Pinnacle Safety and Training Blog

Eildon Reservoir Upgrade: Complete management of Confined Space Operations

Pinnacle were contracted by Queensland Urban Utilities and Brisbane City Works to manage all confined space operations of the Eildon Reservoir Upgrade.

Scope:

• Over seven months project timeframe
• Underground reservoir at Windsor, 100+ years old
• Still provided water to major inner city area
• Remedial works required
• Major construction works
• Strengthening roof structure etc.

We provided total site management including:

• Wrote management plans for the site
• Controlled site inductions
• Wrote all daily permits
• Ensured all work was done with lowest risk profile possible
• Conducted all gas testing
• Designed system to control locks and isolation
• Provided standby personnel
• Monitored all entry and exits (up to 16-20 workers in the confined space at any one time)
• Conducted regular evacuation drills and rescue manoeuvres

Outcomes

• Zero Harm: No incidents or accidents over entire project