G&S Engineering , a DRA Global subsidiary, undertook the major maintenance shutdown of Dragline 40 at Blackwater Mine. The scope of works included supplying equipment, labour, cranage, supervision and a range of subcontractors over the five month duration of the project. Work included:
- Circular Diaphragm (CD) replacement;
- Upper rail installation;
- Removal and onsite overhaul of the swing gearboxes; Drag and hoist gearboxes and magnetic (MG) set replacement;
- Boom repair works;
- Lower tin can repairs on the boom Replacement of the boom point sheaves;
- A high-voltage switchboard replacement;
- Armature cable replacements;
- Maintenance works on the transformers;
- Essential services distribution board and MG set; and
- The removal and re-installation of a DC motor.
