onesmec 2014 | Q1 Our News | In Brief
North West Rail Link Sky Train Australia The design and construct contract for Australia’s largest public transport infrastructure project; the sky train section of the North West Rail Link project in Sydney has been awarded to SMEC. SMEC is a member of the Impregilo-Salini Joint Venture, which has been awarded the Surface and Viaduct Civil (SVC) Works contract on the North West Rail Link by the New South Wales Government. This is the second of three major contracts on the Rail Link and includes; the construction of a 4 km elevated sky train viaduct, and a 270 m long Our CEO | Ross Hitt cable‑stayed bridge. It will be Australia’s first fully-automated rapid transit rail network and the first stage of Sydney’s new rapid transit system. At SMEC’s AGM in November I announced that I will be retiring as the Managing Director and CEO of SMEC, effective from Northern Beaches Hospital Road Works 2 July 2014. In January the SMEC Board announced that Australia SMEC’s new CEO will be Andrew (Andy) Goodwin. SMEC has been awarded a contract for the preparation of I have thoroughly enjoyed my 34 years working for such an two Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) for road works iconic company. I have had the privilege of working with so providing connectivity to the proposed Northern Beaches many remarkable people, and this is what I will remember most Hospital in Sydney. This 70,000 sq m hospital will generate about my career with SMEC, the people. The past five and a approximately 900 outbound car trips per hour during the half years as head of the company came at a very challenging afternoon peak. This project will also provide broader network time with the onset of the GFC and I thank everyone for the enhancements on the surrounding road network along efforts during this tough period. Warringah Road and adjacent arterial roads in the area. These works will comprise both surface and subsurface works and My successor, Andy Goodwin is well qualified for this role and SMEC will undertake environmental investigations for the road has over 25 years engineering experience in South Africa, upgrade assessment and approvals process. Europe, South Asia, Middle East and Asia. Andy joined SMEC in 2012 as Chief Operating Officer of SMEC’s South Asia & SMEC to Design Five Rail Bridges Middle East Division. During this time, Andy has provided strong Australia leadership and management, and has been a valued member SMEC has been awarded the design contract for five bridges of SMEC’s Executive Committee. by Sydney Trains, the state government operator of Sydney’s Prior to joining SMEC, Andy worked for a large European suburban train network. The project involves the inspection, condition assessment, concept repair designs, options reports, consulting engineering company for 12 years, where he was and detailed designs for the bridge structures in the Sydney (most recently) President of the Asia Region, based in Thailand. rail network. SMEC’s scope of work includes; geotechnical Andy has held presidential positions in Zurich, including investigation, condition assessment, load rating, concept and President of the Global Urban and Mobility Business Group, detailed design for the refurbishment works. President of the Global Transport business, and President of the Global Hydropower business. Andy brings to SMEC South African Schools Development broad technical expertise coupled with extensive experience South Africa implementing business growth strategies and working with SMEC has been awarded the contract for the development major global clients. of three large schools in the former Transkei region of Eastern Our current work in hand places us in a stronger position for Cape, South Africa. This project is a part of the Accelerated next year and I wish, the Board, Andy and all of SMEC the very Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI) which aims best for the future. to minimise the backlog in basic infrastructure delivery to schools. SMEC’s scope of work includes; civil and structural Ross Hitt engineering design, site supervision and management of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer occupational health and safety aspects.
