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The assignment is called position paper, there are many topics to choose from, I have chosen this topic ( Gateway Upgrade North .. http://gatewayupgradenorth.com.au/ ) this is in Australia, Brisbane.
theres also template attached to this email for you to follow in how to write this position paper. as well as the assignment brief.
also here are some useful links for you to use.
PDF of the Gateway Upgrade design: http://govianetwork.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-map_with-logos_updated.pdf
Some information on the costs of the upgrade and also some of the benefits: http://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/wt/releases/2015/September/wt290_2015.aspx
Article stating the construction company chosen to oversee the upgrade (Lend Lease) and also their relevant competitors (can use to research the construction methods of Lend Lease etc): http://www.busyatwork.com.au/news/Lend-Lease-chosen-for-1-1bn-Gateway-Upgrade-North-project
Some more links
http://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/publications/reports/pdf/factsheets2014/Factsheet_Gateway_Motorway_North_April_2016.pdf
https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/cameras.html - live view from traffic cams
articlhttp://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/jb/releases/2015/July/jb079_2015.aspx
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA2vJGWmfcM
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjU2KmJ8tvPAhWIupQKHYV9CcsQFggoMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tmr.qld.gov.au%2FProjects%2FName%2FG%2FGateway-Motorway-North-Nudgee-to-Bracken-Ridge.aspx&usg=AFQjCNF0lqPrB-nvGlT3eiV8-sRtD5RxsQ&sig2=e97BEsMhAx9gMdcJYDQMqw
some links that can help with the table we need to do in the design part of LCA:
Instruments:
Road Planning
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business-industry/Technical-standards-publications/Road-planning-and-design-manual-2nd-edition.aspx
Bridge Codes/ Guidelines
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business-industry/Technical-standards-publications/Bridge-design-and-assessment-criteria.aspx
Environmental Guidelines –
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business-industry/Technical-standards-publications/Environmental-processes-manual.aspx
http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business-industry/Technical-standards-publications/Fauna-Sensitive-Road-Design-Volume-2.aspx