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onesmec2015 | Q1 OUR FEATURE | Asset Management

Asset Management of Leisure FacilitiesAustralia

SMEC is providing building and plant condition assessments and asset management plans for the City of Casey’s three major leisure facilities. Assets include: pools, saunas and spas; gymnasiums; and kiosks and change rooms. SMEC’s project work will be divided into two phases. Phase 1 will comprise asset condition assessments, and updated 10-year and new 20-year asset management plans. Phase 2 will involve the establishment of short (1-5 year), medium (6-20 year) and long-term (21-50 year) asset maintenance and renewal schedules.

Major Bridge AssessmentsAustralia

The National Capital Authority (NCA) has engaged SMEC to provide a detailed engineering assessment of the 50-year-old Kings Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue Bridges in Canberra, Australia. This contract follows on from SMEC’s inspections of more than thirty bridges, underpasses and tunnels owned and maintained by the NCA. SMEC’s services will include: detailed inspection of structures; material testing; load rating assessments; concept design for strengthening and remedial works; and work instructions and training for inspections.

Urban Governance ImprovementsBangladesh

SMEC (as part of a consortium) is providing consultancy services on the Third Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement Sector Project. The Project aims to support urban development, economic growth and governance in 31 towns across Bangladesh by: improving living standards in rural areas; reducing poverty; encouraging gender-specific urban governance; developing urban infrastructure; and enhancing municipal management. SMEC is providing project management, engineering design, bid management, environmental management, community awareness and supervision services.

Matarbari Power StationBangladesh

SMEC (as part of a joint venture) has been engaged by the Coal Power Generation Company of Bangladesh to provide consultancy services for the Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal Fired Power Project. Project works will comprise construction of a 600 MW power station and development of 475 hectares of land for coal handling port facilities. SMEC will provide: project management; procurement assistance; construction supervision; environmental management; and a Rural Electrification Feasibility Study.

As part of SMEC’s strategy for the Resources Sector, SMEC’s Mining, Oil and Gas Division has been renamed the Resources Division. SMEC continues to strengthen the Resources Sector with the following key strategic elements being implemented: broadening SMEC’s onshore oil and gas services; increasing SMEC’s service offering to all geographic divisions; developing an oil and gas capability in Indonesia; developing a stronger mining capability in India and Indonesia; targeting Africa, India and the Middle East to increase mining, oil and gas opportunities; and developing stronger client relationships.

As part of SMEC’s Growth Strategy, a new Industrial and Manufacturing Sector has been created. This allows the Company to focus on strengthening our capabilities in this area and we look forward to developing this Sector over the coming years.

In February, SMEC announced a global partnership with enterprise application software company, Prometheus Group. The partnership will provide software tools and critical processes to improve asset performance and drive sustainable improvement in the life of clients' assets.

SMEC recently joined the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) Water Management Program. This Program forms part of CDP’s global standardised climate change reporting framework, and is the world’s leading platform for corporate water disclosure. The Program will assist SMEC in taking a proactive approach to sustainable water stewardship, through a better understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with water resource management. SMEC will pilot the Program in its Melbourne office in 2015, and will look to progressively implement the Program across all divisions.

Andy GoodwinManaging Director and Chief Executive Officer

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Our CEO | Andy Goodwin

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Grain Terminal ExpansionIndonesia

SMEC is undertaking the detailed design for a grain terminal expansion at Banten Port in Indonesia. The port is a key transport link between Java and Sumatra, and accommodates excess freight and heavy commercial traffic from Jakarta. Development of the grain terminal will comprise: mechanised ship unloading systems, incoming and outgoing conveyors, silos, and truck loading stations. SMEC’s services will include: terminal assessments; Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and cost estimates; construction schedules; project design reports; and tender assistance.

Informal Settlement ImprovementsKenya

SMEC is undertaking the design review and supervision of settlement construction works in Machakos, Kenya. As part of the World Bank’s Informal Settlements Improvement Program, the project focuses on: institutional strengthening and capacity building of local government ministries; improving settlement planning and tenure security in urban settlements; investing in infrastructure and service delivery; and planning for future urban population growth. Scope of work includes improvements to: access roads; stormwater drainage systems; potable water supply systems; and sewerage systems.

