Project Overview:
The BHP Yandi ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil) Facility required upgrades to support the consistent handling and delivery of ANFO material. The project included significant concrete and earthworks tailored to withstand the harsh operational environment and the heavy vehicle traffic delivering ANFO. Altrad (formerly Valmec) efficiently executed the project, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing facility operations.
Scope:
Altrad’s scope of work included:
- Bulk earthworks and mass stabilisation of material for vehicle delivery paths.
- Road construction and drainage works.
- Detailed earthworks for facility upgrades.
- Concrete works using a specialised mix designed to withstand exposure to ANFO material.
Outcomes:
- Delivered the project on time and to a high standard, meeting BHP’s stringent requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Ensured uninterrupted facility operations by implementing a clear and concise traffic management plan to accommodate daily triple road train deliveries and personnel activities.
- Remote Location and Material Supply: Developed a detailed concrete pouring sequence to meet design requirements, addressing challenges posed by the facility’s remoteness and limited access to batching plants.
- Weather Conditions: Effectively planned and executed works during the wet season, mitigating potential delays through diligent scheduling and resource management.
- Optimised design in collaboration with the client, achieving cost savings and improved project efficiency.
- Enhanced the facility’s infrastructure, ensuring durability and operational reliability for ANFO handling and delivery.
- Reinforced Altrad’s reputation for excellence in delivering complex projects in remote and operationally challenging environments.
