Anglo American and Banana Shire Council opened a new major road for Moura: Three Chain Road.
Anglo American’s Dawson Mine General Manager, Clarence Robertson said: “We are pleased to partner with Banana Shire Council to deliver this critical road infrastructure for the region.”
“Throughout the duration of the project we worked with local suppliers and procured the majority of material used from the local area.”
“We’re confident Three Chain Road, Memorial Drive and the relocated viewing platform will be important infrastructure for the region, supporting local tourism.”
The 12.7 kilometre road connects the Leichhardt Highway with the Dawson Highway across the mining lease. Construction also included upgrading Memorial Drive, which is a 4.3 kilometres road that leads to the Moura No. 2 Memorial and relocated viewing platform. Anglo American began construction of Three Chain Road in 2018, following the closure of Gibihi Road in 2017.
Banana Shire Council Mayor Nev Ferrier said: “It is terrific that this vital piece of infrastructure has been completed and is now open to the public.”
“It provides a vital link and quick access for rural residents living east of the mine to the township of Moura, the Queensland Cotton processing facility, Grain Corps storage and handling facility and the livestock selling facility on the western side of Moura. It also provides a quicker and improved access to the mine for employees living in Moura.”
“I would like to thank all affected landholders and community members for their patience and understanding following the closure of Gibihi Road and during construction of Three Chain Rd.”
The Three Chain Road project used a total of 2,025m3 of concrete, 410,000 tonnes of road base and over 354,128 people hours. Three Chain Road will be open to the public from 26 August 2020.
Anglo American is a leading global mining company, with significant investments within Australia and particularly in Queensland. The company operates five metallurgical coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, along with additional joint venture interests.
Photos/videos are available here: includes:
- Images of the opening of Three Chain Road (event held with a COVID-safe plan in place)
- Video of Dawson Mine General Manager, Clarence Robertson
- Video of Banana Shire Council Mayor, Neville Ferrier
- Drone video of flyover of Three Chain Road (two versions available, one with music and titles and one without)
- Drone video of flyover of the viewing platform at the end of Memorial Drive.
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