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Appendix G3 Construction Method Statement

The document provides a construction method statement for extending existing culverts and constructing a new culvert along Allandale Road as part of upgrades to accommodate a new dual carriageway called the K73. It details the construction process which includes excavating, laying culvert pipes and box culverts, constructing inlet and outlet structures, backfilling, and environmental protection measures to prevent erosion and pollution of water resources. Standard procedures are outlined for culvert extension works as well as alternative methods for unstable wetland conditions.

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Appendix G3 Construction Method Statement

The document provides a construction method statement for extending existing culverts and constructing a new culvert along Allandale Road as part of upgrades to accommodate a new dual carriageway called the K73. It details the construction process which includes excavating, laying culvert pipes and box culverts, constructing inlet and outlet structures, backfilling, and environmental protection measures to prevent erosion and pollution of water resources. Standard procedures are outlined for culvert extension works as well as alternative methods for unstable wetland conditions.

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Document: 17260 – Method Statement

MEMO
TO: Amanda Mileson
FROM: Riaan Bence
SUBJECT: Mushroom Farm – K73: Construction of the K73, a new dual
carriageway - Construction Method Statement for the extension of three
existing culverts under K58 Allandale Road, and the construction of one new
culvert for Water Use License Application
DATE: 19 January 2017

1. INTRODUCTION
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is planning major road upgrades including the
construction of a new dual carriage way road, the K73 and upgrades to the K58 – Allandale Road. The
K73 will link Allandale Road with Woodmead Drive and is located between Barbeque Downs and
Kyalami Hills.

The K73 will cross the Jukskei river and wetland area, by means of a new bridge. The upgrades in
Allandale Road includes road widening in sections of the road with three existing culverts. These
culverts will be extended to suit the wider new road as well as the addition of culverts in the western
section of Allandale Road. The construction of the aforementioned bridge and extension of the existing
culverts is herein further discussed.

2. BACKGROUND
WSP I Parsons Brickerhoff was appointed by the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport
undertake the engineering services for the upgrading of the roads associated with construction of the
K73.

The following roads were identified and will be upgraded as part of the K73 construction:
à Allandale Road;
à Woodmead Drive
à K73 – proposed dual carriageway

3. SCOPE OF METHODOLOGY
The methodology contained in this report is only applicable to the extension of the existing culverts and
the construction of a new culvert in Allandale Road.
à Laying of pipe and box culverts – to extend existing
à Addition of box culverts to assist with flow of stormwater.
à Demolition of existing inlet and outlet structures and reconstruction thereof.
4. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION METODOLOGY
4.1 Construction method for permanent roads crossing wetlands
Fill embankments across wetlands are generally constructed on top of rockfill layers which provide
stability and dissipate pore water pressures. It is good practice to construct the fills at least 6 months
before the pavement layers are added on top. This allows for any settlement to take place without
causing any deformation in the new road surface. It also allows for the natural flow in the wetland to be
monitored to ensure that the drainage layers are functioning effectively.

The typical construction sequence is summarised below.


i. Establish depths of wetland bottom at various chainages along the road.
ii. Establish approximate bearing capacities of soil at bottom of wetland.
iii. Excavate to the required width and depth, with shoring or cofferdams to prevent slumping of the
saturated material.
iv. If required, excavate further to acceptable bearing capacities.
v. Place a pioneer layer of permeable material over the bed of the excavation, or place a layer of
suitable geo grid.
vi. Lay down a double layer of suitable geotextile to cover the base and sides of the excavation, plus
sufficient geotextile to fold over the rockfill.
vii. Place rock fill, size between 50mm and 200mm to width of road bed in layers not exceeding 500
mm. The top of layer not to extend above any required bridge invert levels.
viii. Fold geotextile back over rock fill and tuck in on other side.
ix. Construct road fill embankment with dry, selected materials.
x. Construct pavement and sub-base layers to specified compactions. This happens after the
abutments and bridge deck has been cast.
xi. Construct base course layers to specified compaction.
xii. Apply road surface and auxiliary works (guardrails, signage, etc)
xiii. End of roadway construction.

