UGL has been awarded a new four year contract by Stanwell. The contract has a total value of approximately $280 million and includes a one-year option with the potential to extend the contract term up to five years. Under the contract, UGL will perform four categories of services including facilities maintenance and management, asset maintenance and management, overhauls and project […]
Contracts awarded
LNG network operations contract awarded
Utility Journalist Condition Assessment, Contracts awarded, Digital Utilities, Gas, Maintenance, Mapping & GIS, News 0Motorola Solutions has been awarded a contract to manage and support network operations for QGC’s liquefied natural gas project in southern Queensland. The five-year $10 million managed services contract will see Motorola Solutions manage and operate the communications network for the project’s main gas compression sites: the upstream control room in Chinchilla and, from January 1, 2015, the midstream LNG […]
Ausgrid awards $44M high voltage cable contract
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, Electricity, News 0Ausgrid (NSW) has awarded a new contract worth approximately $44 million for 132 kV underground high voltage cables to Prysmian Group. The award comes on the back of a separate smaller related contract awarded in September 2013 worth approximately $8 million. These projects form part of Ausgrid’s network plans where existing cables and equipment, installed about 40 years ago, are […]
Melbourne Water awards Alphington Sewer Project contract
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, News, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Melbourne Water has awarded Lend Lease a $36 million contract for the construction phase of the Alphington Sewer Project. The Project comprises the replacement of a section of the North Yarra Main Sewer between Coate Park and the Latrobe Golf Club in the suburb of Alphington, and an upgrade to a section of the Kew North Branch Sewer under the […]
Service Stream to continue NBN delivery
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, News, Telecommunications 0NBN Co. has renewed its contract with Service Stream for the design and construction of the fibre network to Greenfield new developments housing estates. The renewal is effective for two years, with two one-year extension options. In addition to the existing locations under the contract of New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory, Service Stream may […]
Visionstream receives NBN contract extension
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, News, Telecommunications 0Visionstream Australia has been awarded a two year contract extension estimated at $90 million to its long-term engagement in the design and construction of fibre optic networks for new development estates across Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland. Visionstream has successfully delivered the new developments program for NBN Co for the past two years and will continue the program, for another two […]
Horizon Power awards engineering, procurement and management contract
Utility Journalist Asset management, Company news, Contracts awarded, Electricity, News 0Engineering, architecture and environmental consulting company, GHD, has been selected to provide engineering, procurement and project management services for Horizon Power, Western Australia. As part of the agreement, a number of Horizon Power staff will be transferring to GHD. Horizon Power is responsible for generating, procuring, distributing and retailing electricity supplies for approximately 100,000 residents and 10,000 businesses, including major […]
Mid-tier NBN contractor steps up to fulfil larger role
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Company news, Contracts awarded, News, Telecommunications 0According to reports, WBHO Civil, a WA based civil construction company, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to continue the NBN rollout in the Geraldton, WA. The West Australian reported that this was “a first for WA for a mid-tier contractor to engage directly with NBN Co and fill a Tier 1 spot”. The contract means that WBHO Civil […]
Private funding to build Pilbara power plant
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, Electricity, Land access, News 0The WA State Government has selected a preferred proponent to build a new power station in the Pilbara to meet the future energy needs of the region. International energy company TransAlta Energy (Australia) Pty Ltd has been confirmed as the preferred proponent to build, maintain, operate and own a 150 megawatt station in South Hedland, following an extensive procurement process. […]
Ichthys pipeline recovery tool contract awarded
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, Gas, Maintenance, News 0A contract has been awarded for the supply of a pipeline contingency tool on the Ichthys LNG project. First Subsea was awarded the contract by Saipem to supply a 42” PRT (pipeline recovery tool) for the Gas Export Pipeline. The contingency tool is First Subsea’s largest modular PRT to date, and features a 400Te WLL; Hyperlast™ twin seal dewatering system, […]
