Projects

Transmission Tower Demolition

July 17, 2024

Batchelor Construction Group recently completed the demolition of the old ABC Transmission Tower at 5 Sandy Bay Road for H.F. Construction Group. The tower was 82m tall and 6.2m wide at the base. All materials were transported to our yard at Kingston and then cut up using our 27-ton excavator with steel sheers. Importantly, 100%…

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Port Latta Substation

July 17, 2024

We are proud to be selected by RBD Electrical for works at the Port Latta Substation. So far, we have finished preparing and pouring concrete for two new high voltage transformers and cable ducting including trenching for the cabling. Throughout this project, we have engaged local companies from the Northwest Coast. CML Utility Services has…

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Clarence City Council – Geilston Bay Foreshore Improvements

July 17, 2024

The project called for the demolition of an existing boardwalk, reshaping the existing  batter and placement of a new rock breakwater wall plus the installation of new safety rail and fencing. Located adjacent to the Geilston  Bay Boat Club

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Marine and Safety Tasmania ( MAST) – Upgrade of Penguin Boat Ramp

July 17, 2024

The upgrade called for an extension of the boat ramp by another 15 metres to cater for the launch and recovery of watercraft at low tides.

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Kermandie Sub Station

October 28, 2023

Earlier in October 2023, we started work at the Kermandie sub station working for RBD Electrical. Our works are to install a new oil containment tank and plumbing works, removal of the old concrete bund area and transformer plinth, and installation of the new concrete bund and plinth.

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TasNetworks – Hauling a 40,000 Litre Oil Tank

October 17, 2023

BIG MOVES We love a big move! A 40,000 litre oil separation tank was recently moved from TasNetworks at Brighton, to the Kermandie Sub Station.

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McConnell Dowell – Bridgewater Bridge

October 16, 2023

The Batchelor Construction Group team are proud to be involved in Tasmania’s largest transport infrastructure project, the New Bridgewater Bridge. Working for McConnell Dowell we have had up to 35 plant items including nine excavators ranging from 8 to 50 ton, dozers, graders, and trucks on site, each working up to 55 hours every week.

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Fort Building Solutions – Maguire & Co Distillery – Cambridge

August 21, 2023

Batchelor Construction Group (BCG) has been contracted by FORT Building Solutions for the Maguire & Co. Distillery project at Cambridge. So far, BCG has excavated and relocated over 20,000 cubic meters of material, forming a loop road, access roads, various hardstands, two kilometers of swale drains, and the foundations for eight bond stores. Employing materials…

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Subdivision Works – Bayview Road, Lauderdale, Tasmania

July 30, 2023

We have recently completed a 22 lot subdivision in the Eastern Shore suburb of Lauderdale. The works included removing trees and other vegetation and stripping topsoil, then importing and placing 16,000m3 of material to lift the level of the site. Works included installing power, water, stormwater, and sewer lines for each lot.

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TasPorts – Burnie Wharf Fender Upgrades

May 30, 2023

The replacement of Parallel Motion Fenders at Burnie Berth 4 was undertaken with the installation and commissioning of two new Super Cone Fenders. With the wharf constructed in 1890 and with few construction details available, the project teams needed to show agility and prepared to action several design changes, given the condition and construction issues…

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