Modules travel the distance for BHP project

The Sedgman and CPB Contractors joint venture (SCJV), both CIMIC Group companies, have successfully transported more than 30 preassembled modules over 800km for BHP’s (ASX: BHP) Western Ridge crusher project in WA.

The modules, weighing up to 125t and measuring 42m long and 11m wide, arrived in Port Hedland in February before beginning an escorted road journey from Port Hedland to Newman.

CPB Contractors project manager Christian D’Angelo says the movement of these massive structures required meticulous planning and close collaboration with BHP stakeholders.

“During this exercise, we were focused on safety and minimising impacts to communities to ensure the smooth transition of these modules from laydown yard to site,” he said.

The SCJV team’s meticulous transport approach included planning consultation, design, structural checks and transportation engineering.

To get the units to Newman, the crew navigated multiple interfaces, including active rail crossings and loading zones and transporting modules through an active mining area and equipment workshop.

“This coordinated approach will continue until all modules are safely delivered to Newman,” Mr D’Angelo said.

Further shipments of preassembled modules are scheduled to arrive over the coming months.

Once on site, the modules will be used to construct crusher structure and other project infrastructure.