Project Brief

Install a water fill-point capable of taking water from long-term water storage pit and either supply water to the irrigation scheme or fill-point.

Requirements

• Capital Budget of A$1.1 million to install a water fill-point
• Located adjacent to Heavy Haul Road
• New entry and exit pavement, concrete fill pad and pre-fabricated steel standpipe
• Water delivery to water carts at 300 litres per second

Deliverables

• Design criteria to include various CAT water truck sizes and dimensions
• Co-ordination of multiple site disciplines (Civil, Mechanical and electrical)
• 180m³ concrete fill pad, sediment drain and bund walls
• New haul road gravel pavement turnout including safety bund walls, improved stormwater drainage, 90^o intersection and signage
• Telemetry remote systems to control filling from water truck drivers cab

Business Outcomes

• Standardised design developed for future fill-point projects
• Effective use of mine pit water
• Project delivered safely, on budget and and on time (prior to wet season)