Pipelines
Ertech's expertise in pipelines, combined with our fleet of modern plant and equipment, allows us to undertake a vast array of pipeline projects for various clients and applications, including:
- Major supply pipelines
- Tailings pipelines
- Process plant pipelines
- Road and rail drainage
- Infill sewerage
- Land development piped services
Materials utilised include concrete, steel, HDPE, GRP and PVC. Joint types utilised include:
- Welded
- Mechanical
- Bolted
- O-ring
- Solvent
Ertech has the capacity to undertake the complete project from clearing, trenching or trenchless techniques, supply, installation and testing. We have a proven track record in overcoming rock, groundwater, remote locations, road crossings and other complexities.
Projects of Note Include:
- Ravensthorpe Nickel Mine Seawater Pipeline - 40km of 710mm diameter HDPE pipe and 20km of 650mm diameter GRP pipe.
- Increased capacity for process water supply to the Mt. Whaleback and Newman Hub operations including 15km of HDPE pipe installation up to 630mm diameter.
- 56km of piped services up to 8m deep including trenchless methods under Serpentine Trunk Main at Newhaven Estate, Forrestdale. Services included sewer, water, gas, stormwater and subsoil drainage.
- Hopetoun WWTP - includes 2 pump stations and 14,300m associated pipework.