Providing Complete Traffic Management Equipment Solutions for The Eastern Freeway Upgrades
The Eastern Freeway Upgrades between Burke and Tram Roads, is part of Victoria’s Big Build and is a major road project that will see the Eastern Freeway upgraded with new express lanes, new traffic management technology and Melbourne’s first dedicated busway. These upgrades will reduce travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east.
This significant project requires extensive traffic management equipment, particularly road safety barrier solutions, which RPM Hire supplied to ensure the safe and efficient commencement of work. Leveraging our knowledge and expertise, we were able to provide an innovative turnkey solution. That included the delivery, installation, and maintenance of traffic management equipment for the project.
The Challenges Posed by the Eastern Freeway Upgrades
The vast project poses a number of significant challenges due to the size and scope of the works. One of the initial issues identified by the project was the need for a single point of contact for its end-to-end solutions. By consolidating these services under one single provider, it would help them to streamline the project and improve integration, efficiency, and accountability.
By adopting a unified approach to their end-to-end solutions, it would also allow for a more rigorous quality control process and greatly simplify project management. When combined, this approach would ultimately lead to an increase in road safety for its users.
Why the Eastern Freeway Upgrades Chose RPM Hire
Since its establishment, RPM Hire has become one of the leading suppliers of traffic management equipment hire solutions, offering exceptional reliability, complete assurance, and exceptional value. Recognising opportunities to boost service and quality in the traffic management industry, RPM Hire has helped redefine industry standards and strive to create long term partnerships with our clients
This approach, coupled with RPM Hire’s dedication to surpassing customer expectations, has led to its selection by the project. RPM Hire’s specialist approach, combined with its expertise and cutting-edge solutions, would ensure that it would be able to create a customised project plan that would support the client every step of the way.
How RPM Hire Responded
After meeting with the client, RPM Hire understood the complexity of the project and the challenges faced. This allowed RPM Hire to create a turnkey solution that was fully tailored to the clients requirements. This included supply, delivery, and installation of all HighwayGuard Steel barrier systems, managing the execution and ensuring a cohesive approach from inception through to completion. RPM Hire conducted in-depth research, testing various delivery, loading methods to identify economical savings and installation efficiencies. Utilising the latest technology, live impact trackers were installed on the barrier crash cushion end treatments to provide real-time impact data.
The RPM Hire team was able to facilitate clear and efficient communication with the client and be adaptable to changing jobsite requirements. RPM Hire have provided 10 kilometres of the HighwayGuard Steel Barrier System, 10 kilometres of Anti-Gawk Screens,8 Smart Crash Cushions, and over 2000 Gravity Bars.
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The Results
As a result of RPM Hire’s collaboration with the Eastern Freeway Upgrades between Burke and Tram roads, our experienced team has acted as the central point of contact throughout the implementation, delivery, installation, and maintenance of the road safety barrier solutions provided.
This has helped to establish clear channels of communication around project requirements and changing project requirements, that facilitated greater alignment on timelines, and deliverables. This collaboration has fostered a greater trust and transparency amongst all stakeholders while also ensuring stringent quality control measures were maintained.
By entrusting the project management and supply to RPM Hire, the client was able to reduce their administrative burdens, freeing up their time to focus on the strategic development of the project.
Need help with your project?
The Eastern Freeway Upgrades is a hugely complex operation, but RPM Hire has been able to transform the efficiency and productivity of the project, delivering the essential road safety barrier solutions needed to ensure a smooth and successful deployment.
If you are looking to undertake your own roadworks project and want to ensure that it is completed to the highest standards possible, RPM Hire can help you. Working with clients across Australia, the specialists have branches in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Hobart, so contact the experienced and friendly team today to learn more about their services and how they can help you.
