Cape Lambert structural upgrade

PRC Building Services Pty Ltd successfully delivered a $3 million industrial roofing and workshop refurbishment project for Rio Tinto at Cape Lambert, Western Australia.

Cape Lambert demonstrates PRC Building Services’ experience delivering commercial, industrial and mining roofing projects across Western Australia’s resource sector.

Completed over a 14-week period between November 2013 and February 2014, this large-scale mining infrastructure upgrade demonstrated PRC’s capability to deliver complex commercial, industrial and mining roofing projects safely, efficiently and on schedule.

Working in the demanding environmental conditions of the Pilbara, including extreme heat and high winds, our experienced team completed a comprehensive refurbishment and structural upgrade while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. The project was delivered on time, on budget, with zero safety incidents and zero operational downtime.

Scope of Works

– Complete industrial roof replacement and wall re-cladding.

– The refurbishment scope included a complete industrial roof replacement and restoration, together with wall re-cladding and structural upgrades.

– Structural steel upgrades, including new purlins, portal frames and structural columns.

– Workshop footing upgrades and construction of concrete bunding around the workshop perimeter.

– Office refurbishment and internal building improvements.

– Installation of new industrial roller doors.

– Mechanical ventilation system installation.

– Air conditioning system upgrades.

– Complete ceiling replacement.

– Erection of a new dome shelter.

– Internal and external protective painting.

– Sandblasting and preparation of structural steel columns.

– Supply and management of all project scaffolding.

This project highlights PRC Building Services’ expertise in delivering industrial roofing, commercial roofing, mining infrastructure upgrades, structural steel works, workshop refurbishments, roof and wall cladding, and remote site construction projects throughout Western Australia. With decades of experience working across the mining, industrial and commercial sectors, PRC continues to provide durable, high-quality roofing and building solutions that minimise disruption while maximising long-term asset performance.