2 one smec | 2014 Q1 Wyong Town Centre Upgrade Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, including: field Australia investigations, traffic assessments and detailed design of road and bridge works. The third project involves, project The Concept Design and Review of Environmental Factors management consultancy services for the Chennai Outer Ring contract for the Pacific Highway Upgrade through the Wyong Road in Tamil Nadu, India. This will include a 30 km long, six Town Centre has been awarded to SMEC, who will undertake lane highway, major bridges, grade separated interchanges, the project on behalf of Roads and Maritime Services in substantial retained structures, signage and lighting. New South Wales. As a result of the development, the Tuggerah‑Wyong area will become the main retail, civic and administrative centre of the Wyong Shire. This project includes: Board Member Wins Two Major Awards improving signalised intersections; upgrading the existing two South Africa way road to a four lane highway; design of a new bridge over Dr Nakedi Mathews Phosa, SMEC South Africa Board the Wyong River; and investigations into a new pedestrian member has been awarded the Congolese Order of Merit in overbridge between the town centre and Wyong railway station. February 2014. The Congolese Order of Merit is the highest decoration of the Republic and is both a military and civilian Major Wind Farm Investigation award. An attorney by profession, Dr Phosa is a leading Australia figure in South Africa’s business and political world. He is Chairperson of Special Olympics South Africa and sits SMEC has been awarded the contract for the detailed on a number of company boards including SMEC South geotechnical investigation for the Crookwell Three Wind Farm Africa. No stranger to winning noteworthy awards, Dr Phosa Project by Union Fenosa Wind Australia (UFWA). This project was recognised for his contribution to transformation and will include 25 to 35 individual wind turbines, with a height empowerment, winning a Lifetime Achievement Award in April of up to 152 m, and a capacity of up to 3.3 MW each. It will 2013, at the 12th Oliver Empowerment Awards. also include; access tracks, upgrades to local roads and an electrical network that links the turbines to the Crookwell Two substation. SMEC’s scope of work for this project will include borehole drilling, test pit excavation and a series of geophysical testing across 29 proposed wind turbine locations.
New Railway Line in Sarawak Malaysia SMEC has been awarded design works for the Samalaju-Bintulu- Mukah Railway project in Malaysia by the Bintulu Development Authority, as part of the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy project. The project involves finalising the alignment of the new Dr Nakedi Mathews Phosa 200 km long route through tough terrain with high cuts and deep embankments, kilometres of deep peat soils and soft grounds which will require the building of approximately 35 Desalination Plant Wins Global Award bridges. SMEC’s scope of work covers all aspects of the railway Australia including; alignment, track work design, geotechnical design, The Adelaide Desalination Plant, a major project designed electrification, signalling, rolling stock and depot. by SMEC and Hatch (in a Joint Venture) has been awarded the 2013 Green Project Manager (GPM) Global Sustainability Success in India’s Transport Sector Project of the Year Award. The desalination plant was India built for SA Water and will deliver half of Adelaide’s annual SMEC has successfully secured three projects within India’s water supply. The plant is powered by 100% accredited transport sector. The first will involve the detailed design renewable green energy sources within South Australia contract for the rehabilitation and upgrade of 144 km of and has ensured SA Water can sustainably meet its water National Highway 91, between Rishikesh and Dharasu in supply needs each year. SMEC and Hatch provided Uttarkhand. The second project involves the detailed design design services for the project, including; architectural, contract for the Devak Bridge and its approach roads. The civil, structural, building, geotechnical, marine, tunnels, 500 m Devak Bridge is part of the Jammu‑Pathankot National earthworks, drainage, underground services, environmental Highway. SMEC will undertake a number of services for the and landscape services.
one smec | 2014 Q1 3 Our Feature | Ports & Marine
SMEC has over 40 years’ experience providing innovative planning, design and contract administration services within the Ports & Marine sector having successfully delivered coastal, ports and maritime infrastructure engineering projects for a variety of clients.
Our range of services within the Ports & Marine sector include port planning, design of port and harbour infrastructure, dredging and reclamation works, marine structures including ferry terminals, coastal engineering, structures, condition assessments and due diligence.
SMEC provides a full range of investigation and design support services to the Ports & Marine sector.
SMEC’s services include; geotechnical, road, rail, pavements, utilities, environment, social, community liaison, urban planning, traffic and transport planning, contamination assessments and ground remediation.
SMEC provides a cohesive team of experienced engineers, scientists and planners with global expertise and technical excellence across all areas of this specialised field. Our capabilities extend through all stages of project delivery from inception to completion.
