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cardnonews ISSUE 21 TOWERING TASK: MEETING THE
cardnonews ISSUE 21 TOWERING TASK: MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF A MEGACITY BULK STORAGE: NEW ENCLOSURE AIDS BREEDING PROGRAM BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO MAPUTO’S BUSTLING BAIXA POWERING UP: ECUADOR BUILDS ENERGY AMBITIONS DUE PROCESS: CARDNO RECTIFIES CREEK DIVERSION INSIDE AUSTRALIA’S OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY Cardno is providing construction management and supervision to the Paute-Sopladora Hydropower Project in Ecuador. editorial Welcome to Issue 21 of Cardno News, the biannual magazine from Cardno. In this edition we feature several of our projects from around the world, highlighting Cardno’s range and diversity, areas of expertise and the ways we make a difference to our clients and communities. Working in a great city like New York City imposes demands and challenges unlike other locations. Cardno ATC has overcome these challenges over decades of providing quality hazardous materials solutions to the Big Apple. The New York team regularly works on iconic structures and helps with high-profile emergency response situations. Our Thought Leaders series examines the potential and possible pitfalls of the burgeoning Australian oil and gas industry. Two Cardno experts discuss the company’s role in growing this crucial sector while also protecting environmental resources. Another key energy industry is hydropower, and Cardno Caminosca is at the forefront of several significant initiatives in the mountainous South American nation of Ecuador. These developments will reduce reliance on diesel imports and provide power for millions of people. In Africa, we explore an exciting project to revitalize the heart of the Mozambique capital, Maputo. After a successful cross-selling urban planning proposal, Cardno is working to improve the liveability and economic competitiveness of the city. The Asian elephant population has been under threat for some years, so it is with great pride Cardno is joining forces with Taronga Zoo as part of a conservation program. We are designing new elephant enclosures for a breeding campaign being run out of the Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. Across the ditch in New Zealand, Cardno has undertaken an extensive community consultation process in order to enhance a highly valued creek as part of a new residential development. 1 / CARDNO NEWS ISSUE 21 Cardno’s most important asset is our talented staff. In this edition we get an insight into the remarkable career of one of our senior port engineers. Marcel Veilleux’s remarkable 30-year journey has taken him across the globe – and included some unusual experiences. We also meet the newest member of the Cardno family, Texas-based structural engineering firm Cardno Haynes Whaley, explore an environmental restoration project in the United States mid-west and learn about a critical irrigation program in Cambodia. The diverse nature of our work and our international reach provides the company with great strength during challenging times. Last financial year we recorded record revenue for the ninth consecutive year, despite adverse market conditions and increased competition. I have no doubt the company’s good performance will continue into the future as Cardno strives to be a world leader in the provision of professional services to improve the physical and social environment. I hope you all enjoy the issue. Andrew Buckley Managing Director and CEO Cardno IN THIS issue FEATURES 3 Bulk storage: New enclosure aids breeding program 15 5 Due process: Cardno rectifies creek diversion Breathing new life into Maputo’s bustling Baixa 7 17 18 19 Port authority: Marcel’s work wanderlust Top job wins wetland work Life force: Irrigation answers poverty problem Towering task: The building demands of a megacity 9 14 Powering up: Ecuador builds energy ambitions New partner boosts engineering services REGULARS 11 13 21 Thought leaders series: Oil and Gas In the know Showcase Cover Image: Working from a new office located near the Empire State Building, Cardno ATC provides crucial building services to high-profile projects throughout New York. Please send any comments about Cardno News to [email protected] or call +61 7 3369 9822. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information at the time of printing. Produced by Cardno Limited © 2013. 2 BUILDINGS > NEWS An Asian elephant at Taronga Zoo in Sydney. BULK STORAGE: NEW ENCLOSURE AIDS BREEDING PROGRAM A confrontation between bull elephants is a sight to behold. These large and powerful animals can become very aggressive during mating season and have been known to duel over females. This is a situation best avoided at a public zoo, particularly one conducting a vital breeding program for Asian elephants. Cardno has been enlisted to design new elephant enclosures for a conservation campaign being run out of the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. 3 / CARDNO NEWS ISSUE 21 wild Asian elephant POPULATION DOWN 75% in the last 70 years “The facility will be practical, safe and sustainable – elements required to meet the welfare of elephants and staff.” KEVIN LEEDOW, SENIOR PRINCIPAL – STRUCTURES Top: Asian bull elephants have been known to duel over females. Bottom: The new enclosure houses a three-stall bull elephant barn and new paddocks. The breeding program is a key component of an international effort to help wildlife caretakers combat problems such as habitat loss, poaching and growing conflict between humans and elephants. “The walls must be sufficiently high so elephants can’t attack the trunks of other elephants,” Kevin said. “We have also installed bollards wide enough to allow a keeper to pass through, but not an elephant.” A redevelopment of facilities at the site will provide a three-stall bull elephant barn, new paddocks, staff amenities, earth contour works and tree planting. The elephants sleep in heated sand beds with drainage allowance, but perhaps the most unique project task centers on ensuring durable locks and hinges for the structure. “The enclosure is part of an expansion project that will transfer three elephants from Taronga’s Sydney Zoo to their new home in Dubbo,” said Cardno project director Kevin Leedow. “New accommodation will be built for the male elephants, so they can enter and exit the facility and paddocks without ever seeing each other. This is necessary to avoid conflict or tension between them.” Building a facility capable of housing elephants weighing up to seven tons presents several challenges. “We used a custom-built, bell-shaped casing to cover the padlock and prevent elephant snot from interfering with the internal mechanism. The design also provided the keeper with a more pleasant experience when accessing the elephants.” Once common throughout the continent, the wild Asian elephant population is now estimated to number about 34,000. This is down an alarming 75 percent in the last 70 years. The breeding program is designed to help build a self-sustaining population, in addition to learning more about the elephants, and ensuring a genetically strong and healthy herd. “The facility will be practical, safe and sustainable – elements required to meet the welfare of elephants and staff,” said Kevin. “Our designs will also help improve the visitor experience and work towards achieving the best care and management of the elephants.” Cardno has worked with Taronga Zoo previously, with engineers and drafters successfully contributing to orangutan enclosures, Condor release towers, the Tahr shelters and other constructions. The new elephant enclosure in Dubbo will be completed by June 2014. Contact Cardno Kevin Leedow, Senior Principal – Structures Phone: +61 2 9496 7795 [email protected] 44 EMERGING MARKETS > NEWS BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO MAPUTO’S BUSTLING BAIXA Maputo is undoubtedly one of Africa’s most attractive cities. An intriguing mix of colonial-era architecture, modern office blocks, wide avenues and an eye-catching waterfront, life in the Mozambique capital centers on its harbor and vibrant market. However, spreading out from the city’s port, the low-lying Baixa de Maputo area is under threat of physical and social deterioration. This historic central business district faces losing its identity to large-scale real estate development and a surge in the number of vehicles on the city’s roads. After a successful cross-selling urban planning proposal, Cardno is providing consulting services to a plan that will breathe new life into the Baixa and, in turn, the city of 2.5 million people. Working with the World Bank and the Municipality of Maputo, the Partial Urbanization Plan will establish a new development vision and implementation strategy for the location. “This project will improve the livability and economic competitiveness of the city both regionally and globally,” said Cardno project manager Steve Segerlin. “It will mobilize investment to implement prioritize and community-supported development initiatives that will boost the economic vitality of the borough and the rest of Maputo.” Top: The project will prepare concept pilot plans to improve the livability and economic competitiveness in the city. Middle: Maputo’s busy Baixa area possesses one of the largest concentrations of cultural assets in Mozambique. Photography by Tim Daugherty. 