RESOURCES: OIL & GAS A sector as broad as oil and gas demands a comprehensive skillset and one that McConnell Dowell is up to delivering. Marine facilities, storage terminals, processing plants, pipelines, topsides, power, and water infrastructure are all core elements of our on, near, and off-shore service portfolios.The Group’s ability to deliver engineer, procure and construct (EPC) solutions supports innovative and intelligent thinking and provides clients with the simplicity and accountability of a single management interface. With in-house fabrication and precast facilities, we are at the forefront of modularisation and pre-assembly. Our approach minimises site labour, enhances quality and reduces construction programs — all crucial elements for success in this highly competitive Read more

Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) awarded McConnell Dowell the design and construct (D&C) contract for the Pilbara Iron Ore Infrastructure Project at Port Hedland in Western Australia. FMG is positioning itself as the third major iron ore producer in Australia. MacDow's scope of work included a load-out berth, a lay-by berth and navigation aids. The load-out berth comprises a 100 m long approach jetty complete with roadway and elevated conveyor trusses; a transfer station platform with wharf conveyor, drive and belt change-out areas; and a wharf structure to supports the shiploader. The wharf includes shiploader rails; six independent berthing dolphins including fenders and quick release mooring hooks and controls; and trafficable concrete Read more

The Pike River Coal Mining Company awarded McConnell Dowell the design and construct (D&C) contract for Pike River Coal Mine Project, which is located within the confines of the Paparoa National Park, 46 km east of Greymouth on New Zealand’s South Island. The mine will produce 1 million tonnes of hard coking coal per annum for the next 20 years. McConnell Dowell's works included the construction of a 2.3 km mine access tunnel, associated passing bays and sumps for this landmark project. The D profiled tunnel was excavated at various inclined grades to pass under located surface features. It measures 5.5 m wide by 4.5 m high. Ancillary works included construction of Read more

The Company is pleased to announce that Phu Bia Mining Ltd. (Laos), a subsidiary of Pan Australia, has awarded McConnell Dowell Constructors Thai Ltd a contract for the fabrication of two reclaim feeder chutes. The two chutes are supplied complete with bissalloy and duaplate liner plates.     ENDS About McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited: Formed in 1960, McConnell Dowell is a world-class engineering, construction, building and maintenance group employing 6,500 people throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand, the Pacific and the Middle East.  For almost 50 years we have continually delivered the right engineering solutions for our public and private sector clients throughout our operating geographies. McConnell Dowell’s diverse service offering includes building, civil, electrical, fabrication, marine, maintenance, Read more

The Company is pleased to advise that McConnell Dowell has been awarded a further 12 month extension of the Mod Squad contract at the LXML Sepon Copper Gold Mine, Lao PDR by the Min Metals Group (MMG). This award takes the Company into our 5th year of Mod Squad services where we are contracted to supply of Engineering Services, Labour and Equipment to the LXML Sepon Copper Gold Mine. The copper gold mine produces 67,500 tonnes of copper per annum and 105,000 ounces of gold.       ENDS About McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited: Formed in 1960, McConnell Dowell is a world-class engineering, construction, building and maintenance group employing 6,500 people throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand, the Pacific Read more

The Company is pleased to advise that PT BlueScope Steel Indonesia has awarded PT McConnell Dowell Indonesia (PT MDI) the civil foundations package at their Cilegon plant, Indonesia. The works form part of BlueScope Steel's second metallic coating line expansion to take overall capacity from its current production of 140,000 tonnes per annum to 265,000 tonnes per annum of metallic coated and painted steel products. The Company is pleased to have won a further contract from BlueScope Steel, a valued customer, who the company has constructed various building, civil and mechanical packages over the last 17 years at their facilities in Indonesia, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand.           ENDS About McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited: Formed in Read more

The Company is pleased to advise that PT McConnell Dowell Indonesia (MDI) has been awarded the construction of a gold processing plant by PT Tambang Tondano Nusajaya at their Toka Tinding mine site in North Sulawesi. The project includes earthworks, civil, structural, tanks, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and commissioning of the plant. MDI has been working on the site since November last year refurbishing the existing equipment, and the good work done by the people on site has helped to secure this award.   ENDS About McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited: Formed in 1960, McConnell Dowell is a world-class engineering, construction, building and maintenance group with projects throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand, the Pacific and Read more

The Company is pleased to advise that the Socalmo MacDow Joint Venture has been awarded 20 Construction Works Packages by Koniambo Nickel SAS (KNS) for the Koniambo Nickel project in New Caledonia. The scope of works in the packages awarded includes the construction of above & underground pipe works, storage tanks, overland conveyors, an ore preparation plant and civil works. Construction is expected to commence on site in September 2010. The Koniambo Nickel project is the JV's second nickel sector infrastructure project in New Caledonia having previously delivered the Goro Nickel Port Project in 2005 to 2006.   ENDS About McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited: Formed in 1960, McConnell Dowell is a world-class engineering, construction, building and maintenance Read more

The company is pleased to announce the recent achievement by PT McConnell Dowell Indonesia of 250,000 man hours without a Lost Time Injury on the Toka Tindung Gold Mine Processing Facility. The project is currently well into construction phase with multi disciplined work fronts being undertaken simultaneously with over 650 people including sub contractors working day and night shift to achieve the scheduled Gold Pour Date. The project has a robust construction philosophy with a dedicated project team to ensure that the MacDow safety systems are executed. The close co-operation with excellent safety communication and practices to the work force between our construction management team superintendents and supervisors has contributed to this Read more

The Company is pleased to advise that PT McConnell Dowell Services has been awarded the Koniambo Bag House Assembly works for Koniambo Nickel SAS (KNS). The scope of work includes load in of free issued client equipment, fabrication of temporary transportation steelwork, and the assembly of the coal bag filters at our Batam facility. The three main items; raw bag house (150 t), bag house filter (25 t), and silo bag filter (10 t) will then be loaded out to barge for transportation to New Caledonia with the necessary sea fastening. Assembly works commence immediately with overall completion by December 2010. This award follows on from our recent construction contract win by our New Read more