The company developing an aggregate production facility north of Prince Rupert celebrated a major milestone this month with the commissioning of the aggregate plant at Highbank Resources’ Swamp Point North (SPN) site.
The startup of production, which saw samples of the first aggregate out of the site taken to Terrace for testing, has been a long time coming for the company. But at the same time, director Jim Place said everyone working together has resulted in a quick turnaround time from approval to production.
“Within a year of receiving our mine operating permit, we have seen the SPN – Portland Canal Quarry Project obtain funding, procure and transport to the site all necessary equipment, establish a year round camp, log and clear the site, expand a road haulage network, construct a multi- million dollar marine load-out system, build a water recirculation pond for the aggregate washing plant, and commission all equipment for a fully functioning oceanside sand and gravel operation,” he said.
“Currently the plant is being used to produce crushed gravel for onsite haulage road and stockpile site upgrades. Once these improvements are completed SPN will move into full plant production mode and begin preparing aggregate stockpiles for shipments.”
