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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 
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
Braemar 3 Gas Pipeline - Project Award
The Company is pleased to advise the McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd have been selected by ERM as the preferred ECI contractor for the Braemar 3 gas pipeline in Queensland, australia.The scope includes the design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing and pre-commissioning of a 16’’ x X70 pipeline and its associated facilities. The Braemar 3 pipeline will be tied in at the ’Kenya’ facility and will run generally south toward the New South Wales border for 155 km and connect to a new gas fired power plant.ERM intends to work with Macdow in an Early Contractor Involvement process with the aim of forming an EPC Contract by October 1, 2009.
Meander Dam Concrete Award
McConnell Dowell is pleased to announce that McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd was awarded the 2009 Award for Excellence in Concrete in the Engineering Projects category by the Concrete Institute of australia for work on the Meander Dam project in Tasmania.
The award recognised the functional, aesthetic and economic worth of the project with particular emphasis on the appropriateness of concrete construction to the purpose of the structure.
The project included the construction of a 47 m high roller compacted concrete (RCC) dam 180 m long across the top and capable of storing 43,000 ML. The dam configuration includes a central 50 m wide spillway to pass most floods whilst 1
Community
McConnell Dowell is committed to contributing to improving the quality of life in societies throughout the geographic footprint we trade in.
Our CSR Policy aims to reduce poverty; improve the quality of life and opportunities for disadvantaged groups through promotion of community based projects relating to self help, empowerment, capacity building and skills development.
The CSR Policy also assists educational institutions in encouraging or increasing the number of mathematics and science students and relevant trade skills in order to contribute to the development of priority skills in our industry.
We assist our CSR endeavours through either donations or enouraging our employees to participate in voluntary works.
Current CSR Initiatives include:
Little Sisters of the
Tunnel & Underground
As one of Australasia’s most skilled tunnelling contractors we’re renowned for our road header, TBM, pipe-jacking and micro tunnelling expertise and our capacity to provide fully integrated engineering and construction solutions. Our expertise covers the whole range of tunnelling from specialist soft ground techniques (full faced balanced earth pressure machines) through to hard rock tunnelling using TBMs, drill/blast and roadheader methods.
Our technical expertise is matched by intuitive relationship management skills and
Pipelines & HDD
McConnell Dowell is one of australia’s leading pipeline contractors delivering pipeline projects all over the world. Since 1960 we have successfully been facing and overcoming challenges. The Pipelines business unit has delivered well over 100 pipelines and of these 40 were on an EPC or D&C basis, both locally and internationally. Our gas pipeline experience ranges up to 1300mm (50”) in diameter. Whilst our recent major water infrastructure pipelines have ranged up to 1800mm (70”) in diameter and have demanded heavy equipment, heavy lifts, welding, deep trenches and tight easements.
Projects undertaken have so often been in extremely challenging environments. These vary from environmentally sensitive areas, rural, remote and congested urban
From Bridge to Underpass
The Department for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure of South australia (DTEI) awarded McConnell Dowell an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract for the replacement of the dilapidated Bakewell Bridge with an underpass in Adelaide, South australia. Used by 25,000 cars per day, the 80 year old bridge formed a vital arterial into Adelaide's CBD.
Working with DTEI on South australia's first ECI project, the team developed and assessed a number of configurations to find a solution that best balanced community, technical and cost parameters. The selected option includes two traffic lanes in each direction separated by a median; on-road bicycle lanes on each side of the road; and a wide shared-use path
Adelaide Desalination Preferred Bidder
The Company is pleased to advise that the AdelaideAqua consortium, which includes McConnell Dowell, has been named by South australian Premier Mike Rann as the preferred bidder for construction of Adelaide’s new 50-gigalitre desalination plant to be built at Port Stanvac.
The AdelaideAqua consortium companies comprise australian-based McConnell Dowell, Spanish firm Acciona Agua, Abigroup and United Utilities. Together they will design, build, operate and maintain the plant for 20 years for South australia Water.
IRPC CHP Project Award, Thailand
The Company is pleased to announce that Baltec Inlet & Exhaust Systems Pty Ltd australia has awarded McConnell Dowell Constructors Thai Ltd a contract for the fabrication of one GE frame 6B Gas Turbine Exhaust Systems and 5 GE Frame 6B Gas Turbines.
The units, each with a final weight of 333 tons excluding diverter, are destined for Intergrated Refinery & Petrochemical Complex Public Company’s (IRPC) Combined Heat & Power Plant (CHP) project.
ENDS
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
RGP5 Safety Award
The FAST JV has awarded the first of their Monthly Safety Awards to McConnell Dowell. The Safety Awards take into account all contractors working on RGP 5 (Rapid Growth Project 5 Marine Works) Port Development works for BHP Billiton Iron Ore.
The safety crew flag was presented by Steve Carter, Marine Superintendent FAST JV to Hale Bray, Safety Representative and the Temporary Construction Load Out Facility work group (TCLOF).
