MEDIA RELEASE
14 October 2009
Abigroup starts work on marine project in Western Australia
Abigroup has started work on
a $23million marine, civil and associated
works project for the construction of the Australian Marine Complex (AMC)
Service and Supply Base (SSB) in Western Australia.
The contract for the project was awarded by LandCorp and when complete
the SSB will support the growing number of oil and gas developments in
WA.
The new wharf will be situated in Cockburn Sound some 12 kilometres
south of Fremantle and be able to accommodate roll-on/roll-off vessels of
up to 200m in length, with an associated four hectare staging area to
accommodate parking for approximately 200 truck trailers.
Abigroup’s
WA
Engineering Manager, Mark Davidovic said: “This is an
excellent opportunity for Abigroup in Western Australia.
“This project is
a full civil construction project including marine, concrete
and piling works and demonstrates
to the local market our diversity in
terms of civil infrastructure construction.”
The project involves:
Civil Works
Earthworks, drainage, fencing, roads and pavements, pads,
structures, lighting towers, signage.
Marine works
Sheet piling, mooring structures, seawall construction and cathodic
protection.
Electrical services
Communications, new substation, cabling, earthing, testing and
commissioning.
Hydraulics
Sewer, potable water system, fire water.
Work on the project is scheduled to be completed by July 2010.
Abigroup is a diverse national contractor with experience in
delivering works in water, building, roads, rail, mining services,
telecommunications, tunnels and bridges. Abigroup is part of
Bilfinger Berger Australia which is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Bilfinger Berger AG, one of the world’s top ten multi-service
construction companies.
Further information: Peter Scott, Media Relations Manager,
Abigroup Ltd, Ph: 02 9499 0756, mobile 0404 469 823.
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