28 May Hunter Water’s new desalination plant at Belmont
RPC has recently completed the design, manufacture, delivery and site assembly of the GRP dome cover for the direct ocean intake structure at Hunter Water’s new desalination plant at Belmont, a project that will play a critical role in securing water for the Lower Hunter region.
At 15 metres in diameter and operating 20 metres below sea level, this cover demanded precision, collaboration and deep composite expertise. Our teams across Australia and Indonesia delivered exactly that.
Our team undertook method trials to confirm the jointing approach that delivered the highest level of safety, reliability and efficiency for the innovative project.
RPC also fabricated copper‑nickel screens that protect marine life and divers, another example of RPC’s ability to deliver bespoke, high‑performance composite solutions.
From early engineering decisions to on‑site assembly, the project showcased the strength of OneRPC:
🔵 Our Australian team scoped, designed and engineered the solution
🔵 Our Batam team manufactured the GRP components
🔵 Our Broadmeadow team tested and rectified components to ensure perfect fit
🔵 Our Site team completed the site assembly.
Congratulations to everyone involved. This is the kind of project that shows what RPC can achieve when our global teams come together.