Hepburn Ave and Marmion Ave Intersection, Perth, WA
[vc_row][vc_column][vcex_heading text=”Hepburn Ave and Marmion Ave Intersection, Perth, WA” tag=”h1″ css=”.vc_custom_1678408309514{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text]The Western Australian Government recently committed $12M to improve traffic flow along Marmion Avenue. This included several upgrades including the intersection at Marmion Avenue and Hepburn Avenue with the scope of works comprising pavement widening for additional lanes, drainage and signal upgrades.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vcex_heading text=”Project Design Brief” tag=”h2″ font_weight=”semibold” font_size=”1.154em” css=”.vc_custom_1534997838718{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1678408328370{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”]The upgrade created some challenges, as available space was limited beneath the surface. Designers needed a compact drainage system that would effectively capture surface water runoff from the newly constructed lanes. Maintenance access would also be required.[/vc_column_text][vcex_heading text=”ACO’s Solution” tag=”h2″ font_weight=”semibold” font_size=”1.154em” css=”.vc_custom_1534997885619{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text]
Based on the site-specific catchment hydraulics, ACO’s Technical Services department provided designers with hydraulic data, including slot intake capacities