Introduction

A Renewable Infrastructure Milestone

Coerco delivered specialised engineered products to overcome the unique environmental and logistical challenges of the Kidston Hydro Project in Far North Queensland.

Agricultural field at sunset

The Challenge

Overcoming Remote Location and Harsh Conditions

The client faced a tight 300-day window to remove water using 60-tonne pumps, requiring a stable floating platform that could be transported across difficult terrain. Coerco was engaged to deliver a modular pontoon system with a custom winching setup to safely lower the pumps as water levels dropped.

Tight Project Timeline

With only 300 days to complete water removal, the project required rapid design, delivery, and deployment of a high-performance floating pump system.

Heavy Load Stability

The pontoon needed to safely support and operate 60 tonnes of pumping equipment, demanding precise structural engineering and load management.

Complex Terrain and Vertical Descent

Transporting the system across difficult access roads and lowering it 180 metres as water levels dropped required a modular build and an advanced winching solution.

The Solution

A Tailored, Engineered Floating System

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Modular, Fit-for-Purpose Pontoon

A stable and durable floating platform was engineered to safely carry the weight of the pumps and be assembled easily on-site.

Collaborative, Responsive Design Process

Coerco incorporated real-time client feedback on handling, cranage, and site-specific limitations to refine the final solution.

Tri-Winch Anchoring System

A custom winching arrangement with three strategically placed winches, including a 14-tonne winch and 40-tonne dynamo rope, enabled safe and controlled vertical movement as water levels changed.

WHY CHOOSE US

Whatever it Takes - What Sets Coerco Apart

Community Focus
Community Focus

Community Focus

As a family-owned business, we're passionate about improving lives, supporting charitable causes, and actively participating in community events while creating local jobs.

Customer First
Customer First

Customer First

We provide exceptional customer care with prompt, efficient, tailored solutions, actively listening to your feedback and offering genuine support from first contact through post-delivery.

Superior Engineering
Superior Engineering

Superior Engineering

Our 30+ years of in-house engineering expertise and 150+ skilled team deliver innovative solutions using the widest product range and strategic industry partnerships.

30+

Years In Business

150+

Team Members

82,000+

Square Metres of Manufacturing

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