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| EPCM contract award for FMG's Anderson Point port facilities WorleyParsons has been awarded an engineer, procure and construction management (EPCM) services contract for the expansion of Fortescue Metal Group's (FMG) Anderson Point port facilities in Port Hedland Western Australia. The project will increase iron ore throughput from approximately 55mtpa to 155mtpa. The development includes second and third outloading and inloading circuits, three new berths, two shiploaders, two reclaimers, one stacker, two train unloaders, conveyor systems, transfer stations, sample stations, power and control systems and associated infrastructure. Completion will be staged, with the first phase scheduled for completion at the end of 2011 and the final phase targeting completion at the end of 2012. To execute this fast track, construction-driven project, teams will be established in Perth and onsite at Port Hedland. WorleyParsons' business units in China, Thailand and Canada will also assist with the project. The estimated revenue to be received by WorleyParsons under this contract is $250million. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |