Nelson Point Car Dumper Major Rebuild
Updated: Jul 30
Client BHP
Service Specialised Services
Location Western Australia
Market
Mining & Industrial
Commodity Iron Ore
Overview
Linkforce delivered a major rebuild of a triple-cell car dumper at BHP's Nelson Point operation, replacing critical components that were approaching the end of their serviceable life. The project addressed ageing trunnions, deteriorating rolling rails and associated infrastructure through a comprehensive mechanical, electrical and structural upgrade. Delivered within a constrained shutdown environment, the works required specialist lifting methodologies, integrated multi-disciplinary coordination and extensive car dumper expertise.
Service Delivery Area
Balance Machinery
Mechanical & Structural
Electrical & Instrumentation
Access Solutions
Transport & Logistics
Value Added
Experienced specialist team with extensive car dumper maintenance and rebuild expertise
Integrated delivery across mechanical, electrical, scaffolding and rope access disciplines
Agile execution approach that successfully adapted to unforeseen site conditions and asset modifications discovered during construction
Innovative use of battery-powered rail trolleys to improve safety, reduce manual handling risks and increase productivity across multiple work fronts
In-house scaffold design and execution capability supporting safe and efficient access solutions
Certified management systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
Outcome
Linkforce successfully completed the rebuild of the triple-cell car dumper, including the replacement of trunnions, rolling rails, cell components, electrical cabling, sensors and associated mechanical systems. Using engineered stands, 100-tonne hydraulic lifting rams, specialised rigging techniques and battery-powered rail trolleys, the team safely executed complex works within highly constrained areas while maintaining multiple concurrent work fronts. The project was delivered 36 hours ahead of schedule with zero LTIs, improving asset reliability and minimising downtime for a critical rail unloading asset.
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