Lady Cross Phase 3

Project Overview

Rainton Construction was appointed to deliver an early works earthworks and civils package at The Lady Cross Plantation. This includes site set-up installation, including haul roads, site welfare, working platform, lagoon, attenuation pond, drainage, and concrete slabs

Scope of Works

The scope of works was as follows:

• Water storage pond
• Construction of haul road and car park system
• Installation of site drainage system
• Utilities
• Reinforced Concrete slabs  
• Installation of piling mat
• Excavation and Construction of site lagoon
• Construction of drill pad
• Deep shaft excavation

Challenges

Due to the tight shaft diameter, we used telescopic clamshell excavators, mining-spec mini excavators, and remote-controlled brokks to enable the blind bore drilling to continue down to the fill depth of 360m.

We worked collaboratively to find bespoke solutions, including the combination of Peikko MODIX and Ancon MBT, which removed the need for bolt projection and gave a flat working surface. This allowed the final steel frame to be fixed to the slab without any modifications.

Summary

Our project was completed on time and within budget. As part of the wider scheme, we have not caused any delay to the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the site team.

We are proud to support Anglo American’s purpose to re-imagine mining and improve people’s lives through the Woodsmith Project.