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# Rapallo Group: Rapallo is a high-performing consultant group focused on the delivery of innovative, practical and reliable solutions to the mining,  public infrastructure, oil and gas and heavy industrial sectors.

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## Posts
- [Dewatering – Harder Than It Sounds.](https://rapallo.com.au/dewatering-harder-than-it-sounds/): Water. The single most important substance on planet earth. We couldn’t live without it. But sometimes we can’t live with it either. Sometimes we need the water gone.  
- [Structural Integrity Audits – Why can’t I do them myself?](https://rapallo.com.au/structural-audits-why-should-you-do-them-2/): Hello again, in our last article we discussed exactly what benefits you might get out of doing a structural integrity audit. Now this article is going to explain why you should probably make sure this task is completed by an experienced professional.
- [Structural Audits – Why should you do them?](https://rapallo.com.au/structural-audits-why-should-you-do-them/): Hello again, in our last article, we discussed exactly what a structural integrity audit is, and now that you know that you might be wondering why exactly you might get one done. Based on our last article you might have already guessed that the answer is to identify any damage to a structure, in which case you’d be right, but there is more to it than that.
- [Structural Integrity Audits – What are they?](https://rapallo.com.au/structural-integrity-audits-what-are-they/): At Rapallo we’re regularly asked to complete structural integrity audits for our clients, this is something we think offers real value but what exactly is a ‘Structural Integrity Audit’? To put it simply, it’s an audit or inspection of any structure to determine whether it has any problems with its structural integrity. In layman’s terms we’re asking ourselves ‘Is this structure going to fail’?
- [Rapallo Supports “Global Hand Charity Inc](https://rapallo.com.au/rapallo-supports-global-hand-charity-inc/): Rapallo has been involved in supporting a charity called “Global Hand Charity Inc”. Global Hand Charity helps to improve the lives of underprivileged people in South-East Asia, some of the many projects that the Global Hand Charity is involved with include:
- [Dewatering Projects in the Resources Industry](https://rapallo.com.au/dewatering-projects-in-the-resources-industry/): At Rapallo Pty Ltd, we pride ourselves on being pioneers in engineering consultation, driving innovation in the resources industry. We understand the unique challenges faced by resource industries and our commitment is to deliver cutting-edge solutions that not only meet but exceed our clients’ expectations. Our unparalleled expertise in dewatering design provides a revolutionary approach to enhancing efficiency and sustainability in mining as an example.
- [Storage Tanks – Repairs and Alterations](https://rapallo.com.au/storage-tanks-repairs-and-alterations/): This is the last blog in a 5-part series about tanks. If you want to read the first entry about why tanks are important click here, or for the second part about tank design considerations click here, the third part about tank construction and the fourth part about inspection can be found here, and here 
- [Storage Tanks – In Service Inspection](https://rapallo.com.au/storage-tanks-in-service-inspection/): This is the fourth blog in a 5-part series about tanks. If you want to read the first entry about why tanks are important click here, or for the second part about tank design considerations click here, the third part talks about tank construction considerations which can be found here 
- [Storage Tanks  – Construction & Installation](https://rapallo.com.au/storage-tanks-construction-installation/): This is the third blog in a 5-part series about tanks. If you want to read the first entry about why tanks are important click here, or for the second part about tank design considerations click here. 
- [Storage Tanks  – Design Considerations](https://rapallo.com.au/storage-tanks-design-considerations/): This is the second blog in a 5-part series about tanks. If you want to read the previous entry check here 
- [Storage Tanks  – Why is it important to keep them in good shape?](https://rapallo.com.au/storage-tanks-why-is-it-important-to-keep-them-in-good-shape/): At Rapallo, we spend a lot of time dealing with tanks, designing them, inspecting them, maintaining them, and fixing them. Spending so much time with and around tanks has given us a good understanding of exactly why and how they should be managed, which is why today we are answering one of the most common questions we get.  
- [The Pilbara Linen Project](https://rapallo.com.au/the-pilbara-linen-project/): Have you ever stayed in one of those mining camps in Western Australia’s Pilbara? Many of them are mini towns, with hundreds of people staying in hundreds of rooms which equates to thousands of towels, sheets, doonas, shower curtains, pillowcases.
- [Understand WA’s New WHS Laws – Plant and Machinery Implications on Your Mine Site. ](https://rapallo.com.au/understand-was-new-whs-laws-plant-and-machinery-implications-on-your-mine-site/): “What do the new Workplace Health and Safety Regulations mean for your business? 