Feature Location | Ports in Australia
Coffs Harbour Eastern Breakwater Remediation Works: Botany Bay BLB#2 Contract Management: SMEC provided Coffs Harbour breakwater is the most exposed breakwater contract management services for the construction of BLB#2 in on the New South Wales coast. SMEC undertook the Sydney, from tender evaluation through to the end of the defects remediation design for this 100+ year old structure using liability period. SMEC’s role included day to day management, concrete Hanbar armour units. The work included a condition contract administration, and coordination of all construction and assessment, detailed numerical modelling of wave dynamics site activities on behalf of the Sydney Ports Corporation. and armour stability, physical (model) testing of the concept design, construction cost optimisation, detailed design and Gladstone Tug Base Development Queensland: SMEC documentation for the selected structure. undertook preliminary and detailed design for a tug base facility, with a capacity of 12 tugs, in the Port of Gladstone. The Webb Dock – Port Capacity Project Victoria: SMEC was main components of this project included; the preliminary and engaged as part of the design team to prepare tender designs detailed design of tug berth pontoons, amenity and fuelling for three new wharves and two rehabilitated wharves at Webb Dock in the Port of Melbourne. The project included a services, marine protection and shoreline revetment. SMEC substantial dredging program and the demolition of a number also undertook coastal investigations, wave transformation of existing structures. The three new wharves were designed to modelling, numerical modelling, harbour layout modelling and accommodate car transporters, whilst and the two rehabilitated optimisation to address harbour tranquillity requirements set by wharves were to accommodate berth container ships. the Gladstone Ports Corporation.
4 one smec | 2014 Q1 Technical Expert | John Imrie
Chief Technical Principal, Ports & Marine John Imrie is a Senior Ports Engineer with over 35 years’ experience in both major port works and small boat harbours. Recently, he has been heavily involved in the marine infrastructure associated with oil and gas projects, as well as the port works associated with coal and iron ore exports. John has worked on AusAID, ADB and World Bank Projects and in a range of regions including the UK, Australia, South East Asia and the Pacific. John is currently responsible for SMEC’s Ports & Marine business in Australia and New Zealand, and the technical overview of all Ports & Marine projects undertaken by SMEC. What aspect of your role do you most enjoy? What are some of the common challenges you face? Working on projects that really make a difference to the Lack of data. A large percentage of marine projects are community. Two projects that come to mind are a boat refuge located in the wave break zone where it is difficult to collect in Vietnam and a small boat harbour in Tonga. geotechnical, wave and current data.
The boat refuge in Vietnam provided typhoon shelter for up to What does the future hold for your industry? 350 fishing boats, thereby protecting the income of numerous We are moving from a cycle of new construction into low income families. consolidation and maintenance. Most work in the immediate The Tongan project provided safe overnight berthing for a ferry future will therefore derive from maintenance and upgrading allowing the population to transport vegetables to market and works as Port Authorities seek to extend the life of their resulted in the creation of numerous viable market gardens. existing assets.
Key Project | Maintenance of Ports
In April 2013, SMEC was commissioned by Ports in Australia to accomplish this under its 2013/2014 Asset Australia to undertake the development of a Wharf Condition Assessment (ACA) project. Structures Condition Assessment Manual (WSCAM). Under this project SMEC Australia and GPA successfully The primary objective of the project was to obtain industry completed an asset condition assessment of all port, marine best practice for assessing and determining the condition of and common user bulk handling assets throughout the port. wharf structures. Widespread adoption of the WSCAM within GPA’s forward thinking approach, combined with SMEC’s the Ports & Marine industry will allow for a more strategic expertise, enabled the integrated team to define and establish approach to collecting and analysing condition assessments, an asset condition and consequence rating system that improved efficiency in the collection of condition data for port is strongly aligned with the early recommendations of the assets and data analysis, and will enable the exchange of Ports Australia WSCAM. The project served as a pilot for the implementation of the WSCAM recommendations, enabling condition data between ports, thereby creating an increased the SMEC and GPA team to provide valuable feedback knowledge base. regarding the on-site challenges and opportunities to Ports One of Port Australia’s goals is for the Manual to be adopted Australia. The GPA’s ACA will form a strong baseline for the by as many ports as possible to standardise processes future asset management program at the Port and will enable and facilitate information sharing between Port Authorities. GPA to develop sound business cases for future maintenance Geraldton Port Authority (GPA) was one of the first ports and upgrade programmes.
