Dam Security Upgrade

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Overview

Procurement Management | Risk Management | Lean Project Management | Environmental Management | Grant Funding Procurement Support. Full-time (7 days per week) on site project / principal contractor surveillance. Responsible for development and governance of Site Safety, Construction Management, and Quality Management plans. Development of Early Warning System.

Project Budget

$12M with Grant Funding

Year

2013 - 2016

Customer

Parkes Shire Council

Aerial view of a concrete dam wall and reservoir during a dam security upgrade project managed by UMINEX for local government infrastructure.
Aerial view of a concrete dam wall and reservoir during a dam security upgrade project managed by UMINEX for local government infrastructure.

Challenge

Establishing a Project Management office for Parkes on their first major project. Working in sensitive waterways.

Heavy earthmoving equipment operating on site during dam security upgrade works, supporting construction and risk management activities. Uminex
Heavy earthmoving equipment operating on site during dam security upgrade works, supporting construction and risk management activities. Uminex
Newly constructed reinforced concrete structure as part of dam safety and infrastructure upgrade works delivered for a regional council. Uminex
Newly constructed reinforced concrete structure as part of dam safety and infrastructure upgrade works delivered for a regional council. Uminex

Impact

Lake Endeavour is a key water supply source for Parkes. The Security Upgrade protects over 70 downstream residents and provides better water security for town.

Uminex project team and contractors on site at a completed dam security upgrade project, demonstrating collaborative delivery of critical water infrastructure
Uminex project team and contractors on site at a completed dam security upgrade project, demonstrating collaborative delivery of critical water infrastructure