4.2 Alternative Method in Extremely Unstable Conditions

In extreme conditions, it may not be practical, or safe, to excavate in the wetland. The alternative method
of ‘end tipping’ the rockfill to create a solid foundation for the road fill embankment would then be used.
The rock is tipped at the edge of the wetland and gradually pushed in until firm enough footing is
achieved. Subsequent loads can then be laced further into the wetland. Thus the rock fill is gradually
placed across the affected area.

A geo-grid or geotextile, as appropriate, is placed on top of the levelled rock fill, before carrying out
steps 5.1 i to 5.1 iv above.

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4.3 CONSTRUCTION METHOD FOR EXTENSION OF EXISTING CULVERTS
AND THE ADDITION OF BOX CULVERTS
i. Surveyor to indicate setting out positions of the various structural elements.
ii. Remove upper layer of wetland soils and stockpile locally. This is done to ensure the area can be
rehabilitated more effectively after construction is completed.
iii. Demolish existing inlet and outlet structures and cart away material.
iv. Excavate and level and compact surface for before placing the new pipe culvert or box culvert floor
slabs.
v. Cast box culvert floor slab with concrete and allow to cure.
vi. Lay pipe culvert in place.
vii. Set up formwork and reinforcement for inlet and outlet structures.
viii. Cast concrete for inlet and outlet structures.
ix. Pack gabions as per design to prevent soil erosion.
x. Reinstate the wetland soils that were removed and stockpiled prior to construction.
xi. Stabilise the soil with a fully biodegradable surface stabiliser such as Fibretex Geojute Slopesaver,
if required.

5. ADDITIONAL MIGITATION MEDHODS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL


PROTECTION OF THE WATERCOURSE AND GROUNDWATER
RESOURSES
5.1 Geology and soils:
à It is imperative that adequate flow diversion and erosion control structures such as an earth
embankment be put in place where soil may be exposed to high levels of erosion due to steep
slopes and the soil structure.
à Construction on steep slopes and in soft erodible material will require erosion control measures
and the correct grassing methods.
à All construction areas should be suitable top soiled and vegetated as soon as practicably
possible, post-construction.
à Areas that are disturbed must be backfilled with top soil or overburden.
à Borrowpits must be approved by and satisfy the requirements of the department of minerals and
energy.

5.2 Storm water pollution, erosion or siltation:


à The site, water system and attenuation ponds shall be left free from erosion, silting, pollution and/
or unwanted material, and should be cleaned out and maintained on a periodic basis in
accordance with a monitoring programme.
à Attenuation ponds are to be vegetated especially at the discharge points to prevent dissipate the
flow of water and prevent excessive erosion from occurring.
à The contractor is to ensure that should there be any excessive quantities of sand, silt and silt-
laden water, does not enter the storm water system.
à The design of the storm water system is to ensure that it does not have an adverse impacts on
the natural systems.

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à Appropriate measures such as the implementation of silt traps, or areas to contain silt before
entering the watercourse, should be devised such as sedimentation basins.
à Soil and spoil must not be stored within 100m of the watercourse.

5.3 Impacts on the ground and surface water resources:


à A specific storage area must be designated for the storage of hazardous chemicals such as fuel,
oil, paint, etc, to counteract pollution from occurring.
à Construction materials that are prone to spillage are to be stored in suitable containers with
impermeable flooring to counteract pollution from occurring.
à In order to prevent excessive sedimentation from occurring, it is critical that for any construction
activities, for example, trench excavations that topsoil stockpiles are located at least 100m away
from the regulated area, i.e. the 1: 100 year floodline, or riparian habitat, whichever is the
greatest, and/ or is within a 500m radius from the boundary of a wetland.
à Topsoil should be stockpiled in a demarcated area with a height of no more than 1, 5m, high.
à Excavated material is recommended to be placed on the upstream side of the trench so that
should any excavated material be displaced during rainfall, it will flow back into the trench rather
than towards the watercourse

Riaan Bence, Pr Tech Eng

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