Sheerness Mine Topsoil Placement

Project

The Sheerness Mine required over 1,000 hectares of topsoil to be placed at a regulated thickness over a four-year period, in accordance with its Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) Approval.

Solution

Using a comprehensive site map detailing topsoil placement requirements, stockpiles, and windrows, our team developed and optimized a soil placement plan in collaboration with operations. Multiple iterations of soil hauling strategies were evaluated to minimize haul distances, enhance efficiency, and accommodate seasonal access restrictions.

The final plan successfully:

Reduced rework of access trails and incomplete areas

Optimized operational efficiency with strategic hauling routes

Adapted to seasonal field conditions to ensure continuous progress

Throughout the process, operations support, real time guidance, volume tracking, and quality control ensured plan compliance with placement thickness and other site-specific requirements.