5 / CARDNO NEWS ISSUE 21 “This project will improve the livability and economic competitiveness of the city both regionally and globally.” Steve Segerlin, Manager I&E The busy Baixa area possesses one of the largest concentrations of important built assets in Mozambique. These include government offices, large-scale commercial real estate, transportation links and many entertainment venues. Incorporating an intensive public engagement process, the project will tap into the potential of the private sector, while also promoting public-private partnerships and preparing concept pilot projects. “The Cardno team will outline an integrated infrastructure master plan to include transport, water, drainage, power, housing, and commercial space,” Steve said. “This is designed to accommodate rapid population growth and relieve rising real estate prices.” A number of support initiatives will be introduced to expand green areas, recover and reuse public space, identify pedestrian systems and improve traffic flow. The plan will also evaluate and quantify the economic and cultural value of the historic and cultural assets to conserve social values. “This exciting project will contribute to the transformational new era of social, economic, and physical infrastructure development for Maputo through the strategic improvement of urban space management and services,” Steve said. The growth of Maputo looks set to continue in the coming years and Cardno is positioned to further assist with projects to boost commerce, transport and development. via business improvement districts and there is an enormous scope to revitalize the streets for better vehicle and pedestrian use. “It is an exciting time for Maputo.” Cardno has worked in Sub-Saharan Africa for more than 40 years and continues to focus on developing operations in the region. The company is currently operating in more than 20 countries, providing planning, environmental, social and engineering services to both public and private clients. Contact Cardno Steve Segerlin, Manager, Infrastructure and Environment Phone: +1 703 373 7652 [email protected] Tim Daugherty, Principal, Planning and Landscape Architecture Phone: +1 602 977 8018 [email protected] EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AFRICA “There is great potential to enhance the neighborhoods and waterfront of the city,” Steve said. “Local investment could flourish Bottom Left: The initiative aims to expand green areas, recover and reuse public space, identify pedestrian systems and improve traffic flow. Mozambique Maputo 66 BUILDINGS > NEWS TOWERING TASK: THE BUILDING DEMANDS OF A MEGACITY Cardno ATC has completed projects on several New York landmarks, such as the city’s Stock Exchange located on Wall Street. New York City is a global phenomenon. A restless metropolis home to more than eight million souls and countless iconic buildings, it has a social, physical and cultural life force unmatched anywhere on the planet. Its popularity extends far beyond its five boroughs and in September 2013, it comfortably topped an Ipsos* worldwide survey rating cities as the best places to do business, live and visit. But how difficult is it to provide crucial building services to a city that never sleeps? And what distinct challenges arise when working on notable structures and historic landmarks? Cardno ATC has encountered these concerns for many years, successfully delivering several high-profile building projects in New York and its surrounds. Whether laboring through the night at Madison Square Garden or upgrading the celebrated New York Stock Exchange, the demands faced are often exclusive to the city. “It is a complex and competitive marketplace unlike anywhere else,” says Cardno New York Branch Manager Kevin Hamilton. “The clients are knowledgeable and the budgets and timeframes are tight. “Emergency and security concerns must always be taken into account, and the industry is also highly regulated. Cardno ATC 7 / CARDNO NEWS ISSUE 21 represents the interests of our clients and their projects with community outreach and public meetings and representation on their behalf with local unions and trades.” The Cardno ATC office includes four divisions that provide a wide array of environmental and engineering support services for construction activities, property transactions and maintenance for government and private sector clients. These divisions coordinate specialized expertise to deliver a single source consultant to address client needs, whether planned or responding to an emergency situation. The firm is regularly required to provide these services to prominent structures in and around New York. Recently, Cardno ATC conducted a comprehensive hazardous material survey for an upgrade of the 52-story JP Morgan Chase World Headquarters in midtown Manhattan. It completed similar work in 2010 for a project to modernize the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, which houses organizations such as The Juilliard School of Music, The Metropolitan Opera, The New York City Ballet and The New York Philharmonic. While every assignment presents its own list of unique demands, working on an older building can be particularly challenging. “Anything dating from 1970s or earlier can pose difficulties,” Kevin points out. “There have been instances where current schematics or plans were no longer available, so we develop ‘as built’ drawings. It is crucial these are accurate to properly survey and quantify hazardous material locations and develop solid abatement plans for construction schedules and budgets.” Not only is the New York region laden with celebrated structures, it has a vast population, with the city accommodating more than 27,000 people per square mile. “There is high pedestrian traffic just about everywhere we work and we always have to factor this in,” Kevin says. “All staff must be constantly aware of safety and air quality issues and surrounding business such as hospitals, and schools. We develop sound work plans that take into account the ‘what ifs’ to protect our clients and maintain project schedules.” In addition to the large permanent populace, New York is a popular destination for millions of visitors every year. The city is dependent on its 24/7 public transportation system for the tourism industry, business and trade, as well as the more than five million daily commuters. For more than 20 years, Cardno ATC has supported state and city transportation agencies that serve the needs of New Yorkers. The team has worked on bridges, bus terminals, airports, seaports, interstate tunnels, and subway and intrastate commuter trains through long-term contracts with the NYC Transit Authority, Long Island Rail Road and the Bridges and Tunnel Authority. “We have extensive experience on any number of transport initiatives, from completing a survey for renovation and demolition of the Central Cardno ATC was involved in a project to restore the Queensboro Bridge from Manhattan to Queens. Terminal and three airport hangers at LaGuardia Airport to supporting the Long Island Rail Road expansion to the historic Grand Central Terminal in midtown Manhattan,” Kevin says. “We operate discretely and professionally, respecting the client’s goals, the building’s constituency and the public. “ KEVIN HAMILTON, NEW YORK BRANCH MANAGER, CARDNO ATC The firm has also completed important recent infrastructure projects such as the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel renovation and Queensboro Bridge restoration. A frequent New York destination for residents and tourists alike is Madison Square Garden Arena, which hosts a continual flow of sporting events, concerts and conferences. A three-year transformation of the venue called for comprehensive asbestos, lead, microbial and hazardous waste management consulting. While completing this contract, Cardno ATC had to adhere to inflexible milestone dates, all of which were met or bettered. “Our team worked with the client’s construction manager to accommodate the Garden’s sporting and entertainment commitments. It was important the renovation did not mean a loss of the client’s revenue,” Kevin says. The demands of providing building services in a busy, populated city such as New York are many and varied. “We operate discretely and professionally, respecting the client’s goals, the building’s constituency and the public. “ Cardno ATC’s diversified staff are available around the clock to respond to any situation, whether adjusting work scopes or repositioning equipment, which means constant communication between management and field staff is crucial. “We often have knowledge of a building’s vulnerabilities, such as where they are most susceptible to terrorist attack and other security concerns,” Kevin says. “Confidentiality is crucial