSOFF Mobile: 0433 XXX XXX
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION 2010 – CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural) 2007 – 2010 UNITED ENGINEERS MALAYSIA FOUNDATION COLLEGE (KYUEM) A levels
PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2012 SPAZ SDN BHD (Malaysia) Work Placement
Duties: Civil and Structural Engineering Trainee 2012 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Translator
Duties: Translating documents from English to Malay for UNISA
AWARDS/ SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS 2012 University Merit Award 2011 2012 Civil Engineering Graduates’ Society Prize 2012 2011 Civil Engineering Graduates’ Society Prize 2011 2011 National Conference Games Melbourne Rugby Champions
MEMBERSHIPS Golden Key International Honour Society Member
Engineers Australia
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Proficient with Microsoft Office and other windows applications Familiar with Microstation, 12D, HEC-RAS, GALENA, CORD, SLOG, DRAINS, Auto CAD
PAST PROJECTS 2011 Britannia Roundabout redevelopment design 2012 Sellicks Beach Water design project 2012 UniSA Learning Centre partial design 2012 Structural Design Project – Finite element analysis of a car porch
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GAO PENG (Simon) Mobile: 0426 XXX XXX
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION 2010 – CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural)
PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2012 SA WATER North – South Interconnection System Project
Duties: Civil Engineer Trainee - Work Placement 2012 SHUNSHUI PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Work Placement
Duties: Civil and Structural Engineering Trainee
MEMBERSHIPS Student Member of Engineers Australia
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Familiar with Microsoft Office, Solid works, Strand7, CORD, SLOG, Auto CAD Familiar with Australian Standards 1720, 3600 and 4100
PAST PROJECTS 2011 UniSA M2 Building partial design 2012 Sellicks Beach Water design project
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MANOJ JOGI Mobile: 0402 XXX XXX
Email: jogmy001 @mymail.unisa.edu.au
EDUCATION 2010 – CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Transport)
PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2012 Uncle Rob Pizza Bar Casual Staff Member
Duties: Delivery Driver
MEMBERSHIPS Student Member of Engineers Australia
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Solidworks, MATLAB, Microstation, DRAINS, Strand7, CIRCLY, CORD, SLOG, GALENA Familiar with Australian Standards 1720, 3600 and 4100
PAST PROJECTS 2010 Engineers without Borders – Bendee Downs Redevelopment Project 2012 Britannia Roundabout redevelopment design 2012 Sellicks Beach Water design project 2012 UniSA Learning Centre partial design
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4. Project Description
A feasibility study is to be undertaken to investigate the possibility of a grade separation of South
Road and the Outer Harbor rail line, located at Croydon. The study will investigate a number of
possible options and evaluate their feasibility, as well as providing an estimated cost and time frame
for the final design.
Several Strategic problems have been identified by DPTI for this section of South Road:
The increasing demand from the diverse users of South Road is increasing congestion and
travel time whilst reducing reliability of the road, hence causing high costs for business’ and
reducing Adelaide’s liveability
Poor accessibility between east and west of Adelaide (including public transport)
The current high incident rate (including road crashes) along South Road causing direct and
indirect costs to the community.
A grade separation of the road and rail line would contribute a great deal towards resolving these
issues and Edge Engineering is committed to providing DPTI with the ideal design solution.
After the completion of the feasibility study, assuming a suitable solution is found; Edge Engineering
will commence work on the preliminary design.
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The following goals and objectives have been identified in order to address the problems identified
by DPTI:
4.1. Goals
Ensure the National Network Transport Link (South Road) fulfils its role in accordance with
both State and National plans, and as a freight link as outlined in the 30-Year Plan for
Greater Adelaide
Support Adelaide’s future economic prosperity and liveability by ensuring efficient and
effective connectivity for people accessing employment, leisure and service opportunities
(both regional and local) and optimise the opportunity for integrated land use outcomes
Provide an integrated solution that directly and indirectly enhances transport system safety
for all road users (including motorists, public transport, pedestrians and cyclists)
Develop a corridor wide solution that makes the best use of both new and existing transport
network infrastructure, and is integrated with the broader multi-modal transport network of
Greater Adelaide
Develop a sustainable solution that provides the optimal balance between economic, social
and environmental outcomes.
