THE Central Lime Project has progressed into civil, foundation and structural works, according to Pacific Lime and Cement Limited managing director Paul Mulder.
Mulder said the project remained aligned with its overall development schedule and approved budget.
Commissioning and first production are planned for early next year.
“(The project) has reached an important inflection point with the transition into structural construction and the commencement of kiln foundation works,” Mulder said.
“Pleasingly, we have also achieved our first external product sales, demonstrating early revenue, port and wharf capability and validating our logistics and supply chain.
“With critical infrastructure advancing across the site and key construction systems now operational on site, including crushing and concrete production capability, we are continuing to build momentum toward commissioning in early 2027.”
Progress so far include:
- TRANSITION to structural phase: Project progressed from bulk earthworks into civil, foundation and structural works;
- START of kiln foundations: Reinforcement and formwork progressed, with concrete pours scheduled for late April 2026;
- START of crushing operations: On-site crushing and screening is now operational, improving material availability and reducing reliance on imported aggregates;
- BRIDGE infrastructure: Bridge one abutments progressing following completion of piling; Bridge two access completed enabling piling mobilisation;
- WHARF development: Phase three procurement and fabrication commenced, supporting future marine logistics and installation activities;
- BATCH plant installation: Installation complete with commissioning ongoing, supporting the ramp-up of concrete production (noting commissioning extended into April);
- CAMP near completion: Camp infrastructure substantially complete, supporting workforce expansion and transition to structural phase operations; and,
- WORKFORCE: Workforce increased to 175 personnel as construction activity continues to build momentum.
“During the March 2026 quarter, construction activity across the project advanced across multiple work-streams as the project transitioned into civil, foundation and structural works,” he said.
“The company continues to monitor in the coming quarters the emerging global cost pressures, including supply chain and geopolitical factors but feels contingency sources of capital previously communicated to be more than suffice to cater for any such cost pressures.”