and we work within stringent contract terms and at times our project staff are prescreened in accordance with Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration’s criteria. “The ability to coordinate field staff and mobilize site operations is a key component to our team’s reputation. For example, following a fire at a major hotel and casino construction project, we dispatched a response team within eight hours and maintained 24/7 field operations and project management for 65 days. “Our involvement and fast response met the client’s needs to move ahead with their construction and opening day schedules.” It was only a matter of hours after Hurricane Sandy cut a destructive path through New York in 2012 that Cardno ATC was working to restore flood-damaged subway tunnels, hospitals and public housing developments. The firm also mobilized quickly following the World Trade Center collapse in 2001, and provided services at the site for many years. Now, more than a decade after the terrorist attack, the New York team completed soil excavation and disposal management for the new Port Authority Trans-Hudson transportation hub and the deconstruction of the 130 Liberty Street building to make way for the continued redevelopment of the area. And, according to Kevin, it is Cardno ATC’s historical relationships and extensive knowledge of the market that will continue to win important contracts for years to come. “We have many eminent, sophisticated and knowledgeable clients, and we operate in an industry subject to stringent monitoring and enforcement,” Kevin says. “Our experienced management team ensures we operate safely and adhere to aggressive construction schedules. “New York will always be a challenging, fascinating and unique place to do business – and, as an international industry leader, Cardno ATC will remain at the heart of the action.” *In September 2013, leading market research company Ipsos MORI conducted the largest ever global survey rating major cities. Contact Cardno Kevin Hamilton, Cardno ATC New York Branch Manager Phone: +1 212 353 8280 [email protected] 88 ENERGY > NEWS Baba Multipurpose Project POWERING UP: ECUADOR BUILDS ENERGY AMBITIONS “These plants are hugely significant and will supply Ecuador’s national power network with a great deal of energy every year, much of that renewable.” Carlos Diego Jácome, Vice President, Cardno Caminosca 440 GWh ENERGY each year The future of Ecuador’s energy industry could well hinge on hydropower. It is a point not lost on the South American nation’s government, which has committed to doubling hydropower use in coming years, ensuring it is by far the biggest provider of electricity in the country. The mountainous country has extensive hydroelectric resources and Cardno Caminosca is playing a key role ensuring they are used for the benefit of all Ecuadorians. “Development in this area is crucial as it will reduce the reliance on diesel imports and provide power for a population of about 14.5 million people,” said Cardno Caminosca President Eduardo Jácome. “The country also has extensive metals deposits and increased electricity would support mining, which would provide a further boost to the economy.” A number of important hydropower projects have commenced over the last few years, with many of them located in the Azuay province, in the south-central highlands. Both local and foreign investment has poured into the region, as new dams, canals, powerhouses, transmission lines and substations spring up across the countryside. All of this important infrastructure will divert water from mountain rivers to reservoirs in order to generate hydropower. Cardno Caminosca is at the heart of four linked major projects on Azuay’s Paute River, providing a range of services for the Mazar, Sopladora and Cardenillo hydropower station projects. 9 / CARDNO NEWS ISSUE 21 PauteSopladora Hydropower Project 2,770 GWh ENERGY each year “These plants are hugely significant and will supply Ecuador’s national power network with a great deal of energy every year, much of that renewable,” said Cardno Caminosca Vice President Carlos Diego Jácome. “Upon completion in 2015, these projects will also reduce emissions and increase the amount of clean energy produced in the country.” Cardno Caminosca will continue to supervise civil engineering construction, having already installed electro-mechanical equipment and managed project implementation contracts. With about 100 staff engaged in a host of roles, Cardno Caminosca has worked closely with foreign consulting companies. This has involved preparing designs and environmental studies, while also implementing civil works, procurement, equipment assembly, installations and testing. “This is very challenging as we are building large dams, tunnels and power stations in mountainous terrain with seismic risk,” said Cardno Caminosca Technical Vice President Galo Recalde. “It has also been really important to work with local communities and ensure the projects are a source of viable jobs.” MAZAR HYDROPOWER Project 800 GWh ENERGY each year Cardno Caminosca has a strong record of working in this sector in Ecuador. Since 2006, we have contributed construction supervision to the Baba Multipurpose Project, which aims to boost hydropower generation, irrigation, agriculture and flood control in the Los Rios province. We have also delivered audit services for detailed engineering, supervision of civil construction, supply, installation and testing of equipment for the Toachi-Pilaton and Minas-San Francisco hydropower projects. Our work in the power industry is far from over, with a huge requirement to develop oil and gas production and transportation facilities in the large Amazon region. “Cardno Caminosca has a long-standing philosophy of adopting the highest standards in dealing with its clients and has a rich understanding of the diverse and expanding South American market,” said Carlos Diego Jácome. 1 Gigawatt (GWh) = 1,000,000 Kilowatts (KWh) In 2011 Ecuador’s average energy consumption was 1,239 KWh/capita* Therefore 100 GWh would provide energy for 80,710 people *Source: International Energy Agency, 2013 Key Word Energy Statistics “There will be many opportunities to advance both Ecuador and its neighbors in coming years and we plan to be right in the middle.” Contact Cardno Carlos Diego Jácome Vice President, Cardno Caminosca Phone: +593 2 236 759 [email protected] Cardno Caminosca’s Baba Multipurpose Project will greatly improve hydropower generation, irrigation, agriculture, flood control and tourism in Ecuador’s Los Rios province. 10 10 THOUGHT LEADERS thought leaders SERIES Cardno has provided services to oil and gas clients ranging from global corporations to local, specialized companies for more than 30 years. The industry has been steadily growing in Australia recently, and the country is set to become the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter within the next four years. With a suite of new LNG export projects coming online, Cardno is well placed to deliver strategic solutions to oil and gas production clients throughout the region. However, the industry faces several challenges, such as rising costs, global competitiveness, declining productivity and environmental concerns. Cardno experts Paul Webber (Sector Leader - Energy, Australia and New Zealand) and Anthony Lane (Senior Principal – Cardno Lane Piper) provide some valuable insights into this burgeoning sector in Australia. Q What is the economic outlook for the oil and gas industry in Australia and what opportunities are there for future growth? Paul: Expenditure on liquid natural gas (LNG) project infrastructure in Australia is in excess of $200 billion. This engineering, construction and commissioning phase is projected to peak in 2014/15, with production, operations and maintenance continuing for up to 30 years. These LNG projects will produce gas from conventional and unconventional sources, such as coal seam gas (CSG), to be processed, cooled to a liquid state and transported to Asian markets. As major oil and gas projects wind down, new projects are beginning to address domestic supplies. The Kipper Tuna Turrum project in Bass Strait will be the largest oil and gas project on Australia’s eastern seaboard. A new source of unconventional oil and gas, shale and ‘tight’ gas, is a significant development. Though this sector is in its infancy, shale gas is expected to rival CSG with regard to future commercialization. 