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The Ambuklao and Binga Hydropower Plant project in the Philippines was a testament to McConnell Dowell’s capabilities in remote area construction, the development recieving a silver award for the “Best Renewable Energy Power Plant of the Year” in the 2011 Asian Power Awards. The project involved the refurbishment of the two 40 year old plants that had become compromised by siltation and volcanic activity. Construction encompassed a network of tunnels and shafts and the building of new intake and outlet structures. The plants were equipped with new electrical and mechanical equipment, as well as new generators. A complete new cooling system with pipes, pumps and filter, as well as new drain Read more

The Bogong Power Development Project, awarded to McConnell Dowell as a design and construct (D&C) contract by AGL Southern Hydro, is the largest hydro power project constructed in Australia in 25 years. It consists of a network of tunnels and shafts and the construction of a new underground hydro electric power station in a picturesque national park near the Victorian ski fields at Falls Creek. The power station forms part of AGL Southern Hydro’s strategic energy framework for the supply of green peak demand power. It will harness the Rocky Valley and Pretty Valley branches of the East Kiewa River and existing water resources released from the Mackay Creek Power Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

The Company is pleased to advise that the Bogong Hydro Electric Scheme project received a finalist award in the 2010 Australian Constructors Association Awards (ACAA) at the gala dinner recently held in Brisbane and attended by 400 industry leaders. The Award reflects the development of a culture within the construction industry which strives for world’s best practice and also recognises outstanding construction achievements. The Chair of the 2010 ACAA judging panel, Professor Michael Dureau, said, “All seven finalists have created benchmarks for future projects to emulate, and all project teams understood and were committed to delivering excellent outcomes for the client, stakeholders and the environment.” David Logan, accepting the finalist certificate at Read more