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Condong and Broadwater Biomass Cogeneration Plants

Location
Condong, New South Wales
Value
$17.5 million
Client
Downer Energy Systems Pty Ltd
Status
Complete
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About the project

Both 35 megawatt power stations are attached to the local sugar mills in northern New South Wales. The Condong plant is located on the Tweed River just north of Murwillumbah, with the Broadwater plans located on the Richmond River near Ballina.

Scope

BMD Constructions was engaged to deliver civil works, initially undertaking a feasibility study and providing a basic estimate on preliminary information available. Both sites comprised similar structures, with the Condong site requiring a cooling tower and in-line storage bin.Works at Condong involved construction of numerous structural concrete components, installation of underground services, construction of internal roads, and re-construction of a number of adjacent external roads. This included widening of the Tweed Valley Way and drainage works at the McLeod Street/Cane Road intersection. Mechanical works occurred concurrently.Works at Broadwater involved structural concrete works, underground services, and external roadworks. The construction of a variety of concrete structures to accommodate mechanical structures formed the major part of the works.

Outcomes

BMD’s ability to understand the client’s requirements, coupled with a capacity to mobilise a substantial workforce was key to progressing the works and achieving the program, flow-on trades, and project budget.The project team established and managed a strong safety culture, with a significant number of employees working within high activity, multi-disciplines, conflicting work zones.