In July 2025, JVJ Civil & Asphalt was engaged by Ahrens to construct a new asphalt sporting surface within BHP’s Olympic Dam recreational precinct at Roxby Downs. The scope covered supply, long‑haul transport, and machine placement of AC7 hot mix across 1,100 m² to a compacted thickness of 35 mm. Asphalt was road‑hauled from Adelaide and laid using a Vögele 1303‑3 paver with dual steel drum rollers for final compaction. Delivered under BHP’s high‑control protocols, the project provides a durable surface designed for long‑term community use on site.
Olympic Dam sits more than 500 km from Adelaide, leaving minimal margin for temperature loss during transport and placement. Working inside a high‑governance mining environment required full compliance with BHP and Ahrens systems, detailed inductions, and complete plant and documentation verification. Winter conditions at Roxby Downs introduced weather risk and narrow laying windows. The program demanded efficient mobilisation, precise sequencing, and safe site access control. Quality targets for level, compaction, and finish needed to be achieved on a recreational surface in a live, highly controlled setting without disrupting broader site operations.
JVJ planned the works around long‑haul logistics and site governance from the outset. AC7 hot mix was transported by road train under strict temperature controls and scheduled arrival times. Our Vögele 1303‑3 paver and dual steel drum rollers achieved consistent placement and compaction to 35 mm. Crews were fully inducted through BHP and Ahrens systems and operated within JVJ’s ISO‑aligned frameworks, including ISO 45001 WHS and ISO 14001 environmental practices, supported by detailed SWMS, JSEAs, fatigue protocols, and verified plant risk assessments. Weather‑responsive programming safeguarded temperature windows and productivity on the ground.
The sporting surface was delivered on time, to specification, and without rework. Compaction, levels, and surface uniformity met the standards required for long‑term performance within the Olympic Dam community precinct. Ahrens and BHP stakeholders provided positive feedback on workmanship, safety, and the low‑friction delivery experience under strict site controls. The project demonstrated JVJ’s capability to mobilise for remote regional works, machine‑lay asphalt under tight logistical constraints, and deliver compliant outcomes in high‑governance environments. It also strengthened our ongoing relationship with Ahrens as a trusted delivery partner for time‑sensitive infrastructure.
