Construction of Viaduct at the New Terminal building of BIA
Access Engineering PLC was appointed as a subcontractor for the construction of the Viaduct Structure and Section 20000 Civil Work at the proposed new Passenger Terminal Building under the Bandaranaike International Airport Development Project Phase II (Stage 2).
The scope of work awarded to AEL included major subcontracts for earth works and piling. Some of the major earth works were clearing and grubbing, topsoil removal and disposal/storage, excavation, embankment, sub-grade preparation and construction of the earth retaining walls. The piling works were divided into two sections namely the terminal building and the viaduct. The works on the terminal building included casting and testing of 1,263 piles consisting of different diameters (600 mm, 800 mm, 1,000 mm, 1,200 mm, 1,500 mm), Construction of Pier 2 and Pier 3 as well as connecting the concourse and the chiller plant.
The second part consisted of casting and testing of 96 piles of 900 mm in diameter for the viaduct. In addition, as per the contract, AEL was required to handle the supply and installation of temporary hoarding and gates, along with the dismantling and relocation of temporary hoardings.
Construction of Airport access road, Airport Water Tower and the pipe laying project
Undertaken by Access Engineering at Mattala Airport Project, this project too is in partnership with China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd under the supervision of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. The project also marked our entry into the highly competitive building construction sector of the industry, a significant step in achieving our future vision.
Cargo Building and Fire rescue building at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
One of the most significant infrastructure projects to be completed was the Mattala International Airport, the country’s second international airport, which commenced commercial operations in March 2013. The airport has the capacity to handle one million passengers and a cargo throughput of 45000 metric tons each year.
As one of the key contractors to the project, Access Engineering completed and handed over the Cargo and Fire Rescue Buildings at the Airport. The two prominent structures provide the new International Airport with cargo warehousing and cargo handling capabilities and facilitate the critical firefighting and rescue system for the Airport. Access Engineering was sub-contracted to execute the project by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. The 16-month project was delivered to the Airport and Aviation Authority on time, with the highest emphasis placed on quality.
We also successfully completed our involvement in the implementation of the Airport Apron Fuel Hydrant System and aviation fuel storage facilities at Mattala. Access Engineering was subcontracted for the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation project by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. The 17 month project was handed over on time. Access Engineering undertook the supply, fabrication, laying and commissioning of the apron area fuel hydrant system, with the scope of the project encompassing civil works such as trenching, construction of valve chambers, backfilling and reinstatement. The fuel hydrant system is a critical component in the smooth operation of the Mattala International Airport. The project employed sophisticated modern technology within strict quality standards and control measures.