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Concrete Cover Meter protects Fremantle Traffic

In mid-2015 the West Australian Government started work to protect the old Fremantle Traffic and Rail Bridges.
Managed by Main Roads on behalf of the State Government and Public Transport Authority, the works involved repairing and strengthening the support structures on the traffic bridge and the installation of concrete bumpers on the rail bridge, to absorb significant force in the case of impact by a vessel.
A key element of this project involved taking core samples to conduct a life expectancy study of the bridge. Parsons Brinckerhoff came to Kennards Hire Test & Measure Balcatta in WA looking for testing equipment to locate the reinforcing steel bars in the support structures.
The Concrete Cover Meter that David Boone of the Balcatta Branch recommended is perfectly suited for the Civil Construction and Investigation sector.
David Boone says Mr Brinckerhoff was very satisfied with the machinery supplied for this complex project, which required high levels of safety equipment and structural support.
“Rob Kilgour [the Parsons Brinckerhoff representative on-site] was really impressed with our service and knowledge. He was also very pleased with the hire range and service both in store and online. We’ll definitely be seeing him again soon.”
“This building site required full PPE [Personal Protective Equipment], an induction and pre-approval before entry. Also the work is being carried out on the support structures, so the operator is in a boat in the estuary.”

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