Macquarie Wharf Redevelopment in Hobart, TAS, aims to boost tourism, trade, and Antarctic sectors with a $200M upgrade, including extended decking, structural strengthening, and electrical upgrades.
The Macquarie Wharf project in the Port of Hobart, Tasmania, is a critical infrastructure project to facilitate and enhance growth in tourism, trade and Antarctic sectors. To accommodate ever-increasing vessel sizes, a continuous fender line in proposed to align Macquarie Wharves No. 4, 5 and 6.
Key components of the project include:
- Extending wharf decking by approximately 8,000m² on new piles with beams, precast deck and topping slab;
- Installing new decking on existing piles, totalling around 14,500m², with similar specifications;
- Strengthening the structure to support Oasis-class vessels;
- Upgrading high and low-voltage electrical systems; and
- Adding new wharf furniture such as fenders, bollards, and ladders.
In 2022, DCWC collaborated with Project Services and Advisory Group (PSAG) to complete an Independent Estimate as well as providing full Quantity Surveying services including risk management as well as establishment of a high-level programme based on typical productivities and sequencing of works which aligned to the cost plan submitted.
The schedule was established in tandem to the Independent Estimate which utilised first principle estimating techniques for the High Value High Risk items. Careful consideration was made in the schedule for sequencing and allowing sufficient access on both the marine side and sea side as the works are completed. DCWC and PSAG collaborated with TasPorts to establish standard timeframes for the typical TasPorts development milestones. This helped TasPorts gain confidence in the overall program, covering Base Case Approval, Tendering, Construction, and Defects Liability Period. Additionally, DCWC and PSAG presented TasPorts with a comprehensive cash flow analysis based on the submitted program, including both P50 and P90 values.
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