Decmil preferred for $38m contract

A subsidiary of Belmont-based Paladio Group, Decmil Australia Pty Ltd, has been declared the preferred contractor for a $38 million project by BHP Billiton as part of its iron ore expansion program.

Formal award is subject to finalisation of pricing which is expected to be determined by 20 May 2008.

The scope of works consists of:

• Construction of new building complexes at Finucane Island that includes administration offices, health and safety facilities, staff amenities, workshops, a warehouse, a vehicle refueling facility, light vehicle wash bay, roads, stormwater drainage, package sewerage treatment plant and landscape works;
• Construction of a new building at Nelson Point for a port and rail operations control room including general offices, meeting room and amenities;
• Installation of various items relating to railway maintenance (mechanical) equipment and the construction of minor civil and structural works to the existing Ore Car Repair Workshop; and
• Relocation of the Under Floor Wheel Lathe in the Boodarie workshop at Finucane Island.

Work on this project is to commence immediately and is expected to be completed in early calendar 2009.