This safety award was awarded in recognition for continued safety performance and effort that the TCLOF team has shown towards safety. This included but not limited to setting up of the TCLOF area, crane and heavy lift operations, house keeping, plant and equipment,
Built Environs Wins Two Awards
Built Environs has received two Master Builders Association Excellence awards in South australia.
Clements Gap Windfarm took the award in Category 11 - Excellence in Civil Construction.
The Adelaide Showground Goyder Pavilion work was also recognised with a commendation in Category 6 - Excellence in a Commercial / Industrial building $20 m - $50 m.
Bogong Hydro Electric Scheme- Project Milestone
The Company is pleased to advise that final inspection of the waterway at Bogong Hydro Electric Scheme was successfully completed on the 4th September and the tunnel plug door closed.
Filling of the main headrace tunnel commenced at 14:00 AEST via the cooling water offtake at McKay Creek (around 200L/s) to provide a buffer of water up against the plug prior to the main fill commencing.
Water will be directed into the waterway from the McKay Creek Power Station turbines, from around 06:00 this Sunday, the 6th September. Filling will be controlled such that 20 m head will be added per hour. All going
MCG Concourse High Commendation
The Company is pleased to announce that the MCG Concourse Redevelopment Project received a High Commendation at the 2009 Engineers australia Engineering Excellence Awards, Victorian Division, for Excellence in Infrastructure Projects (up to $20million).
The awards were announced on Thursday, September 17 at the Victorian 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.
The Melbourne Cricket Club, which manages the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), awarded MacDow the MCG Concourse Widening Redevelopment project in mid-2008.
Dan Morgan wins APIA Award
The Company is pleased to announce that Dan Morgan has been presented with the 2009 australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) Young Achievement Award.
Dan received the award at the 2009 APIA Convention and Exhibition held in Cairns, Queensland on 19 October 2009. Noel Pearson, who is a notable advocate of Cape York Partnerships and Indigenous Land Rights in north Queensland, presented Dan with the award.
Ashley Kellett, APIA President, said “Dan has been an outstanding and energetic supporter of APIA activities over the recent years and he is one of the people who represent the next generation of our industry”.
“On Top of his work with McConnell Dowell, Dan has thrown himself into
Lake Manchester Dam Upgrade Award
The Company is pleased to announce that the Lake Manchester Dam Upgrade (LMDU) project received a High Commendation at the 2009 Engineers australia Engineering Excellence Awards, Queensland Division, for Excellence in Project Infrastructure. The awards were announced on 2 October 2009 at the Queensland Engineers australia Branch Annual 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.
The LMDU involved the upgrade of an existing 90 year old mass concrete gravity dam. The work included the design and construction
SRWP Project Recognised at AAA
The company is pleased to announce that the Southern Regional Water Pipeline project has been recognised in the Alliancing Association of Australasia’s Excellence Awards with a High Commendation.
“The Southern Regional Water Pipeline Alliance Project began as a single regional infrastructure project in South East Queensland and grew to become a $1.3 billion program of works over an area spanning 200 km. Collaboration between participant companies and concurrent disciplines saw the project delivered on time and under budget despite the significant increase in scope,” said AAA Executive Director, Alain Mignot.
The awards, which were announced at the Alliancing Association of Australasia’s National Convention on 22 and 23 October in Melbourne, recognise excellence
Completion of CUF Project Marine Portion, South Australia
The Company is pleased to announce the practical completion of the marine portion of the Common User Facility Project.
The CUF project forms part of Techport australia – the country's premier naval industry hub being developed at Osborne, South australia. The facility will support australian Submarine Corporation to deliver the Royal australian Navy’s next generation $8 billion Air Warfare Destroyers (AWD) and attract other shipbuilding and repair opportunities.
The Common User Facility consists of three key areas, including the now-complete Marine works encompassing a wharf 213 m long and 25 m wide, and dredged access to the Port River shipping channel.
Work on the runway and dry berth, as well as australia’s largest
Bogong Hydro Electric Scheme Opens
The Company is pleased to announce the official opening of the Bogong Hydro Electric Scheme by Victorian Premier John Brumby on Friday 20 November.
“The Bogong Hydro Power Station is a great example of how climate change can provide a climate of opportunity – with new investment, more jobs and a cleaner environment.” Premier Brumby said.
The Bogong Power Development Project, awarded to McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd by AGL Southern Hydro in September 2006 and commissioned in October 2009, is the largest hydro power project constructed in australia for 25 years.
The design and construct scope consisted of 6.5 km of 5 m diameter hardrock tunnel constructed using a 5 m
SRWP Project Wins ACEA Award
The Company is pleased to announce that the Southern Regional Water Pipeline Alliance has won a Gold Award in the transport and civil infrastructure category of the 2009 Association of Consulting Engineers australia (ACEA) Awards for Excellence for its work on the South East Queensland Water Grid Interconnection pipeline system.
ACEA said “Quality and innovative engineering and management services played a key role in the successful delivery of a massive and complex project which is of critical benefit to communities in South East Queensland. The project clearly demonstrated the major benefits achieved by a highly integrated and successful alliance team.”
The South East Queensland Water Grid consists of 161 km