Agriculture Development ProjectPakistan

Funded by the World Bank, the objective of the Pothohar Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project is to improve irrigation and water management systems in the Pothohar Plateau, which will in turn enhance agricultural productivity in the region. Engineering General Consultants (a SMEC subsidiary) will provide: identification of rehabilitation works for existing water storage facilities; feasibility designs for improvement works and irrigation development; procurement packaging; environmental impact assessments and management plans; and economic and financial analysis.

Irrigation and Power FeasibilityPhilippines

SMEC is conducting a feasibility study for the Kabulnan-2 Multipurpose Irrigation and Power Project (K2MIPP) in the Philippines. The objectives of the project are: to help attain food security; improve rural income by increasing farm productivity; enhance irrigation performance; and help meet the increased demand for additional power required in the region’s electricity network. SMEC is providing: preliminary engineering designs; an environmental study and vulnerability assessment; development of sustainability plans; and analysis of alternative financing options.

SMEC is pleased to introduce the addition of a new Sector into the Company’s existing portfolio of serviced industries. In January 2015, the Industrial and Manufacturing Sector was incorporated into the global business.

The addition of this new Sector will allow SMEC to broaden its product offering and supply new markets to a range of Industrial and Manufacturing service lines.

Within the Industrial and Manufacturing Sector, SMEC offers comprehensive asset management solutions for producers, manufacturers and distributors, with a specific focus on business improvement, equipment efficiency and effectiveness, energy and program management, and capital and throughput optimisation (in accordance with ISO 55000 Asset Management). SMEC’s capabilities extend through early design, strategy, procurement, construction and commissioning of new greenfield facilities, through to major capital expansions involving asset maintenance, reliability, supply chain optimisation and systems solutions.

SMEC’s services also cover the full spectrum of Industrial and Manufacturing facilities, including: processing plants for resins, petrochemicals, fertilisers, pesticides, dyes and pharmaceuticals; food and beverage production in breweries, bakeries, bottling plants, canneries, wineries and distilleries; pulp and paper processing including pulping, paper making, drying and finishing; and feasibility, design, construction and process control of aviation, aerospace and military infrastructure including bases, airports, barracks and training facilities.

SMEC will utilise the Company’s extensive experience in design, engineering, master planning, project and program management, quality assurance and asset management to assist clients in the delivery of a broad range of Industrial and Manufacturing projects worldwide.

Industrial and Manufacturing

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Sydney Water: Sydney Water identified a need for improved asset data to support regulatory reporting, operational planning and strategic decision making within the business. SMEC has been engaged to assess the scope of works required to improve Sydney Water’s asset register. This study will focus on risk mitigation and data efficiency, and will assist in developing a complete asset improvement program, including budget estimates and a benefits realisation plan.

Peak Gold Mine: Peak Gold Mine is a copper-gold mine located in Cobar, New South Wales and is comprised of five deposits that feed a central copper and gold processing plant. SMEC is conducting a Training Needs Analysis at the mine, and will develop a training program to improve the systems knowledge of mine personnel. SMEC will also undertake an Energy Efficiency Improvement Program and a Criticality Assessment at the mine site.

Knorr-Bremse: Knorr-Bremse is one of the largest suppliers of braking and control systems, air conditioning components and power supply units for railway carriages and commercial vehicles worldwide. SMEC is assisting in the configuration of their Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) system. SMEC provided a functional asset management module for plant maintenance and customer service, and improved capacity for reporting, management and data collection using SAP.

Fertilisers and Explosives Manufacturer: SMEC completed an assessment of reliability practices at a fertiliser and commercial explosives manufacturing facility located in northern Queensland. The purpose of the assessment was to improve efficiency and effectiveness of production through: optimised work schedules; reduced execution hours; and development of new maintenance strategies to increase asset uptime.

SMEC’s asset management services provide sustainable long-term operational improvements that positively impact productivity and offer an immediate return on investment for clients. These solutions balance risk, performance, safety and cost for clients operating in price-conscious, asset-intensive environments across a broad range of industries.

