Altus Traffic Wraps Up Their Role in the Sydney Gateway Project
The recent completion of the Sydney Gateway project marks a significant milestone in Australia's infrastructure landscape. This mega project, undertaken by the John Holland Seymour Whyte Joint Venture (JHSWJV), not only promises to revolutionise the accessibility of Sydney Airport but also sets a new benchmark in project management and execution. Among the key contributors was Altus Traffic, commencing work on the Sydney Gateway project in February 2021.
Altus Traffic's involvement in the Sydney Gateway was a colossal undertaking from the start. Over the course of the project, Altus Traffic inducted 200 staff and clocked approximately 230,000 man-hours. Notably, this project saw the first use of the Hybrid LTMA (Light Truck Mounted Attenuator) in Australia, also incorporating utes, drop decks, arrow boards, and PTCD Porta Booms to enhance traffic management and safety on-site, playing a pivotal role in maintaining seamless operations throughout the nearly four-year construction period. The efforts of the Altus Traffic team ensured that, despite regular 56-hour weekend possessions and the logistical hurdles presented by the Covid pandemic and subsequent supply chain shortages, the project moved forward without significant delays.
Eamon Mullan, Sydney Operations Manager at Altus Traffic, reflecting on the project's evolution, expressed a heartfelt sentiment: "Watching this project develop from its very beginning to its completion has been an unforgettable experience for our entire team. The exceptionally positive workplace culture was a direct result of everyone's dedication to fostering a spirit of camaraderie among all participants, whether they were part of the project for an hour, a month or for the 3.5 years."
Central to the success of Altus Traffic's operations on the Sydney Gateway was Nick Amone, the Altus Traffic Site Supervisor whose leadership and problem-solving skills earned him the moniker of a "unicorn" within the team. On the client side, key figures such as Andrew Deck (Project Director at Seymour Whyte Group), Lee Vossen (Regional Traffic Manager at Seymour Whyte), Adam Sardelic (Traffic Foreman at Seymour Whyte), and Joseph McInerney (Nightshift Superintendant) were instrumental in supporting and facilitating the needs of the Altus Traffic crew, ensuring safety and efficiency were maintained at all times.
As vehicles begin traversing the newly opened Sydney Gateway, the efforts of Altus Traffic and all who contributed to this project will be experienced by thousands daily. The success of the Sydney Gateway stands as a testament to what can be achieved with determination, underpinned by a strong culture of camaraderie and support.