Centennial Mandalong Coal Mine
Centennial Mandalong Coal Mine The Mandalong Coal Mine was acquired by Centennial Coal in 2002 as part of the Powercoal acquisition with operations commencing in 2005. The mine is capable of extracting up to 5.44 million tonnes per annum. With a proven track record in the successful management of mining projects, Douglas Partners was able […]
West Precinct, Perth Airport
West Precinct, Perth Airport West Precinct is a signature commercial, retail and hotel zone located on the western fringes of Perth Airport and incorporating Perth’s first direct factory outlet (DFO). Douglas Partners assisted Perth Airport Pty Ltd and its stakeholders from desktop study to construction, proving consistent geotechnical advice and support to inform site development […]
900 Hay Street
900 Hay Street As part of the hotel construction boom in Perth’s CBD, Douglas Partners was engaged to provide geotechnical advice for a proposed 27 storeys hotel development together with a single level basement. The Mantra Hotel is located in the heart of Perth’s CBD (Hay Street), approximately 675 m northwest of Perth’s Elizabeth Quay, […]
EastLink
EastLink EastLink is the 39km motorway in Melbourne’s east, connecting the Eastern, Monash, Frankston and Peninsula Link freeways. Douglas Partners was the lead geotechnical consultant undertaking preliminary and detailed designs for the project together with inspection, monitoring and verification services. The project links the Eastern Freeway in Mitcham with the Frankston Freeway in Melbourne’s south-east. […]
Frieda River
Frieda River The Frieda River Project is one of Asia-pacific’s largest undeveloped copper and gold deposits containing over 12 million tonnes of contained copper and 18 million ounces of gold. Douglas Partners (DP) were involved with the Extended Scoping Study (2009), Pre-feasability Study (2010) and bankable Feasability Study (2011) for the Frieda River Gold-Copper Mine […]
Arena Apartments
Arena Apartments The convict heritage of Newcastle was under investigation as part of the development of the Arena Apartments at Newcastle. The Arena apartment development is situated at the site of the former Royal Newcastle Hospital (RNH) which overlooks the Pacifi c Ocean and the iconic Newcastle Beach. The original hospital was built in 1817 […]
Newcastle Courthouse
Newcastle Courthouse The Newcastle Courthouse is built over abandoned mine workings in two coal seams. Douglas Partners used Sonar technology to accurately map the workings and used numerical modelling to design a robust grouting strategy to protect the important structure. The Newcastle Courthouse is a state of-the-art seven storey, 12,000 m2 building constructed over two […]
Ramu 2 Hydro Electric Scheme
Ramu 2 Hydro Electric Scheme Hydro-based electricity generation plays a significant role in PNG’s energy mix which has an abundance of untapped hydropower resources. The Ramu 2 Hydro Electric Scheme project is for a 180MW hydroelectric power station on the Ramu River downstream of existing hydroelectric facilities, will develop the final 570m head of water […]
Lancelin Wind Farms
Lancelin Wind Farms The region surrounding Lancelin which is located approximately 150 km north of Perth is dotted with wind farms providing energy into the local electricity grid. Douglas Partners worked with Blair Fox in providing advice and design parameters on an alternative pier foundation system. Three wind farms were proposed near Lancelin in Western […]
Gladstone Port
Gladstone Port The Port of Gladstone is Queensland’s largest multi commodity port, handling over 30 different products, of which coal accounts for approximately 70% of the Port’s throughput. Douglas Partners has been conducting geotechnical and environmental investigations and providing advice to the Ports authorities since 1999. The Port of Gladstone is located 440 km north […]