In today’s economic climate, companies need to reduce capital expenditure and lower operating budgets. This places an increased demand on current facilities to sustain (or increase) output levels, implement cost-efficient production methods and optimise resource allocation.

SMEC’s asset management capabilities help clients implement lean practices, reduce asset lifecycle costs and provide built-in support for best practices.

SMEC’s capabilities include: development and implementation of strategy and governance programs; business function processes for maintenance, supply, engineering, human resources, finance, operations and technology (ERP, EAM and CMMS); and learning and development programs.

Our Feature | Asset Management

Feature Location | Australia

SMEC provides seamless ‘whole of life’ asset management solutions that can be incorporated into every stage of a project’s lifecycle.


What aspect of your role do you most enjoy?

The diversity of the role. SMEC’s asset management function operates across all of SMEC’s industry sectors and geographic divisions. With the recent integration of asset management, SMEC can deliver holistic value-adding asset management solutions which are critical to clients in the current cost-constrained economic environment.

What are some of the common challenges you face?

Changing clients’ perceptions of what asset management is and what benefits it can deliver to their business. Many clients

believe asset management to be a single activity associated with a specific task or individual business unit, rather than a total business solution.

What does the future hold for asset management?

This is a very exciting time for asset management with the recent release of the ISO 55000 suite of asset management standards, the first international standards outlining a framework for best practice asset management. Alignment with ISO 55000 will provide SMEC with a number of significant project opportunities in the near future.

Regional Functional Manager – Asset Management

Tony has more than 35 years’ experience in the development, optimisation and implementation of asset management and reliability policies, strategies, objectives and plans. Tony is responsible for the delivery of sustainable asset management enablers, controls and performance improvements to a range of government and private enterprise clients in the mining, power generation, chemicals, manufacturing and aerospace industries. Tony holds a Master of Maintenance Management and Reliability Engineering, an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and a Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering.

Key Project | Work Management Process Development, Mexico

SMEC is improving work management processes at a major manufacturing facility in San Juan del Rio in the central Mexican state of Querétaro.

The client, a global ingredient solutions provider, operates manufacturing facilities in over 30 countries, and is a leading producer of starch and starch derivatives for supply to food, beverage, brewing and pharmaceutical industries worldwide.

The client’s manufacturing facilities use renewable raw materials (such as maize, wheat, potatoes and peas), and through a process of integrated biorefining (fractionation, hydrolysis and hydrogenation), produce more than 700 starch-based ingredients for resale through a global distribution network.

The plant’s processes were informal, inconsistent and did not provide means for continuous improvement. In order to optimise work management processes, SMEC hosted

collaborative workshops with key maintenance personnel to: review strategic objectives, current business processes, the use of SAP, and the unique challenges the business was faced with; discuss industry best practices; and develop a high-level model outlining actions and strategies to improve the current situation.

Upon completion of the workshops, detailed work management process maps were developed along with supporting documentation describing: how to perform each step; key roles and responsibilities; Key Performance Indicators (KPI); and how to better utilise the business system (SAP) to support the new processes. These documents were used during training workshops which focused on how the KPIs would be used to: drive continuous improvement, ensure the successful implementation of the process, and efficiently utilise SAP.

Technical Expert | Tony Archer


Our Divisions | Resources

SMEC is providing engineering consultancy services to the China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation (CPECC) for Front End Engineering Design (FEED) of new water processing facilities at the Rumaila Oil Field.

Located in southern Iraq, the Rumaila Oil Field is the world’s third largest oil-producing field, with oil produced here constituting 40% of Iraq’s total oil production. Rumaila is considered a ‘super-field’, with over 200 wells currently producing more than 1.3 million barrels of oil per day.

The field developer consortium of BP Iraq NV, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and the State Oil Marketing Organisation (SOMO) is looking to raise production to 2.1 million barrels per day within the next six years. To achieve

this, the consortium has entered into a technical services agreement with the Government of Iraq for the rehabilitation of the Rumaila Oil Field.

