We found 3 possible routes
Here is a simple comparison. You can explore each option before choosing one for further study.
- Shortest route
Route A
9.4 km
- Shortest distance
- Simple connection to the Wash Plant
- Crosses future Mining Area B
- More operational disruption risk
Good distance, but may conflict with future mining.
- Recommended
Route B
10.8 km
- Avoids known future mining area
- Gentler terrain
- Fewer water crossings
- Good access for future maintenance
- Slightly longer than Route A
Best balance of distance, terrain and future mine activity.
- Lowest new land disturbance
Route C
12.1 km
- Uses more already-disturbed land
- Avoids rehabilitation area
- Longest route
- More infrastructure required
Lower new land impact, but likely more expensive to build.
Where would each route go?
- Route A · 9.4 km
- Route B · 10.8 km
- Route C · 12.1 km
Compare the options
What we are comparingRoute ARoute BRoute C
- DistanceRoute A: 9.4 kmRoute B: 10.8 kmRoute C: 12.1 km
- Future mine conflictRoute A: HighRoute B: LowRoute C: Low
- Terrain difficultyRoute A: MediumRoute B: LowRoute C: Medium
- Water crossingsRoute A: 3Route B: 1Route C: 2
- New land disturbanceRoute A: MediumRoute B: MediumRoute C: Low
- Maintenance accessRoute A: GoodRoute B: Very goodRoute C: Fair
Best overall option: Route B
TerraOps recommendation
Route B is the strongest option for further engineering review.
Why?
- It avoids the known future mining area.
- It has gentler terrain.
- It has fewer water crossings.
- It gives good access for maintenance.
- It makes a reasonable connection to the Wash Plant.
Recommended next step
Send Route B for engineering feasibility review.
MineFlow is an early planning and option-comparison tool. Detailed engineering, surveying and technical studies are still required before construction.