Surveying the Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment

Broome Surveying

CABLE BEACH PROJECT OVERVIEW

Coordinated construction surveying, utility mapping and 3D data to support the transformation of one of Broome’s most recognisable public destinations.

CMA Contracting delivered Stage 1 of the Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment in May 2025 for the Shire of Broome, creating new public spaces, improved beach access, coastal protection and upgraded amenities.

Delivered through RM Surveys’ established Broome office, with support from our Perth head office, our multidisciplinary team has provided reliable set-out, verified service information and coordinated spatial data across the works.

Close coordination with project stakeholders, nearby businesses and the public has helped keep work moving while limiting disruption within the active coastal precinct.

COORDINATED SURVEY DATA FOR FORESHORE CONSTRUCTION

WHAT WE DELIVERED

INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION SURVEY SUPPORT

UNDERGROUND UTILITY MAPPING

COORDINATED 3D SPATIAL DATA

AERIAL PROGRESS CAPTURE

COMPLIANCE AND HANDOVER INFORMATION

TURNING DATA INTO DESIGN

CABLE BEACH PROJECT OUTCOMES

Through our Broome office, supported by specialist capability from Perth, RM Surveys brought multiple survey disciplines into one coordinated delivery for work at Cable Beach. This gave the client reliable information throughout construction while helping the wider project team manage the complexities of working within an active public destination.

Reliable information for planning and construction

RM Surveys processed project designs and existing information into reliable set-out data for structures, roads, coastal works and services. Repeat drone flights also provided current photography and video, giving the project team greater visibility of progress as the site evolved.

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Safer excavation around live services

Non-invasive vacuum excavation allowed live services to be exposed, verified and accurately surveyed. This gave the construction team greater confidence when excavating through busy areas and helped reduce the risk of striking existing assets.

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One 3D record of existing and new services

Existing and newly installed services were captured in a coordinated three-dimensional dataset covering the project area. This created a practical record that could support ongoing construction, future works and management of the completed waterfront precinct.

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Potential clashes identified before construction

Service information was cross-referenced with 3D models of structures, roads, rock revetments and other proposed works. Bringing this information together helped the project team identify and avoid potential clashes before they affected construction.

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Stainless Steel Stairs Assembly

RM Surveys supported Star Metal with the site set out, as-builts and final deliverables, helping the team assemble the brand new beach access stairs in front of Cable Beach House.

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Compliance supported from fieldwork to final delivery

The project’s certificate of compliance relied heavily on RM Surveys’ fieldwork, calculations, data processing, as-builts and final deliverables. Maintaining this coordinated record gave the project team the evidence needed to support verification, compliance and handover.

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“The technical work was only one part of the challenge. We needed to keep the project moving without losing sight of the people and businesses continuing to use Cable Beach every day. Working closely with CMA Contracting, the Shire of Broome, Native Title holders, local businesses, operators and the public has been challenging at times, but incredibly rewarding.”

Nathan Hull, Manager- North West, RM Surveys

TECHNICAL DELIVERABLES

Practical survey information delivered for immediate use in construction, coordination, compliance and future asset reference.

RM Surveys delivered a coordinated package of construction surveying, utility mapping, 3D modelling and aerial data to support construction, verification and project handover across the Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment.

Deliverables included:

Construction set-out for site structures, roads, coastal works and other construction elements
Non-destructive exposure and survey capture of live underground services
Three-dimensional as-built records of newly installed services across the project area
Coordinated 3D models combining existing and proposed information to support spatial review and clash identification
Machine-control information supporting construction of the sand dune
Repeat aerial photography and video documenting progress across the site
Calculations, processed survey data, as-builts and final records supporting compliance and handover

All information was delivered in practical formats that could be used for construction coordination, progress reporting, compliance and future asset reference.

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