August 2024

Ferrycarrig is pleased to announce the following contract award:

Blue Mountains Council Treeline Lurline Stage 1 Civil and Streetscape Works

Project Overview

• Client: Blue Mountains Council
• Contract Value: $3 million
• Location: Lurline Street, between Waratah Street and Merriwa Street, Katoomba
• Duration: August 2024 – December 2024
• Discipline: Civil and Streetscape Works

Blue Mountains City Council, in collaboration with the Treeline Lurline Steering Committee and the Katoomba Chamber of Commerce & Community, is embarking on a transformative project to enhance Lurline Street. This initiative aims to create a landmark boulevard featuring trees, seasonal color, heritage elements, art, and storytelling.

The Treeline Lurline project represents the first phase in a series of planned infrastructure renewals aimed at revitalizing the town center. This undertaking involves significant tree planting, utility adjustments, and concrete works to facilitate the area’s regeneration.

Ferrycarrig Scope of Work

Ferrycarrig’s scope encompasses the comprehensive execution of the following tasks:

• Construction Management
• Traffic Management
• Demolition
• Earthworks
• Stormwater Drainage
• Kerb Works
• Trench Drains
• Pavement Base Layers
• Asphalt Works
• Concrete Works
• Line Marking and Signposting
• Planting and Installation of Stratavaults

Key Challenges

The project will require careful coordination with pedestrians, residents, and local vehicle traffic. Key challenges include managing these interactions to minimize community disruption while ensuring high-quality delivery. Effective in-ground service searching and innovative design solutions will be crucial for successful project execution.

Project Resources

• Project Manager
• Project Engineer
• Civil Crew
• Leading Hand
• Carpenter
• Skilled Civil Worker
• Concrete Finisher
• Dogman