McConnell Dowell is pleased to announce the signing of a Design and Construct Contract with Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) for the delivery of a Waste Line Replacement at the Parsons Point Alumina Refinery in Gladstone.
This marks the start of what is hoped to be a longstanding partnership with QAL and continues our successful relationship with major shareholder Rio Tinto.
McConnell Dowell’s market-leading pipeline construction capability, its expertise in working in marine environments, and its commitment to maximizing local participation, provides a strong foundation for project success.

The Waste line Replacement Project encompasses the broad scope of:
- Design of the new Waste Line and the augmentation design of the support structure
- Removal of the existing pipeline
- Augmentation of the support structures, including approximately 1400 piles within tidal and marine zones
- Installation of the new Waste Line- 8.8 km of DN 350 SCH 60 above ground Steel Pipeline
Works have commenced on the project and will be delivered through 2020 and 2021.
Source: McConnel Dowell