Construct Cell 0 Piggyback Liner System at Reedy Creek Landfill

Location Reedy Creek, QLD 4227
Client City of Gold Coast
Head Contractor Hazell Bros (QLD) Pty Ltd
Type of works Landfill
Overall Project Value $15M
Status (Expected completion early 2025)

 

The construction of the Cell 0 piggyback liner system at Reedy Creek Landfill is being carried out in two stages over a non-operational waste cell. Stage 1 focuses on the eastern section, tying into existing Cells 1 and 2 West Wall, while Stage 2 addresses the western section, divided into Zones A and B. All construction is occurring concurrently with the landfill’s operational and maintenance activities.

Scope of Works:

  • Site Preparation and Excavation: Remove unsuitable material, conduct leachate investigations, and manage excavated waste.
  • Subgrade Preparation: Prepare the subgrade and maintain its integrity until covered.
  • Landfill Gas Venting System: Construct the landfill gas venting system with provisions for future Stage 2 connection and coordinate with operators to protect it during construction.
  • Base Layer Construction: Construct the base layer with provisions for future Stage 2 connection and ensure protection until covered.
  • Bearing Layer Construction: Build the bearing layer, considering Stage 2 integration, and protect it during construction.
  • Bund and Trench Construction: Construct perimeter and internal bunds, anchor trenches, and ensure approval for geosynthetics placement.
  • Geosynthetics Installation: Install geosynthetics layers with proper connections and integrity and conduct liner integrity surveys.
  • Drainage and Leachate Infrastructure: Construct drainage aggregate layers, install leachate infrastructure, and integrate with existing systems.
  • Access Infrastructure: Construct access ramps, culverts, and drains with provisions for future stages, and complete topsoil placement and revegetation.
  • Documentation and Compliance: Submit progressive As-Built surveys and reports, ensuring compliance with approvals and specifications.
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