Contender: The Echuca-Moama Bridge Project has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA).
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The Echuca-Moama Bridge Project has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA).
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Now in its 26th year, the ACAA is the industry’s most prestigious award recognising the best construction projects, delivered by the nation’s very best construction companies.
The Echuca-Moama Bridge Project (Stage 3), a collaboration between McConnell Dowell and Major Road Projects Victoria, is one of seven finalists.
“Consisting of construction of a second Murray River crossing between Echuca and Moama, together with a bridge over the Campaspe River, earth embankments, and flood relief bridges on the adjacent floodplains. Delivered by Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) and constructed by McConnell Dowell in both Victoria and New South Wales on the traditional lands of the Yorta Yorta people,” the finalist synopsis states.
The Echuca-Moama Bridge Project will vie for the top prize against the likes of the Sydney Football Stadium redevelopment, Parramatta Square precinct, M80 Ring Road upgrade and the Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach Level Crossing Removal project.
Australian Constructors Association chief executive officer Jon Davies said the award was one of the highest forms of recognition for a project because it not only recognises traditional construction excellence such as how physical problems were overcome, but also excellence in initiatives designed to make the industry a more efficient and better place to work.
“These projects have implemented digital tools and processes to improve productivity, training and development initiatives to equip workers with critical skills, flexible working environments to support workers’ mental and physical health — and much more. Australia’s construction industry will be stronger because of this,” Mr Davies said.
Asset: The bridge has been a game-changer for the region since opening in April 2022.
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Engineers Australia chief executive officer Romilly Madew said the finalists consisted of the upper echelon of the country’s construction industry.
“The Australian Construction Achievement Award finalists have given us a masterclass in innovation, teamwork and skill while shining a spotlight on the role engineering plays in connecting our communities through construction excellence,” Ms Madew said.
Finalists will be honoured, and winner announced, at a black-tie award dinner at The Palladium at Crown Melbourne on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
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