Case Study: Oaky Creek Coal Mine improves raw water pipeline reliability and installation speed with Victaulic HDPE solution

Oaky Creek Coal Mine installs raw water pipeline 55% faster with Victaulic

The Oaky Creek Coal Mine, operated by Glencore, faced a critical challenge with its raw water pipeline. Due to extreme temperatures exceeding 50°C, their previously installed HDPE pipelines experienced ongoing failures, risking mine shutdowns. To ensure joint integrity and reliability, they partnered with vendor Victaulic for a solution.

Victaulic implemented its Style 908 couplings, which were designed to handle thermal movement and end-loads. This solution resulted in a 100% joint success rate with zero leaks. The installation was 55% faster than traditional methods, reducing the project timeline from 80 days to just 35 days and allowing the pipeline to become operational 45 days ahead of schedule.