Huntsman Chemical Company Australia
Industrial Demolition is currently undertaking one of the largest industrial demolition projects in Australia, the 35 hectare Huntsman facility at Brooklyn, Victoria.
In September 2009 Huntsman Corporation announced the closure of its Somerville Road, Brooklyn Site. As of January 2010 all manufacturing operations on the site ceased. Between 1939 and 2010 a range of chemicals were produced on site including pharmaceuticals, phenols, acetone, styrene's, styrene monomers, polyester resins, phenolic resins & a range of herbicides including 2 4-D, 2 4 5-T & glyphosate (Roundup).
Industrial was contracted to undertake the demolition of the built assets and partnered with Graysonline to conduct a number of auctions to dispose of assets such as tanks, pumps, valves, workshop and laboratory equipment, stores, spares & any other saleable equipment. The removal of major assets sold in the auction process is being undertaken by Industrial, prior to the commencement of demolition works in each area.
Appleton Dock "C"
Responding to a selected tender group request, Industrial was awarded the hazardous materials removal and demolition of the historic Appleton Dock "C" wharf situated in Melbourne's Docklands. The project included the removal of more than 9000 square meters of asbestos containing material and the demolition of the extensive structure, while the site occupier (P&O Automotive and General Stevedoring) continued import export operations. The project included extensive consultation with maritime unions and was completed on schedule without incident or disturbance to port operations.
VicUrban Dandenong Rejuvenation Project.
Industrial worked closely with VicUrban on this project. Industrial has managed the hazardous material removal and undertaken demolition and site remediation of many of the projects sites. Project challenges have included limiting the impacts to the local community and working with both VicUrban and other stakeholders to achieve the project's diverse goals
CSR Gyprock (Board Line Removal)
As a result of the installation and commissioning of a new Gyprock mill and board line, the redundant board line and sections of the existing factory had become redundant and were scheduled for demolition. The new facility had been built adjacent to and over the existing line and factory.
Industrial was required to integrate and coordinate the demolition and removal of the redundant production equipment with the new production process, ongoing construction activities and the progressive removal of asbestos containing materials. The line removal was completed ahead of schedule with the building demolition being completed during the Christmas holiday shut down period. No production delays were experienced due to demolition activities.
Barwon Heads Bridge dismantling project.
Industrial was recently contracted to undertake the dismantling of the historic 300 metre Barwon Heads Bridge, which has spanned the Barwon River mouth at Barwon Heads for over 83 years and serves as a vital vehicular and pedestrian link on the Bellarine Peninsula. This structure now suffers from a number of age, hazardous materials and condition issues that dictate its replacement.The project has a number of inherent constraints, which emphasise the need to work closely with the building contractors constructing the new bridge structure. These include the removal of a redundant sewer line, which contains asbestos sheathing and the need to maintain a functioning access way as the old timber, steel and concrete structure comes down and the new one is erected in a seamless project delivery.