11 / CARDNO NEWS ISSUE 21 Q What are the key challenges facing the industry and how can companies like Cardno ensure best practice? Anthony: Aside from ongoing issues like rising costs, diminished productivity and reduced global competitiveness, the Australian oil and gas sector must maximize energy production, while protecting environmental resources. This task grows as petroleum hydrocarbons require more investment and technological sophistication to commercialize, and opinion polarizes over land use and resource issues. The exclusive use of sustainable energy sources is an ultimate goal; however, practical, political and economic realities dictate petroleum hydrocarbons, namely gas, are likely the best transition to achieving this end. Extraction techniques, such as hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and directional drilling, are required to recover deeply-situated resources. While not as environmentally detrimental as some claim, they are not without risks, including the potential to spill or leak drilling fluids, crosscontaminate aquifers or release contaminated water into surface water systems. An important trend in the petroleum industry has been the transformation from a vertically integrated business model encompassing production, refining, transmission/distribution and retail. Most companies have divested retail service stations or have partnered with major retailers to optimize use of capital and minimize contamination risks. Cardno must ensure best practices are employed to identify and minimize risks as part of these divestment programs. This is achieved by implementing engineering, environmental and administrative solutions, thereby safeguarding our natural environment. Cardno maintains these best practices by continuing engineering and environmental excellence, providing innovative solutions, mentoring staff and working with others to further our profession and communicate with affected communities about real environmental risk. Q Do you foresee continued growing demand for oil and gas across international markets? Paul: Demand for energy fuels is largely driven by China and Japan. China’s economic growth has slowed, but it is projected to remain in excess of 7.5 percent. After the 2011 tsunami, Japan drastically reduced dependence on nuclear energy, leaving coal and petroleum hydrocarbons to fill the gap. Coal remains an economical source of energy worldwide but is not particularly clean or an efficient fuel for peak load power generation. Natural gas is cleaner, more efficient for peak power generation and a very good complement to sustainable energy sources that cannot generate sufficient or reliable power for retail and commercial customers. PANELLISTS Paul Webber Sector Leader - Energy, Cardno Australia and New Zealand Phone: +61 7 3877 6955 [email protected] Anthony Lane Senior Principal - Business Unit Manager Cardno Lane Piper Phone: +61 3 9888 0100 [email protected] The unconventional United States shale sector has been developing for some time and will continue to grow quickly, with production forecast for 50 years and beyond. Canada, Argentina, Russia, and Mozambique are also experiencing rapid growth in exploration and commercialization of oil and gas resources. Australia is showing signs of reduced productivity and price inflation in the sector, but it is important to remember our proximity to Asia. After Qatar we remain next in line for LNG export and have gas supply contracts with our clients for about 20 years. Q How important is it for companies to engage with local communities and how can they ensure projects benefit ordinary Australians? Paul: The oil and gas industry understands how important it is to have a social license to operate. Exploration and production (E&P) activities can impact upon farming or grazier activities, while local communities have experienced adverse effects from fly-in/ fly-out labor and from the migration of local workforces into higher paying E&P jobs. The perception that unconventional oil and gas activities, such as shale and CSG, will permanently deplete or contaminate major aquifers motivates many individuals to protest against the industry. The keys to good community relations and a successful project are operating in a transparent fashion, ongoing stakeholder engagement and clear communication of scientific facts. Cardno has written social impact management plans for proponents and its water services and our environmental expertise adds to project, community and governmental cooperation and bodies of knowledge. Q What are the top environmental concerns relating to the industry and how can they be addressed? Anthony: The oil and gas industry moves billions of barrels of oil and billions of cubic feet of gas from production through distribution and, ultimately, to points of consumption, largely without incident. However, the industry sometimes fails to protect the environment and suffers consequences, such as closure of operations, brand damage and financial penalties. The risks include leaks and spills resulting in contamination of land, surface water, groundwater and marine environments. Traffic accidents can have grave consequences if a petrol tanker is involved. In CSG and shale gas E&P the key issues are fracking, groundwater resource depletion and contamination during the field development phase, as well as land-use disturbance during gas production. Site contamination can be a problem for the petroleum industry in Australia with thousands of surplus distribution and retail service stations, in the process of being closed following remediation. These potential impacts can be addressed by good planning and sound science. It is essential to arrive at realistic assessments of risk and deliver proportionate responses in management and remediation. While resorting to non-rational solutions or political positions may protect the environment in the short term, they will result in economic damage in the medium and longer terms. A more informed strategy is required for the rational development of these unconventional gas resources in Australia, while also protecting the environment. Q What are the key areas of focus for Cardno in oil and gas in the coming years? Anthony: Cardno is engaged in all phases of oil and gas projects, from exploration to development, operation and closure of facilities. We are also involved in social infrastructure development, particularly where the industry interacts with traditional owners and imported workforces. Paul: The CSG and shale E&P industry is still nascent in Australia and Cardno is able to draw on our experience in the United States where innovative approaches to fracking have improved the acceptance of this technology. The deployment of environmental science and groundwater hydrology capability to assessment of risks to groundwater systems will aid the development of unconventional oil and gas. LNG construction projects, particularly in Queensland, have required our engineering and construction materials testing capabilities. These facilities will be operational for many decades and will demand ongoing operation and maintenance work. Anthony: Cardno provides remediation and site closure for petroleum companies in the Americas and Australia. This has involved refineries, distribution terminals, land and seabed pipelines, as well as retail service stations. The scale and complexity of these closures will only increase and Cardno is well positioned to serve this oil and gas sector into the future. 12 IN THE KNOW > NEWS IN THE know RECENT APPOINTMENTS Cardno’s flourishing Americas Region welcomed Michael Landry to fill a new Chief Financial Officer position in August. He will direct and coordinate financial, legal and information technology functions across operations in Canada, the United States and Latin America. Andrew Cooper has been appointed Cardno’s Country Manager for Papua New Guinea. He will oversee business development, management and delivery of key physical and social infrastructure projects in both the government and private sector. Mark Gundacker has joined Cardno as Vice President of Human Resources to the Americas Region. He brings over 20 years of human resources experience. RECOGNITION Cardno has been confirmed as the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firm in North America for the third consecutive year. The company secured the #1 ranking on the 2013 Zweig Letter Hot Firm List, which ranks companies within the United States and Canada according to their three-year growth rate in gross revenue. The list has been compiled since 2000 by ZweigWhite, a leader in enhancing business performance for architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firms. 