- [Slurry Feed Hopper Design](https://rapallo.com.au/slurry-feed-hopper-design/): Slurry feed hoppers are typically used in processing plants to collect slurry mixtures and distribute them to single or multiple outlets that can be connected to pumps or other equipment for downstream processing. If a slurry feed hopper is not designed correctly the solids in the slurry can settle out, build up and restrict the flow out of the hopper causing reductions in plant output and other problems. Issues can also arise if air is entrained into the slurry near the hopper outflow and then enters the pump suction, causing a loss of pump performance.
- [Repairs to a Hazard Level B Pressure Vessel.](https://rapallo.com.au/repairs-to-a-hazard-level-b-pressure-vessel/): Many mining and mineral processing facilities extensively utilise pressure vessels in various applications. Rapallo recently supported a client to successfully investigate, temporarily repair then replace the affected flange and fully reinstate the nozzle integrity to better than the original condition. The site’s production, operational and statutory obligations were all met, without incurring any lost revenue.
- [Managing Overall Project Costs Through Front End Loading](https://rapallo.com.au/managing-overall-project-costs-through-front-end-loading/): Managing project costs is required throughout the entire project lifecycle, but the biggest impact can be made in the early stages of the project.
- [Fracture Mechanics](https://rapallo.com.au/fracture-mechanics/): Where inspections are carried out using Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods to determine equipment integrity, acceptance levels are required for any flaws that are found to determine if the equipment can continue to operate. Acceptance levels are sometimes provided in standards but are often not specific enough for the types of flaws that develop during operation or there are no acceptance levels available. In this situation and Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) using fracture mechanics can be used to:
- [Centrifugal Pumps – Performance and Selection](https://rapallo.com.au/centrifugal-pumps-performance-and-selection/): Centrifugal pumps are commonly used in many applications due to their versatility and high reliability. Centrifugal pumps are versatile because: 
- [Steel Storage Pallet Racking Inspections](https://rapallo.com.au/steel-storage-pallet-racking-inspections/): If you have steel storage pallet racking installed at your premises, it should be inspected at least once every 12 months to ensure that it is safe for continued use. AS/NZS 4084 - Steel Storage Racking is the Australian standard that covers the requirements for the design, fabrication, assembly and inspection of racking. The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) also publishes a Code of Practice for Rack Safety Inspections. These two documents form the basis of criteria and requirements for steel storage racking to be inspected against. Typical steel storage pallet racking is shown in the photo below. 
- [Dust and Fume extraction](https://rapallo.com.au/dust-and-fume-extraction/): Dust and fume extraction is commonly used in industrial applications to either reduce environmental emissions or reduce occupational exposure for people working in an area. The purpose of fume and dust extraction is to remove the fume and/or dust from the hazardous source location and extract it to another location where it can be collected or dispersed so that it is no longer a hazard. 
- [Scope Management](https://rapallo.com.au/scope-management/): Scope Creep. It’s a term that every project manager has heard and had to deal with, and it easily demonstrates just how important the proper management of a projects scope really is. However, to manage something properly, first you must understand it, so what is a projects scope?
- [The Project Lifecycle](https://rapallo.com.au/the-project-lifecycle/): One part of being a project manager is understanding your project, and it’s impossible to understand a project completely without looking at its project lifecycle. Most projects follow a 4-stage project lifecycle comprised of:
- [Ball Stud Inspection – Ultrasonic Testing of Ball studs of CAT® Mining Trucks](https://rapallo.com.au/ball-stud-inspection-ultrasonic-testing-of-ball-studs-of-cat-mining-trucks/): Heavy earth moving machinery such as CAT® Mining Trucks contain ball studs which connect the steering linkage which is a key component in these trucks. There are eight ball studs per truck and their sizes are different according to the truck model.  Failure of this component during normal use is unacceptable and can cause serious accidents. To prevent the failure, these ball studs may require ultrasonic testing every 1000 hours to determine whether they are cracked or not.  
- [Do Your Drill Rigs Need Inspection?](https://rapallo.com.au/do-your-drill-rigs-need-inspection/): Why do drill rigs need inspection?  
