The ACE Civil Pty Ltd chapter of the Eastlakes redevelopment continues to roll on, bringing with it plenty of progress—and a noticeable shift in atmosphere. Many locals are still quietly mourning the (hopefully temporary) disappearance of the ever-friendly MOITs crew, at least until the switchroom finally meets its fate. In their place, the ACE Civil crew have taken up the reins… and let’s just say they’re perhaps a little less keen on impromptu meet-and-greets. Thankfully, balance is restored somewhat by the consistently excellent Builtcom team, along with a few standout lollipop ladies who continue to prove that friendliness hasn’t been completely excavated from the site.
This latest instalment covers a particularly “fun” phase of the works, including the arrival of a very camera-unfriendly perimeter wall, as if the site itself decided it had had enough of being photographed. There’s also been the small matter of diverting power from the switch room to a new kiosk—naturally involving partial road closures, footpath demolition, and the ceremonial removal of a few trees along the way. Meanwhile, the ever-expanding crater at the heart of Eastlakes continues its quest for the centre of the earth, held back from consuming nearby roads by an impressive lineup of steel pole contraptions. And, of course, no day is complete without the endless parade of ACE Civil trucks hauling away sand to destinations unknown—presumably to build another Eastlakes somewhere else.
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4-3-2026
It would appear that an 'Ace Civil' has got the contract to dig out all the dirt prior to the build.
This did not appear to have started at the time of this visit, which saw them dropping off a heap of large concrete blocks.
With none of these guys seeming too talkative, I was left to ponder the purpose of these.
The answer would soon be forthcoming, and it wasn't great for my covering the project. :-(
The answer would soon be forthcoming, and it wasn't great for my covering the project. :-(
ARA Electrical. Presumably involved in the moving of power from the switch room. Though don't quote me on that.
Photo: Brad Peadon
ARA Electrical is a large Australian electrical engineering and contracting business that operates in Sydney and across the country. It forms part of the broader ARA Group, a privately owned and employee-owned organisation that provides infrastructure and building services throughout Australia and New Zealand.
ARA Electrical specialises in delivering industrial-scale electrical and communications systems for major infrastructure, government and commercial clients. The company provides “turnkey” services, meaning it can design, manufacture, install and maintain electrical systems as a complete package rather than just doing installation work. These services cover everything from electrical engineering design and switchboard manufacturing to large-scale installation projects and ongoing maintenance of electrical infrastructure.
The business traces its origins back to 1975, when one of the founding electrical companies that eventually became part of the ARA Electrical division was established. Over time it was integrated into the ARA Group, which itself was founded in 2001 and expanded through acquisitions and growth into a large infrastructure services company. Today the electrical division employs hundreds of skilled workers and undertakes projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars each year across Australia.
ARA Electrical mainly works on large infrastructure and industrial projects rather than small domestic electrical jobs. Its clients include sectors such as mining and resources, government facilities, defence, steel manufacturing, renewable energy projects and major infrastructure developments. For example, the company has been involved in major public transport infrastructure like the Sydney Metro, where it worked on installing platform screen doors and associated electrical systems at several underground stations.
Above and six below.
The first of the concrete blocks for supporting the new wall are starting to arrive.
Quite the disaster for a photographer like me :-(
Photo: Brad Peadon
ACE Civil Pty Ltd is one of those quietly busy civil construction companies that seems to pop up wherever something important is being dug, built, or fixed—especially around railways and major infrastructure. Based in New South Wales, they specialise in everything from earthworks and drainage to structural construction, often working in the kind of “blink and you’ll miss it” windows alongside live rail lines where trains are still happily rolling past. It’s the sort of work that requires equal parts precision, patience, and a healthy respect for things that are very heavy and don’t stop quickly.
Over the years, ACE Civil has built a solid reputation for just getting on with the job—no fuss, no drama, just a steady stream of projects delivered without turning the place into a complete disaster zone (which, in construction terms, is quite the achievement). Backed by experienced crews and a decent arsenal of machinery, they’ve become a reliable name in infrastructure upgrades and maintenance. In short, if something essential needs building or fixing and you’d rather it be done properly the first time, there’s a fair chance ACE Civil is somewhere nearby, getting stuck into it.
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9-3-2026
Well Shane Greenaway tipped me off to the expected wall being built. So this morning I went on down for a bit of a squiz.
It soon become apparent what the cement blocks were for.
The new high timber fence was being attached to them.
Being so close to the airport rules out the use of a drone I guess.
Other options being looked into.
Above and two below
A regular flow of Ace Civil trucks have been appearing as they start removing the massive amount of sand from the site.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Above and five below.
The west wall continues to grow southwards.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and two below
U Screen It screening through the sand presumably seeking foreign objects.
Photos: Brad Peadon
U Screen It appears to be a small specialist contractor that provides mobile material screening services, particularly for sand, soil and other aggregates on construction sites around Sydney and the Illawarra.
Services like this are commonly used on building developments, civil works and landscaping projects. Screening material on site can save contractors money because it allows them to reuse excavated sand or soil rather than paying to dispose of it and bring in new material. It can also help meet environmental requirements by reducing waste going to landfill.
This just showed up. A few days later I was lead to believe that it may be something called a power kiosk and that the power preventing the switch room building being demolished may soon be getting moved to here.
Again, don't quote me on it. :-)
Again, don't quote me on it. :-)
Photo: Brad Peadon
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10-3-2026
Activity pretty much limited to removing sand, and building an anti photography wall.
