Engineering contractor Monadelphous Group has won its first big contract in the marine construction sector, through a joint venture with Malaysia-based marine contractor Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd.
The Monadelphous Muhibbah Marine (MMM) joint venture has secured a $330 million contract for the construction of the approach jetty and ship berth at the Wiggins Island coal export terminal at Gladstone in Queensland.
Managing Director Rob Velletri said the joint venture brings together Monadelphous’ expertise in the construction of large-scale projects for Australian resources customers and Muhibbah Engineering’s global expertise in the delivery of marine and port works.
“Our relationship with Muhibbah for the Wiggins Island project is the first step in a broader strategic relationship for the joint pursuit of opportunities in the marine sector throughout Australia. This is a significant milestone for Monadelphous in the development of our market growth strategy.”
MMM is a 50:50 joint venture between subsidiary companies Monadelphous Engineering Pty Ltd and Muhibbah Construction Pty Ltd.
The contract covers the construction of offshore plant and infrastructure with a 1.8km approach jetty and transfer tower platform, wharf, wharf conveyor including the drive and take up tower, berthing and mooring dolphins, ship access platforms, jetty conveyor and transfer tower.
The work is scheduled to start immediately and be completed by the first quarter of the 2014 calendar year.
The joint venture was one of two contracts announced by Monadelphous on 23 December.
BHP Billiton Iron Ore has issued a notice of award for a contract for construction works at its Port Hedland Inner Harbour Project at Finucane Island and Nelson Point.
The $290 million contract comprises structural, mechanical and piping work associated with materials handling and processing facilities at the port operations.
Work is scheduled for completion by the first quarter of calendar year 2013.