Saunders was appointed to two projects at RAAF Base Tindal, located south of Darwin. The initial scope of work included the design and construction of two new bulk fuel tanks, subcontracted through the Nova Nacap Joint Venture, which is contracted by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific, US Department of Defence.

The project strengthened Saunders’ relationship with repeat client Nova Nacap while enhancing its capability and track record within the Defence sector.

Separately, in 2022, the independent Piping Solutions business was sub-subcontracted to install critical fuel infrastructure for the new Australian Defence Force Fuel Farm at RAAF Base Tindal.

This project included the installation of:

• An underground pipeline
• Multiple tanks
• A gantry building
• A filter building
• Pumphouses
• An underground line linking to the USAF refuelling system
• A complex network of valves and large turbine pumps

This project further highlights the value of Saunders’ acquisition of Piping Solutions.