Kogan Creek Mine IPAC 1

Location

Brigalow, Queensland

Value

$6.5 million

Client

CS Energy

Status

Complete

About the project

BMD Constructions was contracted to build a new ash pit within the associated coal mine near Kogan Creek Power Station. The new pit will provide ash storage for the next six years.

Scope

120,000m3 bulk earthworks

Construction of access roads including 50,000 tonnes of road base

Trimming of existing haul and access roads

Supply and installation of 110,000m2 geomembrane liner including subgrade preparation and anchor trench construction

Associated drainage works including open surface drains and culverts

Revegetation works

Outcomes

The project team was committed to HSEQ excellence with a number of initiatives established across the project. Prior to commencing onsite, a desktop study was undertaken, a certified sediment and erosion control plan was obtained, and a number of controls were implemented including silt traps and fencing, bunding, and rock checks. Regular meetings with the client and designer were also undertaken throughout the project to ensure variable site conditions were communicated and managed effectively, and quick solutions, including opening alternative work fronts, could be determined without delay to program. Ultimately, the project was delivered on time, within budget, and with 33,689 hours worked with no recordable injuries.