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16.06.2020 (713 Clicks)

Costain appointed onto Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Alliance

Costain, the smart infrastructure solutions company, has been appointed onto Anglian Water's over £350 million new Strategic Pipeline Alliance.

16.06.2020 (689 Clicks)

Cimic – Optimal Tunnelling Performance is a Blend of Youth and Experience

Keeping the tunnel boring machines (TBMs) in optimal condition is an essential part of any tunnelling project.

TBMs require daily maintenance by CPB Contractors Plant Managers and their teams, as their performance can have a significant impact on project success.

Martin Bell, CPB Contractors Plant Manager, is part of Cimic's team delivering the Tunnel and Station Excavation Works (TSE) on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project.

His team is responsible for the procurement, assembly and maintenance of all equipment owned by the John Holland CPB Ghella joint venture, including the project’s thirteen roadheaders and five TBMs. The TBMs delivered 31 kilometres of fully lined tunnels in 17 months. Once the machines have completed their work, the plant team also manages the disassembly, redeployment or sale of the equipment.

Martin said: “More than 65% of the supervisors on my team were handpicked from the workforce. We really benefit from a blend of youth and experience on my team.”

The latter includes the more veteran professionals like himself; the former bring new ways of thinking that provide a new dimension to delivering projects.

“Leveraging our differences in experience and capabilities, we are one project team, collaborating in a complex urban environment, to deliver a significant infrastructure project that will positively impact the community,” said Martin.

TBM speed statistics:

• Fastest recorded TBM speed: 90 – 100mm per minute.
• Furthest distance dug in 24 hours: 85.2m by TBM Mum Shirl
• Longest distance dug in a five-day week: 326.9m by TBM Mum Shirl

In early March 2020, all tunnelling finished on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project with completion of Sydney’s newest twin metro railway tunnels. Tunnelling beneath Sydney harbour from Barangaroo to Blues Point, TBM Kathleen dug two 885-metre-long tunnels, which are approximately 40 metres below sea level at their deepest point.

With the tunnels completed, Martin’s team has now redeployed the project’s remaining roadheader onto road transport. Most of his team have dispersed to other projects such as Cross River Rail in Brisbane and the WestConnex M4-M5 Link Rozelle Interchange in Sydney or are working on tenders, building future opportunities.

Source: Cimic

                     

12.06.2020 (877 Clicks)

QRC welcomes Milestone for job-generating Glencore Mine in CQ

The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed the Palaszczuk Government’s designation of the proposed $1.5 billion Glencore Valeria coal mine in central Queensland as a coordinated project.

11.06.2020 (867 Clicks)

Skanska strengthens water Sector Relationships with two major Contract Signings in UK

Skanska signed Contracts with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Anglian Water in UK

11.06.2020 (868 Clicks)

ABB appointed to modernize Zijin Mining Group’s Copper Mine in Serbia

Ring-geared mill drive systems from ABB will improve safety, reliability and efficiency

10.06.2020 (1293 Clicks)

H.C. Starck Tungsten business sold to Masan Resources in Vietnam

H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders, a leading global provider of customer-specific tungsten powder, is now part of Masan Resources. All required approvals by government authorities have been received, allowing completion of the transaction between Masan Resources and the H.C. Starck Group GmbH. The Vietnamese-listed subsidiary of Masan Group has one of the world's largest tungsten deposits and associated refining facilities outside of China.

09.06.2020 (734 Clicks)

Strabag awarded follow-up Contract for A3 Motorway in Romania

• 4.5 km motorway section from Ungheni to Târgu Mureș including spur route
• Ungheni–Ogra section successfully completed in 2018
• Contract value: RON 192 million (approx. € 40 million)

09.06.2020 (754 Clicks)

KPMG Australia’s new Climate Action Plan

With climate change recognised as one of the most significant issues facing Australian businesses and vulnerable people, KPMG Australia has unveiled a new Climate Action Plan outlining new targets and programs to improve education and accountability.

08.06.2020 (721 Clicks)

Eldorado Gold to begin Construction of the Decline at Lamaque and provides an Update on Greece

Eldorado Gold Corporation announces that it is commencing construction of a three kilometre decline, or tunnel (shown in Figures 1 and 2 below), from the Sigma mill to the 405 metre level of the Triangle mine. The Company is also providing an update on several positive developments in Greece.

06.06.2020 (689 Clicks)

BAM Contractors to build Scheldt Tunnel in Belgium

BAM Contractors to build Scheldt Tunnel, the jewel in the crown of the Oosterweel Link Project (Antwerp)