Queensland’s summer is no joke. Intense UV, heavy downpours, dust storms, and temperatures pushing well past 40°C make conditions uncomfortable for all of us. But when you’re on a mining operations worksite without dust control, those same conditions damage equipment, disrupt operations, and cost you money.
Ezy Igloo container domes give Queensland mining operations fast, reliable protection from UV damage, heavy rain, dust storms, and extreme heat. They are engineer-certified, cyclone-rated, and deployable within days – with smaller configurations installed in as little as 1-3 days and larger spans typically completed within a week. And the best part? They protect your equipment, materials, and covered work areas without the cost or delays of permanent structures.
If your site is running without adequate shelter this summer, then you’re absorbing costs that a well-placed container dome could prevent. Here’s how dust control and weather protection for your mining operation will pay for itself.
Four threats that hit Queensland mining sites every summer
UV damage to mining equipment
Prolonged UV exposure degrades rubber seals, cracks hydraulic hoses, and deteriorates surface coatings on machinery. Over time, this accelerates wear and increases maintenance frequency – costs that compound quickly when you’re running an already expensive plant year-round.
Rain and operational downtime
Summer storms arrive fast and hit hard. Rain infiltrates sensitive electrical components, causes corrosion on unprotected metal surfaces, and turns work areas into safety hazards. Downtime during and after heavy rainfall is one of the most underestimated costs on mining sites.
Dust infiltration
Abrasive dust particles clog air filters, infiltrate hydraulic systems, and damage electronic components. During severe dust events, visibility drops to dangerous levels, forcing stoppages that ripple through production schedules.
Extreme heat
Equipment overheating shortens service intervals and increases breakdown risk. And just as importantly, workers in unshaded areas face heat stress and fatigue, affecting both safety and productivity in your business. Covered work areas on mining sites make an important, measurable difference to how long your crew will stay operational.
What a mining site shelter actually protects
Container domes aren’t a single-use solution. On a well-planned site, a mining site shelter creates protected zones across multiple operational areas.
Our 40ft container domes give you the span to cover light vehicles, generators, and pumping equipment, keeping machinery out of direct sun and rain between shifts. A covered maintenance area will mean your crew can service equipment and complete repairs regardless of what’s happening outside, keeping scheduled maintenance on track.
Spare parts, consumables, and construction materials also degrade faster when exposed to UV and moisture, so having a covered storage area will keep your inventory in better condition and reduce the cost of premature replacement.
Our domes are completely relocatable so you can dismantle, transport, and reinstall them around your site, allowing you to protect your assets and workers as needed. This is especially helpful around active zones to reduce windblown dust reaching equipment and crew – it’s an easy, and effective way to manage dust before turning to more heavy-duty (and costly) suppression systems.
How our fabric handles extreme weather
Our Australian-made Canvacon® PE fabric is UV-stabilised with a 20-year UV warranty, meaning that it’s engineered to stand up to our brutal sun year after year.
The fabric handles heavy rain without water infiltration, and our base rail system – included as standard – seals the cover properly at ground level. This means no water pooling under the cover flap, and no leaking at the sides.
For cyclone-prone regions, our domes are engineer-certified for Wind Regions A, B or C and built to AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 standards, giving you documented compliance for your safety management system. They’re also backed by a 10-year structural warranty.
Read our guide for more information on how our shelters perform across Australia’s toughest conditions.
A real example from a Queensland mining site
We recently worked with a mid-sized Queensland mining contractor who was absorbing around $35,000 a year in weather-related equipment repairs. Light vehicles and generators sat exposed between shifts, spare parts storage was a basic tarp arrangement, and their maintenance crew was losing hours to weather stoppages.
After installing three container domes – two for equipment storage and one as a covered maintenance workshop – their weather-related repair costs dropped significantly in the first year. The maintenance workshop alone kept their crew working through afternoon storms without losing hours. All three domes were in place within a week of delivery.
Fast deployment before the season hits
Our container domes install within 1-3 days for smaller configurations, with larger spans typically completed within a week depending on your chosen hold-down method and site conditions. We keep popular sizes in stock and can dispatch our domes fast, subject to freight availability.
If your site needs to move quickly, weight blocks inside your containers allow installation to begin immediately. Concrete piers or slab fixing need additional days for curing before assembly can begin.
Ready to protect your operation from Queensland’s wild weather?
Queensland’s summer doesn’t wait for procurement timelines to catch up, and equipment damage from a single severe storm can cost more than a complete dome installation.
From our years of experience supplying shelters to mining and resources operations across Australia, we know what it takes to keep your site and your assets protected when the weather turns. Contact us on 1300 399 445 and together we’ll keep your site protected and operational all season long.