Project Brief

Major rain events have caused long term water storage areas to be filled, excess water needed to be destroyed to reduce on site volumes.

Requirements

• Target of 20ML per day excess mine water destruction
• Multiple processes available for use
• Low operating costs required
• 220Ha available irrigation area to be utilised
• Scope to include top soil removal, supply and install pumping piping and irrigation  systems as well as soil conditioning for maximum evaporation
• Budget of A$10 Million

Deliverables

• Sustainable  water destruction, with weekly targets
• Environmentally sound, full conformance with no unapproved water discharges
• Ability to replicate and transport process to other areas
• Minimal operator involvement

Business Outcomes

• Targets Achieved - 100ML per week, long term target goal
• Project delivered safely, on budget and on time
• Multiple processes proven to be viable and successful
• BMA Award - Gold Environment Award