As part of the rehabilitation works, SMEC Oil & Gas (a SMEC subsidiary) has been engaged to manage the FEED of a Produced Water Processing and Treatment Facility at the oil field. Project works are divided into three stages: a Free Water Knock Out (FWKO) Project; a Produced Water Treatment Project; and a High Pressure Water Re-injection Pumps Project.

SMEC is responsible for fast tracking all FEED activities during Stage One, including project management of the engineering, procurement and construction of FWKO installations at four facilities: Markazia, DS-2, Shamiya and Janubia. SMEC is providing: material take off lists; bill of quantities; piping and instrumentation diagrams; plot plans; process flow diagrams; data sheets and specifications; basis of design; material requisitions; and detailed engineering estimates.

Feature Project | Rumaila Gas Field, Iraq

The Resources Division continues to implement its new strategy, supporting a growth and development platform. As part of this strategy, in partnership with SMEC’s asset management function, the Division is actively positioning and pursuing clients globally to offer integrated asset management, mining, oil and gas services.

The outlook for asset management projects in Australia and Asia is strong, with active proposals in energy, mining, oil and gas industries progressed. We are actively promoting our Asset Health Check service, which allows SMEC to identify key risk and opportunity ‘hotspots’, enabling the customer to readily establish key focus areas.

In Asia Pacific, the Division is building strong relationships with major oil and gas service providers in Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam. We also continue our intensive business development efforts in the emerging markets of the Mekong region.

In South Asia Middle East, the Resources Division is actively pursuing business development activities with mining and financial institutions.

John Stocco – Chief Operating Officer, Resources

Rumaila Oil Field holds an estimated 17 billion barrels of oil, accounting for 12% of Iraq’s total oil reserves.


Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold MinesChile

SMEC was engaged by Compañia Minera Cerro Bayo to undertake asset management diagnostics at several silver-gold mines in Chile. These mines feed a single conventional flotation plant that produces silver-gold concentrate. SMEC identified work management process improvement opportunities and developed a program to: define new roles; optimise planned maintenance and shutdowns; improve scheduling practices; monitor maintenance progress; and critically review plant assets.

Maintenance Procedure DevelopmentUSA

SMEC was engaged to assist in the development of documented procedures for pre-planned corrective maintenance for new onshore oil and gas production facilities, located in Southern Texas, USA. SMEC’s scope of work included field studies to determine step-by-step job instructions and resources required to safely and efficiently complete each maintenance activity. SMEC also developed task lists detailing sequence, duration and resources required.

Marine Terminal Location StudyMyanmar

SMEC is undertaking a Marine Terminal Location Study in northern Myanmar on behalf of a confidential down-steam oil and gas operator. SMEC’s project scope of works includes: the completion of site surveys; and the sourcing, review, analysis and assessment of historical (50+ years) data from several local government sources. The Location Study helped to identify various earthworks and scour protection options, as well as cost estimates for site preparation of the marine terminal.

Geotechnical AnalysisMongolia

SMEC is undertaking a geotechnical analysis for a proposed petroleum storage and distribution terminal in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Terminal facilities will include: gasoline and oil storage tanks, warehouses, offices, and truck and rail loading facilities. SMEC is providing ground investigations, laboratory testing works and a geotechnical analysis report. This report will: define geological profiles at the site; identify potential constraints; and recommend geotechnical solutions.


Our Divisions | Australia and New Zealand

The ANZ Division continues to perform well and has a strong pipeline of work for the second half of this financial year.

SMEC New Zealand has been awarded tender design services for the Southern Corridor Improvements Project in Auckland, as part of the New Zealand Transport Agency’s (NZTA) accelerated program of infrastructure upgrades.

In New South Wales, SMEC’s Rail Group has secured the refurbishment of the Epping Railway Substation with Sydney Trains. In South Australia, SMEC (as part of the Connect Consortium) is

providing tender design services on the Torrens Road to River Torrens Project.

