Capability Statement

Capability Statement

Prepared for For GB Energy

May 2026

Introduction - Recruitment

Introduction - Recruitment

Thank you for considering McConnell Dowell. This short capability statement explains a bit more about the benefits of working with us and showcases our capabilities and some of the interesting projects we deliver.

About Us (typically use first)

About Us (typically use first)

For over 65 years customers have been coming to McConnell Dowell with complex projects that require innovative solutions. That's why we're known as the Creative Construction company.

From remote resources and energy projects to city-shaping infrastructure, we've built thousands of quality assets and facilities.

Engineering-led, our expertise has grown steadily to span building, civil, electrical, fabrication, marine, mechanical, pipelines, rail, tunnel and underground construction..

Purpose & Values (typically use 2nd or 3rd)

Purpose & Values (typically use 2nd or 3rd)

We are a Purpose and Values driven organisation. These define what's important to us, guide our decision making and unite us behind a common goal.

Our Purpose is Providing a Better Life.

We do that through delivering projects that connect, sustain and enhance communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

We also have five company values that guide our behaviours and decisions. Our values are:

Our Approach (typically use 2nd or 3rd)

Our Approach (typically use 2nd or 3rd)

We approach every project with a focus on creativity and certainty - seeking the right blend of innovation and safe, proven approaches so we can exceed our customers' expectations.

We also understand that construction today is as much about community and sustainability as it is about concrete and steel. Our unwavering objective and commitment is to deliver what we promise to our customers, while protecting and enhancing our people, the community and the environment.

Our Solutions (typically use 4th to 8th)

Our Solutions (typically use 4th to 8th)

We offer our customers engineering and construction solutions in transport, water & wastewater, ports & coastal, energy, resources, and building.

Our services encompass the complete project lifecycle—from early concept design to commissioning and ongoing maintenance. We tailor each solution to suit our customer's specific project objectives and preferred delivery approach.

Resources Solutions

Resources Solutions

Our experience in the resources sector is comprehensive and includes the design and delivery of every type of infrastructure for the oil & gas and mining & metals sectors.

We're experienced working in all types of conditions and locations, on land or off shore, from the heat of the Australian desert to the tropical rainforests of Indonesia. No matter how difficult or remote the site, it’s our creative solutions that our resources customers value. 

Our construction capability covers every aspect of the resources supply chain - from pit or well to port.

  APA Group Construct Only Leinster, Western Australia

Agnew Gas Pipeline

After extensive pre-planning and a fast mobilisation, we constructed the Agnew Gas Pipeline Project for APA Group in the south-southwest of Western Australia. The new pipeline supplies gas to the Agnew gold mine site to supplement the mine’s renewables-fuelled power supply.

Our scope consisted of the construction of a 25 km long, DN150 mm, dual layer FBE coated, AS2885 compliant, high pressure natural gas pipeline, along with the tie-ins to the swan necks at the above ground Kyarra Offtake Station and the Agnew Delivery Station.

Fast Facts

  • 25 km long, 150 mm diameter gas pipeline
  • Multiple horizontal directional drills (HDDs) under roads
  • Fast mobilisation
  • Computerised radiography used
Agnew Gas Pipeline
APA Group Construct Only Western Australia

Lake Way and Karlawinda Gas Pipelines

We constructed the Lake Way Gas Pipeline (LWP) and the Karlawinda Gas Pipeline (KGP) projects for APA Group in Western Australia.

The LWP pipeline is located 15 kilometres south of Wiluna and transports natural gas from APA’s Goldfields Gas Pipeline (GGP) to SO4’s Lake Way facility. SO4 aims to become a major exporter of Sulphate of Potash and the LWP pipeline provides gas for fuelling power generating facilities and other equipment within their process plant.

Fast Facts

  • Two high pressure gas pipeline projects
  • 26 km of DN100 gas pipeline
  • 56 km of DN100 gas pipeline
Lake Way and Karlawinda Gas Pipelines
APA Group Construct Only Lenora, Western Australia

Murrin Murrin Gas Pipeline Looping

We constructed the Murrin Murrin Looping Project for APA Group, east of Lenora in Western Australia. The objective of the project was to increase the capacity of the Murrin Murrin Lateral to enable APA to service future downstream customers.

Our scope consisted of the construction of a 13.8 km long, 200 mm diameter high pressure gas pipeline, along with the tie-ins to an existing above-ground offtake station. The pipeline runs from a connection off the existing Murrin Murrin Lateral.

