Port Kembla team delivers complex, multidisciplinary project

McConnell Dowell’s Port Kembla construction team has successfully delivered a project with a highly complex and multidisciplinary scope, showcasing exceptional coordination and expertise across various fields.

McConnell Dowell’s scope of work included the construction of a new wharf, revetment, quay wall, nine dolphins, wharf furniture, main equipment foundations, and marine loading arm platform structures.

Once operational, the facility will have the capacity to supply 500TJ of gas per day—enough to meet nearly all of New South Wales’ gas needs on a peak day. This new terminal will play a key role in supporting domestic gas supply as Australia transitions to renewable energy.

Key Statistics and Major Accomplishments

  • 4.5 km of trenching for earthing cables and electrical and instrumentation conduits
  • 500 m³ of concrete foundations poured
  • Complex crane lifts executed for the installation of Marine Loading Arms, Fire Monitors, and other mechanical equipment
  • Over 60 electrical pits, including one mega pit
  • Nearly 2,500 meters of cable ladder installed
  • 9,000 meters of conduit installed, with nearly 54 km of cables run
  • Over 60 tonnes of structural steel installed

To learn more about the Port Kembla construction project, click here and watch the video below for further insights.