4.2. Objectives
To protect and provide freight priority consistent with a National Network Transport Link
between Wingfield and Darlington to the Port of Adelaide, Adelaide Airport and other
industrial and commercial centres consistent with Adelaide’s 30-Year Plan
To improve travel time, reliability and vehicle operating costs in Adelaide’s north-south
transport corridor
To improve accessibility to employment, leisure and service opportunities of Adelaide’s east-
west traffic (including by motorists, public transport, pedestrians and cyclists)
To contribute to the achievement of the SA Government’s public transport mode share
target as outlined in the SA Strategic Plan
To minimise greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality within the South Road
corridor
To reduce the incidence and severity of South Road crashes
To deliver a solution with positive net benefits (monetised plus non-monetised) for South
Australia.
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5. Scope of Works
The scope of works this tender considers is the feasibility study for the South Road and Outer Harbor
rail line grade separation, the location of which is shown in Figure 1. As traditional overpass options
have been ruled out by DPTI due to the close proximity of the Outer Harbor rail line to Port Road,
alternative solutions will have to be investigated.
Three possibilities have currently been identified which would allow for a grade separation; South
Road could run beneath the rail line, the Outer Harbor rail line could cross above South Road, or the
rail line could run beneath the road. Edge Engineering understand that it is also conceivable that
further solutions will be discovered which will be thoroughly investigated, allowing us to decide
which would best satisfy the goals and objectives outlined by DPTI while remaining cost effective.
Figure 1: Study Area
This tender includes the scope of works which make up the areas identified in the management
structure; Transportation, Urban Planning, Structural, Geotechnical, Water, Environmental and
Quality Assurance. It is presented as a bid to undertake the feasibility study report, and stands as an
offer to continue conceptual detailed design for the proposed project.
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6. Proposed Methodology
6.1. Transportation Component
Feasibility Study Outputs
Potential transport Design
Proposed Methodology
The transport team of Edge Engineering consists of 6 members: the head of transport department, a
senior engineer, 3 transport engineers and 1 graduate engineer. This team is full of passion, with
experience spanning several highly successful projects.
It is obvious that the transport facilities are currently not catering for the present demand. The
project area has a number of serious transport problems. The demand from the road users is
increasing congestion, travel time and reducing reliability of the road, resulting in high costs for
businesses and reducing Adelaide’s liveability. Traffic accidents occur frequently in this area. Those
accidents put a threat to the safety of both pedestrians and drivers.
The transport team of Edge Engineering will source data from the Department of Planning, Transport
and Infrastructure on the following:
Existing turn count data for South Road / Torrens Road.
Existing turn count data for South Road / Hawker Street.
Existing turn count data for South Road / Port Road.
Existing turn count data for South Road / Grange Road / Manton Street.
With the experience from the previous projects, our transport team can play a vital role in:
Reviewing the given data and past designs
The survey of other important transport data.
The analysis of the data
Finding those black spots where traffic jams and accidents occur frequently.
The design of other approaches for road users in those busy intersections.
Adjusting traffic signal phases to control traffic volumes on each road.
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Potential Issues
Firstly, our transport plans will be designed with normal traffic loading in mind. If overloaded trucks
travel on the road, the road surface may be damaged. Secondly, the pipe work may be affected
when modification works are conducted, which may have an impact on the water and electricity
supply of residents around the project area. Lastly, during the construction period, the environment
around those areas may be negatively influenced, but every effort will be made to minimise the
impact on the surrounding environment.
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6.2. Urban Planning Component
Feasibility Study Outputs
Environmental issues
Social and economic concerns
Land use and its availability
Public and community feedback
Proposed Methodology
Urban planning refers to the practical and political process that is concerned with the planning of
urban environment and the land use. The Urban Planning team of Edge Engineering is made up of 2
urban planners, 1 graduate engineer, and 1 community consultant, led by a Senior Urban Planner
Edge Engineering has a specialised urban planning team who have experience solving problems in a
professional way. Relocation of any affected residential and business sites will be the major focus of
the Urban Planning team, who will work with the local councils to make sure the construction plan,
obeys council regulations.
Potential Issues
Some major problems come with the development process; land relocation, environmental issues
and community dissatisfaction. It is inevitable that the construction phase of the project will cause
disruption to the community and the general public, but our best efforts will be put in to minimise
the disruption to all involved before and during construction. Community members who oppose the
design of the project are a key area of focus for the urban planning team, posing a hurdle which can
only be overcome through excellent communication skills and feedback from the public. Cultural
heritage and the environment are yet more areas of concern for the urban planning team.
