The Australian subsidiary of Calgary-based ATCO Structures has landed a $40-million contract to design, manufacture and install living quarters for the giant Goro Nickel mining project in New Caledonia.
The facility will accommodate 2,500 workers and include accommodation, dining and recreation areas, officials said last week.
The modular buildings will be manufactured in Brisbane, Australia, and be transported by sea to New Caledonia, then installed by local contractors. Manufacturing and shipping will begin immediately with project completion set for September this year.
“The product is an innovative combination of modular buildings and ‘knockdown’ units, allowing for efficient transport and ease of assembly on site,” said ATCO Structures CEO and president Walter Kmet. “We are excited to be a part of this massive project and to expand our global experience to New Caledonia.”
Goro Nickel is a $2.1 billion project owned by Inco Ltd. that is expected to begin the low-cost production of nickel in late 2004.
The fully-integrated mining and processing facilities for the project are expected to have an annual production capacity of 54,000 tonnes of nickel and 5,400 tonnes of cobalt.
