BHP Mining Area C
Construct Foundation Pad
Pilbara, Western Australia
BHP
16 Weeks
2012
Description of Works
RJV were contracted by BHP Billiton to carry out earthworks for the expansion of the warehouse facilities at Area C.
Scope of Services
- Construction of warehouse foundation pad and hardstand areas
- Construction of ring road and parking facility
- Installation of storm water culverts and site drainage
Equipment
- WT01 – Water truck
- DZ18 – DT10T dozer
- DT16 – Bell B50D dump truck
- DT17 – Bell B50D dump truck
- DT27 – Bell B50D dump truck
- EX03 – Hitachi EX1200 excavator
- GR25 –Cat 16H grader
- WL34 – Cat 988H wheel loader
- WT30 – Bell B50D 47000lt water truck
- WT34 – Bell B50D 47000lt water truck
- RDT07 – Cat 777F rigid dump truck
- RDT08 – Cat 777F rigid dump truck
- RDT09 – Cat 777F rigid dump truck
- WL52 – Cat integrated tool carrier
- ST11 – Service truck
- VR14 – Hamm 3216 padfoot roller
- MB15 – Ute
Key Challenges
- Critical time restraints placed on the RJV project team by the client due to an accelerated construction programme.
- RJV had to be self-sufficient due to no project infrastructure and resources being available being a greenfield project including accommodation. An example of that was HD fitters who travelled from a camp 45 min away each day.
- Due to limited project space RJV had to demobilise equipment and infrastructure in 7 days including all domes, oil stores, offices, lunchrooms, and storage containers.
RJV Advantage
- Resourceful and self-sufficient
- Effective project time management that was maintained throughout the project
- Flexible to achieve outcomes
- Strong business and client partnerships were developed
Innovation
RJV developed systems and processes required to manage the project’s remote nature. The project was an outstanding display of teamwork and effective client partnering to achieve an outstanding outcome.
Safety Record
Zero lost time injuries.
