RGP5 Ballast Haulage

Client
Laing O'Rourke
Location
Pilbara region
Commencement
April 2010
Completion
May 2011
Scope of Works
Load and transport rail ballast from quarries and deliver to ballast train loading site between Port Hedland and Redmont (220km).
Construction Activities
- Load ballast at quarry and deliver to identified stockpile areas
- Prepare and maintain stockpile areas
- Maintain turkey nest
- Load ballast trains
- Maintain access roads
- Remove temporary stockpile areas and existing turkey nest upon completion
Achievements
Delivery of 280,000 tonnes of ballast with logistical challenges including substandard road condition and environmental constraints.