In Victoria, SMEC’s Urban Development Group has completed the initial phases of the pre-feasibility study for Nelson Cove, a mixed-use masterplanned community located on a disused salt-works site in Geelong. In Darwin, SMEC has secured the design and contract administration for the Lee Point Road Upgrade Project.

Hari Poologasundram – Chief Operating Officer, Australia and New Zealand

Feature Project | Glenfield to Leppington Rail Line, Australia

The Glenfield to Leppington Rail Line (Sydney’s new 11.5 km South West Rail Link) came into operation in February 2015, a year ahead of schedule and under budget by A$300 million.

South West Rail Link (SWRL), a New South Wales (NSW) Government initiative, commenced in 2009 in response to reliability issues and increasing passenger numbers (due to population growth in south-west Sydney) on Sydney’s metropolitan rail network.

The project involved: the construction of a new 11.5 km rail line from Glenfield to Leppington; two new stations at Edmondson Park and Leppington (including commuter car parking); and a train stabling facility for 20 trains at Rossmore.

The project also included a major upgrade to the existing

Glenfield Station and bus/rail interchange (including commuter

car parking), which was completed in 2012.

This rail link provides: an essential link to the city’s central

business district; increased commuter car parking spaces;

and modern, safe and accessible stations and interchange

facilities for rail commuters.

SMEC provided tender and detailed design services (in

association with GHD and KBR) to John Holland Group (the

Design and Construct contractor) for rail, civil, structural,

bridge and road works.

SMEC’s scope of work included: the design of the earthworks

and drainage required for the track formation; an 80 m tunnel

underpass (to pass under the Hume Highway) excavated

using a canopy tubes support system; drainage, earthworks,

flood studies and 12D modelling for the entire alignment of the

route; and geotechnical investigations including foundation

assessments for all structures, the Hume Highway underpass,

both train stations and the stabling facility at Rossmore.

The rail line is a significant development in public transport for two key growth areas of south-west Sydney.


TRANSPORT

Brisbane Airport InfrastructureQueensland

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is investing in infrastructure and building projects over the next decade. SMEC is providing design and construction services for various landside infrastructure projects. Projects include: construction of a 2,300 space car park; design for a car park expansion providing 3,000 additional spaces; design services for the lead-in infrastructure for the proposed domestic terminal hotel development; and strategic cycle path links.

HYDROPOWER AND ENERGY

Anglo American Metallurgical CoalAustralia

SMEC was engaged by Anglo American’s Metallurgical Coal (Met Coal) Division to undertake an Energy Optimisation Assessment across key operational assets located in Australia. This assessment identified measures to reduce energy consumption and expenditure and improve efficiency and productivity. SMEC identified a number of fuel saving projects, including: fuel monitoring, metering and management; fuel burn rate benchmarking; refuelling performance analysis; and mine planning.

WATER AND ENVIRONMENT

Trunk Sewer AugmentationQueensland

SMEC undertook the design component of the Design and Construct contract for Queensland Urban Utilities for the Mollison Street Trunk Sewer Augmentation. The project involved upgrading the existing sewer networks by installing a DN500 gravity sewer relief main. The main was required to: provide additional network capacity to cater for proposed future growth within the upstream serviced catchment; alleviate wet weather flows; and prevent surcharging and overflows.

URBAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Urban Wetland and CascadesVictoria

The Urban Wetland and Cascades at Caroline Springs is an innovative storm water treatment solution for higher density urban environments. The urban wetland has a unique design which involves a formal contemporary straight-edged geometric system. The design includes open water ponds, sand filters and bio-swales all linked through the pedestrian circulation system and road network. SMEC prepared the detailed design drawings and managed the construction of the urban wetland.


SMEC’s Asia Pacific Division has begun 2015 on a high with several project wins.

In Indonesia, SMEC has secured the detailed design for the expansion of the Banten Grain Terminal, which will strengthen SMEC’s presence in the country’s ports and marine market.

In the Philippines, SMEC is undertaking a feasibility study for the Kabulnan-2 Multipurpose Power Project in the southern island of Mindanao.

In Vanuatu, SMEC has been engaged by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to conduct an impact assessment on the damages to infrastructure caused by

Tropical Cyclone Pam that struck on 13 March 2015.

