Haughton Pipeline Duplication
About the project
Scope
Construction of two isolation valve pits including installation of DN1400 mild steel concrete lined (MSCL) pipework and fittings
15 kilometres of DN1800 SN8000 rubber ring jointed GRP pipe
Construction of 19 thrust blocks (bored piles and non-piled)
115 metres of DN18000 SN20000 laminated jointed pipe across Majors Creek
Ancillary works consisting of air and scour valve pipes including concrete precast and cast in-situ chambers
76 metres of DN1800 SN20000 laminated jointed pipe under Woodstock Giru Road corridor
Respreading of topsoil and pipeline furniture
292 metres of DN1800 SN20000 rubber ring jointed pipe
Outcomes
The project’s construction began off the back of a large flood event in 2019, with the team successfully overcoming challenging ground conditions and managing interfaces with other construction contractors working along the alignment at the same time.
As a local business committed to collaborative contracting, BMD maximised the region’s resources while achieving value for money and best-for-project outcomes. As part of the project, BMD engaged over 90 businesses, equating to approximately $28 million spent locally. During construction 90 full time jobs were created, and 92% of the total inducted workers were from the Townsville region.
The project was successfully completed under budget, with BMD providing approximately $700,000 in savings for the client through design innovations.