CLIENT PROJECT

ERWTE Project – HDPE Piping Works

  • CLIENTAcciona
  • CAPABILITYHDPE Poly Welding & Water Infrastructure
  • SECTORWaste & Water Management
  • LOCATIONEast Rockingham, WA
  • PROJECT STATUSComplete

Project description

The project involved the construction of a water tanks foundation, installation and commissioning of DN 400mm fire mains used for the firefighting system for the Energy to Waste project, and excavation and installation of ponds.

The ERWTE project required high-integrity poly pipe welding to handle the technical demands of waste-to-energy piping systems.

Scope inclusions

  • Installation and commissioning of HDPE piping
  • Construction of tank foundation
  • Construction of infiltration ponds

Scope inclusions

Challenges

  • Fast track programme
  • Working within areas of cranes and other contractors which limited areas
  • Complicated tie-in to Water Corp connection

Highlights

  • Project delivered on time
  • Hydrotest for pipework over 3km without leakage on any pipes, flanges or valves
  • Great teamwork regarding SIMOPS in tight work areas

A critical component of the ERWTE project involved HDPE poly pipe welding to manage the complex fluid transport requirements of the facility.