Faced with the challenge of maintaining public safety and access amidst construction activities, Proscaf provided tailored scaffolding solutions that ensured pedestrian safety while allowing construction to proceed with minimal disruption.

At the Rozelle Interchange, Proscaf installed a ramp equipped with anti-skid flooring, childproof guardrails, and fence netting, facilitating safe public transit over the construction site without inhibiting pedestrian or construction traffic. In Campsie, a temporary covered walkway was implemented to protect pedestrians from construction debris during demolition works, incorporating standard planks with plastic covering and load-bearing standards for added safety.

The article highlights the adaptability, safety, and compliance of Proscaf’s solutions, emphasising the efficiency of installation and the minimal impact on surrounding activities. Proscaf’s dedication to through-life support ensured that the safety and functional needs were met throughout the project durations. These case studies showcase Proscaf’s expertise in delivering safe, efficient, and compliant public access solutions in complex urban environments, underscoring the company’s commitment to addressing the challenges of modern infrastructure development.

Scoping

The fundamental challenge at both sites was maintaining public safety and access amidst ongoing construction activities. At the Rozelle Interchange, the primary need was for a safe, robust path that would allow the public to transit from the top of the train station down to The Crescent road below through a high traffic area. Similarly, in Campsie, during the demolition works in front of the new station entrance, there was a crucial need to ensure pedestrian safety while allowing uninterrupted access to the metro station.

Solution

Proscaf’s response to these challenges was the deployment of its specialised public access scaffolding solutions. Designed with safety, efficiency, and compliance at their core, Proscaf’s solutions were tailored to meet the unique requirements of each site.

For the Rozelle Interchange, Proscaf installed a comprehensive ramp system equipped with anti-skid flooring, childproof guardrails, and fence netting. This setup not only ensured pedestrian safety over and around the construction site but also prevented littering and unauthorised access to restricted areas.

At the Campsie site, Proscaf’s solution entailed a temporary covered walkway under the building being demolished. Utilising standard planks with a protective plastic covering ensured debris was effectively kept out of pedestrians’ paths. Moreover, load-bearing standards were strategically placed along the walkway to safeguard against the risk of accidentally falling heavy debris.

Product & Commercial Proposal

Proscaf’s public access solutions are distinguished by a few key features. They are highly adaptable, allowing for customisation according to site-specific challenges, as demonstrated in the two case studies. The products comply with stringent safety standards, incorporating features such as anti-skid flooring and childproof barriers to mitigate risks. Furthermore, the efficiency of installation and dismantling processes minimises disruption to both the construction activities and the public.

Delivery

The delivery of Proscaf’s public access solutions in both projects was characterised by meticulous planning and execution. In collaboration with construction and project management teams, Proscaf ensured that the installation of scaffolding occurred with minimal disruption to ongoing site activities and public traffic. Their approach emphasised not merely functional utility but also the aesthetic integration of the scaffolding within the urban environment, ensuring that the temporary structures were not eyesores.

Through-Life Support

Proscaf’s commitment to client support extends beyond the initial installation. Throughout the projects, Proscaf provided ongoing maintenance and adjustments as necessary to adapt to changing site conditions and requirements. This proactive approach ensured that the public access solutions remained safe, functional, and compliant throughout the construction period.

By providing reliable, safe, and compliant public access solutions, Proscaf played a crucial role in ensuring that construction activities at both the Rozelle Interchange and the Campsie Metro station could proceed without compromising public safety or access. These case studies exemplify how innovative scaffold solutions can effectively address the complex challenges of urban infrastructure projects, underscoring Proscaf’s expertise and commitment to excellence in this field.

Public Access

Owned by non-profit organisation Athletics Australia, the Sydney Running Festival is the last remaining legacy event associated with the Sydney Olympics in 2000. In 2001, the NSW Government approved the event’s continuation to promote fitness and health for the NSW community.

This year’s event, run on September 20, attracted 40,000 participants who ran in some of the festival’s most iconic races, such as the Sydney Marathon and the Bridge Run.

