Work started on the new community
building at Indian Queens Pit about ten days ago. The old poor-quality modular
building, asbestos store and old toilet have been removed.
Unfortunately for the Pit
Association, we have found mining remains.
We knew there was a strong
likelihood that we might encounter shafts or other features, and included a
contingency within the funding for the project.
A mining assessment was carried out
with a digger to explore whether there were any remains in the area of the building
– and we have identified five features in the vicinity of the footing of the
building, including a shaft and stoping.
We are now liaising with our mining
expert, builder and others to consider what we do next. We will go forward but
one thing is certain. The overall cost of the project has increased and
fundraising therefore continues.
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