A new 3D interactive Map is allowing Yorkshire Coast residents to explore Whitby's Woodsmith Mine.
The 3D interactive experience is available online and highlights the innovative engineering involved in the construction of the UK’s first deep mine in 40 years.
Andi Liddell is from Animmersion who created the 3D imagery, he told us what people will be able to see using the 3D visualisation.
The online tool also provides 3D tours of parts of the Woodsmith Mine that haven't yet been completed.
The interactive map is using digital visualisations to bring to live some of the technology being used in the mine and the 23 mile long tunnel to the mines port in Teesside.
Andi Liddell says it's a great way of demonstrating hard to reach kit and locations.
Once completed the 1,600 metre-deep mine will exploit the world’s largest known, high-grade deposit of polyhalite, which will be sold round the world as a natural, multinutrient fertiliser. The mine, which is almost entirely hidden beneath the surface, is setting new standards in sustainable mining, and the POLY4 fertiliser product will boast one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry, while also boosting food production and supporting sustainable farming practices.
Previously, Animmersion delivered a project to visualise the installation of the first 1,800-tonne tunnel boring machine as well as working on a range of accurate 3D animations of the engineering processes and infrastructure to portray key construction stages.
Steven Rushby, Digital Manager of Crop Nutrients at Anglo American, said:
“Animmersion has a long-standing relationship with the Woodsmith Project, which reflects our commitment to developing a local supply chain and ensuring local people and businesses benefit from what we are doing.
“This 3D interactive experience has been nine months in the making and we hope that a wide range of audiences will find it engaging and informative, and that it will become a key communication tool in explaining the unique, innovative and low environmental impact approach we’re taking to develop the mine.
“As a Teesside lad myself, it’s been really rewarding to be able to work with a local company like Animmersion to develop such an innovative, cutting-edge tool.”
Samuel Harrison, managing director of Animmersion UK, said:
“We have a long association with the Woodsmith Project, and I’m delighted to continue working with Anglo American to create innovative, engaging, and immersive ways of keeping people informed.“This is a great example of how we apply our expertise for creating immersive digital experiences to bring complicated subjects to life for diverse audiences.”
To explore the interactive map visit: https://uk.angloamerican.com/the-woodsmith-project
Firefighter Rescue After Cliff Fall Near Filey
Bridlington Town Relegation Battle Goes to Final Game
£11m Scarborough West Pier Renovation Plan Submitted
Gospel Singing Comes to Grosmont
Whitby Town League Season Ends as Cup Date Announced
Whitby Mine Owner Rejects Takeover Bid
Bridlington Town Sale Progressing
North Yorkshire Investigation Returns ‘Irreplaceable’ Ancient Treasures to Cyprus
Investigation Ongoing after Woman's Death in Malton
Staxton Hill Closed Following Diesel Spillage
McCain "Futureproofs" Scarborough Facility with Completion of £170m Investment
Mayoral Candidates Speak About Whitby's Transport Needs
Comments
Add a comment