Lima delivered the scaffolding package for BHP's Newman Water Treatment Plant upgrade, where aging drinking and raw water tanks required replacement. Working alongside Monadelphous, Lima designed and installed perimeter scaffolding for two tanks using a FlexLock ring lock system, completing all activities within 14 days. All 100% injury and incident free.
Key Challenges
The project required scaffolding around fragile tank structures that couldn't be tied to directly. Lima needed to design a solution that maintained Australian standards while working within tight timeframes. The scope also demanded rapid mobilisation of materials and personnel to a remote site, with engineering verification required across drawings, specs, and bill of quantities.
Solution
Lima designed freestanding scaffolding with independent support bays to avoid any direct attachment to the tanks, ensuring structural integrity throughout. The team worked closely with BHP and Monadelphous to verify engineering designs, raise technical queries early, and resolve issues before they impacted construction. When additional work fronts became available, Lima mobilised a second scaffolding team at short notice to maintain momentum across the project.
Outcome
The base scope was delivered as a lump sum project, completed within 14 days with zero injuries or incidents. Lima's performance led to the award of additional scaffolding work on the same project and opened the door to future opportunities with Monadelphous and at other BHP mine sites.
days to complete all activities
injuries or incidents
tanks scaffolded
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