NPI Dust Sealing Construction
- As part of an initiative by BHP to suppress dust emissions at locations around Nelson Point, a request was issued to design and Construction of asphalt sealing areas at points throughout Nelson Point and Finucane Island.
- Austral sealed six large areas, including civil works to undertake the works and for Primer and 40mm – 60mm Asphalt Seal.
- Design of 6 areas for asphalt sealing around the Finucane Island and Nelson Point Operating Plant
- Cut to Fill earthworks, including the hauling and stockpiling of existing infrastructure
- Demolition of infrastructure not needing to be maintained during construction
- Subgrade, sub-base and basecourse preparation for 20,000m2 pavement
- Installation of Primer Seal and Asphalting of 20,000m2
- Supply, condition, placement, spread, compaction and dryback to 70% – 85% of OMC (dependant on specific area of job)
- Associated drainage, road and traffic works needed to ensure that safety standards are satisfied