Matautu Wharf Extension

The Matautu wharf extension was a project initiated by the Government of Samoa and funded by JICA to increase the wharf footprint in anticipation of increased vessels. CaBella was engaged by Japanese Construction company, Wakachiku Construction, to complete this project which consisted of pile driving 120 piles 40m deep, constructing precast concrete beams offsite and onsite cast in situ over the waters edge during ongoing operation of the wharf. The extension increased the wharf footprint by 800m2 totalling to 2000m2 This project had unique challenges such as completing formwork over the ocean to enable concrete topping At the completion of this project, the port could dock 2 shipping vessels simultaneously increasing the efficiency of offloading goods and enhancing Samoa’s port capability for bigger vessels