Werribee Zoo Expansion

Civil works package for Zoos Victoria's Werribee Zoo Expansion, supporting the relocation of the Asian Elephant herd to a new 21-hectare habitat.

Scope

Keystone Civil delivered the civil works package for Zoos Victoria's $88 million Werribee Zoo Expansion, working under head contractor Fairbrother. The landmark project supported the relocation of the Asian Elephant herd from Melbourne Zoo to a purpose-built 21-hectare habitat, featuring expanded walking trails, elephant pools and conservation landscapes.

Keystone's scope included extensive bulk earthworks, with more than 40,000m³ of material moved through a cut-to-fill operation. Works also included the installation of sitewide stormwater drainage systems, pavement construction, multiple 3m-high retaining walls and 2.4m-high box culverts.

The team delivered 980m of 280mm HDPE water main, irrigation infrastructure, pedestrian fencing and comprehensive landscaping works to support the development of the elephants' new habitat.

Project Delivery

With a fixed completion deadline aligned to the arrival of the elephants, careful programming, proactive coordination and efficient construction sequencing were essential.

Working collaboratively with head contractor Fairbrother and other trades, Keystone participated in daily coordination meetings to manage construction interfaces, maintain programme milestones and support safe, efficient delivery within the operational zoo environment.