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Park Avenue Chlorination Upgrade
About the project
The upgrade of the chlorination system provides increased capacity and improves the reliability of the treatment plant.
Location
Emerald, Queensland
Client & Duration
Central Highlands Regional Council
July 2017 - January 2018
Project Scope
- Construction of cast in situ chlorine contact tank including inlet penstock
- Construction of new chlorination blockwork building
- Design, supply and installation of chlorine dosing equipment
- Installation of above and below ground pipework, valves and fittings with connection to new pumps
- Installation of three flowmeters
- Design and construct electrical, instrumentation and control package
- Construction of access roads with two coat seal
Challenges
- Unsuitable ground conditions beneath the access road required a creative and collaborative solution between Pensar and the client
- Significant weather delays required re-planning throughout the project
- This project required a multidisciplinary approach and coordination of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and controls teams
Achievements
- Zero LTI and MTI incidents
- Collaboration between the Pensar Water and Pensar Building teams ensured the project remained on schedule despite heavy rainfall
- The project was delivered on schedule even with the additional out of scope works completed for CHRC
- Maintained continual operation of the existing sewerage treatment plant during the entire project
- Continual and clear communication maintained with all stakeholders
