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Phu Bia Mining Fabrication Project Award, Laos
The Company is pleased to announce that Phu Bia Mining Ltd. (Laos), a subsidiary of Pan Australia, has awarded McConnell Dowell Constructors Thai Ltd a contract for the fabrication of two reclaim feeder chutes.
The two chutes are supplied complete with bissalloy and duaplate liner plates.
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About McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited:
Formed in 1960, McConnell Dowell is a world-class engineering, construction, building and maintenance group employing 6,500 people throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand, the Pacific and the Middle East. For almost 50 years we have continually delivered the right engineering solutions for our public and private sector clients throughout our operating geographies.
McConnell Dowell’s diverse service offering includes building, civil, electrical, fabrication, marine, maintenance, 
Mechanical
With specialist skills in industry sectors such as mining and metals, oil and gas, chemical processing, petrochemical and water markets, we provide a complete construction service in green and brown-field facilities construction from engineer, procure, fabricate, field erection, civil, mechanical, piping, and electrical installation works through to commissioning.
Throughout our domestic and international operations our facilities construction experience includes oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, chemical, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, power and mining industries. Our innovative risk management, and fast-track construction solutions
Thai Fabrication Open
We are pleased to announce the opening of McConnell Dowell Constructors Thai Ltd’s new fabrication facility in Maptaphut, Thailand.
The new facility occupies a 77,000m2 site situated 40 minutes from both Laem Chabang and Sattahip International Ports and adjacent to the busy industrial estates of the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand.
The first phase of the development, consisting of a
Pike River Coal Mine
The Pike River Coal Mining Company awarded McConnell Dowell the design and construct (D&C) contract for Pike River Coal Mine Project, which is located within the confines of the Paparoa National Park, 46 km east of Greymouth on New Zealand’s South Island.
The mine will produce 1 million tonnes of hard coking coal per annum for the next 20 years. McConnell Dowell's works included the construction of a 2.3 km mine access tunnel, associated passing bays and sumps for this landmark project.
Sino Iron Project Marine Works Contract Award
The Company is pleased to advise that Sino Iron Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Hong Kong listed Citic Pacific Ltd, has awarded McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd a contract for the construction of marine facilities associated with their Sino Iron Project. Citic Pacific Mining Management Pty Ltd. is acting as the principal’s representative.
The Sino Iron Project, located at Cape Preston, approximately 1,500 km north of Perth, involves the establishment of an iron ore mine and related facilities, including marine loading and unloading facilities. McConnell Dowell’s works consist of four separable portions:
Installation of caissons for service wharf, construction of a module offload facility and installation of a desalination seawater intake;
Construction
LXML Sepon Mod Squad Renewal
The Company is pleased to advise that McConnell Dowell has been awarded a further 12 month extension of the Mod Squad contract at the LXML Sepon Copper Gold Mine, Lao PDR by the Min Metals Group (MMG).
This award takes the Company into our 5th year of Mod Squad services where we are contracted to supply of Engineering Services, Labour and Equipment to the LXML Sepon Copper Gold Mine.
The copper gold mine produces 67,500 tonnes of copper per annum and 105,000 ounces of gold.
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About McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited:
Formed in 1960, McConnell Dowell is a world-class engineering, construction, building and maintenance group employing 6,500 people throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand, the Pacific
PT BlueScope Steel Civil Works Project Award
The Company is pleased to advise that PT BlueScope Steel Indonesia has awarded PT McConnell Dowell Indonesia (PT MDI) the civil foundations package at their Cilegon plant, Indonesia.
The works form part of BlueScope Steel's second metallic coating line expansion to take overall capacity from its current production of 140,000 tonnes per annum to 265,000 tonnes per annum of metallic coated and painted steel products.
The Company is pleased to have won a further contract from BlueScope Steel, a valued customer, who the company has constructed various building, civil and mechanical packages over the last 17 years at their facilities in Indonesia, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand.
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About McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited:
Formed in
Toka Tinding Mine Gold Processing Plant Contract Award
The Company is pleased to advise that PT McConnell Dowell Indonesia (MDI) has been awarded the construction of a gold processing plant by PT Tambang Tondano Nusajaya at their Toka Tinding mine site in North Sulawesi.
The project includes earthworks, civil, structural, tanks, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and commissioning of the plant.
MDI has been working on the site since November last year refurbishing the existing equipment, and the good work done by the people on site has helped to secure this award.
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About McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited:
Formed in 1960, McConnell Dowell is a world-class engineering, construction, building and maintenance group with projects throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand, the Pacific and
Koniambo Construction Works Packages Contract Award
The Company is pleased to advise that the Socalmo MacDow Joint Venture has been awarded 20 Construction Works Packages by Koniambo Nickel SAS (KNS) for the Koniambo Nickel project in New Caledonia.
The scope of works in the packages awarded includes the construction of above & underground pipe works, storage tanks, overland conveyors, an ore preparation plant and civil works.
Construction is expected to commence on site in September 2010.
The Koniambo Nickel project is the JV's second nickel sector infrastructure project in New Caledonia having previously delivered the Goro Nickel Port Project in 2005 to 2006.
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About McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited:
Formed in 1960, McConnell Dowell is a world-class engineering, construction, building and maintenance
Thailand Fabrication Yard Multiple Awards
The Company is pleased to announce that following projects have recently been awarded to McConnell Dowell Constructors Thai Ltd for our Thailand Fabrication Yard:
Chatree North Gold Project: Ausenco Services Pty Ltd. In conjunction with Akara Mining Ltd has awarded the supply and fabrication of structural steelwork in excess of 1,200 tonnes.
