Many factors contributed to the exceedingly impressive results delivered by IMR. Though what has been critical to the success of this particular project is the qualified specialists that have worked collectively over decades. The accumulated wealth of; quality workmanship, knowledge, experience, education and the assistance of purpose designed equipment manufactured by IMR tradesmen to the sites specifications – Resulting in reduced reline time, all while maintaining the highest degree of safety.

The project saw managers, coordinators and supervisors work closely with the client to manage and maintain the critical path – ensuring the reduced downtime was a focal point for all involved. Though the project was not without its challenges, quality expertise and a precise approach in planning, monitoring and evaluation of the shutdown requirements ensured the completion of reline tasks would be ahead of schedule. The technical schedule of the reline included analysis and tracking of parts moved, time lost/gained, updated completion times and cross schedule comparison with all mills progress, allowing the team to manoeuvre manpower to other mills to ensure any delays or time lost/gained was considered, ensuring an accurate completion time across all mills was achieved.

The team have worked across a complete range of mills and lining formations which contributes to knowledge of all things mills that creates an environment where anything is possible when IMR are contracted. This level of service minimises any challenge restraints that were involved in the simultaneous reline, although, no project is challenge proof. While the relines were being carried out, the mill deck was subjected to high foot traffic and equipment congestion. Further challenges involved utilising local personnel, working alongside outside foreign contractors, strict deadlines and budgetary constraints. All factors contributed to a high risk environment, as such, it was critical to ensure that strict safety standards, legal obligations and performance standards were adhered to with all involved. Health and safety is the first and foremost objective of any project and mill reline. The IMR team ensured these standards were maintained and exceeded at all times with safety inspections conducted before and after each shift, in-depth discussion of safety performances and closely monitoring the shutdown stages and all contractors. The successful completion that was well under scheduled downtime with zero incident or injury is a testament to the IMR team, the service they deliver and their primary focus on safety.