Queensland
Middlemount Coal Pty Ltd
April 2015 - November 2015
$13.5 million
Complete
I would like to congratulate the BMD project team on the manner in which the project was delivered. As the successful and timely delivery of the Middlemount Coal Pipeline realignment was crucial to the expansion of our business, we were pleased with BMD’s ability to deliver the water pipeline in full compliance of project objectives identified at the outset, with all project milestones met on time.
Scope
The scope of work included:
- design and construction of a new pump station
- construction of 14 kilometres of DICL pipeline and associated concrete structures including install of scour valves, air valves and thrust blocks
- design, supply and install of break tanks including earthworks, concrete works and tank installation
- supply and installation of 8.5 kilometres of 66 kilovolt overhead line
- design, supply and installation of all pump station electrical works including installation of conduits, lighting, cathodic protection, earth grids, switch boards, transformers, PLC, SCADA and a 66 kilovolt switch yard
- recovery of existing power line and associated materials including HV board and transformers
- commissioning of pump station
- construction of all associated civil works including access roads, drainage, fencing, temporary water lines and wash down bay
- demolition of existing pump station.
Outcomes
BMD’s approach to the project comprised of a series of communication, constructability, safety in design and risk assessments held between the client, designers, construction teams and key subcontractors. The assessments identified the areas where project methodology could be adapted, particularly in the design stages before the project moved to construction.
The works were completed in an active mine site with BMD working cohesively alongside mine operations. The project team worked over 60,000 hours with no lost time or recordable injuries.
Weekly environmental inspections were completed, and sediment and control measures were implemented to ensure minimum runoff and erosion to adjacent farms.
The project team regularly liaised with local farmers and were able to assist with reinstating their fences and diverting or extending their water supply.
The project was completed on time and under budget.
