OUR PROJECTS

Maules Creek Rail Spur and Balloon Loop

Project
Maules Creek Rail Spur and Balloon Loop
Client
Maules Creek Coal Pty Ltd (Whitehaven Coal)
Location
Sector
Services
Status
Completed

Project Synopsis:

Maules Creek Coal Project is located in the heart of the Gunnedah Basin and is within close proximity of critical infrastructure. The mine has a potential project life in excess of 30 years and is approved to extract up to 13 Mt of coal per annum and rail 12.4 Mt of product from the site in any calendar year.

Services Rendered:

Managed the interests of Maules Creek Coal during the construction and commissioning of the rail spur and balloon loop including:

  • 1.6Mm3 of cut to fill
  • 11.73km rail track
  • 9.5km mine access road
  • Production of pavement materials
  • Associated drainage, batter protection and signalling works