Underground Training Facility
Officially opened in May 2009 by the Mayor of Central Highlands Regional Council, the primary purpose of the gallery is to give a sound safety introduction to new-starters in a close as possible to realistic environment. Since then we have ensured that the training needs of Industry are being met by staying in touch with local industry so that the outcomes of training are evidential in their work environment.
A First for Queensland
This is a 25 meter underground roadway that is five metres wide, stone dusted with mesh and roof bolts, vent tubes, hoses and cables, has a typical panel phone and signage A cut-through has been constructed off the roadway. In the cut-through we have a non-rated plaster stopping with man door, a shot firing face with a 22 shot pattern drilled and a crib room as well as everyday bits and pieces found in a crib room. An overcast has been built over the top of the cut-through.
A First for the local Coal Industry
The primary purpose of the gallery is to give a sound safety introduction to new-starters in a close as possible to realistic environment. The new starter will do risk assessment on simple underground tasks and conduct isolation of air/water lines in the underground environment. With light supplied by cap lamp only, the new starter will don a self rescuer and change over to a CABA Unit underground
A First for Families
If the Gallery improves the safety attitude of only a small number of workers in our industry it will be well worth the effort. Kerry Lennon, Principal