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There are also a number of care and maintenance projects that will improve site water management and treatment at the FMC. The key ones that are under way include:
There are also a number of care and maintenance projects that will improve site water management and treatment at the FMC. The key ones that are under way include:
====Additional Treatment at the Interim Water Treatment System (IWTS)====
An additional water treatment process step is being added to the IWTS. This will involve adjusting the pH of treated water through acid addition to reduce potential impacts of ammonia on the receiving environment. The treatment system components are on site and are in the final stages of assembly. It is expected to be operational later in July 2019.
An additional water treatment process step is being added to the IWTS. This will involve adjusting the pH of treated water through acid addition to reduce potential impacts of ammonia on the receiving environment. The treatment system components are on site and are in the final stages of assembly. It is expected to be operational later in July 2019.
New Tank for pH adjustment for the IWTS. Photo courtesy of Rick Massie, CIRNAC.
New Tank for pH adjustment for the IWTS. Photo courtesy of Rick Massie, CIRNAC.
====New (Additional) Water Treatment Plant for Cross Valley Pond====
The Cross Valley Pond Water Treatment Plant (CVP TP) project began construction in May 2019. This new water treatment plant, once completed, will allow treatment of water directly from the CVP and will provide additional overall treatment capacity for water management on the Faro pit side of the FMC. The majority of the plant’s materials have been delivered to the site and a pad structure and mobile foundation system has been constructed to support the new facility (see photo below).
The Cross Valley Pond Water Treatment Plant (CVP TP) project began construction in May 2019. This new water treatment plant, once completed, will allow treatment of water directly from the CVP and will provide additional overall treatment capacity for water management on the Faro pit side of the FMC. The majority of the plant’s materials have been delivered to the site and a pad structure and mobile foundation system has been constructed to support the new facility (see photo below).
Photo of new CVPTP Pad
Photo of new CVPTP Pad
===Emergency Tailings Area – Water Capture and Piping to the Intermediate Pond===
====Emergency Tailings Area – Water Capture and Piping to the Intermediate Pond====
A new water collection feature has been installed in the area of the former Emergency Tailings Area (ETA). The capture system was designed and installed by Parsons in July 2019. This captures water at the ETA and sends it by pipe directly to the Intermediate Pond and then to the water treatment plant for treatment prior to discharge.
A new water collection feature has been installed in the area of the former Emergency Tailings Area (ETA). The capture system was designed and installed by Parsons in July 2019. This captures water at the ETA and sends it by pipe directly to the Intermediate Pond and then to the water treatment plant for treatment prior to discharge.
New ETA Capture system. Photo courtesy of Parsons
New ETA Capture system. Photo courtesy of Parsons
===Urgent Works Updates:===
====Urgent Works Updates:====
CIRNAC, and their Interim Construction Manager (ICM), Parsons Inc. are carrying out Urgent Works projects.
CIRNAC, and their Interim Construction Manager (ICM), Parsons Inc. are carrying out Urgent Works projects.
===North Fork of Rose Creek===
=====North Fork of Rose Creek===
The intent of the NFRC project is to relocate the channel conveying clean water of the North Fork of Rose Creek to remove it from and potential contaminated contact water seeping from the Faro waste rock piles. The design was completed by BGC Engineering for CIRNAC, and is being implemented by the ICM and their contractors who are selected through competitive processes. The first step of the project was the completion of the construction diversion channel which was completed by Pelly Construction over the winter of 2019, and was finished in early May 2019. An aerial UAV photo of the completed first phase of the project is below.
The intent of the NFRC project is to relocate the channel conveying clean water of the North Fork of Rose Creek to remove it from and potential contaminated contact water seeping from the Faro waste rock piles. The design was completed by BGC Engineering for CIRNAC, and is being implemented by the ICM and their contractors who are selected through competitive processes. The first step of the project was the completion of the construction diversion channel which was completed by Pelly Construction over the winter of 2019, and was finished in early May 2019. An aerial UAV photo of the completed first phase of the project is below.
===Elders Tour:===
====Elders Tour:====
On June 11, 2019 CIRNAC’s Care and Maintenance Contractor, Parsons hosted the Ross River Dena Council (RRDC) Elders Visit at the Faro Mine Complex (FMC). A group of 22 RRDC citizens including Chief Jack Caesar, some councilors, and Elders visited FMC for a sharing of stories and a discussion of past and present events at Faro Mine. A group tour of the Faro side was carried out. The group visited the Faro Pit viewpoint, the recently completed North Fork of Rose Creek construction diversion channel, the Interim Water Treatment Plant, and the X13 water recovery project. Parsons then served a BBQ lunch onsite and the tour group departed for Ross River.
On June 11, 2019 CIRNAC’s Care and Maintenance Contractor, Parsons hosted the Ross River Dena Council (RRDC) Elders Visit at the Faro Mine Complex (FMC). A group of 22 RRDC citizens including Chief Jack Caesar, some councilors, and Elders visited FMC for a sharing of stories and a discussion of past and present events at Faro Mine. A group tour of the Faro side was carried out. The group visited the Faro Pit viewpoint, the recently completed North Fork of Rose Creek construction diversion channel, the Interim Water Treatment Plant, and the X13 water recovery project. Parsons then served a BBQ lunch onsite and the tour group departed for Ross River.
Faro Elders tour – X13 Area. Photo courtesy Parsons.
Faro Elders tour – X13 Area. Photo courtesy Parsons.
===Faro 50 Tour:===
====Faro 50 Tour:====
The Town of Faro recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. As part of the 50th anniversary, tours of the Faro Mine Complex were provided to the public. These were facilitated by Parsons on behalf of CIRNAC. In total, 122 visitors toured the FMC between July 2nd and 6th. The toured followed the water management on the site, and the tour guides explained diversions of fresh water and the contact water capture and treatment. The new North Fork Rose Creek Diversion, Faro Pit, Rose Creek Tailings area were all visited.
The Town of Faro recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. As part of the 50th anniversary, tours of the Faro Mine Complex were provided to the public. These were facilitated by Parsons on behalf of CIRNAC. In total, 122 visitors toured the FMC between July 2nd and 6th. The toured followed the water management on the site, and the tour guides explained diversions of fresh water and the contact water capture and treatment. The new North Fork Rose Creek Diversion, Faro Pit, Rose Creek Tailings area were all visited.