Variation 2, Rope access in lieu of EWP, southern elevation
Boyne Smelters Stockpile Shed: Re-clad & Acoustics · Rio Tinto Aluminium · their reference RTA-VO-4429
Raised 19 May 2026 by Marcus Deng · approved 3 Jun 2026 by Grant Hollows
Scope
Priced off the pricing schedule the contract is measured against.
| Rate | Rate, ex GST | Qty | Value | Cost | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS-HGT-ROP Rope access technician, IRATA | $1,480.00/day | 34 | $50,320.00 | $39,440.00 | 22% |
| RS-HGT-EWP EWP hire & operator, 45ft boom | $1,780.00/day | -18 | -$32,040.00 | -$25,200.00 | - |
| Total, ex GST | $18,280.00 | $14,240.00 | 22% | ||
| GST | $1,828.00 | ||||
| Total, inc GST | $20,108.00 | ||||
Why it was raised
EWP could not be positioned over the live conveyor; work reverted to rope access.
Position
- Value, ex GST
- $18,280.00
- Cost to deliver
- $14,240.00
- Margin
- 22.1%
- Physically built
- 86%
- Value already on the ground
- $15,720.80
- Work commenced
- Yes, under site instruction
Contract
- Project
- PRJ-2026-038
- Contract no.
- RTA-BSL-SC-88104
- Head contractor
- Rio Tinto Aluminium
- Approver
- Grant Hollows
- Payment terms
- 45 days EOM
Trail
- Raised 19 May 2026 by Marcus DengPriced off the project schedule of rates
- Lodged with Rio Tinto AluminiumTheir reference RTA-VO-4429
- Approved 3 Jun 2026Grant Hollows · added to the contract sum and the open claim