On the Hyde Park leg of the event, organisers faced the need for accommodating over-road race access across Park Street.

They engaged with Baulkham Hills scaffolding company GM Scaffolding for a bridge design that could simultaneously take the weight of several runners as well as support crew and camera motorcycles. And the bridge needed to span the wide road clearly without any angled underside support structures that would hamper the flow of vehicular traffic below.

To solve challenges like this, GM use the Proscaf scaffolding system, made by Sydney-based manufacturer SafeSmart Access. And in this scenario, it was identified that the heavy-duty steel version of this system was best for building this engineered structure, and designed by van der Meer consulting.

Due to the critical nature of Park Street as a private and public transport thoroughfare, installation had to be done quickly.

This was achieved to the satisfaction of local authorities with minimal traffic disruption – Proscaf’s load bearing braces and ledgers allowed for the large span with fewer components, speeding up assembly and creating a minimised footprint.

GM’s Director Matt Pate was very happy with Proscaf’s capability.

“The bridge showcased some of Proscaf’s best attributes,” said Matt, “and that’s why we include it as part of the value of our service offering.”

“Load-bearing braces and ledgers for a clear span, a bridge built in craneable sections, and the perfect ramp angle, thanks to adjustable swivel jacks, made it fit for purpose with minimal components .”

The scaffold bridge passed criteria according to the Scaffolding Code of Practice as well as an inspection by Sydney City Council for approvals; it performed exceptionally well with the frequent and large volume of traffic.

Timeline:

1. Friday night 1 week prior to the event:

Support towers were built, and the bridge was craned into position over Park Street in two sections. Once these sections were in place, the middle support was removed leaving the bridge as a clear span over the road.

2. The Week prior to event:

Ramps were built and public access components added for compliance. Council and engineer’s inspection took place.

3. The Night before event:

Middle support tower was added with concrete barriers around it ready for the event.
Sunday afternoon (day of the event, after the event) scaffold was stripped and removed.

The bridge in action.

Some footage from the Channel 10 telecast displaying runners and motorcycles gaining trouble-free access over Park Street.

“The bridge showcased some of Proscaf’s best attributes,” said Matt

Soundsplash is a boutique, multi-genre music festival run in Raglan, NZ. It is a summer festival of freedom, music, and expression, where patrons are free to plug-in to the buzz of the crowds enjoying new grooves and festival favourites, or fully unplug and find relaxation within myriad chill-zones, the sun, sand and surf.

SoundSplash celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, with this year’s event being held from January 22-24. The event attracted 8,000 patrons. With thousands of attendees needing to cross a busy road from the carpark to the event, concerns had been raised by the community about the danger and disruption caused by the road crossing.

Dynamic scaffold was contracted to design and build a pedestrian access bridge to cross the main road into Ngarunui beach, Raglan.

To solve challenges like this, Dynamic Scaffold use Proscaf, a highly-engineered system ideal for safely building complex structures. Proscaf’s Public Access components were used to ensure a compliant design.

Some key aspects of the design included:

• The temporary Proscaf bridge and stair included a bridge clear span of 8m and a load rating of 5kPa.
• The Proscaf childproof guard railing at sides of the stairs with centre handrailing provided a 2m clear lane in both directions facilitate ‘flow’ of pedestrians.
• The Proscaf load rated diagonal braces eliminated the need for truss beams increasing the clearance under the bridge to 5.5m.
• The temporary Proscaf bridge and stair were designed and built to meet NZ public access standards.

Dynamic’s workers had the system built within a matter of hours, ready for use for SoundSplash.

The clients were delighted with the result, a very tidy structure with clear lane ways for pedestrians crossing either way. The Proscaf engineered components meant the designer could design a pedestrian access to span across the road and meet the relevant requirements for public access.

Reach out to the team on AU 02 8844 4500 or NZ 0800 000 448 to explore the Power of Proscaf on your next project.

“The clients were delighted with the result, a very tidy structure with clear lane ways for pedestrians crossing either way.”