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TCD – Golden Eagle Haul Road
TCD undertook the upgrade of an existing haul road at the Golden Eagle Gold Mine.
Project Overview
Survey expertise in practice.
TCD undertook the upgrade of an existing haul road at the Golden Eagle Gold Mine. The works included stripping and re-laying sections of the current road, construction of a new road segment, and the installation of a floodway.
DELIVERY
Our role on the project.
- Provide a competent engineering surveyor, including RPAS Pilot and Flight Technician services.
- Conduct initial LiDAR survey and aerial imagery acquisition using the Trinity F90+ UAV system.
- Develop and deliver machine control models for Topcon, Leica, and Trimble equipment, including ongoing support for setup, troubleshooting, and calibration.
- Perform volume calculations using drone and GPS survey data.
- Generate 3D designs from construction drawings and carry out accurate site set-out.
- Deliver timely and accurate reporting to support end-of-month progress claims.
OUTCOME
Delivery that makes a difference.
- Delivered all project requirements on time with zero safety incidents, maintaining uninterrupted site operations.
- Minimised downtime through rapid diagnosis and resolution of machine control system issues, keeping construction activities on schedule.
- Produced precise and defensible volume calculations, enabling accurate and dispute-free progress claims.
- Supported efficient project delivery through proactive troubleshooting and on-site technical expertise.


