Selected project examples
Rehabilitation of the Coal Mine Complex in Mostar for the Reduction of CO2 Emissions by Coal Seam Fires, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The area of the former coal mine complex Vihovici in Mostar required ecological remediation measures. In addition to sustainably prevent coal seam fires to reduce CO2 emissions, the steep cliffs of the former open pit had to be stabilised to prevent landslides. The measure aimed at sealing sensible land areas with vegetation soils to minimise the input of air oxygen into the underground and thus reduce the potential for self-ignition in the coal seams.
Fichtner services
- Baseline investigations
- Geotechnical calculation
- Final design studies
- Tender documents and tender action
- Tender evaluation and assistance in contract award
- Co-ordination of construction supervision
- Assessment of secondary mining damages
- Follow-up during warranty period
- Public/community relations
Technical data
- 450,000 m³ of earthmoving (90 % rock)
- Blast operations to break the rock
- Securing a cliff with a height of 40 m
- Qualified integration of 40,000 m³ of topsoil for laminar sealing and injection greening
- Approx. 5 ha of landscaping area
- 3 investigation drillings to monitor the potential for self-ignition of the coal seams
