Strategic Water Storage Upgrade at Roxby Downs
Red Mulga Australia (RMA) played a pivotal role in upgrading critical potable water infrastructure for the township of Roxby Downs. Commissioned by BHP, the project involved a full-scale replacement of a legacy 10ML dam with three new 5ML storage tanks. The work encompassed civil, structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical (SMP & E&I) components, showcasing RMA’s integrated construction capabilities.
As part of its ongoing infrastructure renewal, BHP engaged Red Mulga to manage the end-to-end delivery of new water storage assets essential to township supply resilience.
Scope of Works
The comprehensive project works included:
Demolition and decommissioning of a 10ML potable water dam.
Construction and installation of three 5ML steel water storage tanks.
Tie-in of tanks to existing inlet and outlet water infrastructure.
Full civil, mechanical, and electrical systems integration.
Final commissioning and handover.
Execution and Achievements
Over a 20-month period, Red Mulga:
Delivered all milestones within project timeframe
Coordinated multi-trade disciplines under a unified project management structure
Met or exceeded all client quality and safety standards
Ensured uninterrupted water access throughout the transition process
Final Remarks
This major infrastructure replacement not only modernised Roxby Downs' water supply system but also demonstrated Red Mulga’s capacity to deliver complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in regional Australia. Our integrated service model ensured timely, compliant, and cost-effective results.
