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Client
CPB United JV
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Location
Badgerys Creek, NSW
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Dates:
Apr 2023 – current
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Products supplied
Precast Parapets
Precast Panels
175
Precast Parapets
Project Overview
The Western Sydney Airport Line project, a significant infrastructure development, aimed to enhance transportation connectivity in Western Sydney by linking communities and travellers with the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
This project was part of a broader initiative to stimulate economic growth in Western Sydney, supporting over 14,000 jobs during its construction phase. The 23-kilometre new railway was designed to integrate residential areas with job hubs, including the new Aerotropolis, and connect travellers from the new airport to the rest of Sydney’s public transport system.
Scope
Ozcast’s involvement in this project was critical, tasked with supplying 2500 parapets and precast panels essential for the construction. Initially, the project faced a significant challenge due to the tight timeframe of just 4 weeks provided for the commencement of manufacturing, a period substantially shorter than the normal 8–12 weeks generally required. This was primarily to allow time for the moulds to be manufactured and shipped. To navigate this challenge, Ozcast innovated by creating a composite mould made of steel and high-density foam. This approach, whilst labour-intensive, enabled production to start within the constrained timeline, ensuring that the project’s initial phases could proceed without delay.
Outcome
The use of composite moulds in the initial phase of the Western Sydney Airport Line project, although more labour-intensive, demonstrated Ozcast’s commitment to meeting the project’s stringent deadlines without compromising on quality. This initial approach provided immediate solutions to the time constraints but also highlighted the importance of longer lead times for subsequent packages of work.
Recognising the benefits of high-quality moulds, the client adjusted the timelines for the next package of works, allowing Ozcast to source superior moulds. This adjustment not only improved the quality of the finish, but also expedited the manufacturing process. The project’s progression with these adjustments shows the collaborative effort between Ozcast and the client, ensuring that the infrastructure development could continue efficiently, with enhanced quality outcomes for the Western Sydney Airport Line.
