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Brisbane International Airport

Hy-Tec, an Adbri company, was contracted by Fulton Hogan to supply approximately 8,500m3 of concrete pavement for the apron works at the Brisbane International Airport.

The concrete pavement mix was required to meet the heavy loads from airplane movements between the airbridge to the taxiway, whilst also being workable to minimise airport downtime.

Hy-Tec’s technical team developed a 40MPa concrete mix with cementitious combination of fly ash and general purpose cement, and a mix of aggregates and sands that meet the stringent requirements for the project. This project specific mix also facilitated quick pouring and finishing.

The project was the first time Brisbane Airport Corporation had used an off-site concrete batch plant and this introduced a range of operational challenges, such as security, increased airside traffic and shorter operational windows, that Hy-Tec addressed through collaboration with both the asset owner and client.

The stringent quality controls put in place by Hy-Tec, which included an onsite laboratory and bespoke concrete mixes to meet specific project needs, enabled us to exceed anticipated pour rates and demonstrated that off-site concrete batch plants, such as Adbri’s modern Pinkenba plant, were a commercially viable and efficient option for future projects at the airport.   

Swanbank

Swanbank
51 Noblevale Way
Swanbank QLD 4306
Phone: 07 5427 0347

Fernvale

Fernvale
1630 Brisbane Valley Highway
Fernvale QLD 4306
Phone: 07 5427 0347

Alice Springs & Ayers Rock Airport

Hy-Tec Industries was engaged as the key aggregate supply partner for the reseal of two airports – Alice Springs and Ayers Rock.

Hy-Tec’s Alice Springs’ North Road Quarry has a reputation in the region for providing the highest quality aggregates whilst meeting very tight deadlines.  It is supported by two other Hy-Tec quarries in the Territory, ensuring the team always delivers on their promises.

For the Alice Springs Airport Runway 12/30 Remediation Design and Construction project, Hy-Tec supplied over 15,000 tonnes of product from its local quarry, including dust, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm,14mm and sealing aggregates. With a last-minute request for additional product, the team had to quickly adapt to create a modified 7mm aggregate to meet the project’s timelines.

The team’s strong quarrying knowledge, coupled with Hy-Tec’s technical capability, resulted in all products being delivered on schedule and the project completed one week early.

Ayers Rock Airport Reseal project also required the Hy-Tec team to work closely with the customer to make sure the 12,000 tonne of product, consisting of 7mm,10mm and 14 mm aggregates was available on site as required. 

With limited stockpile areas at Ayers Rock Airport, and 460 kilometre distance from the quarry gate to the site, six quad trucks were required to successfully manage the transport logistics. This coupled with the adoptative nature of Hy-Tec’s quarry team to manufacture additional products with limited notice period, helped make Alice Springs Airport reseal another successful project for Adbri and the community. 

APAS

Alice Springs’ North Road Quarry has a reputation in the region for providing the highest quality aggregates whilst meeting very tight deadlines.  It is supported by other Hy-Tec quarries in the Northern Territory, ensuring the team always delivers on their promises.

For the Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage (APAS) expansion project, Hy-Tec is supplying over 30,000 tonnes of subbase material from the local quarry north of the Alice Springs township. With the current COVID-19 pandemic halting air travel, APAS had to fast-track their expansion plans to accommodate an influx of airlines looking for temporary aircraft storage. The Hy-Tec team adapted swiftly and was able to commence supply in line with the shortened notice period.

The team’s strong quarrying knowledge, coupled with Hy-Tec’s technical capability, and ability to navigate the logistical requirements resulted in the material being delivered in time and up to speed with the placing team on site.

Hy-Tec will also be supplying aggregate for asphalt production when the expansion project nears its conclusion.