Eliwana Warehouse Yard

Doolee were engaged by Fortescue to carry out the construction of a new truck loading/unloading area and external racking to improve the facilities at the existing Eliwana warehouse. We managed the complex underground utility infrastructure required to support the new warehouse and operational yard facilities. The project included bulk earthworks, concrete, structural steel and electrical scopes of work to complete the project.

• Excavation, earthworks and drainage works for slabs and footpaths in unloading area
• Supply and install all concrete works (formwork, reinforcement, blinding concrete, 700m³ concrete, slab thickeners, cast-in steel work, anchor bolts, nuts and washers)
• Bulk earthworks for 1,200m³ hardstand
• Supply and installation of structural steel and 20×17.5m awning for truck unloading area
• Supply and installation of all electrical work, distribution boards, lighting supply and light fittings to new warehouse unloading area
• Commissioning and handover of electrical works
• Construction of external racking system in yard area
• Installation of concrete post and panel retaining wall
• Management including supervisor, engineers, project management and site safety advisors

Challenges

• Strict shutdown and program restraints with short mobilisation period
• Working within a live worksite
• Isolated location
• Procurement timelines
• Multiple disciplines involved

Highlights

• Critical works completed ahead of schedule
• All works completed 1 week before practical completion date
• 70% of works completed using Doolee plant and direct employees