In Macau, SMEC’s local subsidiary is now fully registered, while in Myanmar, SMEC’s subsidiary is operational and has finalised the appointment of a country management team.

The Division has restructured the regions to better support business growth, and has designated employee engagement champion teams in line with the Division’s commitment to place SMEC amongst Asia Pacific’s top employers.

Kalai Arumugam – Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific

The condition of the Manila Bay region in the Philippines has decreased dramatically in recent years, due to river pollution and the inadequate treatment of solid waste.

SMEC is conducting a feasibility study to determine the most appropriate and cost-effective Waste-To-Energy (WTE) technologies for 178 local government units in the Manila Bay region.

The project is executed by the Government of the Philippines’ National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and forms part of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environment Management Bureau’s (DENR-EMB) commitment to develop strategic policies for improved solid waste management, and assist local government units in implementing alternative technologies for waste disposal.

This project will provide a comprehensive basis for the establishment, development, promotion, implementation and monitoring of WTE technologies appropriate for the region. The study considers all technical, financial, sociopolitical, legal and institutional factors, and will guide the production

of a comprehensive waste analysis of all applicable local government units in the Manila Bay area.

SMEC’s scope of work includes: data collection, analysis and reporting; development of a decision planning tool to determine the viability of a WTE system; and capacity building and technology transfer for NEDA and DENR-EMB technical personnel.

Upon completion, the study is expected to help reduce the amount of residual waste delivered to existing landfills. The study will also serve as a test case to achieve an improved waste management system through reuse, recycling, composting and other resource activities by 2016, as indicated in the 2011–2016 Philippine Development Plan.

Feature Project | Waste-To-Energy Assessment, Philippines

Our Divisions | Asia Pacific

SMEC will determine the most appropriate waste-to-energy technologies in the Manila Bay region.

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TRANSPORT

Transport Flood RecoverySolomon Islands

SMEC is providing design and supervision consultancy services for the Asian Development Bank-funded Transport Sector Flood Recovery Project (TSFRP) in the Solomon Islands. This project is in response to the damage caused by the severe flooding associated with Tropical Cyclone Ita in April 2014. The objective of the project is to reconstruct flood-damaged transport infrastructure in priority locations, ensuring new works are climate and disaster-proof.


Substations Design ReviewMalaysia

SMEC is providing Owner’s Engineer services for the detailed design review of six 275 kV and 132 kV substations, located in the State of Sabah in Malaysia. This project consists of design, supply, installation and commissioning of 132 kV underground transmission cables, 275 kV overhead transmission lines and 275/132/11 kV substations. SMEC is providing the professional review of primary and secondary SCADA communication, including all related ancillaries.


Marine Ecology in VanuatuVanuatu

SMEC conducted an Environment Baseline Study of the near-shore marine environment in Takara village,on the island of Efate, Vanuatu. The study assessed: marine habitat mapping; coral distribution; fish population diversity; water quality; heavy metal analysis; and benthic infauna analysis. This Study was used to complete an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed Takara Geothermal Power Plant, located approximately 1 km inland from the coast.


Climate Resilient Road StandardsVanuatu

This project aims to improve the climate resilience of road transport sector development in Vanuatu. SMEC is incorporating climate risk analysis (based on climate change science and risk information) into the identification, formulation and execution for road transport infrastructure projects, to assist with the development of road standards. SMEC is working within the Public Works Department and in association with Vanuatu Meteorology and the Geo-Hazards Department.

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SMEC is providing consultancy services for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded Dhaka-Chittagong Expressway Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Design Project in Bangladesh.

In recent years, road transport has become the dominant mode of surface transportation in Bangladesh, carrying more than 70% of passengers and 60% of freight.

Dhaka and Chittagong are two major metropolitan areas of Bangladesh. Dhaka is the main commercial centre and administrative capital; Chittagong is the primary seaport, accounting for approximately 90% of imports and exports.

