This project, a joint venture between McConnell Dowell and CCC (Consolidated Contracting Company) involved the installation of the biggest and longest pipeline in Australian history at the time.

 

Within the proximity of the protected Great Barrier Reef marine park, the most sensitive marine environment in all of Australia, extreme caution was required to execute this project without damaging the local environment. From planning to execution this project spanned several years, and after 8 months of HDD work on the ground with multiple challenges arising, Directhitt was brought in to assist McConnell Dowell with ensuring the HDD works were completed on time whilst maintaining the high standards required. 

 

Over the following 7 months, Directhitt facilitated the completion of all remaining HDD works, working in conjunction with McConnell Dowell on one of the most technically challenging and diverse pipeline projects ever undertaken in Australia. The installation included four HDD Crossings for 1066mm pipelines, two being approximately 1.5 kilometres long, through sections that were both environmentally sensitive and culturally significant. 

 

The Narrows Project was a world-class installation and a true feat of modern engineering, bringing jobs to the local economy and providing a global export opportunity for Australia. Directhitt was chosen due to our history with large scale high complexity projects, and our fleet of Maxi-Rig's being readily available for deployment. Directhitt is proud to have been involved with such a landmark project.