MICT Berth 7 – Southern Yard Extension
About the project
The works on the MICT Berth 7 - Southern Yard Extension involved reclaiming 33,000 square metres of land and constructing a 150-metre-long wharf in Manila Bay to support the handling of an increasing volume of container van shipments.
Scope
Dredging of bay up to 13.5m deep and disposal of dredged spoil material
Demolition, disposal, and replacement of existing mooring dolphin
Construction of a 150-metre-long wharf extension and bulkhead
Installation of all wharf furniture including crane rails, fenders, bollards, storm tie downs, stow pin locators
Partial removal of the rock revetment at the current seaside boundary of the container yard
Piling works
Construction and installation of storm drainage, electrical power and control, and fire system facilities
Extension of RTG beams
Construction of concrete pavement and markings
Outcomes
The completed works at MICT have reflected the excellent performance of the Prime BMD team. Works were completed ahead of schedule and well within budget. As a result of the project, Prime BMD was awarded by the client ICTSI the Supplier of the Year for Category 4 – Construction, with an Average Rating of 99.82%.
Always striving for HSEQ Excellence and Zero Harm, safety protocols were instilled on the project including: daily safety meetings, the establishment of an emergency response team, and conducting drills including fire drills.
The team also participated in coastal clean-up drives to contribute to environmental preservation.