Fast Facts

  • 13.8 km, 200 mm diameter gas pipeline
  • Zero Lost Time Injuries
  • Practical completion acheived 3 days early
Murrin Murrin Gas Pipeline Looping
PTT Public Company Limited Construct only Rayong, Thailand

Fourth Transmission Pipeline Phase 2 (FTP2)

The FTP2 Project was awarded to our Thailand team and involved approximately 70 km of 42" high-pressure gas pipeline constructed between Rayong LNG Terminal in the south to the Wang Noi – Kaeng Khoi Pipeline Tie-in Station in the north.

Work was spread over 300 km and involved more than 20 km of trenchless pipe installation and construction of significant above-ground facilities. The peak site workforce exceeded 2,800 across 50 discrete work locations.

Fast Facts

  • 70 km of 42" X70 High Pressure gas pipeline
  • 3 km Thrust Bores
  • 20 km of Horizontal directional drills and direct pipe installation
  • Over 4 million hours worked LTI free
Fourth Transmission Pipeline Phase 2 (FTP2)
ExxonMobil EPC Jurong Island, Singapore

VTB Subsea Pipeline Jurong Island

We joint ventured with ITP (IMJV) to design and construct the VTB (Vacuum Tower Bottoms) Subsea Pipeline for ExxonMobil in Jurong Island, Singapore.

Vacuum Tower Bottoms are the left over bottom product of distillation, which can be processed in cokers and used for upgrading into gasoline, diesel and gas oil.

Fast Facts

  • 2 km long, 12 inch dia. subsea pipeline
  • Pipeline heated to 200 degree celcius
  • Shore crossings
VTB Subsea Pipeline Jurong Island
First Gen EPC Batangas, Philippines

Batangas LNG Terminal

FGEN LNG Corporation (FGEN) engaged us to build and deliver the Interim Offshore Terminal Project ("IOT Project") at their LNG terminal in Batangas, in the Philippines.

We undertook the engineering, procurement and construction of both the Multi-Purpose Jetty and Onshore Gas Receiving Facility. The new Multiple Purpose Jetty is a permanent modification of the existing liquid fuel jetty which we constructed in 1998.

Fast Facts

  • New multi-purpose jetty with topside infrastructure
  • Onshore facilities, including control room
  • 24 inch, 1.3 km long high pressure gas pipeline
  • Extensive earthworks, including tsunami bund wall and access road
Batangas LNG Terminal
Civil

Civil

Our multi-disciplinary experience encompasses every type of civil construction, including bulk earthworks, foundations, hardstands, precast concrete, piling, roads, runways, and bridges.

Our ability to solve technical challenges creatively, means we find ways of delivering complex civil structures with minimal disruption to the community and our customers' operations.

Major Road Projects Victoria Design and Construct Melbourne, Victoria

Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road Upgrade

Enhancing connectivity in Melbourne's booming south east

We partnered with Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) to deliver the Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road Upgrade in Melbourne's south eastern growth corridor.

Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road is a key north-south arterial route through the City of Casey in Melbourne's outer south east connecting South Gippsland Highway to the freeway network and Narre Warren. It plays a critical role in the local road network, providing network connectivity for the established areas of Narre Warren, Cranbourne and the fast-growing suburb of Cranbourne East. It also provides a key link between South Gippsland Highway, Princes Highway and the Monash Freeway.

Fast Facts

  • Adding additional traffic lanes for approx. 4 km
  • Signalising and upgrading multipe intersections (including removing two roundabouts)
  • Building new shared user path and safety barriers
Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road Upgrade
Major Road Projects Victoria Design and Construct Melbourne, Victoria

Healesville - Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade

Improving road safety and connectivity for commuters in Melbourne's south east

We partnered with Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) to deliver the Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade, a key transport route in Melbourne's outer south-eastern growth corridor.

This vital upgrade lowered the risk and severity of crashes, improved traffic flow and travel times, and introduced a new link to the southeast's walking and cycling network.

Fast Facts

  • Two extra traffic lanes for approximately 5 km
  • New bridge over local creek
  • New roundabout
  • Shared user path
Healesville - Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade
Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) Design and Construct Melbourne, Victoria

Epping Road Upgrade

Creating safer journeys through Melbourne's northern suburbs

We successfully upgraded a 4 km stretch of Epping Road in Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern corridor — a key infrastructure project enhancing traffic flow, safety, and connectivity for over 35,000 daily road users, 85 local businesses, and 759 properties along the route. This was our fifth successful project for MRPV.

Our scope of work included:

Fast Facts

  • Fifth successful project for MRPV
  • Adding extra traffic lanes in both directions for 4 km
  • Upgrading five existing intersections
  • Installing new traffic lights
  • Building new walking and cycling facilities
Epping Road Upgrade

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