This project comprises the establishment of site facilities, site preparation, earthworks, drainage and concrete work required for the construction of a perimeter embankment adjacent to existing Cell 1 and Cell 2 Rejects Dam to accommodate additional tailings storage to service their operations.
Scope of Works:
- Construction of 1.5klm zoned perimeter embankment 6m high
- Tie-in to existing ‘live’ rejects dam embankments
- Establishment of borrow pits (internally and externally)
- Moisture conditioning and placement of this material within tight moisture tolerances
- Placement of imported zone 2A and 2B filter material in conjunction with adjacent layers
- Construct clean water diversion drains, including culvert crossing/s
- External and downstream spillway drains
- 10 No. Standpipe Piezometers and measuring equipment
- Topsoiling, grass seeding and hydro-mulching the zoned perimeter embankment
This project involved working within a mine lease and interaction with existing mine operations.
Our project team have successfully combined practical experience, industry skill and innovative technology to develop safe, economical and appropriate outcomes to the satisfaction of our client.
