Lidiar Group Brings Advisory Excellence to Resources Rehabilitation Project
To support the decommissioning and rehabilitation of a Central Queensland coal terminal, Lidiar Group provided our expertise to the client and their representatives for the independent assessment of the project's decommissioning, deconstruction, and rehabilitation cost estimates.
“This was a fantastic project to be involved with,” said Lidiar Group’s Darren Cave. “As resource projects are decommissioned and rehabilitated, ensuring that they are done prudently and responsibly while meeting the client’s objectives and the expectations of local communities and stakeholders, is vital to ensuring future social licence to operate.”
Key Project Information
Location - Central Queensland
Sector - Resources
Services - Project Management Services, Risk and Commercial Management, Planning & Scheduling.
Key Contact - Darren Cave
“To support the project, we undertook a comprehensive comparison analysis and review of the project’s initial site rehabilitation cost estimates and plans.”
Lidiar Group’s approach encompassed various critical tasks, including reviewing information provided by the client and their representatives, assessing rehabilitation objectives, and identifying pre-existing conditions and legislative restrictions.
This resulted in redefined domains, the establishment of suitable decommissioning, demolition, and rehabilitation methods, plus the development of first principles estimates.
“A crucial aspect of the project involved on-site validation of assumptions, risk analysis, and the identification of monitoring and maintenance activities and costs. We conducted independent digital terrain modelling to derive accurate earthworks quantities, ensuring precision in cost estimations,” said Darren Cave.
“A clear highlight of the project was the identification of variances between the two recommended approaches, with significant differences thoroughly discussed and appropriate actions advised. Comparing both estimates provided invaluable insights, further enhancing the reliability and prudency of the final estimates.”
“The benefits of this approach were significant. Armed with a fully independent position on cost estimates and a comprehensive review of the proposed rehabilitation plan, it provided a heightened level of certainty regarding the planned approach and potential efficiencies within the site rehabilitation cost. Additionally, the collaboration yielded a robust first principles estimate, setting a benchmark for future endeavours in similar projects.”
Lidiar Group’s approach not only provided certainty for the client and their rehabilitation project, but also underscored the significance of collaborative approaches to ensure the success and sustainability of large-scale rehabilitation projects.
With a commitment to excellence and exceptional advice, Lidiar Group remains at the forefront of transformative projects, driving innovation and efficiency in every endeavour. To learn more about how we can support your next project, visit Capabilities – Lidiar Group or contact Darren Cave.