Longmont Engineering Pty Ltd has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to construct the first temporary accommodation facility in the Miles area for pipeline personnel working on the Australia Pacific LNG Project.
MCJV, which is a large Australian-based contractor experienced in delivering large pipeline projects, is the primary contractor for the construction of the gas transmission pipeline for Australia Pacific LNG.
As part of the contract, Longmont Engineering will design, manufacture and assemble the temporary accommodation facility which will be based approximately 12 kilometres north of Miles.
The temporary accommodation facility will accommodate up to 700 people and will include sleeping quarters, a dining facility, laundry and recreational areas.
Australia Pacific LNG Chief Executive Officer, Page Maxson said he was pleased to announce that another Australian company has been awarded a significant contract.
“ Longmont Engineering is now one of a growing number of Australian companies contributing to the delivery of this major project for Queensland, ” Mr Maxson said.
Origin Project Manager Pipelines, Graeme Hogarth congratulated Longmont Engineering on their contract win.
“Longmont Engineering is a large Australian-based organisation with significant experience in constructing safe and reliable temporary accommodation facilities for organisations across Australia ,” Mr Hogarth said.
“ As the Upstream Operator for the Australia Pacific LNG Project, Origin’s aim is to provide a high standard of temporary accommodation to staff working on the Project. These temporary accommodation facilities will be located along the corridor where the gas pipelines will be constructed. They will help reduce both the travel time for staff as well as the impact on local roads and communities.
“ At peak, the Australia Pacific LNG Project will accommodate more than 6,000 construction workers in temporary accommodation facilities throughout the Surat and Bowen Basins and also in the Gladstone region .”
Longmont Engineering Group Managing Director, Terry Mulligan said the company was proud to be selected for a project of such magnitude.
“ Our significant experience in providing quality modular units for similar projects was central to winning this contract. We see this project as an opportunity to showcase our expertise in providing safe, community integrated facilities ,” Mr Mulligan said.
Construction of the temporary accommodation facility will commence in January 2012 and is scheduled to be completed by March 2012.
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LNG World News Staff, November 30, 2011; Image: APLNG