McConnell Dowell is pleased to announce the award of a sub contract to construct a new outer wharf structure at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin.
The project involves the construction of a new 250m long wharf and two approach jetties. Once completed, the facility will provide additional berthing and support services for Royal Australian Navy vessels. McConnell Dowell’s project scope is part of a broader upgrade currently underway at HMAS Coonawarra being undertaken by Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction as part of the Larrakeyah Defence Precinct Redevelopment Program (LDPRP).
In announcing the award, McConnell Dowell’s Australian Managing Director Jim Frith said the company is pleased to be using our industry leading marine construction expertise to build new and improved berthing capacity for our Navy at this base.
“Having constructed numerous marine facilities throughout northern Queensland and Western Australia for Australia’s leading mining companies and being currently involved in the upgrade of ADF facilities in the Pacific, it is great to be bringing this experience and know-how to the top end to support our defence forces in the Northern Territory.” Jim said.
Works have commenced with McConnell Dowell’s scope scheduled for completion in the second half of 2022. Subsequent associated wharf services and infrastructure packages will be tendered separately and are scheduled for completion by mid-2023.
McConnell Dowell is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Pago Pago Airport Apron Rehabilitation project (Phase 2, Stage 1) for the Department of Port Administration in American Samoa.
The scope of the project involved construction of a new aircraft arrival and departure apron, installation of aviation fuel line, stormwater pipeline, electrical services, and new floodlighting.
Our incredible local team of up to 120 people worked tirelessly to deliver the full scope of works for our client and the people of American Samoa.
McConnell Dowell is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the Lyttelton to Woolston Pipeline Improvement Project for a major oil company.
The project covers the construction and commissioning of a replacement section of this pipeline along Bridal Path road and in Kiwirail land, beside the Heathcote Valley Primary School
McConnell Dowell has an extensive mechanical self-perform capability and track record and we are excited at the opportunity to deliver a high quality and safe project for their fuel pipeline infrastructure.
The work consists of:
- Replacing the pipeline that currently runs through the Heathcote Valley Primary School property with a larger buried DN150 pipeline to be installed in the adjacent Kiwi Rail corridor.
- Replacing 1210m of the pipeline up the Bridle Path Road to a tie-in location on the Bridle Path just above the level of the tunnel entrance.
The new pipeline section will follow a similar route to the old pipeline section in the Bridal Path Road, with an offset so that the new pipe may be installed while the existing pipe remains in service. The only shut down required will be for the two tie-ins at either end.
McConnell Dowell has an extensive mechanical self-perform capability and track record in oil and gas, and we are excited at the opportunity to return to Lyttelton to deliver a high quality and safe project for this piece of fuel pipeline infrastructure.
McConnell Dowell is pleased to announce the internal appointment of Ryan McDonough to the role of General Manager of New Business & Strategy, South East Asia.
Ryan joined McConnell Dowell in 2007 as a Site Engineer and has held a number of positions within the Group including Operations Manager and Pre-Contracts Manager for South East Asia. This role will see Ryan lead the SEA New Business team and continue to develop and grow the South East Asia business in line with the Group’s strategic growth plan.
Announcing the appointment, which commences immediately, Managing Director South East Asia, Tom Dockray said...
“Ryan’s breadth of knowledge, customer focus and natural leadership qualities make him the ideal person to assume this role.”
Reflecting on his appointment, Ryan said…
“I am very excited to be taking on the this role and am looking forward to working with the entire New Business team to grow the business and continue our drive to live our value of Customer Focus in our approach to our clients and partners.”
Ryan will become a member of the South East Asia Leadership team and will continue to be based in our Regional Head Office in Singapore.
McConnell Dowell is pleased to announce the appointment of Mario Russo to the newly created position of General Manager – South Australia and Western Australia.
Having joined McConnell Dowell over 15 years ago, Mario has held a number of positions within Group including Project Manager and more recently State Manager for South Australia. The newly created role is positive recognition of his accomplishments in growing our South Australian business, and in direct response to the growth of our Australian business overall. Mario’s broadened accountability covers all McConnell Dowell activities across the two states, including working with our customers and business partners to both grow our business and deliver projects.
Announcing the appointment, which commences immediately, Managing Director Australia, Jim Frith said...
“Mario’s breadth of knowledge, customer focus and natural leadership qualities make him the ideal person to assume this new and expanded role.”
Reflecting on his appointment, Mario said…
“I’m thrilled to be leading the McConnell Dowell team across these two large and diverse states. I look forward to working with our local customers and business partners to deliver safe, smart and efficient projects that will improve the lives of our communities.”
Mario will become a member of the Australian Leadership Team and will continue to be based in Adelaide.