one smec | 2014 Q1 5 Our Divisions | Mining, Oil and Gas
The first quarter of the 2014 calendar year has resulted in a identify synergies across the operations, and identify practical good start for SMEC’s Mining Oil and Gas division. A lot of measures to reduce costs. In April 2014, GMC’s Australia/Asia ground work done in 2013 is paying off and we are turning Region held its Leadership Conference in Brisbane. a corner on what has been, a very challenging period in the In Pakistan, SMEC Oil & Gas continued to perform well, global mining industry. with strong financial results. Signing agreements with China GMC Global (GMC) continued to diversify its business with Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (CPECC), new wins in the Oil & Gas space (GMC has traditionally SMEC Oil & Gas will undertake works at the world’s third largest serviced mining clients), and its first project win in Mexico. In oil field, Rumaila Oil Field, in Iraq. Already providing services for February 2014, GMC’s International Region (North America, CPECC, SMEC Oil & Gas has a one year Master Agreement South America, and Africa) held a Leadership Conference in for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) proposal Houston to build momentum around business development, support services for oil field projects in the Middle East.
Feature Project | Global Maintenance Transformation
The client is one of the world’s leading suppliers of iron ore improve process effectiveness and enable better decision with primary iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of making; Perform, by ensuring simple and effective processes northern Western Australia. This project is embarking on a are in place, which are diligently followed companywide. landmark business transformation initiative with the global GMC has provided a range of services including: strategic rollout of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (‘the advice for maintenance processes; technical expertise for SAP project’). SAP system design, build and configuration, implementation The aim of the SAP project is to establish common, efficient activities, the development of maintenance processes and and effective core processes and metrics across the data standards; as well as overall project planning and organisation. This includes the implementation of globally deployment services. common data and the establishment of common processes To date, system and process design has been completed that can all be supported by this integrated system. for pilot implementation, and maintenance processes for work management and shutdowns have also been The SAP project has a simple mandate of developed and deployed. ‘Simplicity, Alignment, and Performance’. The system design is based on standard SAP functionality, with minimal customisation to enable it to support a common set of business processes. GMC was selected to assist with undertaking this companywide business transformation. The SAP project will: GMC is particularly proud of this large-scale project, and looks Simplify, by allowing for the completion of tasks in the most forward to continuing to work closely with the client through to effective manner; Align, by achieving companywide alignment its scheduled completion in 2017. of business critical data, processes and systems, which will
6 one smec | 2014 Q1 COKAL Pre-feasibility Study Reliability Assessment Queensland Indonesia Australia Located in Central Kalimantan in the North Barito Basin, GMC has completed a reliability assessment at a mining this large mine site covers an area of approximately and processing operation in North West Queensland for 20,000 ha. SMEC has provided a range of services in the a global resources company who is one of the world’s preparation of an Initial Pre-feasibility Study Report for this largest producers of silver and lead. GMC’s scope of work Bumi Barito Mineral (BBM) project, including; conceptual included; an analysis of the data systems (transactional, ideas for the project and project implementation, master and operational) at the underground mine and identification of work items for the next stage, development metallurgical processing facility; and a detailed asset of a master plan for executing the project, and high-level availability improvement plan for key plant and equipment CAPEX/OPEX advice. at the site.
Kumba Iron Ore Maintenance Khnaiguiyah Zinc/Copper Project South Africa Saudi Arabia Kumba Iron Ore, a leading supplier of high‑quality iron The Khnaiguiyah Zinc Copper Project is located in an arid ore to the global steel industry, commissioned GMC as area 170 km from the capital city, Riyadh and consists Technical Experts to deliver improved maintenance task of two open-cut mines with a combined life of ten years. lists at one of their South African mines, located 250 km SMEC provided water management services, including; north of Johannesburg. GMC (in a joint venture with mine dewatering, regional hydrogeological assessment, Diescon) will deliver improved maintenance task lists groundwater modelling, pipeline, pumping stations and in preparation for the migration to the new Enterprise power. SMEC also prepared detailed Environmental Impact Resource Planning (ERP) system, which is scheduled for Assessments, including; geology, exploration and mineral April 2014. resources, mining, social impact and risk assessments.
