Logistical Problems and Transportation for North Stradbroke Island Wind Turbine Project

North Stradbroke Island Wind Turbine Construction Project
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NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND WIND TURBINE PROJECT 2
Table of Contents
1. Evaluation of the logistical problems of the project........................................................................3
1.1. Weather conditions....................................................................................................................3
1.2. Environmental problems...........................................................................................................4
1.3. Source of materials....................................................................................................................4
1.4. Socio-cultural factors.................................................................................................................5
1.5. Traffic congestion......................................................................................................................5
1.6. Opposition from residents or road users in the region...........................................................5
1.7. Sustainability..............................................................................................................................6
1.8. Financial constraints..................................................................................................................6
1.9. Risks............................................................................................................................................6
2. Description and assessment of the transportation and delivery process.......................................7
3. Selection of construction equipment and construction of graveled road construction...............10
3.1. Equipment for construction work..........................................................................................10
3.2. Graveled Road Construction..................................................................................................11
3.2.1. Road design......................................................................................................................11
3.2.2. Road construction process...............................................................................................14
References................................................................................................................................................16

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND WIND TURBINE PROJECT 3
1. Evaluation of the logistical problems of the project
There are several factors that pose logistical problems to this project. Some of these factors
are location of the site, different stakeholders involved in the project and the type (size and
shape) of wind turbine components that have to be transported from the fabricator or company
depot to the site. Logistics is an essential element of supply chain management in the
construction industry (Ying, Tookey, & Roberti, 2014). It entails flow of resources, including
materials, finance, information and services between the contractor and other stakeholders.
Logistical problems have significant impact on project delivery because they affect movement of
resources from one stakeholder to another (Janne, 2018); (Ying, Tookey, & Roberti, 2015). The
logistical problems evaluated in this report include weather factors, environmental,
sustainability, socio-cultural and risk assessment. Some of the logistical problems that may affect
this project include the following:
1.1. Weather conditions
From the rainfall data provided in Table 1 below, the region receives some rainfall every
month. The project is scheduled to be undertaken from August 2018 to December 2018 when
rainfall in the area is mostly above average. This weather conditions may affect transportation of
materials from the depot in Coopers Plains to the site in North Stradbroke Island and also
ongoing construction activities on site. This problem can be resolved by planning to transport the
materials during hours when it is less likely to rain, covering the materials properly so that they
are not damaged when rained on and also ensuring that workers wear appropriate personnel
protective equipment that protects them from rain.
Table 1: Rainfall Data
Month Months Average days Average

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND WIND TURBINE PROJECT 4
that rainfall > 2.0mm monthly rainfall
(mm)
January 4.6 50.1
February 3.3 49.0
March 4.5 47.2
April 5.9 63.9
May 8.4 73.2
June 8.6 73.1
July 9.0 69.6
August 9.3 76.5
September 8.7 76.9
October 8.5 82.8
November 5.7 59.2
December 5.3 61.4
1.2. Environmental problems
Construction activities may be affected by disagreement or misunderstanding of various
stakeholders involved on the best methods to use for minimizing waste, recycling and reusing
waste, disposing waste, reducing air, noise, vibration and water pollution, etc. The materials and
methods of construction will also be selected by considering their environmental impacts. There
are natural flora and fauna, and a state owned park in the region that have to be monitored
strictly to avoid destruction. This problem will be overcome by developing and adopting a
comprehensive environmental plan that is aimed at minimizing the impacts of the project on the
environment.
1.3. Source of materials
Construction of the access road may require sourcing materials locally to minimize
transportation delays, pollution and costs. The site is located on an island and some materials
may not be available. As such, the company will be forced either to buy materials from nearby
sources at high prices or order them from far and experience possible transportation problems.