Crossview has held a class 2 demolition license since 2015 and in that time has been associated with a range of diverse projects in the Esperance region. With the combination of trained, qualified and experienced staff and the right machinery, Crossview can offer a compliant, economical and reliable demolition service to customers in the South East of WA. The company has also worked with class 1 license holders on projects including the Tanker Jetty and nickel circuit demolition in Esperance.
Project: Esperance Tanker Jetty Demolition
Category: Demolition
Client: Shire of Esperance
Duration: Six months
Project Description: The complete demolition and salvage of Esperance Tanker Jetty, an 85-year-old, 500-metre-long timber jetty, on Esperance Bay. The Iconic Tanker Jetty had deteriorated significantly, which resulted in all works needing to be conducted from our barges in open water, often in challenging weather and sea conditions. Works involved cutting and removing the concrete overtopping on the deck, followed by deck planks, stringers, half caps and piles.
The project had historical and environmental considerations, along with the logistical challenge of the new jetty construction running simultaneously.
Crossview Enterprises solutions-focused, innovative approach enabled the team to successfully navigate the unique project challenges and requirements. This included the design and construction of hydraulically operated, remote-control equipment to disassemble and remove both concrete and timber from the deteriorating jetty structure.
Project requirements:
- Open water barge operations, due to structural deterioration no machinery or equipment were permitted to operate from the jetty structure.
- Deconstruction methodology required Heritage Council approval.
- Conservation of reusable timber, due to the historically significance of the jetty, preserving the maximum amount of timber from the jetty was integral to meeting project brief.
- Environmental management was critical, with all works undertaken in pristine local waters of Esperance Bay.
- Approximately 800 tons of timber recovered.
- Demolition and salvage works were time critical, with the construction of the new jetty running simultaneously.
- An innovative, problem-solving approach was critical to navigate project challenges and requirements, this included the design and construction of a hydraulically operated, remote-control grab and saw, which enabled the removal of concrete and timber decking.
- Custom adaptation of a standard forestry chainsaw grapple, suspended from a barge mounted excavator, to enable the cutting of piles under water, increasing safety by excluding the requirement for Divers.
- 400 tons of concrete recovered and recycled.
- Approximately 800 tons of timber recovered.
