Client: McConnell Dowell
Location: Bridgewater Bridge, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Duration: 2025

Scope:

Provision of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) commissioning and delivery support and management of the ITS Contractor through the final stages of installation, testing, and commissioning for the $786 million Bridgewater Bridge project. The engagement focused on delivering a two-lane smart motorway system to improve traffic flow and safety across the Derwent River.

Key Activities:

• Contractor Management: Managed the progression of the ITS Contractor through live Operational Performance Testing (OPT) phases, ensuring successful handover from installation to operational readiness.
• Testing & Commissioning: Executed Fibre redundancy testing, Proof of Performance (POP), Subsystem Integration Testing (SIT), and STREAMS Acceptance Testing (SAT) in live traffic conditions. This included validating automatic response plans for slow-moving traffic (rolling blockade) and low-visibility scenarios with simulated weather.
• Compliance & Verification: Arranged site inspections and design reviews with the Department of State Growth (DSG) and the Independent Verifier to ensure all works met required standards.

Outcome:

Successful delivery and commissioning of the ITS infrastructure for Tasmania’s largest transport infrastructure project, contributing to its recognition as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Australian Construction Achievement Award.

Image Credit: State Growth Tasmania