Bravus Mine Access Road – Carmichael Mine, QLD
Caporn Piling delivered specialist piling works for the Moray-Carmichael Boundary Road Upgrade at the Carmichael Mine, also known as the Mine Access Road (MAR). This essential upgrade improves road infrastructure, ensuring safer and more reliable access for heavy vehicles, even in challenging wet weather conditions.
Project Scope
Installation of 15 prestressed concrete driven piles to support two new bridges along the upgraded access road.
Equipment Utilized
Manitowoc M12000 crawler crane with piling leader attachment for precision-driven piling.
Juntann HHK16S Impact Hammer for pile installation.
Sany SCC 1500C crawler crane for lifting and support operations.
Client: Whittens
Project Highlights
The upgrades included sealing both Elgin Road and Moray-Carmichael Boundary Road with durable asphalt, replacing unsealed surfaces to better accommodate heavy vehicles.
Installation of new stormwater drainage culverts, cattle grids, and road furniture to improve safety and reliability.
Works were carried out in full compliance with more than 40 environmental and Cultural Heritage approvals, ensuring minimal environmental impact and preservation of cultural values.
Project Benefits
Enhanced road safety and reliability for mine operations, particularly during wet weather conditions.
Improved infrastructure to support heavy vehicle access, vital for the Carmichael Mine's long-term operations.
Careful consideration of environmental and cultural heritage conditions, setting a benchmark for sustainable construction practices.
At Caporn Piling, we are committed to delivering efficient and reliable piling solutions for infrastructure projects in sensitive and challenging environments. Our expertise ensures the long-term resilience of key access routes, supporting both industry and environmental stewardship.
Caporn Piling delivered specialist piling works for the Moray-Carmichael Boundary Road Upgrade at the Carmichael Mine, also known as the Mine Access Road (MAR). This essential upgrade improves road infrastructure, ensuring safer and more reliable access for heavy vehicles, even in challenging wet weather conditions.
Project Scope
Installation of 15 prestressed concrete driven piles to support two new bridges along the upgraded access road.
Equipment Utilized
Manitowoc M12000 crawler crane with piling leader attachment for precision-driven piling.
Juntann HHK16S Impact Hammer for pile installation.
Sany SCC 1500C crawler crane for lifting and support operations.
Client: Whittens
Project Highlights
The upgrades included sealing both Elgin Road and Moray-Carmichael Boundary Road with durable asphalt, replacing unsealed surfaces to better accommodate heavy vehicles.
Installation of new stormwater drainage culverts, cattle grids, and road furniture to improve safety and reliability.
Works were carried out in full compliance with more than 40 environmental and Cultural Heritage approvals, ensuring minimal environmental impact and preservation of cultural values.
Project Benefits
Enhanced road safety and reliability for mine operations, particularly during wet weather conditions.
Improved infrastructure to support heavy vehicle access, vital for the Carmichael Mine's long-term operations.
Careful consideration of environmental and cultural heritage conditions, setting a benchmark for sustainable construction practices.
At Caporn Piling, we are committed to delivering efficient and reliable piling solutions for infrastructure projects in sensitive and challenging environments. Our expertise ensures the long-term resilience of key access routes, supporting both industry and environmental stewardship.