Eastern Transport Consortium, Minor Works Program – Preliminary Investigation

Project background and challenges

• 45 sites required minor works to provide facilities, primarily for cyclists and bus patrons.
• The investigation was to be used for grant funding, therefore scoping of works was important.
• Facilities were to be DDA compliant so familiarity with DDA requirements and measurement of footpath grades were important.
• Full construction drawings had already been prepared for some sites, others had concept plans prepared. Most were being started from scratch.
• Plans already prepared had to be checked for compliance and accuracy.
• Cost estimates of each project were prepared.
• A brief description of the works including the existing deficiencies and the expected benefits were prepared.
• Sites included urban and rural as well as rural and urban streets. Sites for bike parking facilities included station car parks and platforms.
• Due to the required timeframe the investigation was undertaken over the Christmas / New Year period.