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The Company is pleased to announce that the Beauty World MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) project in Singapore has completed 1,000,000 man hours lost time injury (LTI) free. To commemorate this milestone, the project conducted its 9th Safety Standdown on 22 March 2013. The Safety Standdown took stock of all ongoing activities and involved the entire site in reviewing and communicating its JSEAs and presenting them during a stand-up presentation by each Team Leader. Read more

The company is pleased to announce that the Orchard MRT to Tangs Plaza Underpass Upgrade project (ER 337) has recently completed more than 500,000 man hours lost time injury (LTI) free. To reach this achievement, the project team has committed to a safe culture by focusing on McConnell Dowell’s Golden Safety Rules, with strong visible leadership from line management setting the example for all, to ensure everyone goes home, without harm, everyday. Everyday the project faces the unique challenge of working in, over and under one of the busiest shopping streets in the world, Orchard Road. It has achieved this without interruption to the general public, and within very confined working areas Read more

The company is pleased to announce that Keppel Merlimau II Cogen Civil and Marine project in Singapore has been successfully completed and has achieved in excess of 1,250,000 man hours LTI free. McConnell Dowell were initially awarded the phase A civil works to provide the complete civil infrastructure for one KA26-1 single shaft turbine with an output of 400 megawatts. Subsequently, McConnell Dowell were awarded phase B civil works which added another KA26-1 single shaft turbine and an additional 400 megawatt capacity. Following on from the civil works, McConnell Dowell were also awarded the construction of the cooling water intake structure which involved installation of temporary works, dewatering and excavation to 10m Read more

Almost a year after the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) were installed, the twin Metro tunnels on the Beauty World Project have now been completed. As the final pieces of the 1000 tonne boring machines are being dismantled and demobilised from site, it is a good time to reflect on our achievements. The range of geological conditions that these 6640mm diameter ‘monsters’ bored through was as impressive as it was challenging. The geology ranged from unweathered 200 MPa granites to completely disintegrated soils, including the hardest soil conditions of them all, ‘Mixed Face’. This involved boring through hardrock and clay at the same time. The tunnelling teams and crews performed admirably in Read more

The Company is pleased to announce McConnell Dowell South East Asia Pte Ltd has been awarded its first environmental award by the Building and Construction Authority on 24 May 2012. The award recognises progressive builders who take the effort to address environmental and public concerns arising from construction works and serves to develop a more positive image of the industry over time in Singapore. The Building and Construction Authority reviewed the following projects as part of the award selection process: Design and Construction of Station at Beauty World and Tunnels for Downtown Line Stage 2 (C916) Upgrading of Underground Link between Orchard MRT and Tang Plaza (ER337) Collyer Quay Underpass Project Key environmental features in the Read more

The Singapore Parallel Train saw more work for McConnell Dowell on Jurong Island, Singapore and fantastic results continued to raise the reputation of McConnell Dowell. An extensive 5 kilometres of pipe racks were implemented to provide the critical infrastructure that connects the existing facility to the new expansion. McConnell Dowell was awarded the job for the Singapore Parallel Train in May of 2008 by ExxonMobil. The SPT project was an integrated petrochemicals project that consisted of a number of downstream units including a steam cracker ethylene complex and two downstream plants for the production of ethylene and propylene derivatives. The new plant will integrate with existing ExxonMobil plants at the Read more

McConnell Dowell has been established in Asia for over 40 years, and currently has operating offices in five countries which support the projects throughout the region.  With a strong local base, combined with the Group's technical capability, we are able to deliver highly complex and multidiscipline projects throughout South East Asia. South-East Asia Operation Regions Include: Singapore Thailand Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong Batam Fabrication Yard Thailand Fabrication Yard Read more

The Helios Bulk Liquid Storage and Blending Facility job was completed ahead of time, and with its first-class safety performance, was awarded the “Singapore Safety and Health Award” in  2008. McConnell Dowell was awarded the mechanical and civil works contract in May of 2006 by Helios Terminals Corporation. The project is based on Jurong Island, Singapore which has been a happy hunting ground for the company over the last 30 years. McConnell Dowell constructed tank foundations, pipe racks, bund walls, valve and pump manifold, piping, loading arms, jetty topsides, all electrical and instrumentation, and other facilities including offices. 21 liquid storage tanks are included in the facility with a capacity of 448,000m3. Read more

Resorts World Sentosa Private Limited owns and operates Singapore’s Resorts World - Sentosa Island. The S$6.59 billion tourist destination spans 49 hectares and has welcomed over 40 million visitors since opening in January 2010. Resorts World Sentosa is home to Universal Studios theme park, the world’s largest oceanarium, casino, hotels, convention centre as well as specialty retail outlets. Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd awarded McConnell Dowell the design and construct (D&C) contract for the Sentosa Seawall and Land Reclamation Project. The contract included the design and construction of approximately 1.1 km of seawall, the reclamation of approximately 6.4 hectares of land, and the improvement of the reclaimed fill using cement Read more

The Company is pleased to advise that Vopak Asia Pte Ltd has awarded McConnell Dowell South East Asia Pte Ltd the design & construction contract of berths 6 & 7 at their Banyan facility, Jurong Island. The scope of work replicates the existing finger jetty, and comprises: • 200m access roadway and 3 tiered piperack• 50m long x 43m wide twin Jetty • 6 mooring dolphins • 4 breasting dolphins• Pump platform The new jetties have been designed to accommodate LNG carrier vessels, and up to 80,000DWT. This project is an extension to berths 1 to 5, previously built by McConnell Dowell for Vopak, and highlights our commitment to maintaining long-term relationships with our client and working collaboratively with Read more