one smec | 2014 Q1 7 Our Divisions | Australia and New Zealand
The ANZ Division had a good start to the 2014 In Western Australia we have been successful calendar year, with three major projects awarded winning new work with mining clients, whilst in to SMEC in New South Wales. These include the Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory, North West Rail Link project (Surface Viaduct & we have won a sufficient base load of work across Civil Package, with Salini/Impregillo); the M1 – M2 a diverse range of sectors, despite an extremely Project, with Lend Lease; and the Foxground to challenging market. Berry Bypass, with Fulton Hogan. Nationally, our Roads and Urban Development In Darwin, we have recently commenced work on businesses continue to perform well, securing the design of Tiger Brenan Drive, the largest road key projects with major clients. project in Darwin. Hari Poologasundram – Chief Operating Officer Australia and New Zealand
Feature Project | Banora Point
SMEC teamed with Abigroup and Seymour-Whyte in a engineering services, and community relations teams. partnership with the Roads and Maritime Services to deliver Engineering aspects of the project were complex due to the this complex design and construct project. numerous elements, including: a six-lane divided carriageway with an improved alignment; twin three-lane 330 m long viaducts, four twin overbridges, two single overbridges, and a The Banora Point Upgrade was a 75 m wide land bridge; a 50 m long cutting with vertical sides remarkable project that was delivered up to 23 m deep; and a 950 m section of fill supported by ahead of time and under budget, receiving 12 m high reinforced soil walls. accolades from the local community. Nearby, Wilson Park required re-shaping to maximise the use of green space and to ensure easy access. Reshaping Wilson Completed in October 2013, The Banora Point Upgrade is Park involved reestablishing parklands, and included a shared characterised by a 2.5 km length of the Pacific Highway, a pedestrian and bicycle path across a 75 m wide land bridge. critical transport link between Sydney and Brisbane, and a A number of challenges were faced during the life cycle of the Highway that services the growing population of the New project, namely; South Wales north coast. • Highly complex traffic management requirements With over 55,000 vehicles using this stretch of road every day, • Environmental management to minimise noise and the completion of the Banora Point Upgrade has improved vibration, and prevent erosion and sediment loss both efficiency and safety on the Pacific Highway. • Geotechnical complex main cutting which required both SMEC provided the traffic engineering and design services for contiguous pile and soil nail retaining walls in the deep cutting. roads, structures and drainage works, as well as geotechnical
8 one smec | 2014 Q1 TRANSPORT HYDROPOWER & ENERGY Toowoomba Tunnel Lowering Feasibility Study Darwin River Dam Raising Queensland Northern Territory SMEC has undertaken the role of both Lead Consultant Darwin River Dam is the main source of drinking water for and Principal Contractor for Queensland Rail’s Toowoomba Darwin and its surrounding areas, supplying 90% of all Tunnel Lowering Feasibility Study project. Over a four drinking water. To increase the supply, a plan to raise the month period SMEC completed detailed geotechnical and full supply level of the Dam has been proposed. SMEC’s tunnel assessments of 11 tunnels on the Toowoomba range services included completion of a Feasibility Study which (to determine the potential for lowering to accommodate considered all technical, environmental and cultural aspects 9'6 containers). SMEC also undertook preliminary track of the proposal. SMEC also designed the upgrade works design to enable accurate cost estimating of the project related to storage capacity, and provided construction which is due for completion in April 2014. management services for the upgrade works.
WATER & ENVIRONMENT URBAN & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Ruataniwha Water Storage Woodland Waters New Zealand Victoria This project will ensure the delivery of reliable water for SMEC Urban (a wholly owned subsidiary of The SMEC irrigation to approximately 30,000 hectares of farm land in Group) was commissioned by Central Equity to assist with the Ruataniwha Plains, via a hydroelectric power generating planning, design and engineering services for Woodland facility. The Facility to be constructed is an 83 m high Waters, a residential community bordering the rural hillside concrete‑faced rockfill dam on the Makaroro River, with of Mernda. This residential development of 550 lots is set a 90 million m³ water storage capacity. SMEC acted as within a 60 hectare site and is characterised by remnant Technical Advisor to the Hawkes Bay Regional Council and red gum woodland and a newly created wetland system. provided assistance with the procurement of design and A pedestrian and cycle trail forms a link to the broader construction services. network beyond the development.
