Fabric Structures & Shelters for African Mining Projects
Premium, Cost Effective, and Convenient Shelter Solutions
Several mining projects are scheduled to be launched this year in Africa, most in remote areas. Just as they have done in DRC and Egypt, DomeShelter Australia is eager to supply genuine, durable DomeShelter™ Fabric Structures & Shelters to new clientele. DomeShelter™ Solutions are the cost-effective and hassle-free Shelter choice for clients across the globe.
DomeShelter Australia is the original manufacturer of genuine DomeShelter™ Products, boasting 30 years of industry experience in designing and manufacturing fully-engineered Shelter Solutions. DomeShelter™ Products are gaining popularity in the engineered shelter niche market due to the convenience they offer and their premium quality. Moreover, with in-house know-how, DomeShelter Australia can provide solutions customised to the client’s exact specifications.
Convenience
DomeShelter™ Structures provide convenience in the following ways:
- Easy transportation
The unique modular design and efficient kit packaging of DomeShelter™ Structures make them well-suited to assist the African mining industry. Eliminating the hassle of transporting components over long distances, DomeShelter™ Kits for overseas project delivery are typically packaged inside ISO sea containers. This approach offers a range of benefits, including:
- Standardised ISO sizing means straightforward delivery to any location internationally
- Easily liftable for unloading
- Easy to unpack on-site
- Packaged safely for delivery and movement
- Space saving; multiple Shelter Kits can be packed inside one container depending on size
- Less ‘bits-i-ness’ means reduced risk of pieces going missing etc.
- Reduced installation times and costs
DomeShelter™ Kits contain fewer overall pieces, improving structural strength and significantly reducing installation times and costs once the Shelter reaches the site. For instance, two 15m wide by 12.2m long DomeShelter™ Structures on a remote mine site would take an estimated three days to install, compared to more than a week with a complicated and ‘bitsy’ kit.
- Customisable
With small or large profiles available and a range of configurations and add-ons available, DomeShelter™ Structures can be customised to suit a range of applications. They are commonly used as LV & HV Maintenance Bays, Bulk Storage Shelters, Tyre Change Bays, and more, at mines throughout Africa. DomeShelter Australia works closely with many clients to deliver Fit-For-Purpose Shelter Solutions to suit their individual project needs.
Compliance with international quality standards
There are a range of fabric shelter options on the market. While this offers the end-users a wide range of options, unfortunately, not all products are suitably engineered and compliant.
However, undoubtedly, every DomeShelter™ Kit is of premium quality. Clients can rest assured using a product with the following unique attributes:
- DomeShelter™ Structures are 100% Australian-made using only the highest quality material.
- DomeShelter Australia adheres to the strictest Australian engineering standards, with every Shelter manufactured in accordance with AS1170.2, Australia’s wind rating system.
- DomeShelter Australia‘s manufacturing and management systems are internationally audited and certified to ISO9001 and ISO45001 standards.
Over and above premier quality, all DomeShelter™ Products come with a 10-year Structural warranty. DomeShelter™ Tarps have a 20-year UV warranty.
Inhouse expertise from design to completion
With a large and capable in-house team, DomeShelter Australia handles all elements of every project in-house, from design consultation to site-specific engineering and manufacturing of the Fabric Structure. Ultimately, the DomeShelter™ Structure is delivered in one complete kit, including any materials that need to be outsourced. In this way, DomeShelter Australia guarantees quick turnaround Standard Solutions but also end-to-end service of the highest quality standard.
Client endorsement
In the face of products from competitors serving similar functions, DomeShelter™ Structures have carved a niche in different sectors globally, underlining clients‘ endorsement of the convenience and premier quality they offer. Among scores of projects where the Structures have been delivered to the client’s satisfaction are those in Australia and Africa.
- Australia
DomeShelter Australia was entrusted with designing and manufacturing Shelters for extremely complex projects, such as the Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory in Australia. For this project, the DomeShelter™ Team worked with NASA scientists to deliver a fully-insulated Shelter for space vehicle assembly. This ensured that the finished product adhered to the necessary environmental requirements for laboratory works, as well as keeping staff and assets safe from the challenging Northern Territory climate.
- Africa
DomeShelter Australia has been servicing the mining industry throughout Africa for decades. Currently, it is a trusted supplier to leading mining projects such as the Kibali Gold Mine in DRC and Sukari Mine in Egypt.
A noteworthy milestone is the delivery of a DomeShelter™ Solution to the sprawling Kilbali Gold Mine in DRC. At the mine, Shelter was required to ensure activities related to vehicle maintenance could be completed efficiently and staff and assets could be protected from harsh elements. Timeously, DomeShelter Australia was approached to assist in devising a suitable solution and they relished the challenge.
Located in remote Africa, Kilbali Gold Mine in DRC needed a solution that could be easily transported and installed without compromising on size and durability. They also needed it to be delivered within a short time frame while remaining on budget.
Accordingly, Six DomeShelter™ Structures of varying sizes were provided for use on-site. These Shelters serve a range of purposes, from Maintenance Workshops and Lubrication Bays to Boilermaker Workshops and Tyre Bays. Mounted on double and triple-stacked sea containers, the Shelters offer ample height clearance for large mining machinery such as CAT dump trucks to be worked on undercover. The Shelters were installed by local teams on-site following comprehensive instructions provided, saving time and cost for the client.
New locations, New Clients
In 2024, the team at DomeShelter Australia are looking forward to delivering solutions to similar projects to new locations on the African continent. They guarantee prospective clients unrivalled experience of premium quality, convenience and cost-effectiveness with their genDomeShelter™ fabric Structures and Shelters.