Drilling contractor appointed for gas field project
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Company news, Contracts awarded, Gas, News 0As operator of the BassGas Joint Venture, Origin Energy has announced that Seadrill Australia has been contracted to provide the drilling rig for the company’s upcoming drilling program in Bass Strait’s Yolla gas field. The West Telesto drilling rig will be mobilised during the summer of 2014/15 to drill the Yolla-5 and Yolla-6 wells as part of the Yolla Mid […]
Sewer rehabilitation contract awarded in NSW
Utility Journalist Condition Assessment, Contracts awarded, Maintenance, News, Trenchless technology, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The Wyong Shire Council, located on the Central Coast of NSW, has awarded a contract for sewer condition assessment and rehabilitation. This comes as part of the Council’s $3.9M investment into the rehabilitation of its sewer network. Interflow Pty Ltd, was contracted to assess the condition of sewer mains and critical manholes and complete any required restoration works. The contract […]
Wastewater transfer main contract awarded
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, News, Projects, Pumps, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The towns of Bargo and Buxton in NSW are set to receive an upgraded wastewater service this year, under Sydney Water’s Priority Sewerage Program. Bargo and Buxton will receive a pressure sewerage system that works by collecting wastewater in a small tank installed on each property. Wastewater will then be transferred via a 14km transfer main to the existing wastewater […]
$250M of gas contracts awarded in QLD
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Coal seam gas, Contracts awarded, Gas, News, Pipelines, Projects 0Engineering group Monadelphous has been awarded three contracts with the Australia Pacific LNG Project for the construction of upstream gas processing and compression facilities associated with its coal seam gas to LNG project in Queensland. The contracts have a combined value of approximately $250 million. The largest of the contracts is for the construction of an upstream gas processing facility […]
Water treatment inspection and maintenance contract awarded
Utility Journalist Condition Assessment, Contracts awarded, News, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The Australian Department of Industry has awarded a contract for water treatment inspection and maintenance to water treatment specialists, Hydro-Chem. The contract covers a three year term and is valued at $20,000. The contractor was chosen via a limited tender process. About Hydro-Chem: Hydro-Chem out over 35 years ago (1977) as a small family company. Today, Hydro-Chem employs more than […]
Water infrastructure contractors appointed
Utility Journalist Asset management, Contracts awarded, Maintenance, News, Pipelines, Stormwater, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0South East Water has announced the contractors for its Pipes and Structures Program. Comdain Infrastructure, along with join venture partners Downer EDI and MWH Australia will be required to deliver up to $400 million of infrastructure projects over an initial 5 year term. Comdain and its joint venture partners were appointed to the Panel following a comprehensive and competitive market […]
Sewer relining works begin in QLD
Utility Journalist Contracts awarded, Maintenance, News, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Wide Bay Water Corporation has awarded a contract for the trenchless relining of almost 4,000m of underground gravity sewers pipes and works have commenced. “Works are currently being undertaken by Kembla Watertech Pty Ltd, a specialised pipeline and access chamber rehabilitation contractor who has been active in the industry for over 20 years, to reline over 50 separate sewers in […]
Construction and civil contractor McNab has been awarded of a 3 year design, construction and maintenance contract by Santos for its Queensland assets. The Toowoomba based company was one of two contractors selected to undertake ongoing building, civil and maintenance works on Santos’ building infrastructure throughout Queensland. “We have been working on Santos projects in the Surat Basin for a […]
Contract awarded: water infrastructure upgrade
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, News, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The SA Water Corporation has awarded the contract for the Umuwa Water Infrastructure Upgrade to Fusco Constructions Pty Ltd. An urgent upgrade of the existing water infrastructure became necessary due to rapid development in the region substantially increasing demand. The contract is valued at $978,993 and came into effect on the 6th of January, 2014.
