The Atcom East Project entails the expansion of the existing Xstrata Coal Atcom Colliery by a further 140 million tons, adding some 25-30 years to the Life of Mine. Jones & Wagener are involved with the design and construction supervision of bulk earthworks and civil infrastructure comprising:

• Haul roads 
• Hard park and workshop facilities 
• New run-of-mine tip 
• Earthworks for coal transfer conveyors 
• 2 x haul road bridges over the Steenkoolspruit and Olifants river 
• Surface water canals 
• Pollution control dams 
• Discard dump extension 
• Stockpile areas 
• Service roads 
• Etc. 

The conceptual design phase commenced in 2008 and the project is due for completion early 2011. J&W has been involved as part of the Project Team with the initial conceptual planning, pre-feasibility and feasibility design, detailed design and tendering, and construction supervision.

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