one smec | 2014 Q1 9 Our Divisions | Asia Pacific
The Asia Pacific Division continues to secure The shared services functions (IT help desk projects across a variety of sectors and countries support, financial management, business with new work won and work-in-hand at an development, contracts and human resources) all‑time high. operating out of our Manila office continue to As a Division, we are focusing on key growth provide excellent value to the Division and the priorities outlined in our Strategic Plan. Significant broader SMEC Group. There are opportunities emphasis continues to be placed on further to add additional services which we will consider localisation within our subsidiary companies, as given the success of the existing shared services well as identifying growth prospects and leveraging functions operating from Manila. opportunities in new and existing markets in the Manoli Loukas – Chief Operating Officer South East Asia and Mekong regions. Asia Pacific
Feature Project | Ulu Jelai Hydropower Project
Well established in the hydropower industry, SMEC is playing a SMEC’s Project Director, Andreas Neumaier said, “The project has major role in delivering the Ulu Jelai hydropower development included a number of challenges. The dam is being constructed in Malaysia. Ulu Jelai is a 372 MW hydropower development immediately adjacent to a newly built national highway, requiring on the Bertam River in the Cameron Highlands, Pahang State. innovation for the redesign of the dam abutment. Maximising the use of locally available construction materials has tested our experts in achieving a satisfactory RCC mix design.” The Ulu Jelai hydropower scheme will produce “Notwithstanding these and other challenges, Ulu Jelai is an average 326 GWh of power per annum. providing many young engineers, expatriates and locals, Construction is scheduled for completion with the opportunity to be involved in the planning, design by mid-2016. and construction of a large, complex project that will greatly contribute to their personal and professional development.
The main features of the project are the Susu Dam; an 84 m I am proud to be involved in a project that not only enhances high dam with 1.3 million m³ embankment volume and a SMEC’s reputation as an expert in hydropower and dam 100 m wide spillway, the Telanok underground powerhouse engineering in South East Asia, but also represents SMEC’s cavern and 22 km of tunnels. largest ever project fee outside Australia.”
SMEC is providing a range of services including: geotechnical The project is part of ongoing efforts by Tenaga Nasional investigations and topographic surveys; detailed design of civil Berhad (the main Malaysian energy provider and client) to: works; optimisation of electro‑mechanical plant configuration and provide peak load capacity to meet increasing electricity hydraulic structures; cost estimates; financial analysis; contract demand; improve power system security by using renewable management; construction supervision; and commissioning. energy; and reduce carbon emissions.
10 one smec | 2014 Q1 TRANSPORT HYDROPOWER & ENERGY Hai Phong Urban Arterial Port Moresby Power Grid Development Vietnam Papua New Guinea The Hai Phong Urban Transport Development Project The Port Moresby Grid Development Project aimed to (HPUTDP) consists of three components; Strategic Urban upgrade and extend the transmission and distribution grid Roads; Public Transport Improvement; and Capacity in the national capital. This project focused on improving the Building. This project aims to increase urban accessibility reliability and quality of power supply to the main urban centre in Hai Phong through improving public transport in Papua New Guinea, and enabling essential power to be operations, and strengthening the capacity for managing available in Port Moresby. SMEC undertook the preparation urban development and transportation planning. SMEC is of Feasibility Studies for substation and grid upgrades, small providing project management support over the lifecycle hydropower facilities and a loss reduction programme to of the project. increase the efficiency of the Port Moresby power grid.
WATER & ENVIRONMENT URBAN & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT South Tarawa Sanitation Improvement Public Private Partnership in Health Kiribati Philippines The South Tarawa Sanitation Improvement Program aims The objective of this project is to reduce child mortality and to improve the health of communities on South Tarawa by improve maternal health. Asian Development Bank (ADB) rehabilitating and upgrading existing sanitation infrastructure. funded, this project will assist the Philippine Government This Program will improve access to sanitation services from to: improve health care services (in terms of access, 64% of the South Tarawa population in 2010, to 80% by quality and efficiency); assist small-scale health providers 2018. SMEC was engaged by the Ministry of Public Utilities to access to funding; and mobilise private resources. and Works to undertake project management, community SMEC is providing the technical direction for the Public engagement and capacity development activities to Private Partnership in Health project, including contracting, improve the sanitation service for the local community. mobilisation and client liaison.
