As with all projects Mitchell undertake, the Mallee Towns Drinking Water Pipeline contributed greatly to the local economy and jobs sector. In conjunction with the South West Loddon Pipeline Project, Mitchell committed to carry out works under the Local Jobs First, Victorian Industry Participation Plan. Some 53 new jobs were created, 5 new apprenticeships and works helped promote business growth and employment by expanding market opportunities for the local small and medium enterprise industry.
Major construction challenges included major river crossings, a variety of cultural heritage sites and liaising with some 4,000 property owners.
Mitchell designed and constructed six of the seven supply systems in just over 3 years, delivering the project 6 years ahead of the original 10 year time frame.
Mitchell’s safety performance on the project was outstanding, completing 900,000 manhours without a single LTI.
Mitchell Water acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and pay our respects to their cultures and Elders past and present.
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