Cementation engineering involvement in PCS's Picadilly Project began with an active participation in the early scoping studies followed by the subsequent pre-feasibility engineering. Cementation’s pre-feasibility engineering efforts helped to define the project execution plans and to solidify Cementation’s role as the mine contractor of choice for detailed engineering and construction. The project involves the design and construction of two 5.5m diameter hydrostatic concrete lined shafts to be sunk concurrently; to a depth of 885m. The construction will include shaft stations on two levels. These will be developed concurrent with the shaft sinking. The production shaft will be fitted with 2 of 34t potash ore skips. The Service Shaft will be fitted with a cage in balance with 30t salt skip. The hoists will be 4 head rope friction hoist, tower mounted in concrete headframes.

Cementation’s engineering department also completed the detailed design engineering required for a hydrostatic shaft liner to 420m depth, shaft construction, loading pocket systems and related infrastructure within the two shafts. Detailed engineering design work also included the shaft sinking hoisting plants, surface support infrastructure, Galloway and support winches, and related sinking equipment.