Currently, a quarter of the Bangladeshi population lives along the Dhaka-Chittagong two-lane highway, and over 25,000 motorised vehicles use the highway each day. This heavy usage by diverse road users (including rickshaws,

bicycles, motorcycles, cars, buses and trucks) causes serious congestion on the highway, and as a result, the 250 km journey between Dhaka and Chittagong can take up to 10 hours. The level of road maintenance has decreased significantly, inhibiting economic activities and resulting in additional unemployment.

SMEC (in partnership with Oriental Consultants of Japan, Castalia Ltd of New Zealand, and SMEC subsidiary, ACE Consultants of Bangladesh) are undertaking a Traffic Forecast Survey, Feasibility Study and detailed engineering design for the Expressway (including structures and bridges). The consortium are also preparing: condition surveys; engineering designs; cost estimates; economic and financial analysis; financial modelling; PPP structuring; Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA); and are providing procurement assistance to the ADB.

The Dhaka-Chittagong Expressway will provide additional capacity along this corridor to accommodate future traffic growth, and will also meet the demand for a safer and more reliable road connection.

Our Divisions | South Asia and Middle East

The SAME Division completed the first quarter of 2015 on a positive note, securing several project wins and achieving a new record with the highest work in hand for any Division.

In Bangladesh, SMEC secured the Wellhead Gas Compressors Project, a breakthrough energy sector development. In Pakistan, SMEC won the Pothohar Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project. SMEC India was awarded the major contract for the Chhattisgarh Road Supervision Project, while SMEC Kuwait was awarded the Shuwaikh and Hawally Pump Station Project.

The Division is seeing positive financial results in the Middle East this quarter, as a direct result of major rationalisation changes rolled out in Q4 of 2014.

In India, Action Learning Workshops to address recent employee engagement survey results were conducted, and terms of reference for a campaign to increase the number of SMEC India’s female engineers were prepared.

Peter Rundle – Chief Operating Officer, South Asia and Middle East

Feature Project | Dhaka-Chittagong Expressway, Bangladesh

This project will enhance the quality of life for people in Bangladesh by reducing journey times and improving road safety.

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TRANSPORT

Padma Multi-Purpose BridgeBangladesh

Padma Bridge is located 40 km southwest of Dhaka in Bangladesh. The project includes a 6 km bridge, major river training works, 13 km of approach roads, toll plazas, service areas and offices. ACE Consultants (a SMEC subsidiary) are engaged as Project Manager and Engineer’s Representative to provide construction supervision of the main bridge and river training works. Services include: design review; preparation of a Project Implementation Plan; and construction supervision.


Nikachhu Hydroelectric ProjectBhutan

The proposed Nikachhu Hydroelectric Project is located at Trongsa Dzongkhag in central Bhutan. The project includes: a 38 m high concrete gravity dam; three spillways; a 57 m high underground restricted surge shaft; a 930 m long circular pressure shaft; and an underground power house with two vertical pelton turbines. SMEC (as part of the owner’s engineering team) is providing tender evaluation, detail design review, construction supervision and project management.


Saaf Pani Clean Water ProjectPakistan

SMEC and Engineering General Consultants (EGC), a SMEC subsidiary, are providing engineering management services on the Saaf Pani Clean Water Project in Pakistan. This project forms part of a government initiative to supply sustainable drinking water to residents in rural and peri-urban areas of Punjab. Services include: feasibility studies; engineering design and procurement; Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA); development of district master plans; and construction supervision.


Kerala Urban TransportIndia

Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP) involves major road construction, improvement and maintenance works, as well as measures to enhance road safety and strengthen institutional capabilities. The Government of Kerala is now planning to implement a similar City Road Improvement Project in Kollam city and surrounds. SMEC’s services include: the identification of 40 km of roads from the existing road network; detailed project reports; and the preparation of cost estimates.

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Our Divisions | Africa

Malawi’s National Water Development Project aims to reform and upgrade the management of water resources and the provision of water related services in order to: increase access to sustainable water supply and sanitation services; and improve water resources management at the national level.