- [What is Magnetic Particle Inspection and How Does it Work?](https://rapallo.com.au/what-is-magnetic-particle-inspection-and-how-does-it-work/): Magnetic Particle inspection is a commonly used nondestructive testing method for finding cracks and other surface level flaws in iron, steel, and other ferromagnetic material. Most people know of magnetic particle inspection, but not has stopped to ask, how exactly does it work?
- [What is Ultrasonic Thickness Testing?](https://rapallo.com.au/what-is-ultrasonic-thickness-testing/): Ultrasonic thickness testing works by in the same way that a medical ultrasound would, it pulses ultra-high frequency sound waves through the test piece. Because sounds waves travel through metals and other solids at an almost constant speed, (some things that may affect the speed of sound included the temperature and other factors, however the impact of these is only minor) the thickness of that material can be calculated by timing how long it takes for the sound to be reflected back to its source. The sound waves used in this process are such high frequency that they cannot be heard by humans.
- [Who Exactly Is a Competent Person?](https://rapallo.com.au/who-exactly-is-a-competent-person/): Throughout various West Australian regulations, a competent person is called up. Certain tasks must be completed and signed off by a competent person, however very few people stop to think... Exactly who is a competent person?
- [Pressure Vessel Inspections Periods on a West Australian Mine Site](https://rapallo.com.au/pressure-vessel-inspections-periods-on-a-west-australian-mine-site/): Anyone responsible for managing classified plant on a mine site will be familiar with MSIR 1995 Schedule 3. For those unfamiliar, this section of the MSIR 1995, details the “Maximum periods of inspection of registered classified plant”, including pressure vessels. Schedule 3 lists the maximum period of inspection for pressure vessels as 3 years. However, the regulations also state that pressure vessels shall be inspected in accordance with AS/NZS 3788. This is where it gets tricky, as the inspection intervals in AS/NZS 3788 do not necessarily align with the periods stated in MSIR Schedule 3. Many sites default response is to just go by schedule 3, which is potentially costing them big $$ in terms of inspections and maintenance down time. We at Rapallo decided to dig a little deeper and ask DMIRS directly to confirm our understanding of how the regulations should be applied.  
- [Pressure Vessel Inspection Periods](https://rapallo.com.au/pressure-vessel-inspection-periods/): One thing that we do here are Rapallo is to assist our clients to optimize their inspection schedule. If you want to do this yourself, you should start with the regulations.  
- [The Role of a Project Manager](https://rapallo.com.au/the-role-of-a-project-manager/): Well, a project manager is responsible for the entire project from scope creation to close out. Over a projects life time, the project manager will wear many hats, and being involved in a multitude of things as they manage the various aspects including scope, cost, schedule, quality, resources, stakeholders, subcontractors, design, risk, and more.
- [What is Finite Element Analysis?](https://rapallo.com.au/what-is-finite-element-analysis/): Historically, engineers have dealt with this problem by validating designs with laboratory testing, applying extremely conservative factors of safety, or simple trial and error. As computational power has increased in recent years, engineering simulations which mimic real life behaviour have become a far more relevant (and cost saving) alternative to these techniques. Finite Element Analysis is a type of engineering simulation with uses a numerical technique called the Finite Element Method (FEM). FEA can be used to simulate the real-life behavior of complex machines or structures.
- [Structural Engineering – Safety Beyond the Simple](https://rapallo.com.au/structural-engineering-safety-beyond-the-simple/): How often do you inspect the walkways, structural columns, handrails, tanks etc on your site?
- [Effective Maintenance Planning (EMP)](https://rapallo.com.au/effective-maintenance-planning-emp/): Maintenance Planners apply EMP methods by undertaking a range of maintenance inspections and scheduling maintenance processes. They plan and organise preventative maintenance processes such as oil analysis, condition monitoring or vibration analysis, non-destructive testing, thermography, and ultra sound, as well as predictive maintenance processes like lubrication and sensory inspections, and periodic component replacement. Maintenance planners analyse the risk of process failure, ensure that correct spare parts are stocked, undertake performance measurement, and try to ensure that maintenance costs are kept as low as possible.
- [Effective Maintenance Planning](https://rapallo.com.au/effective-maintenance-planning/): They plan and organise preventative maintenance processes such as oil analysis, condition monitoring or vibration analysis, non-destructive testing, thermography, and ultra sound, as well as predictive maintenance processes like lubrication and sensory inspections, and periodic component replacement. Maintenance planners analyse the risk of process failure, ensure that correct spare parts are stocked, undertake performance measurement, and try to ensure that maintenance costs are kept as low as possible.
