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Iron Knob - Mine Tours
Whilst in Iron Knob take a tour of the mines located just behind the town. Tours take from between half hour to an hour depending on what you wish to view .MORE...
Photo Gallery for Steel Works tour HERE
Whilst in Iron Knob take a tour of the mines located just behind the town. Tours take from between half hour to an hour depending on what you wish to view .MORE...
Photo Gallery for Steel Works tour HERE
MARCH UPDATE
It’s Official
OneSteel Whyalla plan opening Monarch Mine and Princess Mine to be fully operational by 2012, at a well attended Community meeting held at Iron Knob Angie Stokes and Don Dart representing OneSteel Whyalla informed the people present of area going to be mined, Don Dart explained OneSteel Whyalla would communicate with the community for the long term of all its operations within Iron Knob, All community groups would be informed of effects mining would have on their area and OneSteel Whyalla would consult with these groups to minimize the effects mining will have on the community. Also Don explained that the electric shovel on top of the Monarch Mine was a piece of Iron Knobs History and OneSteel Whyalla understand it's importance and would relocate it as a tourist attraction within Iron Knob.
Don Dart explained that it was at this stage a 10yr plan involving repairing the railway line from Whyalla to Iron Knob removing the problem of trucks carting ore to Whyalla.
This has put smiles on the faces of old timers in Iron Knob and I am sure past resident would think this was also good news for the community.
Watch this space for updates as they come to hand Iron Knob progress Association in conjunction with OneSteel Whyalla will endeavor to keep you all informed Via this web site or one set up by OneSteel Whyalla.
Find attached pic of finished Wall of Honor, a back to Iron Knob will be planned for the opening of the wall and bush kitchen built.
There will also be plaques available to Place on the wall for past residents who would like their name on the wall, lots of interests already being shown.
If you like your name on the wall contacts 0886462064 leave name with Joylene Venables and we will contact you with price.
Cheers for Now
Dave
It’s Official
OneSteel Whyalla plan opening Monarch Mine and Princess Mine to be fully operational by 2012, at a well attended Community meeting held at Iron Knob Angie Stokes and Don Dart representing OneSteel Whyalla informed the people present of area going to be mined, Don Dart explained OneSteel Whyalla would communicate with the community for the long term of all its operations within Iron Knob, All community groups would be informed of effects mining would have on their area and OneSteel Whyalla would consult with these groups to minimize the effects mining will have on the community. Also Don explained that the electric shovel on top of the Monarch Mine was a piece of Iron Knobs History and OneSteel Whyalla understand it's importance and would relocate it as a tourist attraction within Iron Knob.
Don Dart explained that it was at this stage a 10yr plan involving repairing the railway line from Whyalla to Iron Knob removing the problem of trucks carting ore to Whyalla.
This has put smiles on the faces of old timers in Iron Knob and I am sure past resident would think this was also good news for the community.
Watch this space for updates as they come to hand Iron Knob progress Association in conjunction with OneSteel Whyalla will endeavor to keep you all informed Via this web site or one set up by OneSteel Whyalla.
Find attached pic of finished Wall of Honor, a back to Iron Knob will be planned for the opening of the wall and bush kitchen built.
There will also be plaques available to Place on the wall for past residents who would like their name on the wall, lots of interests already being shown.
If you like your name on the wall contacts 0886462064 leave name with Joylene Venables and we will contact you with price.
Cheers for Now
Dave
Hi All
As mentioned in Februarys Knobbies News Things are Happening in Iron Knob, OneSteel Whyalla have called a community meeting for Wednesday 17th March 5.00pm at RTC Building to discuss their intentions for Iron Knob, I will keep you informed on the details, so watch for a update around the 20th March.
OneSteel Whyalla Tours are well under way, thanks to everyone who has supported the Tours to date, if you want to see something spectacular don’t miss the opportunity.
Finally the Wall of Honor is well on the way to completion I will include photos of progress to date, the wall will be finished by Tuesday 9th so I will also place finished photo for your viewing. On 20th March update issue.
Then landscaping of the area will begin plans to place sail over the area with small shelter with table and gravel area, plans are well on way.
The Idea is to landscape back and front of wall giving the opportunity for people that missed out on having a brick in the wall to purchase a brass plague like Whyalla has on their wall, details and costing is being finalize so if you're interested join the other 220+ people who have their name in place contact J.Venables on 0886462064 and leave your details and we will contact you when costing is available.
Once again watch for 20th March update issue, things are on the move in Iron Knob some old resident are quiet excited about things happening again, this can only be good for the community and tourism, sorry for this issue being late but wanted to include all details.
Until next time (20th March) safe travel and keep well.
Cheers for Now
Dave
As mentioned in Februarys Knobbies News Things are Happening in Iron Knob, OneSteel Whyalla have called a community meeting for Wednesday 17th March 5.00pm at RTC Building to discuss their intentions for Iron Knob, I will keep you informed on the details, so watch for a update around the 20th March.
OneSteel Whyalla Tours are well under way, thanks to everyone who has supported the Tours to date, if you want to see something spectacular don’t miss the opportunity.
Finally the Wall of Honor is well on the way to completion I will include photos of progress to date, the wall will be finished by Tuesday 9th so I will also place finished photo for your viewing. On 20th March update issue.
Then landscaping of the area will begin plans to place sail over the area with small shelter with table and gravel area, plans are well on way.
The Idea is to landscape back and front of wall giving the opportunity for people that missed out on having a brick in the wall to purchase a brass plague like Whyalla has on their wall, details and costing is being finalize so if you're interested join the other 220+ people who have their name in place contact J.Venables on 0886462064 and leave your details and we will contact you when costing is available.
Once again watch for 20th March update issue, things are on the move in Iron Knob some old resident are quiet excited about things happening again, this can only be good for the community and tourism, sorry for this issue being late but wanted to include all details.
Until next time (20th March) safe travel and keep well.
Cheers for Now
Dave