Clearing and leveling along the west side of the site to assist with building the wall.
Photos: Brad Peadon
RGM Property Surveys Pty Ltd is a Sydney-based land surveying and property surveying firm that works mainly with construction projects, developers and property owners. The company is headquartered in Five Dock in Sydney’s inner west and provides surveying services for both residential and commercial developments.
RGM Property Surveys is run by professional land surveyors and focuses on providing accurate measurement and mapping of land and buildings, which is essential for planning, construction and legal property boundaries. The firm is led by surveyors Robby Mansour and Huy Thai, who head a team delivering surveying services for development projects across Sydney.
Their work typically supports construction projects by producing the technical plans and measurements builders rely on. Services include detailed site and contour surveys, subdivision and strata plans, and set-out surveys that mark where walls, lifts, stairs and other elements of a building must be placed on a construction site. The company also performs monitoring surveys to detect ground movement during deep excavations and volume calculations used for cut-and-fill earthworks.
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11-3-2026
Yep, still sand and wall. There is no doubting that getting rid of the sand, and digging the required hole, is going to take a significant amount of time.
Temporary huts now at the Evans Avenue entrance to the site, along with the lovely lady who looks after all the action at the gate.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and below
West fence slowly creeps south.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and three below.
Morning peak hour traffic chaos sometime occurs during my 9am visits. Though it is not normally like this.
Photos: Brad Peadon
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13-3-2026
While the sand was still in the process of removal, attention turned from the near finished west wall to the north wall along Evans Avenue.
Going off the time taken for the west wall, it is probably a safe bet that the whole site will be near done in 4 weeks.
Being the dedicated person I am, I am busy looking at options to cover this possible four year project.
Above and two below.
With the west fence near complete, except for the section I think is the upcoming power kiosk, they start constructing the wall eastwards along Evans Avenue.
Photo: Brad Peadon
More truckloads of sand are about to leave.
Boro from Builtcom is on the phone.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and three below.
MESO Solutions dropping equipment off at the site.
Photos: Brad Peadon
MESO Solutions is a specialist civil and geotechnical construction contractor based in Rosebery, Sydney. The company focuses on the parts of construction that take place below ground level, particularly the engineering work required to stabilise soil and support excavations before major structures can be built. Founded in the mid-2010s, it operates as a relatively small but specialised contractor working on projects that require expertise in ground engineering and difficult site conditions.
The company’s work typically involves installing systems that allow builders to excavate safely and construct deep foundations. This can include steel sheet piling, ground anchors, retaining structures, shotcrete walls and dewatering systems used to remove groundwater from construction sites. Such techniques are commonly needed for projects like deep building basements, underground car parks and developments on sloping or unstable ground. By combining engineering design with on-site construction capability, MESO Solutions positions itself as a contractor that can both develop the technical solution to a ground problem and then carry out the work needed to implement it.
'Buy Me A Coffee' I'm really quite thirsty.
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16-3-2026
South-west corner being prepared for the arrival of the power kiosk, while the endless sand removal process continues.
South end of site.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and below
Working on what is expected to be the power kiosk from next week according to a worker there..
Photo: Brad Peadon
Another truckload of sand turns onto Barber Avenue.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and two below
Was surprised to see the trees along Barber Avenue being removed.
Photo: Brad Peadon
XP92DS sand truck leaving.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and two below.
Evans Avenue wall progressing towards Barber..
Photo: Brad Peadon
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17-3-2026
Rerouting the electric power along Barber Avenue.
Above and below.
Footpath closed for diverting the site power.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Presumably the truck delivering the steel reinforcement for the walls of the hole.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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19-3-2026
Todays highlight was the arrival of the power kiosk (what I am told it is called) which should allow for the demolition of the final structure.
Above and two below.
Truck arrives with the power kiosk.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Above and below.
Work related to diverting the power away from the old switchroom tower.
Photos: Brad Peadon
More and more of the site surrounded in that evil :-) anti-photography wall.
Photo: Brad Peadon
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22-3-2026
A lot of the steel for reinforcing the walls of the hole have been delivered since my last visit.
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26-3-2026
One of those days that I was suffering severe lack of motivation.
Thankfully Stephen Gardener was on the case with more of his amazing shots from above.
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31-3-2026
Barber Avenue has been reduced to one lane in more recent weeks as work continues on the rear of the site.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and below.
Not entirely sure why the footpath needs to be closed, but locals don't seem willing to change their routine of many years.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Photos: Brad Peadon
Just an assumption on my part, but I suspect that this thing is involved in installing the walls to protect the hole being dug.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Photo: Brad Peadon
New security cameras have gone up on site.
A very good idea given past issues.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and five below.
The stream of sand trucks is now just continuous, my usually seeing quite a few during the period it takes me to
walk around the site.
Photos: Brad Peadon
Below:
Some more shots generously shared by Stephen Gardener.
Above and Below
No idea what they are called, but the (retaining?) wall is being put up to support the sides the hole as they continue to dig.
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13-4-2026
Headed over today for the first time in a while. Moit's other project at Kensington has been keeping me occupied.
Most of the site had now been walled off, except for the three entrances and two south corners.
Interesting to note that the fences along the south Evans Avenue footpath have also gone, thus allowing safe pedestrian access again.
Ongoing work to connect up the power kiosk on the south-west corner of the site.
Photo: Brad Peadon
Above and eleven below.
Various angles of the hole being dug, and the retaining wall to prevent Evans and Barber Avenues falling within. :-)
Photos: Brad Peadon
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