TOOWOOMBA TO
WARWICK PIPELINE
COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE.
SECTOR / DISCIPLINE
Utilities
LOCATION
Toowoomba and Warwick, QLD
DATE
March 2024
ASSET OWNER
SEQ water
CLIENT/DELIVERY AGENCY
Seymour Whyte / Spiecapag Joint Venture
VALUE
Undisclosed
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Seqwater is delivering the approximate 109 kilometre Toowoomba
to Warwick Pipeline (the pipeline) on behalf of the Queensland
Government. The Queensland Government has confirmed more than $300 million in funding for the project, and this investment will boost water security in the Toowoomba and Southern Downs regions.
Seqwater will construct, own, maintain and operate the pipeline which is expected to be ready in early 2027, weather and construction conditions permitting.
JC CIVIL PROJECTS ROLE
JC Civil Projects provided detailed cost estimating services in
collaboration with Seymour Whyte as part of their joint venture bid with Spiecapag. Our team was responsible for reviewing project specifications, pricing project works, assessing key geotechnical aspects, and evaluating risk conditions and their potential impact on the project. We also led innovation workshops and analyses to explore alternative pricing solutions and optimise project outcomes.
KEY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
The pipeline will transfer raw water from just upstream of
Mount Kynoch Water Treatment Plant (Toowoomba) to Warwick
Reservoir (near Leslie Dam).
The water will be sourced from Wivenhoe Dam via the existing
Wivenhoe to Cressbrook pipeline and other water infrastructure
owned by Toowoomba Regional Council.
KEY DELIVERABLES
JC Civil Projects played an important role in preparing associated cost estimates for the project. This included:
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Cost Estimation - provided detailed and accurate cost estimates
for the project, ensuring all aspects of the work were thoroughly
priced. -
Specification and Pricing Review - conducted thorough reviews
of project specifications and pricing to align with the project’s
requirements and objectives. -
Geotechnical Assessment - evaluated key geotechnical aspects to understand their implications on the project and mitigate potential risks.
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Risk Evaluation - assessed and analysed risk conditions, providing strategic insights on their impact on project execution and costs.
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Innovation and Optioneering - led workshops to explore
alternative methods and pricing solutions, contributing to a more efficient and cost-effective bid.
​OUTCOMES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
As part of a competitive bid process, JC Civil Projects provided
expert support to ensure an accurate bid, optimising project
effectiveness, mitigating risks, and fostering innovative solutions
- strengthening the overall competitiveness of the joint venture’s proposal.