Dampier 5E Cable Ladder and Cable Replacement Works
Updated: Jul 30
Client Rio Tinto
Service Project Delivery
Location Western Australia
Market
Mining & Industrial
Commodity Iron Ore
Overview
To improve the reliability and safety of critical conveyor infrastructure, Linkforce delivered a major electrical upgrade at Rio Tinto's Dampier operations. The project involved the replacement of approximately 3km of cable ladder, installation of 62km of cabling, fibre optic network upgrades and enhancements to functional safety and high-voltage infrastructure. Delivered within a complex brownfield environment, the works were completed while minimising disruption to ongoing operations.
Service Delivery Area
Electrical & Instrumentation
Fabrication
Mechanical & Structural
Access Solutions
Transport & Logistics
Value Added
Experienced project team with extensive electrical infrastructure and sustaining capital delivery expertise
Agile execution approach that successfully managed evolving design requirements and complex site constraints
In-house fabrication capability, delivering 13 tonnes of steel fabrication to support project requirements
Innovative access and work front management solutions, including specialised span deck systems for hazardous work areas
Dedicated scaffold design capability supporting safe and efficient execution in restricted access environments
Certified management systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
Outcome
Linkforce successfully replaced approximately 3km of cable ladder, installed 62km of new cabling, upgraded fibre optic and high-voltage infrastructure, and commissioned new functional safety systems across the 5E conveyor. Supported by new distributed I/O panels, cable management systems and field infrastructure upgrades, the works were delivered ahead of schedule, improving the reliability, safety and long-term performance of a critical rail unloading asset.
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