08 Nov Port Kembla Tug berths
Supply and installation of 4 new tug berths in Port Kembla.
| Client: | McConnell Dowell Constructors |
| Date completed: | December 2011 |
| Description of works: | Supply and installation of piles and associated structural steel for four new tug beths. Supply and installation of four tig impact barriers |
Details of any Innovations or extra value for money:
Heavy wall steel piles were required to be installed to large rock embedments. A core barrelling technique was utilised, sacrificial tugsten cutting teeth were welded to the piles resulting in efficient rock drilling.