Singleton Bridges Abutment Repairs

Project Overview

Fortec was engaged by Singleton Council to do the bridge abutment repair works at Herbert Street Bridge, Christian Badior Bridge and Maryvale Bridge as a part of the Council’s infrastructure renewal program. The project involved to construct a
solution to repair the existing damages to the abutments and scour protection of 3 bridges by providing enhanced durability, increased load-bearing performance, and reduced long-term maintenance requirements.

Fast Facts

  • CLIENTSingleton Council
  • LOCATIONHerbert Street Bridge, Christian Badior Bridge & Maryvale Bridge, NSW
  • YEAR OF COMPLETION2025

Scope of Works

  • Solution for abutment repair works with quality standards.
  • Scour protection works with proper drainage provisions.
  • Construction of walls below the abutment and approaches.
  • Placement of concrete to fill the voids to avoid water seepage and penetration.
  • Placement of semi perforated pipes and geotextile fabrics at every stage of works.
  • Spray seal works on abutment approaches.

Challenges and Outcomes

  • Remote site location presenting logistical and access constraints.
  • Limited access to other end of the bridge.
  • Limited availability of skilled labour and materials within the region.
  • Adverse weather and flood events affecting scheduling and site accessibility.
  • Challenging ground conditions requiring adaptive and innovative foundation solutions.

Despite these challenges, Fortec successfully delivered the 3 Bridge Abutment Repair project to a high standard of safety, quality, and performance, achieving all project milestones and exceeding client expectations.