Dugald River Mine Tailings Dam Plinth and Structures

Client

Watkins Contracting

Location

Cloncurry, QLD

Scope

☛ Construction of 245m of concrete reinforced plinth ranging from flat surfaces up to a 53% grade.
☛ Surface preparation, supply, and placement of 41 tonnes of steel reinforcing.
☛ Formwork and placement for 794m³ of mass concrete fill.
☛ Formwork and placement of 340m³ of structural concrete.
☛ Additional works including 45m³ of reinforced concrete crest anchorage, tether control station base slab, and three pontoon anchor blocks.

Key Successes and Achievements

☛ Successfully completed the project within the required timeframe.
☛ Maintained high standards of safety and construction quality throughout the project.
☛ Managed an aggressive construction program effectively, meeting all project milestones.
☛ Effectively handled complex formwork and placement tasks on challenging grades, showcasing expertise in structural concrete work.

Client

Watkins Contracting

Location

Cloncurry, QLD

Contract Value

$1.54 million

Project Duration

3 months

Scope

☛ Surface preparation, supply, and placement of 41 tonnes of steel reinforcing.
☛ Formwork and placement for 794m³ of mass concrete fill.
☛ Formwork and placement of 340m³ of structural concrete.
☛ Additional works including 45m³ of reinforced concrete crest anchorage, tether control station base slab, and three pontoon anchor blocks.

Key Successes and Achievements

☛ Successfully completed the project within the required timeframe.
☛ Maintained high standards of safety and construction quality throughout the project.
☛ Managed an aggressive construction program effectively, meeting all project milestones.
☛ Effectively handled complex formwork and placement tasks on challenging grades, showcasing expertise in structural concrete work.