Recognition for world-leading Gladstone terminal
Source: Engineers Australia - www.engineersaustralia.org.au
29 September 2016
Engineers Australia: World-leading
port infrastructure has seen
Gladstone’s Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal receive high-level
recognition at the Australian Engineering Excellence Awards,
Queensland.
The Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal – the first greenfield coal
export terminal developed in Queensland in 20 years – has received a
major award, in the “Resource Development” category, for its commitment
to creating employment and establishing world-best-practice standards
for the health and safety of employees and the community.
“The Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal is a superb example of
innovative engineering, in many different ways,” said Ian McEwan,
General Manager of Engineers Australia’s Queensland Division.
“It strikes a balance between maximising the economic viability of new
mines and the ongoing growth of existing
mines in central Queensland.
“One of the features of the terminal is its massive gantry stacker,
which is the only one of its type in the world. It stands at more than
35m tall and is capable of stacking product received from a 102-wagon
train in one hour. This has revolutionised the port’s operations.”
The engineering services for the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal
project were delivered by a joint venture between consulting engineering
companies
Aurecon and
Hatch.
Aurecon’s Technical Director, Resources and Manufacturing Services,
Michael Argent said: “The award for this project is significant because
it recognises more than 10 years of innovation and collaboration in
bringing such a unique facility to life.
“The Australian Engineering Excellence Awards, Queensland has long been
and remains an important vehicle for showcasing not only the
world-leading skills of Australian engineers, but also the value they
bring to communities and the economy.”
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