Our Completed Projects

Earthworks: Flinders Shire Council - $11M

Cheshire Contractors were contracted by Flinders Shire Council to complete The Hughenden Recreational Lake and Surrounds Major Works contract. The construction of the recreational lake is located on the eastern side of the Hughenden township on land, which is adjacent to the Historical Coolabah Tree, this tree holds cultural significance linked to two relief expeditions searching for Burke & Wills, the site is locally known as Station Creek. The works undertaken saw 800,000 cubic metres of dirt excavated with the lake being approximately 800m long and 250m wide and the average depth of 3.2m. The project required the construction of a 4-meter-high earth wall embankment, spillway, and excavation of the actual lake area, a boat ramp, jetty, and landscaping around the edge of the lake and surrounding parklands. Cheshire Contractors are proud to be part of what is a major asset to the local community, which is being enjoyed by the local residents and tourists visiting the region.

Aquaculture: Seafarms PTY LTD - $825K

Cheshire Contractors completed works onsite at the Crystal Bay Prawn farm. This project was a Design and Construct, which included upgrades to the intake ponds, and supply and installation of Pre-Cast Monks that were fabricated in house to our specifications. Cheshire Contractors were pleased to help the local community through employment opportunities and buying local.

Roadworks: Hinchinbrook Shire Council - $250K

Hinchinbrook Shire Council awarded Cheshire Contractors this roadworks contract. The roadworks consisted of the implementation of traffic control devices and erosion and sediment control devices, cut and fill of subgrade design levels, trimming and compaction of subgrade layer, construction of concrete structures, Installation of pavement layers, as well as the supply and install of the bitumen seal, and Line Marking.

Earthworks & Roadworks: Department of National Parks, Sports and Racing - $300K

These works consisted of the upgrade of an existing culvert crossing from three 1.2m diameter reinforced concrete pipes to bridge beams with a 9m span. The works involved the demolition and removal of the existing pipes and headwalls, followed by the construction of the foundations, abutments, and wing walls. Three 9m precast beams where then placed to construct the bridge crossing. Works also included rock lining the creek bed and banks and realigning, preparing, placing material, compacting, and trimming the bridge and drains.

Cheshire Contractors are very conscious of the environmental impact on the downstream fauna and flora and erosion controls were implemented throughout the job. Some of the works being carried out 2m below the creek bed, and with rainfall totals of 762mm in February and March, this meant overcoming a few challenges. Also, the location of the bridge meant the parks and camping areas were closed until the job was complete. Many challenges were faced with the nature of the job and the time of year and Cheshire Contractors succeeded in executing the works in a timely manner.

Earthworks: CS Energy Ltd – $2.2m base contract annually plus additional civil works.

Cheshire Contractors were awarded the contract for Ash Handling and Civil Works at the Callide Power Station. The ongoing contract over 2 years included Ash Cartage, Bund Building, Ash Trucking, Dust Suppression, Waste Containment Handing and Addition Civil Works. We have been working closely with CS Energy to meet our KPI’s and meet all obligations with Environmental and WHS Plans.

Earthworks: Wilmar Bioethanol PTY LTD - $1.2m

After the successful completion of the Plane Creek Mill Molasses Dam, Cheshire Contractors were shortlisted to tender on the ET02 Dunder Dam Upgrade at Oonooie. Cheshire Contractors were selected as the successful tenderer, which is a testament to our quality, experience, and competitive pricing.

Upon commencement of the dam refurbishment various tasks were undertaken including removal of 10,000L of bio-dunder from the existing dam, excavation to reshape, reform and clay line the internal dam, installation of new concrete ring beams to the dam perimeter and fencing of the new dam area. Cheshire Contractors were able to complete this contract on time and under budget through unseasonal weather conditions and working in conjunction with other Principal appointed Contractors.

Earthworks: ADCO Construction - $1.2m

Cheshire Contractors were the successful tenderers for the civil works to the Tobruk pool redevelopment. Our previous successful undertakings with ADCO Constructions in the site preparation and carpark construction on the Australian Federal Police building showed our commitment to quality and timely delivery of these work.

The scope of works involved the bulk earthworks to the whole site for the excavation of the new 50m and 25m pools to FINA specifications. Earthworks to the new building foundations alongside associated civil works. Our scope of works also includes the construction of a 140-space asphalt carpark.

Earthworks: CS Energy Ltd - $800K

Cheshire Contractors were the successful tenderer to undertake the construction of a new coal stockpile site for the stockpiling of 400-450kT of coal at the Callide Power Station. The works comprised of the construction of embankments to the perimeter of the coal stockpile comprising of an area of over 4ha. A total of 200,000m3 of ash was used to construction the embankments and achieve final levels to the stockpile site. Works were also undertaken to win, cart and place a clay capping layer and geofabric lined rock protection to the embankments. Additional works were undertaken for road accesses and stormwater drainage infrastructure. The knowledge and experience of our personnel in the construction of bulk earthworks and the management of liquefied soils gave us the capabilities to successfully deliver this project.

Subdivision: Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Multicultural Affairs (DATSIMA - Queensland Government) - $2.9M Contract Time 16 weeks - Completion Time 6 weeks.

Cheshire Contractors were successful in being awarded the contract to complete works for the Aurukun 26 Lot Residential Subdivision (Stage 2). Major works to be undertaken throughout this project include Earthworks, Road works, Sewerage reticulation, Water reticulation, Electrical and Communications ducting and wiring, Stormwater drainage and Landscaping.

