Mount Whaleback SK1 & SK2 Machine Demolition

Scope of Work

The scope of works was to demolish and deconstruct two redundant stackers and associated plant located at BHPBIO Mt. Whaleback iron ore mine in Newman, WA. The first stacker was demolished with a controlled felling, and the second by deconstruction directly over an operating conveyor. All works were completed while working within close proximity of live plant and services which required precise planning and scheduling:

Removal of 800T of demolished steel
Removal of Stacker 1 by a controlled felling, 140T
Removal of Stacker 2 by reverse construction, 450T
Retrieval and salvage of Stacker 2 slew bearing
Safe removal of contaminated and toxic materials, such as hydrocarbons, asbestos, and lead biased paints
Completion of Structural Engineering Reports and FEA for the demolition
Project completed with nil recordable injuries, nil HSE incidents and two weeks ahead of schedule