PIIOP 3 Structures and Project Management Services

Project Overview

PIIOP 3 works were focused on upgrading larger infrastructure within the main canals of the network to improve system control and increase harvesting from rainwater events. PIIOP 3 improvements merged with earlier updates to the network that increased flow rates and improved ordering flexibility for customers.

The services provided by Ertech included design management, constructability reviews, cost estimating and scheduling under an Early Contractor Involvement contract which led to construct only contracts to construct and commission the works.

The upgrades included asset decommissioning, major steel reinforced concrete works, bulk and detailed earthworks, large mechanical gate replacements and electrical works.

Fast Facts

ClientMurray Irrigation Limited
LocationDeniliquin, NSW
Year of completion2019

Scope of works

ECI Design and Project Management Package

This package included the provision of project management support to MIL as part of the delivery of its PIIOP Round 3 funding ($50m) programme of works to upgrade its major irrigation infrastructure.

Project Management
Project Engineering
Site Engineering
Site Supervision
Safety Management

This was a continuation of Ertech’s services dating back to 2012.

Construct Only – Three Construction Packages

Asset decommissioning
Major concrete works
Bulk / detailed earthworks
Large mechanical gate / seal replacements
Electrical upgrades at 46 No. irrigation control structures along the Berrigan Canal, Mulwala Canal and Wakool Main Canal

The award of this package followed on from the successful completion of prior ECI phases. The construction works commenced late-May each year after the closure of the irrigation season and had to be dry commissioned late-July of the same year ahead of the opening of the irrigation season.