- [What are the implications to ignoring your classified plant?](https://rapallo.com.au/what-are-the-implications-to-ignoring-your-classified-plant/): You have you environmental approvals sorted, your DMIRS Project management plan is signed off. The boats are on their way, product is on the ROM.
- [Council applications & building approvals](https://rapallo.com.au/council-applications-approvals/): The cost and time needed for the application process is often overlooked by both individuals and even large companies. While everyone is usually focussed on the details of the structure or improvement the approvals to get the proposed structure built are one of the most important steps.
- [Corrosion – What is it and why should I worry?](https://rapallo.com.au/corrosion-what-is-it-and-why-should-i-worry/): "Destroy or damage (metal, stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical action." - Oxford Dictionary.
- [Concrete slab and foundation cracking](https://rapallo.com.au/concrete-slab-and-foundation-cracking/): Let’s start off by saying that cracking in your concrete slab or floor cannot be totally prevented. Fortunately by paying attention to the causes and taking preventative steps, cracking can be significantly reduced or controlled.
- [Are your cranes compliant?](https://rapallo.com.au/are-your-cranes-compliant/): When it comes to crane maintenance and inspection there are a few basics. A hierarchy exists on what standard of Inspection and Maintenance you have to adhere to;
- [Acoustic Emissions Testing in WA](https://rapallo.com.au/acoustic-emissions-testing-in-wa/): For decades this technology has been used in Offshore Oil rigs, Aerospace facilities and other industries but it has not penetrated the Australian market as well as it has overseas. This is mostly due to a lack of knowledge both of its possible uses and reliable application by NDT companies.

## Pages
- [Tank Inspection](https://rapallo.com.au/tank-inspection/): Routine and reactive inspections are essential for maintaining compliance and asset integrity. Rapallo delivers tank inspection and certification services suitable for regulatory authorities, insurers and internal safety teams. 
- [Sitemap](https://rapallo.com.au/sitemap/)
- [Projects Dev](https://rapallo.com.au/projects-dev/): Rapallo has completed engineering and projects throughout Australia and our unique ‘value-add’ approach is focused around using the correct resources for each job as well as utilising people that can add value. This approach ensures that results are delivered efficiently, resulting in quality and practical solutions, at minimal cost.
- [Project – Pressure Vessel Compliance Support](https://rapallo.com.au/projects/project-pressure-vessel-compliance-support/): Rapallo was pulled in to assist our client after they decided to take on new capabilities working with cryogenic pressure equipment. Bringing in tankers from China meant much of the required documentation was lacking. Rapallo was able to create custom documents to fit into our client’s quality and safety management system and ensure they met their compliance requirements. The following were just a few of the documents provided.
- [Project – Sustaining Capital Projects](https://rapallo.com.au/projects/project-sustaining-capital-projects/): Rapallo provided technical and project engineering support on multiple capital projects involving the following equipment:
- [Project – Transition of Open Pit Mine to Underground](https://rapallo.com.au/projects/project-transition-of-open-pit-mine-to-underground/): Rapallo was engaged to conduct a pre-feasibility study (PFS) into the infrastructure requirements to support an open pit mine transition to underground workings. The PFS was developed in sufficient detail necessary to achieve project cost estimates. The primary focus areas of the pre-feasibility study included:
- [Project – Vessel Inspections](https://rapallo.com.au/projects/project-vessel-inspections/): Ensuring vessels meet their compliance criteria, are safe to operate, and aren’t going to fail at an inopportune moment are one reason our client consistently asks us year after year to perform all their vessel inspections In a single week Rapallo inspectors completed over 50 inspections in the following areas:
- [Project – Acoustic Emissions Autoclave Monitoring](https://rapallo.com.au/projects/acoustic-emissions-autoclave-monitoring/): Being the only provider of Acoustic Emission technology with in-house facilities in Western Australia, Rapallo was able to respond quickly to our client's request to provide immediate and ongoing monitoring of an autoclave. This monitoring was done to provide data that would allow our client to:
- [Project – Redevelopment of Gold Mine and Processing Plant](https://rapallo.com.au/projects/redevelopment-of-gold-mine-and-processing-plant/): Rapallo was engaged by our client as the lead EPCM contractor to carry out the feasibility study and execution works to re-establish the Gold Mining Operations to the nameplate rating of 750,000tpa following a significant period of closure. Rapallo’s scope included approximately $35M of work. The project and Rapallo’s scope covered the entire site, including:
- [Project – Salt Sea Wall and Pipework Upgrade](https://rapallo.com.au/projects/salt-sea-wall-and-pipework-upgrade-2/): • The design and methodology for the replacement of the sheet pile wall, tie rods and anchor blocks;• Redesign of the pipework to improve overall pump flow rates; and• Redesign of the roadway over the pipes to ensure correct load bearing capacity.