13 / CARDNO NEWS ISSUE 21 Cardno is now ranked the 10th largest pure design firm in the United States, according to the 2013 Engineering NewsRecord’s (ENR’s) Top 500 Design Firms in the country. Cardno’s growth globally has earned it improved rankings for the third consecutive year on additional ENR top firm lists. On the 2013 (ENR’s) Top 150 Global Design Firms list, Cardno is ranked the 35th largest firm in the industry worldwide. This list measures firms based on their total global design revenue. Cardno ENTRIX received recognition earlier this year for work on two important restoration projects near Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The business was presented with the Best in Basin Award from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) for its efforts on the Third Creek Restoration Project in Incline Village. Cardno collected a celebrated honor at the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards for the second successive year. The company was named winner of the 2013 Infrastructure and Construction category. The prize was for outstanding contribution by an Australian company to international projects involving architecture infrastructure, engineering and construction services and products. Cardno Managing Director Andrew Buckley was named regional winner of the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. Andrew won the 2013 Northern Region Listed Entrepreneur category at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year awards in Brisbane, Australia. This program acknowledges people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. XP Solutions has won a second successive Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister’s Award, highlighting the continued efforts of the growing export business. The team was this year recognized in the Environmental Solutions category. Cardno’s work on the landmark River Quay project at South Bank Parklands, Brisbane’s leading tourist and leisure destination, has again been recognized with a esteemed industry award. The project won the Award of Excellence for Design in Landscape Architecture at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Qld Chapter) awards on May 24. Cardno ATC’s Williston, Vermont branch was awarded “The Governor’s Award for Outstanding Workplace Safety” in April. This is the highest honor given by the state to recognize an employer’s commitment to excellence in workplace safety and health at the Annual Vermont Workplace Safety Conference. MERGER PARTNER > NEWS NEW PARTNER BOOSTS ENGINEERING SERVICES Cardno’s American operations have received a significant upgrade after merging with structural engineering firm Haynes Whaley Associates. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the 100-person business will enhance capabilities across a broad range of commercial, public, and institutional clients. Cardno Managing Director Andrew Buckley said the deal would drive additional opportunities for cross-selling structural engineering services. Above right: In 2010, Cardno Haynes Whaley worked on the new Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus in Houston. Above left: Cardno Haynes Whaley delivered design and building services for the Houstonbased University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. “We are very pleased we can tap into Haynes Whaley’s extensive expertise, while their existing clients will benefit from access to the broader range of Cardno’s engineering and environmental services.” Operating as Cardno Haynes Whaley, the firm will continue to work throughout the United States and internationally, with project experience across Africa, the Caribbean, Malaysia, and Singapore. Haynes Whaley’s clients include developers, architects and a range of public, institutional and private entities, such as several universities and health institutes, the City of Houston, Walt Disney Imagineering, Exxon Mobil and NASA. Haynes Whaley Associates President Larry E. Whaley said the firm’s focus has always been to provide structural engineering expertise with the highest level of integrity to clients. “We are pleased to join Cardno, a company that shares our values and corporate culture and offers us the ability to continue to grow by expanding our services domestically and globally.” 14 LAND > NEWS DUE PROCESS: DUCK CREEK DIVERSION A PUBLIC SUCCESS The Duck Creek waterway was officially diverted into the new alignment on April 10 this year. When Cardno began work at Duck Creek, the project already had a long and contentious history. A disagreement between a developer and the local council resulted in court proceedings, preventing work for several years at the site in Porirua City, north of Wellington, New Zealand. In 2009, Cardno began working on a comprehensive plan for the project, which would transform a former golf course in the suburb of Whitby into a residential development. As part of the 320-home subdivision, it was necessary to divert sections of highly valued Duck Creek, considered by many residents to be the heart of the community. Due to the profound public interest, it was essential the character and ecological function of the waterway be maintained. Just as important was keeping the community well informed about proceedings. 15 / CARDNO NEWS ISSUE 21 “Our work to enable the residential development at this location has not been without difficulty,” said Cardno project manager Dion Mead. “It has taken time to re-establish the respect of the community after political concerns led to a moratorium on the project, which was proposed back in 2003 with the closure of Whitby Golf Course. There was also a strong focus on improving water quality entering the nationally significant Pauatahanui Inlet arm of Porirua Harbor. “Wherever the stream had high quality ecology, the existing alignment and banks were maintained,” Dion said. “In the process of developing the plan, Cardno listened seriously to all stakeholders, ensuring the community understood exactly what was proposed. “As for the realigned stream, it has been colocated with a road where possible, so as to provide an expansive area of public space with multiple access options to pathways along the stream banks promoting north-south and eastwest connectivity through the subdivision for the community.” “The hard work undertaken to prepare this plan cannot be underestimated as it ultimately paved the way for a surprisingly non-eventful, publically notified consent process.” Netting surveys undertaken prior to the diversions highlighted significant numbers of native fish, including eel and kokopu, so it was important the plan create an ideal fish habitat. Cardno’s team of surveyors, engineering planners and landscape architects worked to design a natural creek environment that doubled as a valuable and accessible community resource. A forest canopy will be created over at least 80 percent of the riparian margins through the ongoing management of the initial planting and scheduled 3 and 5 year planting. Key issues such as flooding and ecology were addressed, while innovative methods for stormwater treatment and floodwater management were included. Due to the combined efforts of the land owner, Cardno, Porirua City Council and the local community, construction began at Duck Creek in late 2012. Stage one and two construction activities have thus far included: 400m haul road to facilitate earthworks Two temporary bridges to enable earthworks 3 100,000m of earthworks Cardno worked to design a natural creek environment that doubled as a valuable and accessible community resource. 900m of new creek alignment The waterway was officially diverted into the new alignment on April 10 this year. The significance of the event was not lost on residents, with a large gathering present to witness the first flow of water down a creek that will become a significant community asset. Titles for the first lots are expected to be available before the end of 2013, with the construction of a second creek crossing, storm water quality ponds and an additional diversion of Duck Creek also scheduled to begin. “It is great to see where this project is at now after all its initial problems,” Dion said. “The fact it involved a highly scrutinized, publicly notified consent process, yet was unchallenged, was due to the integrated, holistic approach taken by the Cardno team. “By the end of 2014, the people of Whitby will be able to walk along the banks of Duck Creek and enjoy this enhanced, regionally significant stream for all that it has.” DIVERSIONS OF DUCK CREEK Two diversions of Duck Creek were required to realign the stream into a new channel. The main diversion is 960m long, with the second a further 125m long. The total length of stream flowing through the Duck Creek South site is 1,820m. Of this, 335m is untouched, 260m is subject to bank re-contouring and 1,225m will be diverted, resulting in an overall loss of 140m of stream. However, the bed area and accessible river terraces for spawning will increase from 6,000m2 to 11,200m2. The new stream has varying profile in order to replicate a natural stream environment. The main bed meanders up to 3.1m wide, with an adjacent 2m-3m wide floodable terrace on both sides, which then gradually slopes up to the 2090, 100-year high flood level. The slopes vary between five and 20 percent. Capture and release of over 600 native fish/eels Diversion of the existing creek into new channel Construction of a 25m span super-T bridge Development of 47 residential allotments and site for a supermarket Contact Cardno Dion Mead Senior Surveyor Phone: +64 4 4780342 [email protected] 16 PEOPLE > NEWS PORT AUTHORITY: MARCEL’S WORK WANDERLUST Marcel Veilleux (pictured left in Benin) has been involved in the port industry for three decades. Anyone who has spent time working in developing countries will have stories to tell. Marcel Veilleux’s professional tales cover an unusual and wonderful spectrum, from meeting with heads of state to standing on a deserted airstrip in a war-torn country waiting for a plane that may never arrive. In addition to traversing the African continent from Morocco to Mozambique, the Cardno senior port engineer’s