Project data

Building height (maximum): 17 metres
Number of conveyors: air supported: 1 (approximately 250m in length)
screw: 18
chain: 3
Number of Keppel Seghers HARD Pelletisers: 2
Maximum quantity of biosolids: 60,500 tonnes per annum
Recycled water usage: Up to 250 kilolitres/day
Truck movements: Reduced by 1000 (60%) per annum

Project status (as of 15 August 2011)

Site work
Remaining site civil works are in the process of completion.  Roadways are being constructed and linemarking and installation of signage is to be undertaking in the next weeks.  The primary lagoon has been excavated and lined.
Structural
Building structure is complete.
Process equipment
All items of process equipment have been installed.  Installed equipment and the control system are being tested and commissioned.
Drying equipment
Dryers largely complete.  Commissioning activities are in progress.
Mechanical/electrical
All mechanical and electrical equipment has been installed.  Electrical connections to equipment are complete and equipment is being commissioned.

Project milestones

  Start Finish
EPA Works Approval September 2008  
Mobilisation September 2008 October 2008
Earthworks October 2008 March 2009 
Structure March 2009 June 2011
Process equipment installation April 2009 February 2011
Dryer installation February 2009  February 2011
Commissioning February 2011   
Final completion    
Biosolids drying begins July 2011