Degrussa Copper Mine
Description of Works
RJV Mining Services was awarded the Degrussa Mine Site aerodrome construction package from Sandfire Resources including a 2.2km sealed airstrip complete with drainage, line marking and lighting.
Scope of Services
- Earthworks and preparation activities for shaping the runway, taxi way and apron
- Drainage channels and bunding
- Pavement works including sourcing subbase and base course
- Pavement markings and runway markers
- Electrical works including taxiway lighting, PAPI, IWIs and floodlighting
- Stock / security fencings and gates
Equipment
- 85t excavators
- 50t Artic dump trucks
- Cat D10 dozers
- Cat D6 dozers
- 15t rollers
- 988 Cat loaders
- 972 Cat loaders
- 45t water carts
Key Challenges
The site was relatively remote with no local aerodrome, so mobilisation was challenging. The travel time to site meant that the project had to be resourced with more people so that lost time could be factored in.
RJV Advantage
The project was completed on time to an outstanding quality despite the testing conditions.
Innovation
The project was required to be completed with very strict QA/QC controls in place. RJV pride themselves on being able to monitor quality throughout the project. When practical completion was reached, MDRs were ready to be handed over to the client complete with all the documents stipulated ready for the Aerodrome to be used.
Safety Record
Zero lost time injuries.
