March 2024

Unfortunately, the utilities enabling projects are still on hold pending CRT Easement agreement. The design for the Haul Road continues to be developed and costed. We have retained the services of a consultant to guide us through the planning process. He has reviewed the requirement for the ecology study and identified a suitable company. We are hoping that the survey will start soon, otherwise it could delay the planning application for a further year. Fencing erection is progressing, although the hard ground in some locations on the site is causing problems digging holes. Work continues on the new Shed design and construction tendering, and on the Construction and Design Management (CDM) documentation for the trackwork re-alignment. Road 4 has been partially lifted and the re-laying of Road 1 has commenced. The Container and Portacabin have now been delivered to site from Berkeley. The image below shows the progress at the sidings.