one smec | 2014 Q1 11 Our Divisions | South Asia and Middle East
The Division is making good progress towards Environment, based in India. We had success strengthening our capability in Public Private winning noteworthy projects in Tajikistan (a large Partnerships (PPPs). In Bangladesh, we have road construction supervision project, part of the finalised contract negotiations for the Dhaka CAREC Road Program), and India (the Kochi Metro to Chittigong PPP design project. Winning this QA Services project, in association with DBI). In Iraq, significant project will place us in a good position we continued to fulfil our commitment to building to expand our PPP capability and be ready to long term partnerships with Chinese contractors, assist Governments around the world as they add and commenced design services for CPECC PPP elements to their financing arrangements. We (China Petroleum Engineering and Construction continued to strengthen our Water & Environment Company) for a 132 kV transmission line. business with the appointment of Mr Neil Andy Goodwin – Chief Operating Officer Kemble, as Divisional General Manager Water & South Asia and Middle East
Feature Project | Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project
The Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project is located 150 km packages (Lot 1 and Lot 2), and assisting the client with the north of Kathmandu, on the Bhote Koshi (Trishuli) River, in the evaluation of technical and commercial proposals. SMEC’s Rasuwa District of the Central Development Zone. The site is services will continue through to commissioning of the project. less than half a kilometre downstream from where the Kerung The Lot 1 contract package was awarded in January 2014. Khola and Lende Khola rivers meet, these two rivers represent It involves civil and hydro-mechanical works under an the national border between Nepal and China (Tibet). Engineering, Procurement and Construction model (FIDIC The Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-river Silver Book). The client’s concept design comprises: a hydropower project harnessing a gross head of 168 m to diversion weir with under sluice bays, side intake, three provide an installed capacity of 111 MW. underground chambers, 4.2 km headrace tunnel and restricted orifice surge shaft, underground powerhouse complex and 600 m long tailrace tunnel. The Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project will reduce power shortages in Nepal, Contract negotiations for the Lot 2 contract package are and promote economic development expected to conclude in May 2014. This packages involves within the region. electro-mechanical works under a Plant and Design Build model (FIDIC Yellow Book), comprising three 38.5 MW vertical shaft Francis turbine generators, with 132 kV SMEC’s role is that of Owner’s Engineer, whereby SMEC’s switchgear and associated auxiliary systems to be housed in services to date have included; reviewing the detailed project the underground powerhouse. report, preparing bidding documents for both contract
12 one smec | 2014 Q1 TRANSPORT HYDROPOWER & ENERGY Karnataka State Highways Improvement Project Electricity Sector Development Improvement India Afghanistan Located in the southwest state of Karnataka, this project Connecting over 80,000 people to the power network involved the upgrade and rehabilitation of 620 km of in various cities throughout Afghanistan, this project state highways in six districts: Belgaum, Bellary, Bijapur, is part of Afghanistan’s Energy Sector Development Chitradurga, Dharward and Shimoga. Works included Investment Program (ESDIP). SMEC’s scope of work for geometric improvements and realignments, paved (soft) this electricity project includes the construction of 220 kV shoulders, wider construction in built-up areas including transmission lines, 220/20 kV substations, and extensive median separated dual carriageways. SMEC’s services 20 kV distribution networks. SMEC has been engaged included; construction supervision, quality assurance and to provide engineering, design and project management control, contract administration and project management. advisory services.
WATER & ENVIRONMENT URBAN & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Groundwater Remediation Greater Dhaka Sustainable Transport Kuwait Bangladesh SMEC was engaged by the Kuwait Ministry of Focused on a more efficient and sustainable Urban Electricity and Water to assist in the remediation of Transport System in Greater Dhaka, Bangladesh (and its groundwater aquifers in the North of the country, due surrounding areas), this project involves the construction to contamination of soils and freshwater aquifers from of a 20 km Bus Rapid Transit corridor that will link the crude oil and saltwater after the Gulf war. SMEC is Airport Rail Station Terminal to the Gazipur Rail Station providing comprehensive numerical models to simulate Terminal. SMEC’s contribution to this nation building contaminants in groundwater. These models will assist the project includes; detailed design, procurement and selection of effective remediation methods and monitoring construction supervision of civil and associated works on of progress. the Bus Rapid Transit route.
