CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON OLD

The haunting notes of the didgeridoo played by sounded out across the former Mount Morgan Mine site on Wednesday, 26 June 2023 heralding a new era for the site and for Heritage Minerals. The traditional Welcome to

Mine Site

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It was also a defining moment for Heritage Minerals as the ceremony marked the official start of early construction works on the former gold and copper mining site.

The transportable type building will arrive on site in coming weeks

Mount Morgan Mine Manager/SSE Shane Charlton said these buildings would be used as support infrastructure for the Construction Stage of the project.

“They will support work on the Gordon Lane Access Road and the Processing Plant site,” he said.

Mr Charlton said the Processing Plant was currently in the detailed design stage.

“Long leave time items will be ordered soon with due diligence on suppliers currently being carried out,” he said.

During the ceremony, Heritage Minerals’ Managing Director, Mr Malcolm Paterson said while financial close for the project wasn’t expected until early September, the ceremony was quite significant to Heritage Minerals

“It means that the project has started for real. It’s not just about producing metal - its not just gold and copper, it’s a bigger picture for Heritage Minerals.

“We are also interested in the future of Mount Morgan,” Mr Paterson said.

As well as officially starting works on site, Heritage Minerals also opened an office in East Street in Rockhampton.

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12 AUGUST 2023

8.00 AM TO 8.00 PM

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HORSE & CATTLE EVENTS

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PHOTOGRAPHY

LEGO COMPETITION

COOKERY AND PRESERVES

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POULTRY

CAGED BIRDS

HISTORICAL MOTOR BIKES DISPLAY

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Heritage Minerals Managing Director Malcolm Paterson said the start of works and the new office – in East Street, Rockhampton – were milestones for the Mount Morgan Tailings Processing and Rehabilitation Project.

“Operations at Mount Morgan closed almost 40 years ago. With new technology, processes and support of the three levels of government, Heritage Minerals is building a tailings processing plant to recover gold and copper, improve water quality and rehabilitate the site,” Mr Paterson said.

“Heritage Minerals is grateful for the support of the Queensland Government’s Invested in Queensland program, the Australian Government through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, Rockhampton Regional Council, local businesses, and Mount Morgan residents to help us achieve this milestone.”

Heritage Minerals is also seeking additional funding for its video on the Mount Morgan documentary. The reason for extra funding is to allow Heritage Minerals to tell the complete Mount Morgan story or as much as possible and serve justice to the history of the Mine, the town and the people of Mount Morgan.

A community meeting will be held on 31 July 2023 with time and venue to be advised.

Grant Helps With Robust Visitor Experience

A grant from Rockhampton Regional Council’s Community Assistance Program will assist Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc [MMPAD] to provide a more robust visitor experience.

MMPAD received $940 towards the purchase of two televisions which will be used to compile historical images and videos of Mount Morgan which visitors can enjoy when they visit the Mount Morgan Rail Museum.

One of these videos depicts the annual Linda Picnic and other videos about Mount Morgan will be added over time.

MMPAD is currently investigating the possibility of installing a TV into the 2000 class Rail Motor to complement the existing soundscape. It is envisaged that the installed television will show images of the landscape that would have been seen on the way to Emu Park for the Linda Picnic, an annual event held at Bell Park.

“Bringing Mount Morgan’s past to life through imagery is just one of the ways in which MMPAD is aspiring to improve and value-add to the visitor experience,” MMPAD President, Mr John Steinberger said.

Mr John Steinberger said he was glad to have received the funding for this project and he thanked Rockhampton Regional Council.

Pool Works Start This Week

Council is pleased to announce that the Mount Morgan pool onsite works will be commencing this week.

Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said he knows the community is eager to see the pool construction commence.

“Our contractor, Taylor Builders Pty Ltd, will be starting on site this week with demolition scheduled to occur later in the week,” Mayor Williams said.

“After the demolition has happened, we’ll quickly move onto the construction phase with the pool on track to open and be ready for swimming in early 2024.”

Divisional Councillor Cherie Rutherford and Councillor for Parks, Sport and Public Spaces said there has been plenty happening behind the scenes in the lead up to the demolition and construction.

“Although people may not be able to see the progress physically at the pool site up until now, I can assure the community that plenty of offsite works have been happening in the lead up to the demolition and construction of the new pool,” Cr Rutherford said.

“Taylor Builders Pty Ltd has been working with six specialised consultants, ranging from electrical consultants to civil works consultants as well as working with Ergon Energy in preparation for the works.

“As I’m sure people can appreciate, designing and constructing a commercial swimming pool is a very complex process with many moving parts involved.

“We can’t wait for the community to enjoy this fantastic new facility when it opens next year.”

The Mount Morgan pool is funded by the Queensland Government’s Resources Community Infrastructure Fund and Rockhampton Regional Council.

It was an impressive and poignant sight to see Light Horse Troop members travel the streets of Mount Morgan on 25 June.

The 5th Light Horse Troop, Mount Morgan was joined by representatives from Light Horse Troops around Australia for a training weekend between 23-25 June at the Mount Morgan Showgrounds.

The training weekend included a parade from the Showgrounds, along Coronation Drive and Central Street and through Morgan Street to ANZAC Park where a special commemorative service was held in honour of Australia’s Light Horse Troops.

The Cenotaph was manned by a half-guard of troop members. Wreaths were laid by the 5th Light Horse Troop and the Mount Morgan Branch of the Returned Services League.

The Last Post and Reveille were played on a 100year old bugle by Michael Rankin, who has recently joined the 5th Light Horse Troop.

Following the service the troop members gathered at the Private Victor Stanley Jones Memorial Suspension Bridge where a short service was dedicated to the memory of Pte Jones.

Troop Sergeant, Wayne Brown said training included tent-pegging, skills and drills and just a general sharing of knowledge.

“I am very happy with the weekend,” he said.