Heathgate Airstrip

Heathgate Airstrip

Buttrose Earthmovers were engaged to perform an upgrade on their existing airstrip.

Heathgate Airstrip

ProjectHeathgate Airstrip
Duration10 Months
LocationBeverly Uranium Mine, SA
Sector
Services

The airstrip is an integral part of the structure of Heathgate’s organisation.

SCOPE OF WORKS

  • 6000 tonnes of Calcrete was crushed and stockpiled on site in anticipation for the airstrip closure.
  • Intensive 3 week occupation of the airstrip
  • Material was conditioned and spread using multiple scrapers.
  • Subgrade was tyned and conditioned before new calcrete layer was laid out. Compaction and surface finish was achieved using a mixture of multi tyre and smooth drum roller.
  • 4Km of electrical trenching for electrical cable install