EcoProjects Australia

Client: West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority Type: Design & Construct Timing: February – March 2013 EcoProjects Australia was engaged to design and construct a regulating structure to provide environmental flows into Sale Common wetland from the Latrobe River. Sale Common forms part of the RAMSAR listed Gippsland Lakes and is one of the last remaining freshwater wetlands in this system. A number of important and significant flora and fauna species inhabit the wetland. Works included detailed design and construction of a four bay wetland regulating structure containing dual leaf combination penstock gates. As the Primary contractor we worked closely with AWMA Pty Ltd for design and manufacture of the required infrastructure. All construction work was undertaken by EcoProjects staff. Due to the sensitive nature of the site strict environmental controls were put in place. Works included dewatering of the site which was achieved using a water inflated cofferdam which eliminated …

Client: Walhalla Tourist Railway Committee of Management Type: Design & Construct Timing: January – February 2013 This project was undertaken to extend the current Thomson Rail Trail around two redundant railway bridges. The project comprised of over 300 metres of track design and construction in very steep and rocky terrain. An additional 2 kilometres of fallen tree and debris removal was undertaken along and existing section of rail trail. The project site is located adjacent to the Baw Baw Ranges National Park and contains significant remnant vegetation including several FFG listed species. The following tasks were completed by EcoProjects; Development of Construction Management Plan Obtain relevant permits and approvals, including FFG Act consent to remove native vegetation Construct new section of track around two redundant bridges Clearing of debris along 2 kilometres of existing track Construction of surface drainage systems and application of gravel to an existing steep section of …

Client: Department of Sustainability & Environment Type: Design & Construct Timing: November 2012 Works were undertaken to rehabilitate a walking track that was severely impacted by recent flooding. The site is in a very remote and highly sensitive area. The site contains significant native vegetation and cultural heritage significance from previous gold mining activities. Works including the flowing activities; Development and implementation of a Site Rehabilitation Plan Relocation of a heritage artefact (an old engine) to a heritage museum in the town of Walhalla Reinstatement of a previously excavated track to a natural walking trail Placement of large wood and vegetation for instream and terrestrial habitat Reinstatement of two river crossings Access track and drainage repairs