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6.3. Structural Component
Feasibility Study Outputs
Potential Structural Design
Identification of defects in surrounding infrastructure
Proposed Methodology
The structural component of the feasibility study will be undertaken by a team of engineers with
varying degrees of experience. The team will be led by a senior engineer with many years of
experience in the structural engineering field and with excellent leadership skills. Under the team
leader is a team which will consist of 1 senior engineer, 3 structural engineers, and 1 junior engineer.
An investigation of the surrounding infrastructure by our structural engineers will be undertaken to
identify any structural defects prior to the commencement of the project.
The structural team will also investigate the potential designs in order to determine the most cost
effective and efficient design. As the Outer Harbor rail line is in close proximity to Port Road,
traditional overpass options have been ruled out by DPTI. Three options are therefore available:
South Road could pass under the rail line, the rail line could pass under South Road or the rail line
could pass over South Road. Each of these three options could be implemented in various ways.
Close collaboration with each of the other teams, especially the geotechnical and transportation
teams will be required to ensure that the optimal design is reached and all goals are met. In order to
determine the optimal potential design during the feasibility study, the following information will be
required:
Geotechnical data, i.e. borehole logs, geological reports etc.
Estimated loads based on traffic data.
Using this data, it will be possible to develop a number of potential designs and evaluate them based
on their estimated cost. On delivery of the feasibility study, the structural team will be able to
commence working on the preliminary structural design.
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Potential Issues
Available space may be a potential issue, as the project will occur in a built up residential and
industrial area. Certain designs may be impossible due to insufficient space and would have to be
eliminated during the feasibility study.
The close proximity of the Outer Harbor rail line to port road also means that traditional overpass
options have been ruled out by DPTI and alternative options will therefore have to be considered.
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6.4. Geotechnical Component
Feasibility Study Outputs
Laboratory soil testing on site
Construction site inspection
Production of geological reports
Potential pavement design
Proposed Methodology
The geotechnical component of the Outer Harbor rail line project will be conducted by a team of 6
engineers. A senior geotechnical engineer with outstanding leadership skills will lead a team
consisting of 1 senior engineer, 3 geotechnical engineers and 1 graduate engineer.
The first task the geotechnical team will complete during the feasibility study is several on-site soil
tests. The soil tests will encompass the entire site, including the road, the rail line and the
surrounding soil.
The soil tests will be followed by a site inspection, the aim of which is to construct a visual model of
the site, detailing local soil types, elevations and the existing road and rail line. The inspection results
will highlight areas where soil quality could impact construction and provide geological data for the
structural design.
The geotechnical team will also consider the potential pavement design in order to find the most
efficient and effective pavement design. The potential pavement design consists of two parts. The
first part is to determine the cross section and the second is to determine the suitable thickness of
pavement layers. As the typical cross section for the upgraded South Road has been provided by
DPTI, The geotechnical team will be able to be focus on the second part.
Cooperation with the other teams will also be essential. Traffic data from the transportation team
will be required in order to achieve the optimal pavement design and geological data will need to be
provided to the structural division.
Potential Issues
The complex variety of soil types and properties could be a potential issue. Poor quality soil in the
project area could result in a large delay and would take a great deal of time and money to improve.
It is therefore important to thoroughly investigate the site in order to identify any problem areas
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prior to the structural design, so that they can either be avoided or plans can be made to improve
the soil quality.
A major concern to the project will be the possibility of coming across any indigenous sites,
particularly during construction. The team will need to be aware of what needs to happen if
anything is found, and procedures will be put in place for if something happens to be found.
Before the construction phase, the soil quality will be tested to confirm there are no sources of
contamination, where a soil sample will be taken as a benchmark to be tested against in the future
to ensure there is no significant increase to soil pollution during the construction phase. Soil erosion
in surrounding areas will be examined, and planting vegetation or other solutions may be
implemented to prevent soil erosion. Soil erosion is a large cause of the pollution in waterways and
can have negative effects on the safety of structural design.
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6.5. Water and Services Component
Feasibility Study Outputs
Potential drainage system design
Investigate surrounding catchment
Services Plan
Proposed Methodology
The water and services component of the feasibility study will be undertaken by a team of engineers
with varying degrees of experience. This will be led by a senior engineer who has many years of
experience and excellent leadership skills. The team will also consist of 1 water engineer and 1
graduate engineer.
