DTPI South Australia

Portrush Rd– Adelaide, South Australia

Portrush Road is a major part of National Route A17, a bypass route in Adelaide. It runs north-south through the south-eastern and eastern suburbs of Adelaide,

Problem:

10 x Existing ductile iron covers sitting low in frame. Rattling of cover in frame & signs of surrounding structure failure.

Expensive maintenance costs – requiring lane closures & traffic management.

Need:

Strong & durable (able to withstand heavy freeway traffic), light weight pit lids.

Ease-of-access, addresses OH&S considerations.

Solution:

• Terra Firma ThruBeam E400 ER-60
• Composite frame & cover – with precast concrete surround.
• NATA tested to AS3996 Class E (400kN)
• Secure & lockable, and can be easily opened in seconds – .seal breaker / lifter.
• Cover with full-face seating in frame.
• No rocking or knocking.