Kiln 4 Update

Agreement has been reached with Pirson regarding operation of the large crane for construction on the preheater Tower. A large concrete slab is being laid alongside the kiln, to provide a stable base upon which the crane can operate.

Work will then start on completing the top floor and 1st stage cyclone Refractory work has been completed in the cooler and the lower stage cyclones in the Preheater tower.

Cladding has commenced in the Raw & Coal Mill areas and will progress quickly over the coming weeks.

Both robotic cranes have been installed in the Crane Gantry and the suppliers are currently commissioning them. Work is ongoing refurbishing the conveyor gantries for the Limestone delivery to kiln 4 Raw Mill.

There are now 5 full time members of the commissioning team. They have been carrying out acceptance checks on machinery in the raw Mill & Cooler areas. It is proposed to put electrical power onto the Raw Mill area on the 4th February, so cold commissioning can start in this area