The Collgar Wind Farm scope of works for CATCON included the Geotechnical investigation, design and construction of 111 concrete wind turbine foundations and a 74 km road and hardstand network. The scope also included construction and maintenance of the project offices and amenities and all satellite facilities for 200 people. The Collgar site is located […]
At Tookayerta railway siding approx. 7 km South West of Loxton there is a large sized grain handling structure worthy of a visit whilst in the Riverland. The two outload bins, the steel structure and mechanical conveyor equipment for the railway siding facility was designed and constructed by CATCON for South Australian Co-operative Bulk Handling […]
The Waterloo Wind Farm is located 120kms North of Adelaide, South Australia. CATCON were contracted to design & construct 37 V90 Turbine footings, hardstands, roads, sub-station and control buildings. The terrain comprised of steep and narrow ridges and rock strata which required blasting and a host of machinery including; D9 Dozers, 80t Excavator, 30tn Excavators, […]
Switchyards and substations are important when connecting AC electricity to the power grid, especially when resourced from today’s environmentally significant advanced solutions for renewable electrical energy. The Cranbourne 500KV Substation civil works package involved concrete structures, pavements and earth grids and was constructed by CATCON as an interstate project for Areva T&D. Photo Gallery
The refurbishment of the Coffin Bay Jetty, located on the Eyre Peninsula – South Australia, was an important marine based construction project in CATCON’s portfolio. The project included the extension and refurbishment of an existing, fully operational timber jetty, including; piling, installation of crossheads, girders, planking and docking. CATCON used a barge to operate machinery […]
The Baroota Reservoir is located in the Mid-North of South Australia, in the vicinity of the Flinders Ranges. The reservoir is an additional water service to the township of Port Pirie. Connected to the reservoir is the Barroota Tunnel Outlet. CATCON were contracted to perform a series of rehabilitation projects on the outlet tunnel, therefore […]
Located approximately 80km South of Karratha (WA) in Cape Preston, CATCON was proud to be involved in the Sino Iron Power Station Project. The project involved civil works for a 420MW power station comprising of; seven gas turbines, three steam turbines and all associated structures. Civil works also include electrical conduits and pits. Concrete structures […]
Northgate is a large residential development located in the mid-northern suburbs of Adelaide. Due to the development being located nearby to the Northfield Substation, AV Jennings contracted CATCON to construct a Noise Attenuation Wall to reduce noise emissions from the substation. Works involved the construction of a 6m high pre-cast concrete retaining wall including an […]
CATCON was contracted by LDI Constructions to develop an exclusive fifteen lot subdivision and associated infrastructure, overlooking Cairns in North Queensland. Infrastructure work included the construction of a lagoon, roadworks, stormwater and water reticulation. Impressively, the project involved the repair of a 6,000m3 landslip and the construction of a 30m long entrance bridge. The two […]
CATCON successfully resourced civil equipment and personnel, to undertake major civil works to a significantly large interstate power plant at Ravensthorpe, Western Australia for Alstom Power. Civil works comprised of large heavy duty concrete bases for power station components, concrete foundation, underground electrical services and the earth grid. CATCON also undertook the construction of the […]