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| McConnell Dowell Aquatic Silt Curtain
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| Project Overview : |
| Date: |
November, 2010 |
| Location: |
Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia |
| Project Purpose: |
To supply, deliver and install aquatic silt curtain and innovative primary containment curtain to facilitate dredging operations in Port Kembla.
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| Features Summary : |
| Boom length: |
820m with variable skirt depth from 9m to 12m deep
190m with 2.4m skirt depth for reclamation zone
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| Boom material: |
UV Resistant PVC |
| Float: |
Closed Cell PE Foam |
| Ballast: |
8mm Galvanised chain |
| Connectors: |
Universal connectors |
| Project Summary : |
- To facilitate dredging operations in Port Kembla, a rectangular zone was constructed using variable skirt depths to match the ocean bed contours to ensure minimal silt migration.
- A reclamation zone was contained using 190m of silt curtain.
- Manufacture was completed within 2 weeks and installation within one week to meet client requirements.
- Installation and removal of all curtains was implemented. Installation to GPS specific anchoring points using 300kg anchors.
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