- [Project – Underground Mine Dewatering](https://rapallo.com.au/projects/underground-mine-dewatering-gold-mine/): The overall mine dewatering system consisted of two submersible bore pumps lowered 190m down into the existing mine vent rise, powered by two diesel generators, in order to pump mine water to the surface manifold. From the surface, approximate 4km of pipework and valving was installed along a bunded pipe routes to enable the water to be discharged into three available open pits for water storage. Assisted evaporation systems were installed in two locations to aid the limited available water supply capacities.
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- [Commercial Details](https://rapallo.com.au/commercial-details/): At Rapallo we choose to be transparent and upfront about our services, that’s why the terms and conditions of everything we do is available for download right here.
- [Contact Us](https://rapallo.com.au/contact-us/): If you have a project you’d like to discuss, please contact us on the details below or alternatively complete and submit the contact form.
- [Blog](https://rapallo.com.au/blog/): Jun 22, 2026
- [Projects](https://rapallo.com.au/projects/): Client: Gold Mine
- [Environmental Impact Assesssments](https://rapallo.com.au/environmental-impact-assesssments/): Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA’s) are often required for new developments within Western Australia and must be submitted to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for approval. EIA’s evaluate the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development both beneficial and adverse. Navigating the EIA approval process can be stressful and confusing if you are unfamiliar with the nuances or the process and the environmental risks to consider.
- [Environmental Approvals](https://rapallo.com.au/environmental-approvals/): The environmental approvals process in Western Australia is complex. Project timelines and proponent reputations can be impacted if you do not utilise an experienced team of professionals to guide you through the process. The Rapallo Environmental team has vast experience dealing with West Australian regulatory authorities and can readily assist in gaining the environmental approvals needed for your projects. We can assist your project in the following areas:
- [Fauna](https://rapallo.com.au/fauna/): Rapallo’s team of highly qualified zoologists and ecologists have extensive experience in designing and undertaking fauna surveys to suit a wide variety of client needs. We combine novel methodologies and technology with traditional survey techniques to fulfil any survey aim requested by our clients. We have the capacity to conduct a wide range of fauna surveys from terrestrial and vertebrate fauna to short range endemic (SRE) invertebrates utilising traditional trapping and reconnaissance methods to innovations such as eDNA, remote sensing, drones, scent detection dog surveys, acoustic recording units (ARU), camera traps and DNA sequencing of scat or tissue. Methodologies follow the EPA Technical Guidance Terrestrial vertebrate fauna surveys for environmental impact assessment, DBCA (Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions) and Commonwealth EPBC guidance.
- [Flora](https://rapallo.com.au/flora/): Rapallo brings a wealth of knowledge regarding the flora of Western Australia from our team of botanists and ecologists. With a diverse background of experience; from the private sector, to state government agencies and research bodies, together we can provide detailed, quality advice regarding flora and vegetation surveys and along with innovative solutions to complex issues arising from unique assemblages of flora and fauna. Rapallo’s Botanical team can design and deliver flora and vegetation surveys and assessments at all levels, from baseline surveys through to monitoring as per the EPA Technical Guidance: Flora and Vegetation Surveys for Environmental Impact Assessment utilising traditional relevé and quadrat-based methodologies to innovations such as remote sensing, and drones.
- [Non-Destructive Testing](https://rapallo.com.au/non-destructive-testing/): Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is a wide group of analysis techniques employing specific methods to evaluate the condition of plants and equipment without causing damage. It is carried out at all stages of the asset life cycle from the construction of plant and equipment through to regular testing during planned downtime or at set intervals throughout its asset life.
- [Engineering Assessments](https://rapallo.com.au/integrity-assessments/): Everyone wants their equipment to perform as intended without causing any unplanned disruptions to the normal day to day operations of their business. Rapallo’s Asset Integrity Engineering team help to ensure that equipment is properly designed, installed, repaired, and operated within its original specifications, and remains fit for purpose until it reaches the end of its life span. Our condition monitoring capabilities give us the ability to determine exactly when and how your equipment is failing, and let you know exactly what actions you can take to prevent it happening again, keeping your plant online longer and saving you money.
