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2006 Winner
Runway Widening Project Melbourne Airport, VIC

To accommodate the new A-380 Airbus, Melbourne Airport’s 3.7 kilometre main runway needed to be widened by 7.5 metres on each side. Loathe as it was to close the airport for any period of time, doing so provided the opportunity to replace distressed runway slabs and upgrade the entire runway lighting and guidance system.

After careful planning and testing, John Holland Pty Ltd was given 31 days to complete the job. They delivered in 29.

Needless to say, this required a highly co-ordinated team able to work in all weather conditions 24/7.

18,000 cubic metres of concrete was placed in a continuous 24 hour pour over 12 days. This rapid placement saw levels of innovation that are now being considered internationally.