Water and Wastewater
Ludmilla Waste Water Treatment Plant
Location
Ludmilla, Northern Territory
Value
$17 million
Client
Power and Water Corporation
Status
Complete
About the project
BMD was engaged to supply and construct the expansion works to the final component in the major overhaul and redevelopment of the sewerage collection and treatment system for a large portion of the Darwin area.
Scope
Modification works to the existing treatment plant
Construction of new treatment tanks and pipework
Electrical and instrumentation installation
Civil and road works
Construction of a new dewatering system
Construction of a new chemical closing building containing a dual dosing system
Construction of an odour control facility including a refurbished lime system expansion of the existing chlorine dosing system
Construction of a new switch room to service the expanded plant
Outcomes
The project team made a concerted effort to ensure that a high quantity of Northern Territory suppliers and subcontractors were engaged for the project, demonstrating BMD’s strong commitment to local participation.
As construction started in the wet season, the project team proactively prepared contingency plans including site dewatering of excavations and scheduling of construction activities within the existing treatment plant to minimise potential disruptions.