Bellevue Gold Limited has awarded the preliminary works agreement for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the 1Mtpa gold processing plant for the Bellevue Gold Project in Western Australia.
GR Engineering Services (GRES) was awarded the preliminary works agreement and will now commence design engineering services and locking in long-lead and critical path items including the ball mill, crushing equipment, screens, agitators, leach and tailings thickeners.
Bellevue Gold Limited (Bellevue) and GRES expect to finalise a full EPC contract shortly, which is expected to be in-line with the previously released cost estimates.
Bellevue Managing Director, Steve Parsons, said GRES knew the project well from its work during the study phase.
“GR Engineering is one of the most recognised and reputable names in the Australian gold processing industry,” Mr Parsons said.
“It’s fantastic to have another Tier 1 business involved in the development and construction phase.
‘’Commencing manufacturing of these long-lead critical components of our 1.0Mtpa processing plant de-risks the construction schedule and puts Bellevue on the pathway to first gold in the second half of 2023.
“The appetite among leading contractors and suppliers to be involved with our project speaks volumes about its strong future.”
Commenting on the award, Geoff Jones, Managing Director of GRES, said the company is pleased to be working with the Bellevue team on the gold project.
“This project further enhances GRES’ reputation as the leading gold EPC contractor in Australia. GRES continues to build its pipeline of work in FY23 and future years,” Mr Jones said.
