Capability Statement

Capability Statement

Prepared for Water & Waste Water Projects

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.

Water & Wastewater Solutions

Water & Wastewater Solutions

We understand what matters most to our water industry customers - uninterrupted supply, minimal disruption, safety, compliance, and positive community engagement.

We've been entrusted with the design and delivery of major metro desalination and water treatment plants, as well as the construction of dams and large-diameter pipeline and pump station networks.

We've delivered approximately $9 billion in new water assets over the last 15 years, including:


Public Utility Board (PUB) Construct Only & Remeasure Tuas View Basin, Singapore

Tuas Water Reclamation Plant - Contract C1A

Expanding and enhancing Singapore's wastewater treatment capabilities

We're delivering Contract C1A, part of Singapore's Deep Tunnel Sewage System Phase 2 project.

Contract C1A, involves site establishment works, and all temporary and permanent above and below ground services and utilities for the new Tuas Water Reclamation Plant (TWRP). Located in the south west corner of the island, TWRP will receive both industrial and domestic wastewater.

Fast Facts

  • 5 km of DICL pipes ranging from 200 mm to 1.6 m dia pipes
  • 1.2 km, 3 m dia. pipe-jacking works
  • 100 m long near shore outfall structure.
Tuas Water Reclamation Plant - Contract C1A
Solomon Islands Water Authority Construct Honiara, Solomon Islands

Kukum Highway Sewer Upgrade

Improving sanitation in the Pacific Islands

We've successfully delivered the new Kukum Highway Sewer Pipeline Project for the Solomon Islands’ Water Authority, dealing with traffic, hard ground and unexploded World War II ordinance.

Sometimes referred to as the ‘Telekom to Fisheries’ project, the new pipeline alignment runs from the Ministry of Fisheries building through the Ranadi Roundabout to the Telekom building. The project is the first stage in a long-term plan to improve sanitation in Honiara, the nation's capital, which is located on the largest island, Guadalcanal.

Fast Facts

  • 1070 m of 700 mm diameter HDPE gravity line
  • 200 m of 500 mm diameter HDPE pressure main
  • 120 m of 200 mm diameter PVC lateral pipe connections
  • 19 No. concrete manholes
  • excavations up to 7 m deep
  • at its peak over 30 locals were employed
Kukum Highway Sewer Upgrade
Watercare Services Ltd Design & Construct Warkworth, Auckland

Warkworth Wastewater Pump Station

Improving Watercare's wastewater network

Using an innovative caisson (sunk shaft) construction method, we designed and delivered the Warkworth Pump Station, part of Watercare's broader scheme to improve the wastewater network from Warkworth to Snells Beach.

We built the new 247 litre per second wet-well / dry-well pump station adjacent to an existing pump station in Lucy Moore Memorial Park, implementing construction strategies and approaches to protect the sensitive park and river environment.

Fast Facts

  • 247 litres/sec pump station
  • Above and below-ground structures
  • Part of a broader wastewater scheme delivered by McConnell Dowell
Warkworth Wastewater Pump Station
Palembang City Council Construct Only Palembang, Indonesia

Palembang Waste Water Treatment Plant

Improving vital water infrastructure in Indonesia

Co-financed by the Australian and Indonesian governments, we successfully delivered the Palembang Waste Water Treatment Plant Project to improve the health, quality of life, and the natural environment for 40,000 residents on the island of Sumatra.

The project represented a significant undertaking and the centrepiece of a wider program to improve Indonesia's overall sustainability and resilience of essential water assets.

Fast Facts

  • 20 megalitre / day biotrickling treatment plant
  • 15,000 cubic metres of reinforced concrete structures
  • 1000 steel drive piles to support tanks and structures
Palembang Waste Water Treatment Plant
Thai Oil Company Limited EPC Thailand

New Bang Phra Raw Water Scheme

Modernising a raw water supply system for Thailand's oil industry

We used our industry-leading marine capability in the design, construction and commissioning of this new raw water pump station for the Thai Oil Company. The new pump station was part of their New Bang Phra Raw Water Line project in Thailand.

The new pump station provides over 4,000 m3/h of raw water and replaced an existing system, which was insufficient due to its low capacity pumps, pipe leakage and corrosion.

Fast Facts

  • 4000 cubic litre / hour pump station
  • 20 m x 20 m, 10 m deep temporary cofferdam
  • Zero lost time injuries
New Bang Phra Raw Water Scheme
Auckland Council Healthy Waters Construct St Marys Bay, Auckland

St Marys Bay Water Quality Improvement Project

Improve water infrastructure to address water quality issues near Auckland

Limiting our construction footprint was a key part of our delivery approach for the St Marys Bay Area Water Quality Improvement Project in Auckland.

Now complete, this Auckland Council Healthy Waters project reduces the frequency of releases of stormwater overflow into the Waitematā Harbour by 95%. It provides storage in the form of a 1.8 m diameter, 2 km long underground pipeline, and a new 450 m long ocean outfall. Stored water is pumped back into the sewer network when there is capacity. Discharged water is released far away from places where people swim.