An investigation of the surrounding area by our water engineers will be undertaken to collect any
required data for the calculation of the Average Recurrence Interval (ARI) and peak flow rate. The
water team will ensure the system effectively captures stormwater flows from the railway to
prevent stormwater damage occurring to the track. Catchment areas will have to be determined as
the project will affect surrounding area. The drainage system design will have to align with existing
infrastructure by the City of Charles Sturt Stormwater Management Plan for the surrounding
catchments.
The locations of existing services will be investigated as services such as electricity, water, gas and
telephone lines may have to be altered within the project area, and new connections for lighting will
be required. These alterations will depend heavily on the structural design chosen.
Potential Issues
Existing Services
The location of existing services and stormwater drainage systems will have to be considered during
the design. Care will have to be taken to ensure the new drainage system will not interrupt any
services running below ground in the project site. It will also be important that the new drainage
system integrates easily with the existing stormwater drainage network.
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6.6. Environmental Component
Feasibility Study Outputs
Potential of multiple environment pollution and issues
Primary solution for issues raised
Proposed Methodology
A feasibility study of the environmental issues related to the project will be undertaken by a team of
engineers with varying degrees of experience. The team is led by a senior engineer who has many
years of experience and excellent leadership skills, and includes 1 environmental engineer, and 1
graduate engineer.
Our environmental engineers will undertake a risk assessment study to identify any potential issue
during this project. The team will work closely with the other teams as each area overlaps and
requires communication to make sure the project comes together seamlessly, and using this data,
the team may evaluate the potential issues and provide suitable solutions to minimise
environmental impact.
Potential Issues
Flora and fauna issue
The site may have existing flora and fauna in the area. If removal is required, it will be handled with
extreme care so it can be relocated to a suitable place.
Noise/air pollution
The site is located near a residential area. The environmental team will provide a solution to
minimise the impact to the surrounding areas. Dust may arise from various construction activities.
This may include concrete and demolition works as well as construction traffic movements on
unpaved roads during the construction stage. Air pollution is a potential issue during the
construction phase. The site may have equipment such as a water sprayer in order to keep the site
moist to reduce dust particles in the air. The environmental team may test the air quality regularly to
confirm the air quality achieves a predetermined air quality target. The use of high powered
mechanical equipment may cause considerable noise pollution. For noise pollution during the
construction phase, the site may use temporary acoustic barriers and silenced equipment to
minimize the noise level.
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Solid waste issue
Solid waste may be generated from construction and demolition. These materials should be
removed from site and sent to a specialised disposal facility.
Water quality
The site will have waste water during the construction phase. Stormwater runoff and sewerage are
the major concerns in this area, and will need to be monitored throughout.
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6.7. Quality Assurance/Control
Edge Engineering strive to provide clients with quality solutions and to help implement them, a team
is formed to focus on quality control headed up by the quality assurance manager to make sure
deadlines are met whilst maintaining a level of quality which is acceptable. The team will have access
to all areas of the project making sure the major and minor components of the project are all
addressed with full attention to detail. The key aim of the team is to make sure corners aren’t cut
whilst remaining on schedule to guarantee the work is of the highest quality. The team has been
carefully put together making sure its members have a high level of experience to ensure the
optimal solution is achieved in all projects.
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7. Assumptions
Before undertaking the feasibility study, some assumptions and data will need to be provided.
Details of the surrounding areas which include, places of interest, heritage listed
buildings/trees
Contour map, topographic survey including flood estimation figures for the area
Previous geotechnical data such as bore hole logs, settlement data
Plans for services in the area from SA Water, ETSA, Telstra and any other related services.
Traffic data from DPTI
Environmental impact surveys
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8. Project Schedule
For details on the project schedule, please see Appendix 1.
8.1. Major Deliverables
Feasibility Study report
Feasibility Study presentation
8.2. Minor Deliverables
Preliminary findings report
Documentation of chosen solution
Meeting minutes
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9. Pricing
9.1. Team member hourly rates
Edge Engineering’s cost proposal is split into teams and resources, with a total of 32 employees in
consideration. The hourly rates for each employee depend on their experience and the level of
responsibility for the project. Senior engineers will lead the department teams due to their high level
of experience in their various fields. The following table summarises the hourly rate for each
employee.
