OBJECTIVES
Mackay Sugar, a leading sugar milling company and part of an international conglomerate, sought to enhance the efficiency of their facultative ponds by controlling and directing the flow of water within the ponds. The primary objective was to prevent short-circuiting and ensure progressive treatment of the water.
Project Overview
Date: October 2024
Location: Marian, Queensland, Australia
Mackay Sugar, a leading sugar milling company and part of an international conglomerate, sought to enhance the efficiency of their facultative ponds by controlling and directing the flow of water within the ponds. The primary objective was to prevent short-circuiting and ensure progressive treatment of the water.
The project involved the design, fabrication, supply and installation of floating baffles for three facultative ponds at Mackay Sugar. The baffles were designed for a 15 year design life utilising a polypropylene coated geomembrane. Other components used to meet this design life were flotation components, stainless steel wire skirt tension members, bottom edge ballast, and necessary connecting and anchoring hardware. The baffle system was installed using a combination of shoreline anchor posts and proprietary in water anchors.
Features Summary
The project involved the design, fabrication, and installation of floating baffles for three facultative ponds at the Mackay Sugar Marian Mill. The specific requirements were as follows:
Facultative Pond 2 | 2 baffles, each 92 meters long and 2.5 meters deep. |
| Facultative Pond 3 | 3 baffles, each 104 meters long and 1.5 meters deep. |
| Facultative Pond 4 | 2 baffles, each 104 meters long and 1.5 meters deep. |
PROJECT SUMMARY
The implementation phase involved close collaboration between Chatoyer Environmental, ALT Industries and Mackay Sugar. Key activities included:
- Approval of drawings by Mackay Sugar.
- Fabrication of the baffles based on the approved designs.
- Coordination of installation logistics and anchoring setup.
The successful installation of the floating baffles resulted in improved water flow control and treatment efficiency within the facultative ponds at Mackay Sugar. The project demonstrated Chatoyer Environmental’s capability to deliver customized solutions that meet specific client requirements matched with our local distributor’s on ground assistance.
