Central Tunnel Project

Strategic partnerships are paving the way for the success of the Sydney Metro West project against the odds of fluctuating costs and material scarcity.

Rozelle, White Bay remains a focal point for groundbreaking infrastructure development, particularly with the Sydney Metro West project. This significant undertaking, aimed at enhancing Sydney’s metro rail network, involves the construction of 3.5 kilometres of tunnels from The Bays to the Sydney CBD.

Allfasteners has stepped up to the Central Tunnelling Package, delivering crucial support with engineered anchors and anchoring solutions to ensure the project proceeds smoothly amid fluctuating costs and material availability.

Leveraging their expertise, Allfasteners has provided comprehensive procurement and supply solutions, emphasising their strategic approach to tackling the challenges of modern infrastructure projects.

Materials and Cost Pressures

Procurement and estimators have a difficult task of managing the risks associated with material cost fluctuations. Recent trends have continued to show fluctuations in construction material costs, underscoring the importance of strategic procurement and cost management.

Suppliers are subject to the raw material costs by manufacturers, which presents a big issue for project estimators – rising prices but a fixed budget. For projects like those at White Bay, Rozelle NSW, partnering with suppliers who are adept at navigating these price fluctuations is crucial.

Suppliers with a keen understanding of market trends can offer invaluable insights and solutions, mitigating the risk of cost escalations and ensuring project timelines and budgets are maintained. Allfasteners’ approach not only secures a project’s financial viability but also fosters innovative strategies and cost-efficiencies in the face of changing market dynamics.

Solution Supplier

Facing the challenge head-on, Allfasteners leveraged its proficiency to procure the range of anchors required while working with the site’s procurement team to set up their mini-warehouse of Allfasteners products.

Successfully delivering the entire quantity of M20 & M30 gr8.8 Threaded Rod for all five station box traverses, the Sydney team effectively shielded the project from the unpredictable nature of market prices and material availability. This foresight ensured the project maintained its momentum without interruption.

Bridging this accomplishment with the deployment of EF500R+ as the chosen product underscores Allfasteners’ commitment to surpassing design specifications while enhancing cost-effectiveness.

Furthermore, maintaining a substantial onsite inventory of chemical anchors and applicators was a strategic response to counteract price volatility and support the construction teams without longer lead times.

Securing Project Success

Allfasteners’ ability to supply all required anchors for five stations demonstrates our logistical strength and foresight, ensuring the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operates smoothly at each location.

The Allfasteners solutions-based approach highlights a clear understanding of Tier 1 company challenges for major infrastructure projects to overcome and execute with efficiency and time-based sustainability.

“... onsite inventory of chemical anchors and applicators was a strategic response to counteract price volatility and support the construction teams without longer lead times.”

CTP project has proven to many in the industry that partnering with Allfasteners secures a project’s financial health, timeline, and operational success. The supply and material costs at Rozelle showcase the importance of choosing a partner with a proven track record in overcoming construction challenges.

It’s the difference between innovative suppliers like Allfasteners and the others who are more business-as-usual operators—your bottom line.