Shepherds Lagoon Bornholm

Shepherds Lagoon Bornholm is situated within the Great Southern region of Western Australia, approximately 400 km southeast of Perth. This remote positioning creates extended supply chain lead times for consumables, wear parts, and bulk reagents. Operators must maintain elevated buffer stock levels on-site. The coastal-adjacent terrain typical of the Bornholm district features shallow limestone and limesand deposits, with low topographic relief favouring open-cut extraction methodologies and simplified haul road geometry.

The site holds Operating status, confirming active extraction of limestone and limesand for regional construction, agricultural lime, and civil infrastructure markets. Continuous operations demand diesel-intensive fleet management, including loaders, dozers, and rigid haul trucks running 24/7 shift rotations. Dependency on mobile diesel generation or grid-tied substation infrastructure is critical. Key B2B procurement cycles include:

• Bulk diesel supply contracts and fuel farm maintenance
• Tyre management and GET (Ground Engaging Tools) programs
• Explosive and blasting consumables (where applicable)
• Preventive maintenance scheduling for mobile plant

Limesand and limestone extraction at this scale relies on integrated conveyor systems to transfer crushed and screened material from the pit face to stockpile or processing areas, minimising truck cycle dependency. Engineering priorities include:

• Belt conveyor alignment and tension management in coastal humidity
• Primary jaw or impact crushing circuits for limestone sizing
• Screening decks for limesand grading to specification
• Dust suppression systems compliant with DER standards
• Weighbridge and load-out infrastructure for road transport dispatch

Operating in the Great Southern region mandates rigorous Aboriginal Heritage compliance under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) and alignment with Section 18 consent protocols prior to any ground disturbance expansion. B2B partners are increasingly required to demonstrate:

• Engagement with Noongar-owned enterprises for site services and civil works
• Rehabilitation bonding and progressive land restoration commitments
• Carbon footprint reporting aligned with TCFD frameworks
• Procurement preference policies favouring local Great Southern suppliers