Rio Tinto - Northern Saskatchewan

Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest mining companies, contracted Komplete to provide turnkey remote accommodations for 150 persons, site offices, security facilities, a mine dry, lavatories, and various auxiliary support equipment in a remote section of Northern Saskatchewan.

Quick Facts

  • The project is located in a remote area of Northern Saskatchewan, only accessible by dirt road.

  • Project construction possessed extreme prairie winter weather challenges.

  • 150-large, bright, hotel-style VIP rooms with private washrooms, Wi-Fi access, TVs, and satellite.

  • Features state-of-the-art kitchen-diner with state-of-the-art culinary equipment, ample amenities, and restaurant-style seating for guests.

  • A premium fitness center with commercial-grade gym flooring and high-end equipment.

  • A well-appointed recreation centre including pool tables, card tables, darts, and a gaming area.

  • A mine dry facility including showers, bathrooms, lockers, and commercial-grade laundry equipment.

  • Design-built security complex.

  • Site offices, wash cars, water & sewage storage, and power generation was commissioned on site.

  • Assisted in engineering, permit application, and approval process.

  • Provide ongoing maintenance support.

  • Custom-engineered rig mat foundation to combat sandy ground composition.

  • Completed full commissioning of the facility, including; water, sewer, propane, mechanical, and electrical site services.

The installation of the units was very well done. The contractors supplied for Komplete’s project, and their attention to detail met, and in many cases, exceeded our rigorous health and safety demands. Those who have since stayed in the accommodations have made numerous comments about the high quality and condition of the units.
— Paul L.