Albert Park Lake Walls

A unique project, Contek was engaged to reconstruct the dilapidated lake walls and footpath surrounding the Albert Park lake. This project saw Contek first carry out the safe demolition of the existing walls, prior to the installation of new. The new walls were constructed with specially coated steel UC soldiers which were driven into the lake bed and precast panels placed within. Screw piles were then installed, with tie back rods to the steel  UCs for support. The wall was backfilled, inlet structures modified and a concrete footpath placed on top functioning not only as a fantastic amenity for patrons of the park, but as a capping beam to screw pile heads and tiebacks. With works at the lake remaining a contentious issue, stakeholder management was at the forefront. Additionally, the lake and its trails are much used by the public, another factor that Contek had to consider within the methodology of this project. Contek was able to deliver this project to a satisfied client, and is proud to have been awarded and completed the subsequent two stages.

Main Scope:

• Sheet piling, screw piling and driven UC piling.
• Installation of concrete panels with tie-back connections.
• Capping beam over lakewalls, also functioning as footpath

Client: Parks Victoria
Contract value: >$400 000
Completion: 2015-2018