In October 2012 and February 2013, McElligotts worked on two separate conveyor belts at the Oaky Creek coal mine facilities. Oaky Creek has been open since 1982, and although the open cut mine is closed, underground coal mining is still operational. For this project, we were conducting paint remediation and structural integrity works on two 20m tall conveyor systems.
A birdcage scaffolding access system was engineered and constructed for each conveyor system, taking into account requirements for wind loading and other relevant environmental factors. From there, protective coating application was safely conducted by our team in fully encapsulated booths. Where required, fire safety compliance was supported through the integration of passive fire protection materials in select structural areas. Learn more about our scaffolding capabilities.
