Alder Constructions
  • About
  • Expertise
  • Projects
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Menu Menu
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Youtube
Media

Major investment in safe Gold Coast waterways

A major upgrade to the Gold Coast’s Sand Bypass System jetty will ensure sand continues to be pumped northward keeping the Seaway open for the recreation, tourism and marine industries.

The Gold Coast Waterways Authority is investing about $3.35 million in the project which will enable critical maintenance works to be carried out effectively and safely on the System’s jet pumps.

CEO Hal Morris said the upgrade is essential as the pumps are the powerhouse of the Sand Bypass System’s operations.

“The pumps suck up sand from the seabed beneath the jetty and then the sand gets pumped underneath the Seaway to South Stradbroke Island, keeping this vital connection between the ocean and the waterways open for recreational and commercial vessels.

“We need to keep that sand moving because the Gold Coast’s beautiful waterways contribute $770 million each year to the local economy and support 6,000 direct and indirect jobs.”

Mr Morris said the ten jet pumps on the jetty require frequent maintenance which can only be undertaken when they’re lifted from beneath the sea floor by a crane on the jetty deck.

“This is one of the biggest upgrades we’ve undertaken on the Sand Bypass since it was built back in the 80s.

“Work starting today involves installing extra beams underneath the jetty deck and widening the decking near each pump so the maintenance can i buy valium in bali crane can continue to operate safely and keep the pumps functioning.”

The contract to undertake the work has been awarded to local company, Alder Constructions.   Alder Constructions General Manager Dean Cheffers said the company undertook previous upgrade works on the jetty which were completed in 2006.

“Alder successfully collaborated with Gold Coast Waterways Authority to deliver a complete refurbishment and upgrade of the jetty in 2006, on time and on budget,” he said.

“With the knowledge of this particular site and project, along with our other bridge refurbishment experience, Alder possesses the specific skills required in every area of this contract.

“From our home base on the Gold Coast we have expanded to other regions in the south-east, but it’s always a privilege to be involved in iconic local infrastructure projects like the Sand Bypass System jetty.”

For safety reasons, the jetty will be closed to the public until the project is finished in June next year.  Public access to the beach beneath the jetty will also restricted from time-to-time while work is being done.

The Sand Bypass System is designed to replicate the natural northerly movement of sand along our coastline by transporting at least 500,000 m³ of sand under the Seaway to South Stradbroke Island each year.

Completed in 1986, the System was the first of its kind in the world.

View of the bridge over the water

October 30, 2019/by Alder Team
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on WhatsApp
  • Share on Pinterest
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Share by Mail
https://aldercon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Major-investment-in-safe-Gold-Coast-waterways.jpg 675 1200 Alder Team https://aldercon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Alder-Constructions-Web-Logo.png Alder Team2019-10-30 11:36:002021-10-22 12:20:40Major investment in safe Gold Coast waterways
blank

Categories

  • Media
  • Our community
  • Our team
  • Projects

News Archive

  • December 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • December 2022
  • September 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • February 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • June 2021
  • March 2021
  • January 2021
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • December 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • November 2018
  • August 2018

Follow us on LinkedIn

blank

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Keep up to date with the latest news

blank

OUR BUSINESS

Expertise
Team
News
Policies
Accreditations
Alder Developments

WORK WITH US

Careers
Current Tenders

PROJECTS

Building
Civil & Infrastructure
Award Winning

CONTACT

Head Office (Gold Coast)
116 Siganto Drive, Helensvale QLD 4212

p. (07) 5514 4900
e. mail@aldercon.com.au

WE LOVE A CHALLENGE. IT’S IN OUR DNA.

blank
Website by Ola Digital | Copyright Alder Constructions | Privacy
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Youtube
Building a new kind of school Building a new kind of school Brigidine College students standing in building being constructed First look at new STEM building
Scroll to top