Westgate - Benalla
— Structural steel erection for three industrial manufacturing facilities, including clear span portal frame structures designed to accommodate 20-tonne overhead crane systems. Approximately 1,740 tonnes of structural steel were installed as part of the project.
Project Type & Industry
Infrastructure / Manufacturing
Delivery Method
Subcontract (via Principal Contractor)
Principal Contractor
CPBJH JV
Location
Benalla, Victoria
Delivery Period
2020 - 2020
Status
Complete
Project Scale
Erection of approximately 1,740 tonnes of structural steel across three purpose-built manufacturing facilities supporting segment production for the West Gate Tunnel Project.
Services Delivered
Structural Steel Erection and Mechanical Installation
Project Highlights
1,740 Tonnes
Structural steel erected
3 Industrial Facilities
Delivered within coordinated construction program
20-Tonne Crane Capacity
Integrated into each structure
West Gate Tunnel Support
Manufacturing facilities supporting major Victorian infrastructure project
— Project Overview
The Benalla Manufacturing Facilities project involved the construction of three large-scale industrial buildings developed to support segment production for the West Gate Tunnel Project in Melbourne. Located in Benalla, Victoria, the facilities were purpose-built to accommodate high-volume manufacturing operations associated with major infrastructure delivery.
JKR Group Australia Pty Ltd was engaged to complete the structural steel erection works for the precast shed, match cast shed and warehouse facility.
Each structure incorporated clear span portal framing designed to support 20-tonne overhead crane systems, requiring precise installation and alignment across all three facilities. In total, the project involved the erection of approximately 1,740 tonnes of structural steel.
— Project Challenges
- Large-Scale Structural Installation The project involved erection of substantial steel volumes across multiple industrial buildings within a coordinated construction program.
- Clear Span Structural Design Each facility utilised clear span portal structures designed to accommodate heavy overhead crane systems, requiring precise structural alignment and installation accuracy.
- Program Coordination Delivery of three separate facilities within the broader infrastructure manufacturing program required efficient sequencing and coordination between construction activities.
— Solution
JKR Group implemented a staged erection methodology to manage steel installation efficiently across all three facilities while maintaining program requirements and construction sequencing.
The team coordinated lifting operations, steel assembly, and structural alignment to ensure each building was delivered in accordance with design tolerances and overhead crane requirements. Careful planning and site coordination enabled safe and efficient delivery of the full structural steel package.
— Services Delivered
Structural Steel Erection
Erection of approximately 1,740 tonnes of structural steel across three large-scale industrial manufacturing facilities.
Industrial Building Construction
Structural steel installation for the precast shed, match cast shed, and warehouse facility supporting segment production operations.
Clear Span Portal Structures
Installation and alignment of clear span portal frame systems designed to accommodate large-scale manufacturing activities.
Overhead Crane Support Systems
Construction of structural systems engineered to support 20-tonne overhead crane operations within each facility
Heavy Lift & Structural Installation
Execution of complex lifting, steel assembly, and structural alignment works across multiple facilities within a coordinated construction program.
— Outcome
The successful completion of the Benalla Manufacturing Facilities provided critical manufacturing infrastructure supporting segment production for the West Gate Tunnel Project.
JKR Group’s erection of this large-scale structural steel project reinforced capability in industrial construction and complex infrastructure support facilities, including projects requiring heavy lifting coordination and high-volume steel erection.
