PROJECT INFORMATION
Project details: 6 met masts, relocation of 4 Lidar units including power trailers
Location: North Queensland
Date: February 2024
Project type: Installation of a remote monitoring and battery power system
Overview: ART were engaged by our client to install 6 met masts and relocate 4 Lidar’s, while navigating challenging access conditions, remote locations, and strict regulatory compliance standards.
Challenges and solutions
The client encountered several significant challenges during this project, including large distances from accommodation to work sites, environmental and cultural heritage compliance, weed and seed management, bushfire mitigation, and tight installation timelines.
ART addressed these issues by carefully planning logistics, ensuring all compliance standards were met, and employed effective fatigue management strategies to meet the tight schedule.
To overcome access limitations, ART utilised a helicopter to transport materials that would typically be moved by land, ensuring timely delivery despite difficult site conditions.
ART’s approach
ART utilised its proven capabilities in remote project execution to deliver this project on time and on budget.
By collaborating closely with our client and other contractors, the team ensured careful coordination and prompt responses and adaptation to site specific changes.
ART’s in-house fabrication capabilities and off-road heavy vehicles provided the necessary resources and personnel to meet the project’s demands in a timely manner.
Outcome
The project was completed on schedule with no safety incidents, meeting all client requirements and compliance standards. The six masts were installed, and the Lidar units were relocated efficiently, ensuring the client’s data outcomes were achieved.
Conclusion
ART’s ability to deliver a complex project under tight constraints and challenging conditions highlights its capacity to manage large-scale renewable energy projects. The client benefited from ART’s expertise, achieving their goals while maintaining environmental and cultural heritage standards.
