Rio Tinto has revealed the successful contractor that will deliver the tunnel infrastructure installation package for the mining powerhouses’ Hope Downs Two Project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
BMD has been awarded the contract (valued at $70 million) and will be responsible for the construction of six precast tunnels. Of these six tunnels, two will go over live rail, with the other four to be installed in a greenfield environment.
The construction and delivery of these tunnels will enable the safe passage of rail and light vehicles through the tunnels, while allowing heavy vehicles to travel over the top.
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On top of the precast tunnels, BMD’s scope on the project will also include a wide range of civil engineering works including micro piling ground improvement, heavy duty concrete footings and walls, precast arch lift and installation, bulk earthwork embankments, and electrical and wireless communication monitoring systems providing connectivity.
BMD Constructions General Manager – WA Leon Fogliani said the company recently celebrated 10 years of operation in Western Australia.
“This is a project that will further demonstrate BMD’s expertise in safely operating in complex live rail environments, and reinforce our capabilities in the resources sector,” Fogliani said.
To learn more about BMD’s project scope, click here.
