BlueScope Steel Port Kembla — Chimney Remediation

Project Context

BlueScope Steel’s Port Kembla steelworks includes a approximately 140 m high chimney structure requiring remediation planning before concrete repair, strengthening and specialist access works could proceed safely.

Engineering Scope

• Feasibility study — condition review, remediation options and programme scenarios
• Preliminary structural design for repair and strengthening schemes
• Access methodology — scaffolding, platforms, fall protection and load paths
• Assessment of existing concrete and steel components under revised actions
• Risk workshops with operations, maintenance and remediation contractors
• Input to cost planning and outage scheduling

How We Delivered

Given the asset height and operational sensitivity, engineering focused on staged methodologies with clear hold points, weather windows and structural stability during partial demolition and repair. Solutions balanced downtime, safety and long-term durability in an aggressive industrial atmosphere.

Outcomes

• Decision-ready remediation pathway for a critical steelworks asset
• Preliminary designs supporting contractor pricing
• Safe, sequenced approach to 140 m chimney works