Safe and Successful Industrial Site Relocation Project

Promet successfully dismantles an industrial site for relocation

Introduction

When dismantling and demobilising plant, factories or work sites for relocation, you need a professional team to handle this critical process with precision and expertise. Our civil team at Promet recently completed the demobilisation and dismantling of an industrial site two hours from Perth, Western Australia, to be reinstalled for one of our trusted clients as they relocated their site. Although we had initially projected 15 days to complete this project, our team finished ahead of schedule, allowing us to assist our client with further packing and cleaning up the site to meet their deadline of leaving the premises.

As you read this article, you will find out how we conducted extensive risk assessments to completely dismantle, label and pack various components and equipment to prepare this industrial site for demobilisation without any Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) during the 1200+ man hours throughout this project. 

Project Overview

We assembled our team of eight skilled tradesmen, including two advanced riggers, to conduct this scope of work. Our team was projected to take 15 days to dismantle, correctly label and load all the components that were being relocated for reinstallation. This project included loading over 50 trucks, including B-Doubles scheduled at certain times throughout the demobilisation process. This meant our team needed to dismantle, label, pack and load the following:

1. Reinforcement jigs
2. 3500-tonne capacity prestressing bed
3. Two 60m long dome work shelters
4. Two 110-tonne rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes 

That were located on this industrial site, requiring our team to focus on efficient planning to conduct this work safely and consider environmental impacts while keeping to a strict schedule. 

Our safety and environmental measures

We ensure that safety is paramount throughout this project or any project our team takes on. With risk assessments conducted and documented for potential hazards, our team may come across throughout the demobilisation process. Our lead supervisor carried out the risk assessment, assessing risks such as:

• Pinch points
• Stored energy 
• Live loads
• Manual handling
• Working at heights
• Environmental risk factors

Our dedication to providing a safe work environment for this critical project resulted in no lost time injuries (LTIs) across the 1200+ man hours. As we dismantled the industrial site, we prioritised environmental safety, using spill kits and eco-friendly degreasers for hydraulic oil containment. 

project timeline

When planning the demobilisation of an industrial site, no matter what works are being conducted at the location, we at Promet like to ensure a clear projected timeline for each project. We had to consider the time to conduct risk assessments for each stage of the project, ensuring the components we disassembled were labelled and ready for loading and transportation according to the schedule of the 50+ trucks being used for the moving process. We strategically and carefully labelled each part of the components we dismantled, as once they had reached the relocation site, they were to be reinstalled to continue the client's operations.

1. Formwork Jigs: In the first two days, our team meticulously disassembled, prepared, and loaded the reinforcement formwork jigs for transportation.
   
   
2. Prestressing Bed: The 3500-tonne capacity, 80-meter-long prestressing bed was next on the list for our team to dismantle, prepare, and load. This required five days to dismantle the bed into sections weighing 250 tonnes of material, requiring a minimum of 13 B-Double trucks to be loaded for the move. Before our team started this massive task, they focused on planning and risk assessment on the first day of the project. Our team dismantled and labelled each section for reassembly and crane work on days two to four. They finished day five with cleaning and loading. 
   
   
3. Domed Work Areas: Our team dismantled two 60-meter by 7-meter dome-sheltered work areas, which will be reinstalled at the new site. Using specialised techniques, they safely and carefully removed, labelled and packed the domes for transport within three days.
   
   
4. Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes: Finally, our team was ready for the final stage of this project: decommissioning, dismantling, and labelling the components of the two 110-tonne, 12-meter by 9-meter Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTG Cranes). The process involved advanced rigging techniques, temporary mechanical bracing, and ensuring proper containment and capping of the hydraulic systems to prepare them for transport and storage. 
   
   
   

Logistics

Loading over 50 trucks, including B-Doubles, with dismantled and carefully labelled components to be transported to the new location for reinstallation was complex. Our team utilised advanced riggers, spotters, and clear communication systems to ensure safe and efficient loading, overcoming challenges with meticulous planning.

Conclusion

Our team completed the dismantling, labelling, packing, and loading of components from this industrial site for reinstallation at the new site location, highlighting their expertise, efficiency, project management, and commitment to health and safety when conducting their work. We are proud of our team's success, showcasing their teamwork to solve problems and execute tasks efficiently, reinforcing our capability to handle complex demobilising, dismantling, and relocating projects. Promet's civil team stands ready to tackle future challenges and projects with the same dedication and professionalism they provided this client. 

Is relocating your plant, factory, or work site stressing you out? Our expert professional team can reduce stress by handling the critical process efficiently and precisely and keeping safety at the project's forefront.