Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang
07 May 2020 – On Going
Submarine Pipeline Trench Backfilling Works
Wira Syukur Wibawa Joint Venture
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
450,000 m³
21,000 m³
160,000 m³
Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang
The “Submarine Pipelines from Butterworth to Pulau Pinang” project, under the supervision of Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang, represents a critical infrastructure development effort in the region. Within this project, Package 3 specifically entails the installation of twin DN 1200mm submarine pipelines, and this sub-contract focuses on the essential Submarine Pipeline Trench Backfilling Works.
Project Details:
Main Contractor: The responsibility for executing this vital project rests with the capable Wira Syukur Wibawa Joint Venture.
Location: The project is located in the picturesque region of Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, underscoring its significance in enhancing the region’s water supply infrastructure.
Scope: The primary scope of this sub-contract revolves around Submarine Pipeline Trench Backfilling Works, ensuring the secure and stable placement of the pipelines beneath the seabed.
Quantitative Highlights:
Sand Fill Works: An impressive volume of 160,000 cubic meters of sand is being used to provide foundational support to the pipelines, contributing to their stability.
Rock Fill Works: Approximately 21,000 cubic meters of rock fill material is being employed to further fortify the pipelines’ subterranean placement.
Dredging Works: A substantial dredging operation involving the removal of 450,000 cubic meters of sediment and debris is essential to prepare the underwater environment for the pipeline installation.