Mining Infrastructure and Resources

As Australia's mining industry continues to expand to meet global demand, Tonkin helps our clients design reliable infrastructure needed to deliver critical resources to market.

Tonkin’s multi-disciplinary service offering equips us to assist in the development of mining camps from pre-feasibility, through to operation and upgrades. Tonkin’s diverse technical skillset enables us to provide consultancy services across a range of engineering disciplines including including earthworks, water and wastewater design, stormwater management, structural design, road, pavement and rail design and geotechnical and environmental services.

Civil and earthworks
Tonkin is experienced in civil and earthworks design for all aspects of mining camp sites including site planning for temporary and permanent buildings, carparks, hardstands, access and haul roads and intersection upgrades.

Stormwater management and design
Our specialist stormwater engineers provide modelling and design including development of stormwater management plans, flood modelling and development of mitigation options. Tonkin’s high level of service combined with our employment of advanced software, allows our mining clients to have peace of mind that stormwater runoff will be effectively managed at their sites.

Water supply
Tonkin provides tailored potable water supply design for mining projects, including pump stations, storage and distribution networks. We offer services that include the design and construction of new systems, as well as maintaining and upgrading existing systems.
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Wastewater system design
Effective and efficient wastewater system design is imperative for large scale mining
accommodation facilities. Our team is experienced at finding suitable solutions for the collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater at rural and remote sites. We provide planning, design, approval process advice and construction supervision of new systems, as well as ongoing operational support.

Structural design
Our structural engineers design buildings for mining camps including central facilities, change rooms, storage and operational facilities, in addition to bridges/culverts, footings and other ancillary infrastructure.

Aerodrome design services
Tonkin’s expertise includes technical engineering design of airside and landside facilities, construction stage services and upgrades to existing facilities. Our team includes in-house experts, as well sub-consultant specialists.

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