remarkable 30-year career has taken him across the globe. His expertise has proved invaluable on numerous projects in dozens of interesting locations and he says working in the port industry has never ceased to be both stimulating and challenging. “I really enjoy the consulting part of the work, especially for new facilities where you have to select a site, layout the facilities and analyze the logistics of moving the cargo in and out,” Marcel says. “There are so many things to consider, beginning with understanding the local meteorological and oceanographic conditions that impact the ability of ships to berth, to the operational analysis required to select and size the cargo-handling equipment and the general layout of the facilities. “You touch on all disciplines including oceanography, civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, economic and financial.” Now based in Annapolis, Maryland, Marcel joined TEC (now Cardno TEC) a decade ago after 22 years with ports consultants Soros Associates. “From the start, I found it to be a company of very talented, ethical people with high standards for quality and a strong focus on caring for its customers and employees,” he says. “Early in my career it really helped me get interesting assignments in Gabon and Morocco and I was even tasked by management to deliver a paper in French in Tunisia”, he says. And he believes it is an exciting time for the both the ports industry and Cardno. His language skills also came in handy when discussing port developments with the leaders of Senegal, Benin, São Tomé e Principe and Dominica. “I see even more possibilities for growth from collaboration across regions and divisions within Cardno,” he points out. “As the economies of developing nations improve and the demand for raw materials increases there will be demand for more port services. Also, container shipping lines have adopted a strategy of using larger ships to reduce costs, which is creating a demand to improve existing facilities.” This restructuring of vessel fleets to bigger container ships is one of the driving forces for significant changes within the ports business, Marcel says. “In the 1970s, the largest container ships carried about 2,500 twenty-foot containers,” he says. This jumped to 3,400 in 1980, then to 5,000 in 1990 and 8,000 in 2000, before reaching 18,000 presently. This is driving the need for ports to provide deeper water and larger cranes to offload the containers.” Raised in rural Quebec and then a FrenchCanadian community in Massachusetts, Marcel’s fluency in French and English has greatly assisted his work in places such as West Africa. However, when he found himself in Mozambique at the end of the civil war it was more good timing and fortune that led to one of his most memorable work-related experiences. “I was in Nacala in the north to assess the port and needed to make my way back to Maputo at the other end of the country at a time when finding accommodation or transportation was very difficult,” he recalls. “A freight forwarder told me he heard on his radio that a small plane was arriving from Nampula sometime in the afternoon. I remember waiting on the tarmac alone for the plane to arrive to see if there might be an empty seat back to Nampula. From Nampula I was pretty sure I could get to Maputo. “After a while the plane arrived and I got lucky because it was returning to Nampula that afternoon. The pilot let me sit upfront with him and let me take the wheel when we were in the air. It was an interesting day.” Marcel has worked in … Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Dominica, Egypt, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, India, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Portugal, São Tomé e Príncipe, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, Western Sahara, and Zimbabwe. 17 / CARDNO NEWS ISSUE 21 VISION ISSUE 1 APRIL 2011 ENVIRONMENT > NEWS Cardno JFNew successfully addressed a mitigation failure and non-compliance violation in Indiana (image of future mitigation site). TOP JOB WINS WETLAND WORK Cardno JFNew’s expertise in an environmental restoration has proved invaluable to correcting a failed 150-acre wetland mitigation site for a highway construction project in Terre Haute, Indiana. As a result of our work, we helped the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) address the mitigation failure and a non-compliance violation they received from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Cardno JFNew’s prompt resolution and proven mitigation expertise led INDOT to retain Cardno for all remaining work on the mitigation sites for future phases of the road construction. The EPA lifted the cease and desist order in August 2013. An investigation found that 821 linear feet of stream mitigation had not been constructed as required by the permit. Our services included mitigation plans, negotiating with agencies, developing documentation, securing floodway and other federal and state permits. While Cardno JFNew worked to remedy the noncompliance, the EPA issued a cease and desist order for additional violations caused by impacts to wetlands and streams that were not permitted as part of the clearing contract. This halted road construction for more than 18 months. Within five months, Cardno JFNew identified seven new mitigation sites for more than 6,000 linear feet of stream and 45 acres of wetland, thereby addressing non-compliance issues and mitigation needs for future phases of the project. The management of this complex project has also led to an additional million dollar contract for on-call environmental consulting work. Contact Cardno Steve Rice, Cardno JFNew Business Unit Manager Phone: +1 616 847 1680 [email protected] 18 EMERGING MARKETS > NEWS LIFE FORCE: IRRIGATION ANSWERS POVERTY PROBLEM Cardno Social Infrastructure Consultant Ben Miqueu outlines a new project that will allow Cambodia to produce sustainable water resource management systems. Cambodia’s rural poor are dependent on agriculture as a crucial source of income. While water is relatively abundant, farmers are inhibited by a lack of reliable access to this precious resource. This affects their ability to produce crops and generate a steady income. Contemporary agriculture techniques and technologies can improve production and provide opportunities for enhanced access to irrigation. For most low-income farmers with smaller plots of land, these solutions are not typically available. It is estimated 70 percent of Cambodia’s rural population are dependent on agriculture but own less than two hectares (4.94 acres) of land. Given this, Cambodian land owners must extract as much as possible from their limited land area to lift them out of poverty. The Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC) aims to increase farmer incomes in the rice-based farming system of the country by accelerating the value of agricultural production. In operation since March 2010, this is an Australian aid initiative implemented by Cardno that works in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology. CAVAC promotes sustainable and systemic changes in farming systems on which smallholder farmers depend, such as low-cost irrigation infrastructure, quality agricultural inputs and equipment, and appropriate research and information. Left: The CAVAC project aims to reduce poverty through the creation of irrigation schemes in Cambodia. Right: Women harvest rice on a CAVAC-constructed canal. Far right: Farmers transport crops as part of the initiative. All images supplied by the Australian Government. 19 / CARDNO NEWS ISSUE 21 The socio-economic realities of irrigation in Cambodia are complex. Most farmers cultivate traditional rice varieties only in the wet season and too often farmers’ rice crops return low yields. Farmers have the ability to gain high yields from modern high yielding varieties during the dry months from December to May. However, most farmers have no access to irrigation to plant and harvest a second dry season crop. Until recently, farmers relied on natural or constructed reservoirs that retained water from the wet season. Unfortunately, too many of these reservoirs have broken down or are only partially functioning, as maintenance is rare and still relies on funding from foreign donors or limited government budgets. CAVAC has decided to invest in the construction of river run-off irrigation canals as they provide a greater opportunity than reservoirs to implement sustainable changes in Cambodia’s rice-based farming process. Canals provide year-round access to water, allowing for two or three annual crops, and are cheaper to build, rehabilitate and maintain per hectare. Most reservoirs can only store water for supplementary wet season crops. When rice is grown inside the reservoir while water recedes, there is often conflict between upstream and downstream users. In addition, the development of reservoirs needs careful planning at watershed level, and lack of data makes this difficult. Reservoirs mostly only provide water for single-cropping and the net revenues do not allow farmers to