Hope Downs 2
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Hope Downs 2 Project - Tunnels Installation Contract

Location
Pilbara, Western Australia
Value
$70 million
Client
Rio Tinto
Status
In progress

About the project

BMD has been engaged by Rio Tinto to construct and install six concrete arch tunnels for the Hope Downs 2 development, situated approximately 120 kilometres northwest of Newman.

This scope forms part of the Hope Downs 2 Project.

As part of the Project, Rio Tinto plans to construct new road train and heavy vehicle haulage routes, which the tunnel arches facilitate by separating road and rail.

Project scope

Vegetation clear and topsoil strip

Detailed excavation earthworks

Over 300,000m³ of embankment tunnel backfill and structural fill

Supply, delivery, handling and placement of all in-situ concrete

Transportation and installation of 412 pre-cast concrete arch units

Supply and installation of rail communications cabling (leaky feed)

Supply, handle, place and install all minor drainage and culverts and rock protection

Electrical fit-out for all tunnel lighting

VMR radio communication fit-out for all tunnels

Two-stage fit out for rails communications for tunnels 1 and 5