WHITE'S SHED DECONSTRUCTION
Snapshot
The methodology involved the crew working down one side of the shed to remove the steel housing, before proceeding to the opposite side and repeating the process. This left the centre bay free standing making it possible to pull the structure over safely without impacting the heritage conveyor.
Project Role
Sub Contractor
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Project Scope
The Port of Cairns, operated by Ports North, is a multi-purpose regional port that services diverse industries, including mining, fishing, cruise shipping, and reef tourism.
The severely dilapidated condition of the timber framed steel shed posed challenges for implementing the most effective methodology that balanced safety, heritage outcomes, and delivery schedule. Working with the Ports North engineering team, the demolition methodology was revised to enable the conveyor’s four (4) bays to be salvaged.
Project Highlights
Due to the change in methodology, more of the heritage conveyor was salvaged than previously calculated by Ports North. The crew worked closely with the Ports North heritage team over a two-week period to sort through materials once the conveyor system was on the ground. Additionally, timber slabs were also salvaged for reuse, while scrap steel was recycled.
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