Client – Reicorp Fiji
Project Manager – Eastview
Year – Completed in 2010
Construction Cost – $3,500,000 (Fiji Dollars)
The Naisoso Island project involved the development of a Master-planned island resort. Included in the works was the raising of the island’s levels to above flood levels, and developing 5- and 4-star hotels, boutiques, a day spa and a marina. As part of the early works package, an access bridge was required to be constructed. An existing design by another consulting firm had a bridge with a construction budget of $5,500,000 (Fiji dollars). Through our innovative design concepts, Structural Design Solutions was able to fully design and construct a new bridge with a total construction cost of $3,500,000 (Fiji dollars), saving the client $2,000,000 (Fiji dollars).
The key structural engineering features of this project are:
- Removing all retaining walls
- Reducing pile numbers by half
- Incorporating more-economical pre-tensioned beams
- Simplifying Pier Support design