Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX:BGL) has completed construction of the 343-person camp at its Bellevue Gold Project in Western Australia, with the project running on time and on budget.
Continued strong progress at the project positions the company for production in the second half of 2023.
Bellevue managing director Steve Parsons said: “Completion of the camp marks another important milestone for the project and ensures that we continue to run on time and on budget.
“The camp design and key features were based on feedback from staff to ensure it meets their requirements for a modern, safe, comfortable and healthy environment. This will also benefit the company because it will help us to attract and retain staff.”
Ramp up to production
This latest milestone allows for increased staffing levels at Bellevue, including contractors as the company ramps up to production in a new purpose-built modern facility.
BGL’s prioritisation of the health of its workforce is one of the reasons the company has been able to hit its milestones in good time.
The company has focused on mental health and wellbeing during the camp design, incorporating a dependable high-speed Wi-Fi network and phone access to ensure site-based employees can communicate with their families, a large modern gym, sports court and other recreational facilities.
Particular attention was paid to lighting design and resident safety, while the layout was aimed at minimising noise and disturbance, ensuring the camp is safe and inclusive.
The dry mess includes state-of-the-art cooking facilities and rooms are 20% bigger than the industry standard to provide increased levels of comfort for camp residents.
BGL remains on track to become Australia’s first ASX-listed net-zero gold miner following the signing of an early works agreement for an industry-leading off-grid hybrid power station.
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