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PDM Thickener Bridge Replacement 01

01 location
284 Farm St, Kawana QLD 4701, Australia
02 client
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance
03 duration
6 Weeks
04 completed
January 2024
Peak Downs Mine (PDM) identified the Coal Thickener Bridge was at its end of life and required replacing. It supports a range of services including mechanical drives, hydraulics, electrical and control services, flocculent dosing system, compressed air and coal slurry and water pipes. It also provides the suspension of the feed well and thickener raking system.  
scope

Scope included for PDM Bridge Replacement

Bridge Installation

01

Pre-assembly and installation of the new BMA-supplied bridge and mounting stools, including the integration of new pipework, structural brackets, cable trays and retained equipment. All works were carefully coordinated to ensure structural integrity, alignment accuracy and seamless connection to existing infrastructure.

Mechanical Removal

02

Safe removal of all existing mechanical and electrical components, fixtures, piping and feed well assemblies from the original bridge structure. This process was executed in a controlled manner to facilitate safe decommissioning and minimise disruption to surrounding operations.

New Services Installation

03

Supply and installation of new pipes, valves, cabling and fixtures where existing components were unsuitable for reuse. All replacements were selected and installed to meet updated operational, safety and compliance requirements.

Scaffold & Temporary Works

04

Provision of scaffold systems and engineered temporary support frames to enable safe access and structural stability throughout the project. All temporary works were designed and installed in accordance with site safety standards and project specifications.

Commissioning Support

05

On-site commissioning assistance to support testing, verification and operational readiness of newly installed systems. Our team worked collaboratively with client representatives to ensure smooth transition from installation to live operation.

result

With the support of our subcontractors and a dedicated Walz crew, all works were completed without incident and the coal thickener bridge was back online as per the schedule.

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