HMAS Stirling / Garden Island

HMAS Stirling / Garden Island Development

The project involved importing and placing over 100,000 tonnes of rock along a 4km-long causeway. Despite logistical challenges like restricted access, limited work areas, and severe weather conditions, the project was completed on time, expanding its scope by 40% to address unforeseen structural repairs.

WA Limestone adopted innovative construction techniques, including side-on construction methods, to ensure traffic flow and minimise environmental impacts within the fragile Cockburn Sound ecosystem. The company prioritised safety, achieving zero injuries during the project and contributing to a larger milestone of 1,000,000 hours without a lost-time injury.

Praised for their construction quality, the project was handed over without defects, receiving commendation from the Department of Defence and establishing a safety culture adopted by subsequent contractors