one smec | 2014 Q1 13 Our Divisions | Africa
Our East Africa region continued to perform well In Southern Africa, we have a good workload of during the first quarter of the 2014 calendar year. new project wins in Zambia, Botswana, Lesotho, In particular, we had success in the Transport, Mozambique and Namibia (where we have recently Water & Environment and Social Development won two major road projects). sectors through our operations in Dar es Salaam South Africa has had success winning new and Nairobi. projects in the Health, Transport and Urban The Dar es Salaam team had good project wins Development sectors however there has been a in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Malawi and Tanzania; whilst general downturn in South Africa’s infrastructure the Nairobi team has been doing a great job of market. managing its substantial project workload in Kenya Tom Marshall – Chief Operating Officer and Uganda. Africa
Feature Project | Urban Water and Sanitation in State Capitals
An immediate priority of the Government of the Republic feasibility studies for water and sanitation facilities for of South Sudan is to provide basic water and sanitation the seven state capitals; engineering design; associated infrastructure to its people. environmental and social safeguards; and preparation of bidding documents for the water supply and sanitation components. The South Sudan Government has proposed This project faced many challenges along the way including: a Water Supply and Sanitation Programme to improve the health of the local community • Inadequate background data for: water resource by reducing waterborne diseases. assessment studies, socio-economic studies, population studies, and water demand projections. • Inaccessibility to: proposed river intake sites, well fields, The Programme, focused on the seven state capitals of treatment plant sites, reservoir sites, waste disposal sites, South Sudan (Bor, Bentiu, Torit, Aweil, Kuajok, Rumbek and and sections of transmission and distribution routes for Yambio) will investigate interventions for water supply and social, environmental and engineering surveys. sanitation systems in these state capitals that are; technically • Inadequate town maps and master plans. viable, economically feasible, environmentally sound, and socially responsive. • Inadequate water laboratories to facilitate investigations (site and water quality) and monitoring. The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) • Inadequate transport connectivity and communication commissioned SMEC to: complete a water source infrastructure. assessment; provide preliminary designs and economic
14 one smec | 2014 Q1 TRANSPORT HYDROPOWER & ENERGY Setsoto Public Transport Centre Kasanjiku Mini Hydropower Station South Africa Zambia The Setsoto Public Transport Centre provides ranking Zambia’s Rural Electrification Authority (REA) is implementing space for minibus taxis and buses; and improves levels of countrywide projects to ensure over half of the country’s accessibility, mobility and quality of life for commuters to (and rural population has access to electricity by the year 2030. from) Ficksburg on the South Africa-Lesotho border. The Kasanjiku Mini Hydropower Station, a 500 kW hydro Centre was designed to have the features and characteristics scheme, is one of these projects. The Hydropower Station of a modern multi-modal centre resembling an airport is the first large-scale electricity generator to be put in place terminal. SMEC undertook initial surveys, preliminary study by the REA and will supply power to the rural community of design, detailed business plans, detail design, contract Ntambu in the North-Western Province. SMEC’s services documentation and construction supervision. include a feasibility study for the scheme.
WATER & ENVIRONMENT URBAN & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Irrigation Master Plan & Investment Framework Bridgton Sports Pavilion, Oudtshoorn Malawi South Africa SMEC is compiling an irrigation master plan and investment The Bridgton Sports Pavilion forms part of the Municipality’s framework report to support investments in irrigation in long-term strategic plan to make Oudtshoorn the centre of Malawi. This report sets out specific ways in which improved a sporting mecca for the Southern Cape. To achieve this irrigation development and management can deliver higher vision, a three-year Regeneration Strategy for Oudtshoorn incomes to smallholder and estate farmers, as well as was developed, this included a Mobility Strategy and accelerate economic growth. Services provided by SMEC an Arts and Culture Facility. SMEC project managed the include; data collection, analysis and review of proposed implementation of the Regeneration Strategy as well irrigation systems, inventory of existing and potential irrigation as provided external civil works (design and build) and areas, and assessment of water resources. structural supervision.
one smec | 2014 Q1 15 ABOUT SMEC SMEC is recognised around the world for providing high-quality consulting services on major social and physical infrastructure projects. For over 40 years SMEC has delivered thousands of projects in over 100 countries in the areas of transport; hydropower and energy; water and environment; urban and social development; and mining, oil and gas. SMEC’s success is largely attributed to the Company’s ability to address the needs of its clients and people in diverse locations. With over 5,000 committed people working within an established network of over 70 offices throughout Australia, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, North and South America, SMEC provides professional services that contribute to national development in some of the world’s fastest growing and emerging economies. Contact: [email protected]