The interim civils package is a key component of the project’s exploratory works phase and will deliver a program of enabling civil works, including access tracks, temporary creek crossings and portal pad preparation. These works will support planned underground tunnelling and surface geotechnical drilling programs.
Queensland Hydro is progressing a revised business case for the Borumba project, alongside an exploratory works program designed to gather critical geotechnical, environmental and technical information. While the revised business case is being developed in parallel, the exploratory works program is an important step in de‑risking the Project and supporting its ongoing development and future government decision‑making.
Exploratory works do not represent a decision to proceed with construction of the Borumba pumped hydro project, which remains subject to future government decisions and approvals.
Geoff Scott, Queensland Hydro’s Executive General Manager – Delivery, said the Interim Civils package would play a critical role in enabling early investigations that help reduce project risk as development of the Borumba project.
“The interim civils package enables a defined program of works that allow Queensland Hydro to mobilise underground tunnelling and surface geotechnical investigations,” Scott said.
“Gathering this information early is critical to improving our understanding of ground conditions and technical requirements, which helps reduce risk uncertainty for the project and ensures Queensland Hydro is well-informed as it progresses toward a final investment decision (FID).”
FKG Group is an established, privately owned Australian contractor providing integrated civil and construction services across infrastructure and government projects, with a strong track record supporting complex projects across Queensland and Australia.
Nick Gardner, Managing Director – FKG Group said: “FKG Civil is proud to be partnering with Queensland Hydro to deliver these important enabling works for the proposed Borumba pumped hydro project.”
“This award reflects our team’s capability in delivering complex civil infrastructure projects safely, collaboratively, and efficiently across Queensland. We look forward to supporting Queensland Hydro as it progresses this critical renewable energy project through the exploratory works phase.”
Suppliers seeking opportunities directly with Queensland Hydro are encouraged to register on the VendorPanel Marketplace, which is used to manage all public tenders for goods and services supplied directly to Queensland Hydro.
A majority of the supply opportunities for the Borumba pumped hydro project will be delivered through our principal contractors. Suppliers interested in subcontracting or indirect supply opportunities are encouraged to create a company profile on Gateway by ICN, where Queensland Hydro and its principal contractors advertise Expressions of Interest and other supply opportunities.
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