Far Fanning Mine ESCP

Projects /

Mining

Leading practice erosion and sediment control works

Project Owner

Native Mineral Resources

Location

Charters Towers

Completed

2026

Civil IQ prepared a site-wide Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) for Far Fanning Mine, providing a practical framework to manage erosion, protect downstream environments and achieve compliance with Queensland regulatory requirements.

Project Overview

Civil IQ was engaged by Native Mineral Resources to develop a comprehensive Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for Far Fanning Mine near Charters Towers. The project involved reviewing site conditions, defining catchments, assessing hydrology and soils, and developing practical erosion and sediment control measures tailored to the mine's operational environment.

Working from site inspections and available information, Civil IQ developed an ESCP that addressed existing infrastructure constraints while providing a practical pathway for ongoing compliance with relevant legislation and industry guidelines.

Challenges

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Re-establishing site knowledge following a change in mine ownership and limited existing information.
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Developing practical erosion and sediment control measures within established site infrastructure.
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Balancing operational requirements with environmental compliance obligations.

Outcomes

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Delivered a site-wide Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
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Supported compliance with applicable environmental legislation and guidelines.
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Developed practical solutions suited to existing site constraints.
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Established a framework for ongoing erosion and sediment management across the mine.