Decmil Group has been awarded two contracts totalling in excess of A$71 million at the Roy Hill iron ore project. Decmil Australia, has been selected to design and construct rail and port facilities along with associated infrastructure to service the project. Design has commenced with onsite delivery subject to Roy Hill Infrastructure obtaining the necessary financing for the Roy Hill project, which is located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Decmil CEO Scott Criddle said: “We regard this as a very significant win for the company. Roy Hill is an important new iron ore project and Decmil is delighted to be involved. Decmil has a long history of working within the iron ore sector in the Pilbara and will bring the full extent of our experience and expertise to the design and construction of these facilities for Roy Hill.”
The Roy Hill Rail Non-Process Infrastructure Buildings and Associated Services package is a A$56.6 million contract for the design and construction of rail terminal buildings including a rolling stock workshop, wheel lathe building, loco washdown, warehouse and lay down areas, administration buildings, car parking and associated services. The scope of works includes specialist maintenance equipment, overhead gantry cranes, fuel / lube delivery systems and oily water treatment.

The Roy Hill Port Non-Process Infrastructure Buildings and Associated Services package is a A$14.5 million contract for the design and construction of port landside facilities including a belt-splice workshop, storage and workshop area with overhead crane and external cold-rooms, maintenance workshop incorporating welding and service bays, a hydraulic clean room and supporting services, administration buildings and services infrastructure.

Work is anticipated to commence on both projects during 2014.