pay for the full costs of operational management. Run-off river schemes provide for multiplecropping, with net revenues allowing farmers to involve private water sellers in water pumping and contribute to the costs for operational management. CAVAC’s approach is simple. The program aims to reduce poverty for the greatest number of people, while providing the best value for money for the Australian Government. This can only be done through the creation of irrigation schemes that promise long-lasting changes in Cambodia. By 2016, it is expected approximately AU$40 million of additional net income will be generated annually as a result of interventions by the program. This will benefit 160,000 small farmers within target provinces, and an additional 70,000 located elsewhere. Understanding these perspectives will remain the main focus for the irrigation and water management component until the end of the program. CAVAC is committed to ensuring that sustainable solutions are executed effectively, to sustain viable irrigation investments both now and into the future. Contact Cardno Ben Miqueu, Social Infrastructure Consultant Phone: +61 3 9937 0778 [email protected] “This will benefit 160,000 small farmers within target provinces, and an additional 70,000 located elsewhere.” BEN MIQUEU, Social Infrastructure Consultant The real challenge lies in the organizational aspect of irrigation schemes dealing with various stakeholders holding different expectations, incentives and interests. 20 showcase: CARDNO PROJECTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Cardno ATC is providing construction materials testing for the Ameristar casino resort in Louisiana. NORTH AMERICA NEW RESORT AN AMERICAN STAR Cardno ATC is providing construction materials testing and special inspections for the new Ameristar casino resort at Lake Charles, Louisiana. Our work on the US$500-million facility includes soil and concrete sampling and testing, inspections of reinforcing and structural steel, masonry and floor testing, as well as fireproofing and building observations. Cardno ATC has assigned a full-time inspector to the project so as to monitor all aspects of construction governed by testing requirements. Ameristar’s ninth casino property features a 700-room luxury hotel, an 18-hole golf course, a tennis club, spa and fitness facilities and retail amenities. Work on the project commenced in 2012, and is expected to be completed in mid-2014. Contact Cardno Ryan Venable, Corporate Purchasing Manager Phone: +1 337 235 5029 [email protected] 21 / CARDNO NEWS ISSUE 21 MEADOWS MASTERPLAN SMART METERS COMES TOGETHER GUARD U.S. COAST A master-planned community in Peoria, Arizona, the Meadows consists of detached residential homes, a community center, an elementary school and a city park. Cardno designed and installed over 300 advanced electric metering systems across 39 states and territories for the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Cardno is providing a range of services for the 694-acre site, such as civil engineering, drainage, surveying, planning and landscape architecture. We have used a mass grading plan to eliminate the need to import or export dirt from the location, in addition to designing a drainage plan and several miles of arterial and collector roadways. Our project management covered the engineering, labor, materials and equipment necessary to design, install and test meters in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Cardno’s team contributed to the development theme and identity for the project, assisting the client to promote the project in the residential marketplace. Cardno has successfully managed timeframes and budgets for this project over a six years, despite continuing recessionary pressures. Contact Cardno Paul Haas, Principal, Civil Engineering Phone: +1 602 977 8037 [email protected] Cardno also provided web hosting services to the USCG for two years after installation, allowing for real-time access of the meter data. As part of the project, we also developed a web-based planning and management tool, providing foundational support for the full cycle of advanced metering implementation. Contact Cardno Calvin Gilley, Senior Project Manager Phone: +1 434 295 4446 [email protected] The United States Coast Guard enlisted Cardno to install over 300 advanced electric metering systems. RAISED ROADWAY EMERGES FROM SLIME As part of the Edgewood Drive Extension project, Cardno built a section of road over waste clay slime left over from a phosphate mine SYSTEM STANDARD FOR MARINE BASE Lakeland in Florida certainly lives up to its name. It is surrounded by no less than 38 lakes, presenting innumerable challenges when constructing a vital transportation link for the south side of the city. Cardno is ensuring a United States Marine Corps base in California will be more sustainable and efficient through the development of an effective energy management system (EnMS). However, the most demanding aspect of Cardno’s Edgewood Drive Extension project was the building of a ¼ mile section of road over a waste clay slime left over from a phosphate mine. This was achieved through installing 2600 cast-in-place concrete columns in the slime deposit, which were then overlain with a load transfer blanket consisting of three layers of geotextile fabric separated by alternating layers of aggregate with the roadway embankment placed above. The Marine Corps Logistics Base located east of Barstow will be the first federal facility to implement the ISO 50001 Energy Management System Standard. Cardno’s team brought the roadway design to approximately 90 percent completion and prepared the design criteria package and request for proposal for selection of a design/ build contractor for this specialty work. Cardno’s team audited existing programs at the location, before designing and implementing the EnMS, which adheres to the ISO 50001 standard. This is based on a model of continual improvement, making it easier for organizations to integrate energy management into efforts to improve quality and environmental management. We assisted the City of Lakeland in the selection process and monitored construction. As a result of the Cardno project, the base will benefit from tangible energy cost savings through expansion of existing solar and wind renewable energy sources and reduced operating costs. Contact Cardno Contact Cardno Jim Hunt, Senior Project Manager Phone: +1 727 531 3505 [email protected] Tom Welch, Sustainability Practice Lead Phone: +1 757 604 2540 [email protected] AUSTRALASIA SPECIFIC SERVICES DELIVER NEW MINE Cardno provided engineering and planning services on the proposed infrastructure for the new Carmichael Coal Mine, north-west of Clermont, Central Queensland. A design study was undertaken for the access road, while concept designs were provided for three camps, and planning advice was obtained for camps and lay down areas. The majority of the work involved preliminary geotechnical investigations for the opencut and underground mine’s 190-kilometer rail alignment from the site to Moranbah, together with 90 kilometers of access road and various prospective quarry locations. Our investigations also included some 300, 65-meter deep boreholes and 430 test pits. Cardno also mapped the area for potential gravel and fill quarries. Contact Cardno Andy Williams, Senior Engineering Geologist Phone: +61 7 4952 5255 [email protected] 22 showcase: CARDNO PROJECTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Cardno is providing project management and supervision services for large road infrastructure projects in PNG. AUSTRALASIA TACKLING TRAFFIC TENSION IN PNG Port Moresby’s traffic network is under considerable strain. After many years of insufficient investment and the continued growth of a crucial LNG project, the roads in the heart of the Papua New Guinean capital are in desperate need of an upgrade. Cardno has signed a contract to provide project management and geotechnical testing services for $400 million of major road infrastructure projects aimed at alleviating the traffic congestion in the National Capital District. The work will include reviewing drawings and designs, contract administration and site supervision, as well as quality control material testing for five road construction projects in Port Moresby. The Papua New Guinea Government and National Capital District Commission hope these initiatives will provide a boost to the city ahead of the 2015 Pacific Games and 2018 APEC Summit. Contact Cardno Christian Forsyth EMR Papua New Guinea Business Unit Manager Phone: +67 5 7637 2503 [email protected] 23 / CARDNO NEWS ISSUE 21 TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE LEADERSHIP FOR OUR FUTURE LEADERS Cardno carried out detailed civil and structural design for the Nambour Sewage Treatment Plant Augmentation in Queensland, Australia. The plant, which services residential, commercial and industrial users in a number of towns, was last upgraded in 1998 and is operating beyond its capacity in a growing area. The Pacific Leadership Program (PLP) is a sixyear initiative of the Australian