The Government of Malawi supports this project through the implementation of a Water Resources Management Policy. This Policy aims to: provide increased access to safe water for domestic use; supply water infrastructure capable of underpinning economic development; and ensure the protection and management of water resources. As part of this Policy, an integrated Water Resources Management Plan has been developed which includes the construction of multipurpose dams to supply water to town centres.

The town centres of Mwanza and Chiradzulu (under the Southern Region Water Board) and Kasungu and Mponela (under the Central Region Water Board) are facing a number of challenges including an inadequate water supply due to an increased population and the deterioration of raw water.

SMEC provided consultancy services to the Government of Malawi to assist in developing an integrated water resources management approach to meet various needs, including: water supply to town centres, market centres and rural villages; irrigation; power generation; and fisheries.

SMEC’s services included: feasibility studies of various water sources; identification of the most cost-effective, sustainable and economically viable water source; preliminary cost estimates (including impacts on land and assets); and preliminary design of structures on identified raw water sources. This project aims to ensure an adequate raw water supply in order to meet future demand (up to 2050) for all identified viable uses (including treatment plants and transmission mains).

Feature Project | Raw Water Development, Malawi

This project will ensure an adequate raw water supply to local town centres up to the year 2050.

The Africa Division secured a number of significant project wins this quarter, including: Sanitation Master Planning in Rwanda; the Muranga Water Supply Project in Kenya; an Urban Infrastructure Project in Tanzania; as well as Transport, Urban Development, and PPP projects in South Africa.

The Division continues to implement a number of strategic initiatives aimed at improving our business, the way we deliver projects and how we meet our clients’ needs.

A web-based client feedback system is being implemented, with the first regional roll-out being undertaken in Tanzania and Kenya. Project management training is being stepped up to continuously improve our service delivery to clients.

The Division continues to expand its service offering and is providing training on new approaches to Urban and Social Development, Asset Management and Resources projects.

Tom Marshall – Chief Operating Officer, Africa

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TRANSPORT

Polkadraai RoadSouth Africa

SMEC is providing design and supervision services for the rehabilitation of Polkadraai Road. The road carries commuter traffic between the northern and eastern suburbs of Cape Town to the town of Stellenbosch. Scope of works included: in situ recycling and stabilisation; alterations to existing stormwater structures; and the construction of new stormwater grid inlets, headwalls and drainage structures, concrete-lined side drains and subsurface drainage.


Toll Plaza EfficiencySouth Africa

Trans Africa Concessions (TRAC) manages six toll plazas along the 570 km stretch of road between Solomon Mahlangu in South Africa and the Port of Maputo in Mozambique. SMEC has implemented an energy efficiency retrofit program and Photovoltaic (PV) system installation at three of the toll plazas (and is commissioned for a further two), each with a capacity of between 30 kVA and 35 kVA. The six toll plazas have an expected combined capacity of 250 MWh per year.


Three Towns Water and Sanitation ProjectSierra Leone

This project ensures access to a safe and reliable water supply and public sanitation services in the towns of Bo, Kenema and Makeni. The project also improved capabilities of the Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) to provide water to all provincial towns and settlements outside of Freetown. SMEC provided technical assistance including: design review; construction supervision; capacity building of SALWACO employees; and procurement and contract management.


Urban Infrastructure RehabilitationTanzania

SMEC provided construction supervision services for Urban Infrastructure Development to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Dodoma Municipality. This project aims to improve access to basic urban services through the rehabilitation and expansion of urban infrastructure. Scope of works included: upgrading Kisasa, Chang’ombe and Kikuyu community roads to bitumen standard; construction of stormwater drains; and the provision of bus bays and road furniture.

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ABOUT SMECSMEC is recognised around the world for providing high-quality consulting services on major physical and social infrastructure projects.

For over 40 years SMEC has delivered thousands of projects in over 100 countries in the areas of transport; hydropower and energy; water and environment; urban and social development; resources; and industrial and manufacturing. SMEC’s success is largely attributed to the Company’s ability to address the needs of its clients and people in diverse locations.

With over 5,400 committed people working within an established network of over 75 offices throughout Australia, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, North and South America, SMEC provides professional services that contribute to national development in some of the world’s fastest growing economies.

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