Description
The Barwon Heads Road WP1 upgrade project involved the duplication of the road between Settlement Road, Belmont, and Barwarre Road, Marshall. The project has improved traffic flow, access to active and public transport, and enhanced road user safety.
Key features of Work Pack 1 included:
- The construction of a new 2-lane carriageway alongside the reconstruction, realignment, rehabilitation, and upgrade of the existing carriageway to create a 4-lane, 2-way divided road with bike lanes, kerbs and channels, medians, access and maintenance tracks, and parking.
- A cantilever structure to provide a shared-use path adjacent to sensitive wetlands
- Two upgraded and two new signalised intersections with Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
- Demolition and replacement of the existing bridge with a new, wider bridge over Waurn Ponds Creek
- 3.0 m wide shared-user path to connect a path along the entire project length from Settlement Road to Barwaree Road.
- Construction of other related assets and structures such as retaining walls, major culverts, lights and signage.
Rating Highlights
| Category | Credits | Achievements/Risks |
| Climate Change Adaptation | Cli-2 | The Project achieved a verified level of 3 with a score of 3.52.
The Project demonstrated a proactive approach to managing climate risks, ensuring long-term resilience and safety by having operational and maintenance plans in place. The project addressed six medium climate change risks, implementing adaptation measures for all. Key initiatives included:
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| Water | Wat-1 | The Project achieved a verified level of 3 with a score of 4.76.
The project effectively managed and monitored water usage throughout construction, incorporating both potable and non-potable sources to minimize environmental impact. For Construction activities – non-potable water from onsite sediment basin for dust suppression and general construction. Daily water cart refills were logged and tracked. Used hydrant water in the absence of non-potable water. Office Amenities – Rainwater was collected and used for toilet flushing, with automatic switch to mains when empty while the meter readings tracked usage. A Water Monitoring Register was maintained with water usage sources and volumes. |
| Ecology | Eco-1 | The Project achieved a verified level of 3 with a score of 5.28.
The project achieved a 6% enhancement in ecological value, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to environmental management and sustainability. Noteworthy Initiatives are as follows:
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Certified Date
| 23/7/2024 |