government that recognize the pivotal role leadership plays at all levels in a nation’s path to development. Upgrading the treatment plant will cater for a population of up to 45,000 and provide ongoing water quality improvements. It provides coarse and fine screening and degritting, biological treatment and membrane filtration septage receival and sludge treatment. Following chlorination, some of the treated effluent is available for re-use at the local golf course and for other customers. Cardno worked extensively with 3D software drawing packages to deliver a solution that integrated underground pipeline design, earthworks, structures, plant, equipment and above ground pipework. Contact Cardno Roger Shelton, Senior Engineer Phone: +61 7 3139 2987 [email protected] It aims to strengthen existing and emerging leaders and leadership practice. As the managing contractor of PLP, Cardno provides key program personnel, human resources and financial management, management and logistical support, stewardship of allocated resources and management of sub-contracts. Contact Cardno Louise Morrison, Project Director/Principal Phone: +61 3 9819 2877 [email protected] Cardno carried out civil and structural design for a Queensland sewage plant that services users in a number of towns. Cardno is playing a key role in a five-year initiative to strengthen China’s economic, trade and investment reform. SWITCHING BOARDS AND ASIA PROGRAM TO PREVENT CONTROL SYSTEMS Cardno BEC is providing detailed design for PEOPLE TRAFFICKING the replacement of more than 40 obsolete LV switchboards and associated control systems at the Paraburdoo, Tom Price and Channar mine sites in Western Australia. Cardno BEC has completed the first phase of this project with design works for the Channar site. Subsequently, the Tom Price site was put on hold and remaining Paraburdoo site was completed at the end of July, 2013 Cardno BEC has since been awarded the construction contract for the Channar site. Contact Cardno Darren Sharpe, Project Manager Phone: +61 8 9472 4224 [email protected] An effective criminal justice system is critical to reducing people trafficking within and across countries. BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN CHINA AND EU This five-year project aims to strengthen China’s economic, trade and investment reform, in line with China’s sustainable development path. Australian Aid’s flagship program, AustraliaAsia Program to Combat Trafficking in Persons (AAPTIP) aims to address this by strengthening the criminal justice response to trafficking in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Cardno’s role involves designing and implementing activities in support of ongoing trade-related dialogues between China and the European Union (EU). As part of a new, five-year contract, Cardno will provide capacity development support to help program countries meet ASEAN’s standards for an effective criminal justice system. It will address policy, legislative and regulatory reform at central level; implement pilot projects at the provincial level; and oversee a nationwide integrated communications and dissemination strategy, including e-Learning. The program will enhance regional and national investigative and judicial cooperation on trafficking cases, strengthen legislative frameworks, provide victim-witness support and expand the evidence base for policy development. Cardno also managed the two predecessor programs to AAPTIP from August 2003 through to March 2013. Contact Cardno Cardno’s approach for what is currently the EU’s largest trade-related technical assistance project consists of a three-tier strategy. It follows an earlier Cardno-implemented project, the “Support to China’s Integration into the World Trading System”, which ran from 2004-2009. Contact Cardno Narjes Kittar, EUCTP Project Manager Phone: +32 2 282 0321 [email protected] Samiha Barkat, Project Director Phone: +61 3 9937 0717 [email protected] 24 showcase: CARDNO PROJECTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Europe’s largest logistics park required Cardno’s expertise to survey and produce reliable 3D data on 53,000 linear meters of utilities. UK & EUROPE CARDNO WORK OPENS GATEWAY PROJECT Cardno served as the lead subsurface utility engineering (SUE) consultant for Europe’s largest logistics park during the design phase of both the above ground and underground infrastructure. Located on the north bank of the River Thames in Thurrock, Essex, the London Gateway project will serve the United Kingdom’s logistics community with a world-leading service courtesy of a deep-water port and improved road networks surrounding the site. Cardno successfully surveyed and produced reliable 3D data on the 53,000 linear meters of utilities across the former oil refinery site and surrounding boundaries. The resultant data has proved vital for risk mitigation, leading to significant savings on redesign costs, and alleviated the cause of any design phase delays. Cardno exceeded expectations by working closely with project leaders and subcontractors to produce reliable and comprehensive SUE deliverables vital to the design and construction of both above and below ground infrastructure. Contact Cardno John Harter Business Unit Manager Phone: +1 727 531 3505 [email protected] AFRICA GOLD PLANT A WIN FOR WEST AFRICA Cardno BEC is providing electrical design, site commissioning services and construction management for the Agbaou Gold Plant in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa. Our work involves the design of the processing plant, SAG mill and controls, main power sub-station, site infrastructure power systems, and process control and SCADA. We are also designing and managing the construction of the 15-kilometer, 90-kilowatt power line and substations to connect to the national grid. This project is testament to Cardno BEC’s experience and commitment to the African region and will provide significant employment opportunities for the local community during construction. Contact Cardno Kim Lennon, Contracts and Resource Manager Phone: +61 8 9472 4224 [email protected] 25 / CARDNO NEWS ISSUE 21 Cardno is managing construction of a 15-kilometer power line to connect the Agbaou Gold Plant to Cote d’Ivoire’s national grid. Cardno is providing building expertise and other services to improve quality and access to Uganda’s health system. CLIMATE PROJECT TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY STRENGTHENING HEALTH SERVICES IN UGANDA Despite economic advances in many parts of southern Africa, food insecurity and poverty continue to afflict millions of people. With an estimated 60 percent of the population seeking healthcare services from private (non-state) providers, this sector plays a critical role in improving Uganda’s health outcomes. Climate change is an increasingly central cause of these problems, and a growing threat to any sustainable future for the region. The UK Department for International Development’s (DFID) Climate Smart Programme is designed to enhance policy responses through improved assessment of climate vulnerability. Cardno will provide management support and technical assistance for the implementation of the DFID initiative. This will enhance both regional and national responses to climate change, poverty and livelihood vulnerability in southern Africa. Contact Cardno George Mukkath, Program Director Phone: +44 1844 267024 [email protected] Nicki Spence, Program Manager Phone: +254 202713345 [email protected] The USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program aims to contribute to the establishment of a viable, cost-effective private sector option for health services in the country. Cardno’s role centers on building expertise, enhancing standards, improving access to capital, strengthening information systems and addressing policy challenges. The USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program will be implemented across 44 of Uganda’s districts, and will improve access and affordability, as well the quality of private health sector facilities and services. It succeeds the 5.5-year USAID-funded Health Initiatives for the Private Sector project in Uganda, which Cardno also implemented. Contact Cardno Marco Konings, Senior Manager Private Clients Phone: +1 703 373 7715 [email protected] 26 About Cardno Cardno is an ASX200 professional infrastructure and environmental services company, with expertise in the development and improvement of physical and social infrastructure for communities around the world. Cardno’s team includes leading professionals who plan, design, manage and deliver sustainable projects and community programs. Cardno is an international company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: CDD). Contact For more information on our scope of services and office locations, visit our website or contact: Registered office Cardno Limited Level 11, North Tower Green Square 515 St Paul’s Terrace Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Australia Phone +61 7 3369 9822 [email protected] www.cardno.com
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