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TCD – Hall Hub Saline Pond
Culhig Surveying was engaged by TCD to provide engineering survey, machine control, UAV surveying and construction support services for the Hall Hub Saline Transfer Pond at FMG's Christmas Creek Mine.
Project Overview
Survey expertise in practice.
Culhig Surveying was engaged by TCD to provide engineering survey, machine control, UAV surveying and construction support services for the Hall Hub Saline Transfer Pond at FMG's Christmas Creek Mine. The project involved the construction of a new transfer pond and associated infrastructure to increase water storage capacity for ongoing mining operations.
DELIVERY
Our role on the project.
- UAV surveys and aerial data capture for progress monitoring and quantity verification.
- Preparation, validation and management of machine control models.
- Verification of design surfaces and construction conformance.
- Set-out of pond embankments, pump pad, fencing, inspection ramp road and associated infrastructure.
- Set-out of pipe support footings and suction pipeline infrastructure.
- As-constructed surveys of embankment construction and progressive backfill lifts.
- Volume calculations and reporting to support monthly claims and project controls.
OUTCOME
Delivery that makes a difference.
- Provided survey support for the construction of a 36,000m³ embankment and 20,000m² compacted pond area.
- Delivered timely UAV volume surveys and reporting to support progress claims and project tracking.
- Maintained accurate machine control models and survey control throughout construction, minimising rework and improving productivity.
- Successfully delivered all survey requirements safely and on schedule, contributing to the successful completion and commissioning of the facility.