- [Registered Plant Management](https://rapallo.com.au/registered-plant-management/): Specialising in pressure equipment, cranes, hoists, elevated work platforms and lifting equipment (formerly known as classified plant), our team can provide the full suite of plant and machinery management services including:
- [Plant & Machinery Inspection](https://rapallo.com.au/plant-machinery-inspection/): Reliable equipment is paramount in every aspect of business, but especially when it comes to plant and machinery where a single breakdown can cause the shutdown of an entire operation. The only way to pick up problems before they arise is through proper inspection and maintenance of your equipment.
- [Environmental Consulting](https://rapallo.com.au/environmental-consulting/): Rapallo has been providing expert environmental services for over 30 years, across Western Australia. We work closely with our clients to deliver innovative, practical, and reliable results to meet project requirements in line with EPA (Environmental Protection Authority) and EPBC (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act) guidelines. We tailor our work by combining novel methodologies and new technologies with traditional survey techniques to ensure we fulfil our client’s needs to the highest standard possible. We believe that a multidisciplinary approach is the ideal method to achieve the best outcomes possible when it comes to environmental surveying.
- [Asset Integrity & Inspections](https://rapallo.com.au/asset-integrity-inspections/): Rapallo manages assets for its clients across Australia and not only are all our inspectors and NDT technicians supported by our team of degree qualified asset integrity engineers but many of them have engineering qualifications themselves. Utilising our in-house capabilities, our team is able to inspect an item of plant, troubleshoot any identified issues using a variety of NDT methods, design a repair, develop a scope of work and implement it on site, ensuring its meets the required quality standards.
- [Site Execution](https://rapallo.com.au/site-execution/): Rapallo understand that site is where the ‘rubber hits the road’ in terms of project success. The best planning and engineering capabilities will not guarantee success unless you have quality people on the ground to get things done. Rapallo mobilises fully supervised, highly skilled and experienced trades professionals to sites around Western Australia. Our experience includes labour hire for shutdowns and projects, as well as the supply of skilled trades for client secondments.
- [Engineering Design](https://rapallo.com.au/design/): Rapallo recognises that good engineering design starts with understanding the requirements and demands that are going to be placed on the equipment, so we work closely with our clients to gain this understanding upfront. Rapallo’s follows an ISO9001 certified design process, which ensures Rapallo can consistently meet the client’s requirements and objectives. Our experienced team of engineers and design drafters can deliver designs complete with ready to manufacture drawings of any equipment required including:
- [Project Management](https://rapallo.com.au/project-management/): Every project has unique requirements, and thus requires a specific approach to achieve the goals and objectives for that project. Projects often require the input of multiple stakeholders from different fields or organisations, it is the role of the Project Manager to bring these groups together to form a successful project team. The Rapallo project management team are industry experts that always deliver results to a high standard and in many cases the Return On Investment (ROI) for the project will increase through the improved control of project scope, schedule, cost and quality that Rapallo can deliver.
- [Engineering & Projects](https://rapallo.com.au/engineering-projects/): Rapallo has completed engineering and projects throughout Australia and our unique ‘value-add’ approach is focused around using the correct resources for each job as well as utilising people that can add value. This approach ensures that results are delivered efficiently, resulting in quality and practical solutions, at minimal cost.
- [About Us](https://rapallo.com.au/about-us/): Established in 1987, Rapallo is a high performing consulting group servicing the mining, oil & gas, public infrastructure and heavy industrial sectors. Our services include Engineering & Project Management, Asset Integrity Management and Environmental consulting.
- [Homepage](https://rapallo.com.au/): Rapallo is a high-performing consultant group focused on the delivery of innovative, practical and reliable solutions to the mining,  public infrastructure, oil and gas and heavy industrial sectors.

## Projects
- [Underground Mine Dewatering](https://rapallo.com.au/project/underground-mine-dewatering/): Rapallo was engaged by a Junior Gold Mining company to dewater a disused underground mine to allow for re-entry and exploration.
