Pacific Islands
LPG Bulk Storage & Transit Facility
to feed Micro-Turbines
ABContracting delivered a cutting-edge LPG Bulk Storage and Transit Facility on a greenfield site designed to power micro-turbines. The project involved major excavation, remediation in a high seismic zone, and the construction of bulk storage, all while maintaining an operational site.
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Executed in multi stages, the works were on time and budget sensitive, requiring land stabilization, transfer systems, and the installation of over 600 meters of high-pressure piping. This included crossing a public road without disrupting traffic and coordinating with other trades within common trenches.
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The project featured a full and approved design package tailored to both a major hazard facility and an environmentally sensitive “Cat 5” cyclone zone, aligning with New Zealand, Fiji, and USA standards. ABContracting also designed and constructed mass footings for 50-tonne gas storage tanks.
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The remote location posed logistical challenges, with offshore works complying with NZAS1596 standards and the need to coordinate contractors from four countries. Value engineering and meticulous planning ensured smooth execution and integration of all components.
Despite the complexities, ABContracting delivered the facility without incident, again showcasing its ability to manage complex and high-risk projects while upholding safety, quality, and operational continuity.
Inland Container Port, Fiji
ABContracting successfully upgraded an existing gravel yard into an Inland Container Port, meeting stringent food grade and direct export standards. The project involved civil construction and security enhancements while maintaining an operational facility handling 264 container movements daily, 24/7.
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The scope included major excavation and land remediation in a high seismic zone, dewatering, shoring, and underpinning. ABContracting designed and constructed mass footings for large water storage tanks and completed an approved civil design package tailored for a cyclone-prone "Cat 5" area. The project’s complexity was heightened by its remote location, requiring the importation of 40% of materials and the coordination of contractors from New Zealand, Fiji, and the USA.
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A total of 14,000m² of high-MPa concrete was poured, with works adhering to NZAS1596 standards. Bulk transfer systems for loading and unloading were integrated seamlessly, with phased execution ensuring uninterrupted site operations.
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Despite logistical and environmental challenges, ABContracting delivered a turnkey solution that met New Zealand, Fiji, and USA standards through meticulous planning, value engineering, and collaboration. The project was completed on time, within budget, and without incident, exemplifying ABContracting’s expertise in delivering highly complex infrastructure projects in the Pacific Islands.