Table 1: Team member hourly rates
Position Rate/hour Rate/hour + GST
Project Manager $240 $264
Quality Assurance Manager $200 $220
Head of Department (Team Leader) $200 $220
Senior Engineer $180 $198
Engineer $150 $165
Graduate Engineer $120 $132
Urban Planner $150 $165
Graduate Urban Planner $120 $132
Community Consultant $120 $132
9.2. Cost proposal
Edge Engineering have calculated the total cost of their services to undertake the feasibility study to
be $244,320, or $268,752 including 10% GST. This is based on each team member working 12 hours
a week, over 4 weeks. The detailed costs for each department are shown in Table 2.
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Table 2: Cost proposal
Department Position No. of people Hours/ week Weeks Cost (AUD) inc GST
Project Management
Project Manager 1 12 4 $12,672
Total $12,672
Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance Manager 1 12 4 $10,560
Graduate Engineer 1 12 4 $6,336
Total $16,896
Transport
Head of Department 1 12 4 $10,560
Senior Engineer 1 12 4 $9,504
Transportation Engineer 3 12 4 $23,760
Graduate Engineer 1 12 4 $6,336
Total $50,160
Urban Planner
Head of Department 1 12 4 $10,560
Urban Planner 2 12 4 $15,840
Graduate Urban Planner 1 12 4 $6,336
Community Consultant 1 12 4 $6,336
Total $39,072
Structural
Head of Department 1 12 4 $10,560
Senior Engineer 1 12 4 $9,504
Structural Engineer 3 12 4 $23,760
Graduate Engineer 1 12 4 $6,336
Total $50,160
Water and Services
Head of Department 1 12 4 $10,560
Water Engineer 1 12 4 $7,920
Graduate Engineer 1 12 4 $6,336
Total $24,816
Environmental
Head of Department 1 12 4 $10,560
Environmental Engineer 1 12 4 $7,920
Graduate Engineer 1 12 4 $6,336
Total $24,816
Geotechnical
Head of Department 1 12 4 $10,560
Senior Engineer 1 12 4 $9,504
Geotechnical Engineer 3 12 4 $23,760
Graduate Engineer 1 12 4 $6,336
Total $50,160
Total 32 $268,752
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10. Company Policies
10.1. Quality
Edge Engineering endeavours to meet the upper echelon of customer satisfaction through quality, in
work and achieving that quality in a safe and respectable manner. This company meets and exceeds
expectations specified in AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 ‘Quality management systems – Requirements’
Edge is forever striving to improve its standards through past experiences and client feedback, with
strong communication between customer and client of utmost importance.
Ethical decisions are made and with the employment of a quality assurance manager to help
maintain a high level of quality which is continually maintained in all areas of the company. The
quality assurance manager will work with group leaders and project managers to maintain a high
level of quality and ethical solutions.
Regular training is provided to all staff to make sure a clear understanding of the quality which is
expected in the company.
10.2. Occupational Health & Safety
Occupational health & safety standards and policies are strictly adhered to by Edge Engineering.
Emphasis on undertaking tasks safely is enforced throughout the workplace to ensure the safety of
all parties involved in the day to day running of the company.
It is highly recommended that staff complete an OH&S and first aid course, and a select few are
nominated as OH&S officers and fire wardens. Steps are taken to identify potential hazards in the
work place and on-site to ensure the correct procedures are followed to prevent harm to
employees, and the community. Regular drills are undertaken and practised. Further undertakings
regarding the matter are:
Ensuring a healthy and safe working environment for all employee
Promoting a healthy and safe workplace culture to discourage accidents in the workplace
Continuously improving our OH&S performance
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10.3. Environmental
Edge Engineering is very conscious of its environmental footprint within society and takes measures
to reduce this impact. In working with our global and local partners, clients and subcontractors, a
mutual agreement has been achieved to supply sustainable solutions to projects without a decrease
in quality on the project.
Some company guidelines have been developed to reduce the pollution and damage to surrounding
flora and fauna to the lowest levels possible, as follows:
Complying with all relevant environmental laws, regulations and best practices
Undertake positive mitigation measures for soil erosion and sedimentation in all our project
to prevent detrimental effects to the environmental
Ensure all parties involved are committed in the implementation of our environmental policy
Set realistic goals and measure progress to ensure continuous improvement in our
environmental performance
High targets for efficiency in the consumption of energy and natural resources
Recycling products where applicable
Applying up to date environmental protection techniques
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Appendix 1: Feasibility Study Detailed section schedules