Fast Facts

  • 2 2 km long, 1.8 m diameter storage pipeline installed 18 - 25 m below buildings
  • 450 m ocean outfall
  • A new pumping and screening station and odour control unit
  • Three shafts for entrance and egress for the TBM
  • A new weir structure and odour control unit.
St Marys Bay Water Quality Improvement Project
Sydney Water Design, Construct, Operate and Maintain St Marys, New South Wales

Western Sydney Recycled Water Scheme

Delivery of one of Australia's largest water recycling plants

As part of the Deerubbin WaterFutures Consortium, we designed and constructed of one of the largest water recycling plants in Australia. The St Marys Advanced Water Treatment Plant provides environmental flows to the Hawkesbury-Nepean River system and highly treated recycled water for industry and new homes in Sydney’s booming western suburbs.

The consortium included United Group Infrastructure, GE Water and Process Technologies, and ourselves.

Fast Facts

  • 50 ML/day advanced water treatment plant
  • 3696 reverse osmosis membrane filters
  • 52 km of water pipelines, up to 600 mm dia.
  • 7 pump stations
Western Sydney Recycled Water Scheme
SA Water Design and Construct Port Stanvac, South Australia

Adelaide Desalination Plant

Setting new benchmarks in efficiency and reliability

We were a member of the Adelaide Aqua consortia responsible for designing, building, and commissioning the Adelaide Desalination Plant, the state's largest ever infrastructure project. The reverse osmosis plant is one of the most efficient in the world and can produce 100 GL of fresh water each year.

The project encompassed all construction disciplines including bulk earthworks, civil structures, marine, tunnelling, mechanical, electrical, and building works. Some 10,000 people were employed during construction.

Fast Facts

  • 650,000 m3 of earthworks
  • 2 subsea tunnels: 1.4 km and 1.1 km long
  • 40 km of fibreglass, steel and PVC pipework
  • 12 buildings
  • 10,000 people employed during construction
Adelaide Desalination Plant
Watercare Services Ltd Ongoing contract to upgrade and refurbish plant Auckland, New Zealand

Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant - Asset Renewals

Three to five year asset renewal programme

Our in-house mechanical team delivering these works has extensive experience in asset renewal, planned maintenance, and fabrication. They are using advanced techniques such as LiDAR scanning, 3D modeling, and the creation of digital shop drawings to reduce site work and save time compared with traditional methods.

Regularly recording site conditions using drone-captured photogrammetry data has also enabled better tracking and more accurate progress payment claims.

Fast Facts

  • Three-five year asset renewal programme
  • Refurbishment of major plant and equipment
  • Advance management and maintenance techniques deployed
Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant - Asset Renewals
Watercare Services Ltd Ongoing contract to upgrade and refurbish plant Auckland, New Zealand

Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant - Asset Renewals

Three to five year asset renewal programme

Our in-house mechanical team delivering these works has extensive experience in asset renewal, planned maintenance, and fabrication. They are using advanced techniques such as LiDAR scanning, 3D modeling, and the creation of digital shop drawings to reduce site work and save time compared with traditional methods.

Regularly recording site conditions using drone-captured photogrammetry data has also enabled better tracking and more accurate progress payment claims.

Fast Facts

  • Three-five year asset renewal programme
  • Refurbishment of major plant and equipment
  • Advance management and maintenance techniques deployed
Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant - Asset Renewals
SA Water Design and construct framework agreement North of Adelaide, South Australia

SA Water Frameworks

Improving the reliability and capacity of South Australia's water supply

In joint venture with Diona (the Water North JV) we're one of three major framework partners delivering SA Water’s multi-billion dollar capital delivery program. The 'Frameworks' model fosters collaboration and innovation in the planning and delivery of water projects across metro and regional South Australia.

During the first four years (2020 - 24) our team delivered approximately 150 projects, including the design and construction of:

Fast Facts

  • Collaborative delivery program
  • Approximately 150 individual projects in first 4 years
  • 60,000 m of water pipelines
  • 2 earth bank storage projects
  • 2 distribution pump stations
  • 21 water tank remediation works (including concrete & structural remediation)
SA Water Frameworks
Safety

Safety

We never compromise on safety.

We foster our 'Home Without Harm' safety culture through robust processes, effective systems, and by recognising and rewarding safe behaviours.

Our Site Safety Managers are always on our project leadership teams, ensuring safety is prioritised in all site activities. Every team member has clear safety responsibilities, aimed at protecting themselves, their colleagues, and the community.

We're also leading our industry in the adoption of new safety technologies, like virtual reality plant simulators and AI-enabled blind spot elimination. Check out the case studies below for more information.

Underpinning it all are our Safety Golden Rules. Built on our long-term collective knowledge and learnings, they are specifically targeted at preventing fatalities and serious injuries.

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Summary

Thank you for taking an interest in McConnell Dowell's skills, capabilities and approach. Additional information is available on our website, including additional project case studies.

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