Paraburdoo TLO Uprade and GTU Rectification
Linkforce has been engaged to deliver two major sustaining capital programs for Rio Tinto at the Paraburdoo mine site in the Pilbara region.

Duration
Q3 2024 to Q4 2026

Client
Rio Tinto Sustaining Capital
Location
Paraburdoo is located in the central Pilbara and is one of Rio Tinto’s longest running iron ore operations. The TLO Upgrade and GTU Rectification programs focus on renewing and improving essential processing, loading and structural systems that support daily production.
Linkforce is delivering these works with a blend of local personnel and FIFO teams, backed by mobilisation, fabrication and maintenance capability from our regionally based facilities.

Overview
Linkforce is delivering two major sustaining capital programs at Rio Tinto’s Paraburdoo operation, focused on upgrading key systems that keep the site running safely and efficiently.
The TLO Upgrade involves repairing structural risks and improving the long term operability of the Train Load Out facility. Works include SMP, fabrication, E and I upgrades, civil and hydraulic tasks, lubrication systems, demolition and commissioning, all completed alongside live rail movements.
The GTU Rectification program covers the supply, installation and commissioning of new tension weight systems across five conveyors in the main processing plant: CV04, CV05, CV06, CV08 and CV25.
Together, these projects improve reliability, support safer operations and extend the life of key infrastructure across one of the Pilbara’s longest operating iron ore sites.
Progress
Both programs are currently in execution and tracking to schedule. With long delivery windows and multi trade requirements, these works provide stable and ongoing workflow for established Linkforce crews across the Pilbara.
While we are not actively recruiting for these works at this time, we continue to monitor progress and future workforce needs across our Pilbara portfolio.
If you would like to be considered for upcoming opportunities across our Pilbara projects: