Rossing Uranium - Slope Stabilisation
Client: Rossing Uranium
Location: Swakopmund, Namibia
Project Period: September 2015 – June 2016
Fairbrother Geotechnical Engineering was appointed to implement a rockfall protection system at Rossing Uranium Mine to safeguard a critical haul road below a hazardous slope measuring 110 m in height and 270 m in length.
Scope of Work:
Installation of 20,000 m² of Geobrugg drape mesh
Deployed in extreme terrain using rope access teams and a 60-ton crane
Project Challenges:
The challenging topography and remote location demanded high-level technical execution, safety coordination, and logistical planning. All mesh was installed via suspended access, ensuring full coverage of the slope and long-term protection for mine operations below.
This project highlights Fairbrother’s capability to deliver high-risk slope stabilisation projects in remote and logistically complex environments.
