The Anglo American plc Board of Directors and Metallurgical Coal Chief Executive Officer, Mr Seamus French, today visited Moranbah and announced a $1 million investment towards the upgrade of the children’s play pool at Moranbah’s Greg Cruickshank Aquatic Centre.
“We are delighted to make a contribution towards the upgrade of a much loved and used community facility,” Mr French said.
“The $1 million contribution is part of Anglo American’s $20 million Moranbah 2020 community infrastructure investment fund.
“Anglo American has a strong future in Moranbah, with more than $2.7 billion to be invested over the next eight years on two new underground mines creating more than 2,000 jobs.
“Through our growing presence, Anglo American aims to create a legacy in the town by partnering with the Isaac Regional Council to target key infrastructure projects that will make a real difference to the community.
“After consultation with the Isaac Regional Council, we identified the swimming pool upgrade as a boost for quality of life for the youth of Moranbah, starting with developing valuable water safety skills, lifting participation in sports through club swimming and improving recreational facilities for the hot summer months,” he said.
Isaac Regional Council Mayor, Cedric Marshall, said "Construction is moving forward at an impressive pace and Moranbah should expect a first-class facility when it reopens early 2012”.
“The Aquatic Centre will be more than just a swimming pool. It will be a hub for relaxation, exercise and family fun, completely revitalising the Town Square.
“We are very pleased to have the support of Anglo American, and look forward to working together on further future projects that benefit the lifestyle of the region,” Cr Marshall said.
“Following Government approval of Anglo American’s Grosvenor and Moranbah South projects, the Moranbah 2020 Fund will provide funding for training facilities, education programs, cultural facilities, accommodation and public multi-use buildings,” Mr French said.
“Supporting health and education initiatives in the community is of particular importance to Anglo American, to assist in the sustainable development of this town and the future of its youth,” Mr French said.
Contact:
Metallurgical Coal External Affairs:
Jacqui Strambi: 0439 774 526
Notes to editors:
Anglo American plc is one of the world’s largest mining companies, is headquartered in the UK and listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges. Its portfolio of mining businesses spans precious metals and minerals – in which it is a global leader in both platinum and diamonds; base metals – copper and nickel; and bulk commodities – iron ore, metallurgical coal and thermal coal. Anglo American is committed to the highest standards of safety and responsibility across all its businesses and geographies and to making a sustainable difference in the development of the communities around its operations. The company’s mining operations and extensive pipeline of growth projects are located in southern Africa, South America, Australia, North America and Asia.
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