Thrust Frame Sickle Damper: Baltec Inlet & Exhaust Systems Pty Ltd Australia has awarded a contract for the fabrication of a Thrust Frame Sickle Damper, for Queensland Nickle.
Chatree North Gold Project: Outotec Pty Ltd. has awarded a contract for the fabrication of one 30M Dia. High Rate Thickener for the Chatree North Gold Project.
Dragon Steel Static Fan & Narrabri Coal Mine:
Toka Tindung Gold Processing Plant Safety Achievement
The company is pleased to announce the recent achievement by PT McConnell Dowell Indonesia of 250,000 man hours without a Lost Time Injury on the Toka Tindung Gold Mine Processing Facility.
The project is currently well into construction phase with multi disciplined work fronts being undertaken simultaneously with over 650 people including sub contractors working day and night shift to achieve the scheduled Gold Pour Date.
The project has a robust construction philosophy with a dedicated project team to ensure that the MacDow safety systems are executed. The close co-operation with excellent safety communication and practices to the work force between our construction management team superintendents and supervisors has contributed to this
Pilbara Iron Ore Infrastructure - Phase A & B
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) awarded McConnell Dowell the design and construct (D&C) contract for the Pilbara Iron Ore Infrastructure Project at Port Hedland in Western Australia. FMG is positioning itself as the third major iron ore producer in Australia.
MacDow's scope of work included a load-out berth, a lay-by berth and navigation aids. The load-out berth comprises a 100 m long approach jetty complete with roadway and elevated conveyor trusses; a transfer station platform with wharf conveyor, drive and belt change-out areas; and a wharf structure to supports the shiploader. The wharf includes shiploader rails; six independent berthing dolphins including fenders and quick release mooring hooks and controls; and trafficable concrete
Building
Operating Australia wide, Adelaide-based company, Built Environs employs over 450 people on a range of award-winning commercial building, civil engineering and industrial projects in the defence, marine, mining and resource, road construction and wind farm industries.
Embracing a positive cultural approach to all of their projects, Built Environs invests heavily in the safety and professional development of their people.
Visit the Built Environs website at: http://www.builtenvirons.com.au/.
Ambuklao & Binga Hydropower Plants Civil Works, Philippines, Award
We are pleased to announce that McConnell Dowell Philippines Inc has been awarded the contract for civil works associated with the refurbishment of the Ambuklao and Binga Hydropower plants.
The two plants, located near Baguio City in the Philippines, were commissioned over 40 years ago and have been severely compromised by major siltation and volcanic activity. New intakes to both stations will be constructed above the silt level as well as new drop shafts and head race intake tunnels. Other works will include
Bakewell Underpass Project Wins Engineering Excellence Award
The Company is pleased to announce that the Bakewell Underpass Project has won the 2008 Engineers Australia Engineering Excellence Awards, South Australian Division, for Excellence in Infrastructure and Building Projects. The awards were announced on Saturday, August 30, at the South Australian Engineers Australia Branch Dinner.
The Excellence Awards recognise the highest level of achievement in the engineering field. They provide peer recognition of outstanding engineering work as well as providing an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the invaluable contribution the engineering profession makes to the community. Each Branch holds State Awards, the winners of
SRWP Runners-up in Chevron Award
We are pleased to announce that the Southern Regional Water Pipeline Alliance Project (SRWP) was awarded runner-up status in the 2007 Chevron Health and Safety awards announced at the International Pipeline & Offshore Contractors Association (IPLOCA) conference in Athens on 2 October 2008.
The awards acknowledge companies who proactively prevent accidents and injuries on their projects and demonstrate outstanding safety results. The selection criteria included demonstration of proactive programmes and/or processes, unique innovations or initiatives to avoid accidents and well-defined systems, procedures or practices which
DBNGP Stage 5B Looping, Western Australia, Award
The Company is pleased to announce that Dampier Bunbury Pipeline (DBP) has awarded McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd the DBNGP Stage 5B Looping contract in Western Australia.
The project includes 440 km of 26” pipeline construction looping the existing DBNGP pipeline spread from Loop 0 near Karratha to Loop 10 east of Bunbury, W.A. This is carried out in eleven separate loops. The initial two loops to be constructed (Loops 9 and 10) are adjacent to and North East and South of Perth respectively. Loop 10 is the
Corio Quay North Wharf & Ship Loader Construction Award
The company is pleased to advise the McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd, in joint venture with Tenova SEMF, have been awarded the design and construction contract for a new woodchip loader and berth at Corio Quay by Geelong Port Pty Ltd.
The existing ship loader is reaching the end of its useful life with a maximum vessel length capacity of 209 m and its designed annual throughput is 600,000 tonnes. The new facility will increase the capacity of the berth
Rapid Growth Project 5 Marine Works Award
The Company is pleased to advise that BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty Ltd has awarded McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd, Rapid Growth Project 5 Marine Works, in Western Australia.
The scope of works consists of the design and construction, material supply, plant and labour of two additional iron ore export berths at Harriet Point (Berths G and H) inside the harbour at Port Hedland, Western Australia. Mobilisation to site is expected to commence in March 2009.
Adelaide Desalination Transfer Pipeline Project Award
The Company is pleased to announce that the South Australia Water Corporation (SA Water) has awarded the Adelaide Desalination Transfer Pipeline Project to McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd in joint venture with Built Environs Pty Ltd. This significant award is the culmination of an extensive pre-qualification and early contractor involvement (ECI) process.
The project includes the design and construction of the transfer pipeline system which will link Adelaide’s new desalination plant to its existing water supply. The scope of work