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Primary Contract Awarded for Ashley Drive Road Duplication Project - ACT
The BMD Constructions team have been awarded another meaty road duplication project in the ACT - a job they tendered through iSeekplant. And it doesn't take Einstein to figure out who is going to have a walk-up start on that job? Our members! If you're down in Canberra, you may be wondering when on earth the Ashley Drive Upgrade is going to be done and dusted. But if you're in plant hire in Canberra, you won't give a toss if it never finishes - because of the juicy hire contracts up for grabs.
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ACT Light Rail Project Quick Links and Resources
Image source: Canberraairport.com.au In Canberra, ACT, a light rail network has been planned to link the City Centre and the expanding area of Gungahlin. The ACT Light Rail Project is estimated to cost around $700 million, and should be completed by 2019. Stage one of the project, Capital Metro, is the first stage of what will be a city-wide upgrade to public transport infrastructure which is sorely needed in Canberra now and in the future. With a high amount of Government spending on road infrastructure in the last decade, Canberra has one of the highest rates of car-dependence in Australia, and the known challenges of urban sprawl are being addressed in this public transport initiative, in an effort to maximise city living and allow transport options to be available to all residents of the city.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a New Driveway
Steps to build a driveway: Check for underground utilities Survey your land and know your boundaries Mark your project area and stake out boundaries Excavate topsoil and level out project area Lay wooden forms around the project area, anchored with stakes Add in sand to firm up the soil, and gravel to ensure base thickness Compact gravel and soil Lay steel reinforcing mesh or bars Pour concrete Smooth out and level the concrete Set and cure concrete (don’t rush it!) Park your car! Items You Will Need to Build a Driveway Wheelbarrow Tape Measure Shovel Hand Spade Compactor Site String Line Stakes Spirit Level Straight Edge Tool Hand Float Cement Trowel Edger Hose Groover Broom
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