Project Install Time: 19 Days
Location: Swanson Dock West, VIC (Within DP World Operational Container Terminal)
Shelter Size: Combined, they are approximately 1,449m²
Structure Type: Double Stacked Container Mounted Shelter
With a history of over six decades, McConnell Dowell has solidified its position as a reputable and reliable player in the construction industry, providing creative solutions. Renowned for their diverse expertise, they excel in various disciplines, such as pipelines, tunnelling, underground projects, mechanical engineering, civil construction, and marine infrastructure.
McConnell Dowell were awarded the contract to complete Stage 1 of the Swanson Dock West Remediation Project by The Port of Melbourne. This includes the remediation and upgrade of the existing wharf structure.
The Brief
In collaboration with McConnell Dowell, Royal Wolf supplied facilities for 230 site personnel and workers on the Swanson Dock West Remediation project. These facilities, encompassing lunchrooms, a first-aid room, offices, and ablutions, were complemented by a fabric shelter from Allshelter. This structure was strategically positioned to offer a sheltered area between the amenities, therefore providing adequate protection against the elements.
Our Shelter Solution for the Swanson Dock Remediation Project
After closely working with the team at McConnell Dowell to fully understand their shelter needs, the team at Allshelter were able to design three custom shelters that suited their needs perfectly. The shelters included:
Centre Shelter:
- An Outside Mounted Shelter, Mounted to Double Stacked Containers Measuring 17m Wide x 36.6m Long
- A Partial Endwall That Goes To The Top of The Bottom Container
- Double Box Gutter With Tropical Roof
- Engineered to Wind Region A, Terrain Category 1 and Importance Level 2 – withstanding winds of up to 162 km/hr
Left Shelter:
- An Outside Mounted Shelter, Mounted to Double Stacked Containers Measuring 13.6m Wide x 36.6m Long
- Partial Endwall
- Eave Gutter
- Engineered to Wind Region A – withstanding winds of up to 147.6km/hr
Right Shelter:
- A Fabric Shelter Mounted to the Centre of Double Stacked Containers measuring 9m wide x 36.6m long
- Partial Endwall
- Eave Gutter
- Engineered to Wind Region A – withstanding winds of up to 147.6km/hr
Why Allshelter
Having dealt with Allshelter before, McConnell Dowell trusted our shelter engineering, our ability to deliver on promises, and our conceptual design of the overall shelter. Therefore, drawing on our extensive range, we devised the most efficient method of constructing this structure using ballast only.
