We are extremely proud to announce the award of the $714 million contract by the Gladstone Area Water Board and Queensland Government, to deliver the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline project.
The design and construct project will be delivered as a 50/50 joint venture with partner, BMD. The new pipeline will secure the single source water supply risk from Awoonga Dam enabling long-term water security for urban and industrial customers in the region.
The project comprises an approximately 117 kilometre pipeline, a water treatment plant, reservoirs and pumping stations. It will provide further water security for the area and support for the emerging hydrogen industry in the Gladstone region in Queensland, Australia.
A core component of the joint venture’s winning bid was a commitment to local content. Lasting legacies will be left in the Gladstone and Rockhampton regions through the employment of a diverse workforce including a $10 million commitment to suppliers and businesses owned by First Nations Australians, 10,000 hours for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce participation, as well as trainees and apprentices to make up 15% of the workforce hours.
Major construction will start later this year and the new pipeline will be complete in 2026.
In partnership with our customer, Major Road Projects Victoria, we’re proud to be representing regional Australia in this year’s Australian Construction Achievement Award – a showcase of the best construction projects, delivered by the nation’s very best construction companies.
Our project, The Echuca-Moama Bridge Project - Stage 3, has it all – smart engineering, a community-first focus, and the delivery of a promise made over 50 years ago.
The result… a safer township, a better-connected region and a great-looking new landmark for the people of country Victoria and New South Wales.
Well done to all the other project teams shortlisted – you’re a credit to your companies and our industry.
Awards night is May 3, 2023. Go team EMB!
Aroha, the Corban Reserve Stormwater Upgrade Project’s micro-Tunnel Boring Machine (m-TBM), outdid herself by breaking through at the inlet shaft in Henderson, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) this week!
Behind the m-TBM, 235 precast pipes were laid using pipe-jacking methods from Border Road Reserve to 18 Imperial Place. The project team is thrilled Aroha completed the 685-metre journey in less than two months, just in time for a well-deserved summer break.
It will be a busy start to the new year with re-grading works in the two reserves taking place; Murillo Reserve, Upper Waitaro Stream and Border Road Esplanade will be upgraded with new landscaping, boardwalks, and paths.
The project is on track to be completed by mid-2023.
We're well on the way to replacing our light vehicle fleet with electric and hybrid vehicles; and we've got our first electric truck on the way.
All part of our ambitious carbon reduction plan.
For more case studies on how we're reducing our carbon footprint, eliminating waste, and embracing the circular economy, click the picture below.
We are pleased to advise that the Port of Melbourne has awarded us a contract to complete Stage 1 of the Swanson Dock West Remediation Project which includes the remediation and upgrade of the existing wharf structure.
Port of Melbourne CEO Saul Cannon said he was excited to see upgrade works progressing as part of the Port of Melbourne’s 2050 Port Development Strategy.
“Swanson Dock West wharf structures must be remediated and upgraded to enable us to continue to handle container vessels for the next 50 years.
“The existing SDW wharf is of varying ages and forms of construction. Sections of the wharf are close to or beyond the typical design life of 30 years and as a result, major remediation is needed.”
General Manager for McConnell Dowell in Victoria and Tasmania, David Sims, said that the company was thrilled to be continuing its long-standing relationship with the Port of Melbourne.
“Swanson Dock West will be the fifth project we’ve delivered for Port of Melbourne since 2017 and that means continued jobs and employment opportunities for our local staff, subcontractors and suppliers. We look forward to delivering great outcomes for the Port of Melbourne and its users.”
SDW International Container Terminal currently has a three-berth operation. Port of Melbourne’s three-stage program has been developed to enable it to maintain a two-berth operation for the duration of the works. Commencing from Berth 1, the project will focus on completing works for each berth, moving progressively toward Berth 3.
Swanson Dock West (SDW) is a critical International Container Terminal (ICT) comprising of a 944m wharf with three container-handling berths, which were constructed in several stages between the 1960s and 1980s.
The SDW Remediation Project is due for completion in 2027.