| Fact Sheets

This fact sheet explains how the proposed Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) for the Bendigo–Ophir Gold Project is designed, built and operated to the highest safety and environmental standards. It covers how the TSF works, its engineered earthquake-resilient structure, cyanide destruction processes, monitoring systems, and the extensive independent oversight behind it. It also includes a Myth vs Fact section to address common community questions and misconceptions.

This fact sheet explains how lighting will be safely used at the Bendigo–Ophir Project while minimising effects on neighbours, wildlife and the night sky. It outlines low-spill lighting, warm colours, shielding, and switching lights off when not needed all within strict District Plan limits. It also shows how Dark Sky principles guide the design, and provides details to the full technical report for anyone wanting more detail.

Noise and vibration at the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project will stay well within safe limits district plan limits.

Natural distance from homes and the shape of the land help keep noise low, and we’ll be tracking noise and vibration regularly to make sure we stay compliant. Construction and vehicle noise will also remain in the low range, similar to everyday sounds like a normal conversation.

We’ll keep checking, reporting, and communicating so our community always knows what to expect.