Contract awarded: Chevron asset maintenance
Utility Journalist Contracts awarded, Electricity, Gas, News 0UGL Limited has been awarded a new five year contract by Chevron Australia Pty Ltd (“Chevron”) for the provision of maintenance services for the operational phase of Chevron’s Western Australian assets. The multi-million dollar contract also includes extension options beyond the initial five-year term. Under the scope of the contract, UGL may perform mechanical, electrical and instrumentation base maintenance, plant […]
Wastewater treatment plant project awarded
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, News, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Bundaberg Regional Council has chosen Aquatec Maxcon and Queensland Concrete & General Construction (QCGC) as the providers for the Thabeban Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade project. Aquatec Maxcon is responsible for the supply and installation of all mechanical works and equipment as well as the electrical works including PLC & SCADA. The upgrade will cater to more residents, increasing the current […]
Melbourne Water announces providers for infrastructure program
Utility Journalist Company news, Contracts awarded, News, Water 0Melbourne Water has chosen two new Capital Delivery Strategy services providers to play key roles in delivering the company’s capital projects over the next five years. In May, Melbourne Water announced a shortlist of preferred proponents. Since then, there has been consolidation in the construction industry leading to further evaluation. This has resulted in the finalisation of the tender process […]
Origin Energy secures 432 PJ of natural gas from ESSO/BHPB
Chris Bland Contracts awarded, Features, Gas, News 0Origin Energy has signed a binding Gas Supply Agreement with ESSO and BHP Billiton to purchase up to 432 petajoules of natural gas from Longford in Victoria. Under the terms of the agreement, gas supply to Origin will commence in 2014. Annual contract volumes will increase over the nine year period, with delivery points at both Sydney and Longford. Price […]
Saipem awards major pipeline contract
Chris Bland Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, Gas, News, Pipelines 0Saipem has awarded a major contract to provide labour services for the Gas Export Pipeline component of the INPEX-operated Ichthys Project to SKILLED Offshore. The two parties have signed a LOI (Letter Of Intent) for the project, which involves the construction of an 889 kilometre pipeline to connect the offshore processing facility to the onshore processing facility in Darwin. SKILLED […]
UEA Electrical wins new transmission contract
Chris Bland Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, Electricity, News, Trenchless technology 0The contract for the second stage of a major section of capital transmission works in Western Sydney has been awarded to UEA Electrical. UEA Electrical had previously been awarded the first stage of the 132kV works. The project will commence in September 2013, with completion expected in June 2014. The construction of this project will comprise the installation of many […]
APA and Origin agree new deal for Moomba Sydney pipeline
Chris Bland Civil Construction, Company news, Contracts awarded, Gas, News, Pipelines 0APA Group has agreed a new gas transportation and storage services deal with Origin Energy to increase gas transport from Victoria into New South Wales. The new agreement has a term of six years and commences at the expiry of the current contract in December 2013. Under this agreement APA will supply a revised suite of services on the Moomba […]
$6.4 million sewer network contract announced
Chris Bland Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, News, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The $6.4 million contract to lay an extensive network of sewer pipes in a major project to connect sewerage to Loch Sport has been awarded to Gippsland company Maffra Trenching and Boring. The company, which has done similar work at Coongulla Glenmaggie, will connect around 65 kilometres of sewer pipes and associated fittings within the township of Loch Sport. “We […]
Metcash Logistics Centre contract awarded
Chris Bland Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, Electricity, News, Trenchless technology 0A contract for the design and construction of the Metcash Logistics Centre in Sydney’s east has been awarded to UEA Electrical. The contract is for the level 1 construction of the new Metcash logistics centre at Huntingwood Drive, Eastern Creek. The level 3 contract had previously been awarded to UEA Electrical. UEA Electrical will be delivering the new indoor substation and […]
NT Power & Water signs long-term gas deal
Chris Bland Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, Gas, News, Pipelines 0Magellan Petroleum Corporation has signed a gas supply and purchase agreement with Northern Territory Power and Water Corporation for the long-term sale of gas from the Company’s Dingo gas field. The company has contracted to supply up to 31 PJ (30 Bcf) of gas to PWC on a 100% take-or-pay basis over a 20‑year supply period. The Company’s supply obligation […]
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