Outer Harbour’s history was previously known for a large wharf and overseas liner passenger terminal. The majority of large scale shipping operation at Outer Harbour today is at No. 7 Wharf with the export of vehicles and the handling of shipping containers. CATCON constructed the container wharf as a reinforced concrete deck at No.7 Container […]
The “Quarantine Island” Power Station is located on Torrens Island, Adelaide, South Australia. CATCON were contracted by Alstom Power to supply civil works for the project, including; earthworks, construction of concrete structures, service installations and road works. While constructing the 3000m3 concrete elements – including 4 turbine basses – special care and consideration were required […]
Located 35km West of Goulbourn (NSW), the Cullerin Range Wind Farm Project was a balance of plant contract carried out in consortium with Areva T&D. The project consisted of the design and construction of gravity concrete turbine bases, road and hardstand network, installation of cable network, construction of the civil works associated with a substation […]
CATCON were contracted to supply in-ground structures for all associated plant for the 2 x coal seam gas fired turbines. Additionally all in-ground services provision were supplied and installed by CATCON. System formwork was used for all Gas Turbine Blocks, Steam Turbine Block, HRSG and Diverters. Conventional formwork used for cooling tower, transformer bays, pits […]
When the ‘Playford B’ Coal Fired Power Station located at Pt Augusta (South Australia) required a thorough refurbishment, CATCON won the $4.5 million dollar contract to complete all associated civil works, including; construction of new concrete structures, retaining walls, piling, structural steel work and repair to existing concrete structures. Working within the partially operational power […]
The Colongra Gas Turbine project is located at Lake Munmorah Power Station near Doyalson – approximately 100km North of Sydney. The facility consists of 4 x GT13E2 gas turbines, generating 660MW of electricity, enough to power 400,000+ homes. During the 12 month construction project CATCON were contracted by head contractor Alstom Ltd under the direction […]
Located near Balmoral, Western Victoria, Iluka Resources Douglas Mineral Sands Mine required a water pipeline to assist in their mining operations. CATCON’s involvement in the 21km, 450mm D.I.C.L pipeline involved; stringing, wrapping, excavation, bedding, laying, appurtenances and backfilling activities. Two pipeline river crossings were needed and a specialist construction team consisting of approximately 35 people […]
CATCON was contracted to construct 31 Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) foundations, access roads and adjoining crane hardstands. Ancillary features associated with such were concrete drainage pipes/headwalls, cattle grids, access gates and final rehabilitation (seeding). Works also included the installation of High Voltage (HV) and Optic Fibre Reticulation cabling, in line joints, terminations within WTG’s and […]
The 20km Willunga Basin Pipeline was constructed by CATCON for the South Australian Department for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure to provide a waste water solution for the Willunga Basin area south of Adelaide. The 450MPVC pressure pipeline system took 9 months to complete and consists of; 2 pump stations, appurtenances, lined water storage facility and […]
CATCON have been undertaking works to The Chase and The Fairway Waters estates for Delfin Lend Lease at Darwin – Northern Territory. The subdivisional works have involved; earthworks, road works, construction of sewer mains, water mains, stormwater drainage pipework and CST works. CATCON continues involvement in this project and other major residential developments around Australia. […]