Originally constructed in 1922, the Bantry Bay Water Tank is a reinforced concrete structure with a capacity of up to 10,000 litres. As part of an asset life extension strategy, Freyssinet was engaged to demolish and reconstruct the tank’s roof, purlins, and support columns—targeting an extended service life of 100 years.

  • General Contractor
    Freyssinet Australia Pty Ltd
  • Customer/Owner:
    Confluence Water
  • Engineer
    N/A
  • Freyssinet Subsidiary
    Freyssinet Australia (NSW)
  • Works period
    November 2023 - April 2024

Freyssinet Scope

  • Demolition of existing concrete roof structure

  • Installation of new roof, purlins, and support columns

  • Concrete repairs to 20m² of damaged façade

  • Development and implementation of a confined-space access methodology
  • Installation of new support columns

  • Roof reconstruction scheduled for February completion.

  • Application of best practices from Helensburgh reservoir project to improve efficiency and safety.

  • Ongoing works conducted within tight spatial constraints inside a sealed concrete structure.

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