Earthworks: ADCO Constructions - $369K

Cheshire Contractors were awarded the civil contract for the new Australian Federal Police building located in North Cairns.

The contract was separated into two stages:

Stage 1 - Initial site preparation works for the building contractor.

Stage 2 - Car park construction and site drainage.

Stage 1 works included, cut to fill and compaction of 5500 sq/m for the proposed building. It also included capping this area with 100mm of crusher dust to waterproof the site for the building contractors.

Stage 2 works included the supply and installation of box culverts, 225mm drainage pipe and subsequent pits. Further works included the preparation of subbase and base for a 2200 sq/m car park, installation of layback and barrier kerbing and finally the supply and lay of 30mm depth asphalt to the entire car park.

Roadworks: Hinchinbrook Shire Council - $1.1M

Cheshire Contractors Pty Ltd were successfully awarded the contract to undertake NDRRA roadworks including pavement rehabilitation on Warrens Hill Road remaining sections which is located within the Hinchinbrook shire.

The works involved the excavation and reconstruction of the remaining sections to Warrens Hill Road. This involved the excavation, disposal, and reconstruction of pavements from 0.3m to 1.2m depth for 3.9km of road with 8.2m formation width. All works were staged to be completed under traffic control and programmed to suit curing times of cement stabilised pavements. Despite challenges such as the weather and supply of materials, the project was completed within the Contract timeframes. All works were completed to the Department of Main Roads specifications through the implementation of our Quality System.

Subdivision: Department of Housing & Public Works (Queensland Government) – $4.5M

This project involved the supply and construction of civil works associated with the Aurukun Residential Subdivision Project (stage 1) located in the town centre, Aurukun.

The project covered stage 1 (30 lots) and included bulk earthworks, road works, stormwater drainage, water reticulation, sewerage reticulation, 7m deep pre-cast fiberglass sewage pump station including SCADA, telemetry and backup generator, polyethylene sewer rising main, electrical ducting and wiring, telecommunications ducting and landscaping.

Earthworks: Sucrogen Bio Ethanol - $1.6M

Cheshire Contractors were engaged by Sucrogen Bio Ethanol PTY LTD to undertake the civil works for the 67ML molasses storage bladder located to the south of the Plane Creek Sugar Mill in Sarina, QLD. The construction of this project was undertaken on a greenfield site with all the clearing and mulching undertaken by the client prior to our establishment. Cheshire Contractors were engaged to complete the bulk earthworks, roadworks, stormwater drainage and construction of concrete structures to the molasses dam.

The site was located at the base of an existing hill from which the southern and western dam walls were predominantly sculpted from. Bulk earthworks were completed in the order of 40,000m3 of cut to fill earthworks required to construct the northern and eastern dam walls. The earthworks encountered difficulty through extensive rock outcrops throughout the areas in cut in which blasting was unable to be undertaken due to the site being located within a built-up area. Mechanical means of excavation of this rock was undertaken with a 35t excavator equipped with a hydraulic hammer and a D9T dozer. Through our initiative and research, we also purchased a Boulder Buster which was implemented to split/break larger rocks. Upon completion over 3,000m3 of rock was excavated.

Concrete lined cut off drains were constructed along the cut faces in the hill to divert stormwater runoff around the bladder. Additional concrete works included the construction of intake and discharge pits, overflow spillway and a 1m deep reinforced concrete anchor beam around the top of the dam walls for the anchoring of the bladder lining and cover.

Earthworks & Roadworks: Mainbrace Construction (QLD) PTY LTD $1.06M

The construction of the building platform & earthworks to the car park included 6300m3 of cut to fill earthworks & importing 5000m3 CBR15 fill. The building platform was excavated of unsuitable material to a depth of 1m & backfilled to 1.5m above the subgrade including underlay of A34 geofabric carried out to AS3798 Level 1 compaction testing specifications. 8500m2 of asphalt car park was constructed including base & sub-base pavements, 1000m kerbing, & street lighting associated with the new Woolworths supermarket.

Further external roadwork’s consisting of a roundabout on Tully-Mission Beach Road (State controlled road). Through the construction period the project received over 2000mm of rain. Our local experience with working in wet conditions & extensive resources ensured the project was delivered within time & to the satisfaction of the client. The environmental impacts from the rain events were managed to the satisfaction of the client, Council, DMR, and relevant authorities.

Subdivision: Baracon Construction PTY LTD - $5.4M

This project was a 143-lot group title subdivision. The construction of the subdivision was carried out over 2 stages & included two external intersections on El-Arish-Mission Bch Rd (State controlled road). Construction works included road works, stormwater drainage, water reticulation, sewer reticulation, installation of sewer pump stations (inc. rising mains), & electrical & telecommunications installations.

CCPL established a close working relationship with the client for the development & provided vital information to the client to assist in the designing of the proposed development achieving approximately $2M in cost savings. During the construction of the project extensive delays as a result of changes in engineering design, Council approvals & weather conditions were experienced. Through our commitment to the project & experience we provided support to the client to obtain the necessary approvals and ensured that minimal time was lost. As this project was located within an environmentally sensitive area, strict Cassowary habitat conditions had been applied by DEWHA. CCPL applied a high level of environmental management to the delivery of the project to ensure these conditions were met.