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Focus on Rail
During the year, we continued to expand
our rail capability and capacity in Australia
with the acquisition of key rail plant
assets from Macmahon. The purchase
included all Macmahon's rolling stock and
their extensive array of rail tools, spares,
equipment and inventory.
The acquisition is a strong
demonstration of the company's long term
commitment to growing its rail business,
and builds on the success of the close
relationship between McConnell Dowell
and Aveng Rail in South Africa.
With the acquisition, McConnell
Dowell's major rolling stock fleet has
grown to encompass:
· 7 Hi-Rail Excavators
· 4 Ballast Regulators
· 4 Tampers
· 3 Flash Butt Welders
Our Rail Safety Accreditation, which is
held across Australia, has been updated
to reflect this increase in rolling stock.
To support the expanded rail business,
the company also increased the number
of operators, fitters, electricians,
supervisors and managers. We are
committed to providing our rail clients with
a competent, reliable, available and stable
workforce. Further investment has also
been made in a dedicated rail workshop
for maintenance and servicing of the
entire rail fleet.
Our fleet of rolling stock, rail
equipment and personnel provides
us with the capacity and capability to
undertake major track renewals and
maintenance works, in addition to our
standard rail and civil construction
projects across the country.
McConnell Dowell is committed to
supporting the growth in rail infrastructure
in Australia, and this year's initiatives
enhance our reputation as a safe,
sustainable, innovative and reliable
contractor to the rail industry.
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FMG Rail, Mainline Upgrade & Solomon Spur
Western Australia
Our service offering
has been expanded
with the successful
delivery of 240 km
of heavy haul rail
for FMG from their
Solomon mine site
to Port Hedland.
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