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RGP5 Rail Duplication

PROJECT CLIENT

BHP Billiton

PROJECT

RGP5 Rail Duplication (South)

PROJECT LOCATION

250 kilometres south of Port Hedland, Western Australia

PROJECT VALUE

Approximately AU $120 Million for NRW's contract

PROJECT START DATE

May 2009

PROJECT FINISH DATE

May 2010

PROJECT SUMMARY

This Project consisted primarily of Bulk Earthworks for the south part of the BHP Billiton railway duplication and is a Joint Venture with Laing O'Rourke and John Holland.

Work included:

  • 600,000 cubic metres rock excavation
  • 800,000 cubic metres fill
  • Construction of a 350 man camp

All work is undertaken alongside existing operating rail tracks, thus highlighting the need for rigid safety and monitoring processes.