Civmec awarded major shiploader project

Civmec is proud to announce that it has been awarded the design and construction works for the delivery of a new major shiploader.

The project is for a replacement machine and comprises design, fabrication, preassembly, shipping and installation activities.

Engineering and design work will be undertaken by Civmec's in-house engineering team, followed by manufacture, preassembly and no-load commissioning being completed in Civmec's Henderson fabrication facilities. Once completed, the machine will be shipped by heavy lift vessel to its final destination for installation by Civmec at an existing Western Australian port facility. The shiploader is due for handover in 2028 and the total project value is expected to be in the region of A$90-100 million.

The project will create significant opportunities for local employment and subcontracting, reinforcing Civmec's commitment to contributing positively to the communities in which we operate. The project is anticipated to create over 100 highly specialised jobs.

Commenting on the shiploader award, Civmec's Chief Executive Officer, Mr Patrick Tallon, said: "We are delighted to secure the award of this prestigious shiploader project which represents a significant advancement of our balance machine division, following on from the recent award from Alcoa for a new bridge reclaimer, and establishes Civmec as a key Original Equipment Manufacturer supplier of high-quality balance machines for Tier 1 clients around Australia. Civmec continues to expand its footprint in the balance machines sector, including stackers, reclaimers and shiploaders, in anticipation of at least 30-40 new, replacement and major refurbishments of balance machines that will be required across Australia over the next 10 years".