By Callum Ludwig
The Upper Yarra Dam Safety Upgrade has recently been recognised for the fine work put into modernising the site.
It was one of the two categories Melbourne Water received awards for at the annual Civil Construction Federation (CCF) Victoria Earth Awards.
Melbourne Water General Manager of Major Program Delivery Craig Dixon said they thank the local community for their patience and understanding while we undertook the works.
“Melbourne’s dams are amongst the safest in the world. These proactive works make the Upper Yarra Dam compatible with the latest industry standards, ensuring the ongoing integrity and stability of the dam wall,” he said.
“The project’s success was due to productive collaborations between Melbourne Water, designer AECOM and Seymour Whyte Constructions.”
The Earth Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in civil construction, with judging criteria including construction excellence, environmental sustainability, and project management.
The upgrade won the Category 5 Award for projects valued between $30-75 million.
Mr Dixon said this is an excellent result and demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to collaborating with our partners to bring ambitious innovations to life.
“I congratulate everyone who worked on these incredible projects amid challenges including highly technical scope, unprecedented weather systems and the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.
“The projects are wonderful examples of infrastructure that enhance life and liveability for the greater Melbourne region today, tomorrow and for future generations.”
The Upper Yarra Dam Safety Upgrade now qualifies as a finalist in the CCF National Earth Awards, held in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra on Friday 18 November 2022.