- [Salt Sea Wall And Pipework Upgrade](https://rapallo.com.au/project/salt-sea-wall-and-pipework-upgrade/): Rapallo completed design work to improve and extend the life of the sea wall and sea water pumping facility. Rapallo’s scope included:
- [Redevelopment Of Gold Mine And Processing Plant](https://rapallo.com.au/project/redevelopment-of-gold-mine-and-processing-plant/): Rapallo was engaged by our client as the lead EPCM contractor to carry out the feasibility study and execution works to re-establish the a Gold Mining Operations to the nameplate rating of 750,000tpa following a significant period of closure. Rapallo’s scope included approximately $35M of work. The project and Rapallo’s scope covered the entire site, including:
- [Acoustic Emissions Autoclave Monitoring](https://rapallo.com.au/project/acoustic-emissions-autoclave-monitoring/): Being the only provider of Acoustic Emission technology with in-house facilities in Western Australia, Rapallo was able to respond quickly to our clients request to provide immediate and ongoing monitoring of an autoclave. This monitoring was done to provide data that would allow our client to:
- [Vessel Inspections](https://rapallo.com.au/project/vessel-inspections/): Ensuring vessels meet their compliance criteria, are safe to operate, and aren’t going to fail at an inopportune moment are one reason our client consistently asks us year after year to perform all their vessel inspections In a single week Rapallo inspectors completed over 50 inspections in the following areas:
- [Transition Of Open Pit Mine To Underground](https://rapallo.com.au/project/transition-of-open-pit-mine-to-underground/): Rapallo was engaged to conduct a pre-feasibility study (PFS) into the infrastructure requirements to support an open pit mine transition to underground workings. The PFS was developed in sufficient detail necessary to achieve project cost estimates. The primary focus areas of the pre-feasibility study included:
- [Sustaining Capital Projects](https://rapallo.com.au/project/sustaining-capital-projects/): Rapallo provided technical and project engineering support on multiple capital projects involving the following equipment:
- [Pressure Vessel Compliance Support](https://rapallo.com.au/project/pressure-vessel-compliance-support/): Rapallo was pulled in to assist our client after they decided to take on new capabilities working with cryogenic pressure equipment. Brining in tankers from China meant much of the required documentation was lacking. Rapallo was able to create custom documents to fit into our client’s quality and safety management system and ensure they met their compliance requirements. The following were just a few of the documents provided.
- [Shutdown Support](https://rapallo.com.au/project/shutdown-support/): Rapallo provided staff and engineering support to assist with several shutdowns in 2019. Over 20 people were mobilised to site to meet the demands of each shutdown. Rapallo’s project management team was able to manage all requirements related to the short-term relocation of staff including work-pack development, transportation, accommodation, messing, and tooling requirements. The following staff were provided:
- [Mine Site Guarding Audit](https://rapallo.com.au/project/mine-site-guarding-audit/): Rapallo regularly completes third party audits of plant and equipment including guarding, mobile and fixed cranes, mobile and fixed plant as well as registered and classified plant.
- [Structural Integrity Audit](https://rapallo.com.au/project/structural-integrity-audit/): Rapallo completed a structural integrity Audit for our processing plant. Over two site visits Rapallo’s structural engineers completed a visual structural condition assessment of the plant and provided a structural condition report with recommendations. The following areas were prioritised
- [Wetlands Project – Pumping System Design](https://rapallo.com.au/project/wetlands-project-pumping-system-design/): The Ellen Brook Wetlands is a natural waterway that has the largest catchment in the Swan Coastal Plain. The Ellen Brook Wetland Project consists of a series of basins fitted with filtration mediums in order to improve water quality. The pumping system supplies water to these basins to allow the filtration process to take place.
- [Cyanide Tank Recommissioning](https://rapallo.com.au/project/cyanide-tank-recommissioning/): Rapallo was consulted to inspect, examine, and assist with recommissioning an existing cyanide reagent tank. The cyanide tank was initially empty and had been removed from service. Rapallo was tasked to interrogate select deficiencies identified within the tank internals; and investigate further to then define remedial actions and finally implement the actions to enable timely tank recommissioning.
- [Sulphur Dioxide (So2) Isotainer Structural Damage Remediation](https://rapallo.com.au/project/sulphur-dioxide-so2-isotainer-structural-damage-remediation/): The Isotainer started its journey in Europe and was en route to Victoria when other cargo was stored atop its frame causing it to buckle. At a scheduled stopover at Fremantle Port, the shipping vessel captain noticed significant structural damage to the Isotainer. It was deemed it was no longer safe for continued transport and was offloaded.