Assembly of pre-designed underground structure on upper level
Design and construction of an underground crushing station with ore pass connecting to upper level
The underground aggregate fill plant designed to enable the use of aggregate for stope support
Highlights and Achievements
Assembly of all structural elements from small transportable sections in confined, underground location
Novel top to bottom approach to tank construction in the underground location
Adaptation of assembly plan to allow for excessive weight of plant elements (eg: 11t pump section) - using chain blocks to hoist and position where standard cranes could not be used
Identification of innovative transport methods to effectively manoeuvre heavy components to the underground location and planning to fit with mine schedules
Successful completion of the project at a depth of 1400m in a confined and oppressive environment
Benefits for Client
Significant savings in negating the need to transport aggregate to the surface by truck, a 10km
trip to surface
Efficiencies in using underground aggregate for stope fill
