CAISSON 2 REFURBISHMENT

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Abergeldie was engaged for the design management, project management and construction for complete refurbishment of Caisson 2 at the Garden Island naval dry dock. Scope included repairs to and replacement of an extensive network of pipework and valve systems for the mechanical and pipe work on and below deck of the Caisson.

Complex Challenges:

Challenges involved with this project were working in confined spaces with restricted access to and from the multiple decks. Hot works work also required which had to be monitored with stringent OHS and safe work procedures.

Business unit:

Marine

Client:

THALES AUSTRALIA

Current status:

Complete

Start date:

September 2007

Completion period:

June 2008

Contract type:

Lumpsum and provisional sums

Value:

$1.6 million