A RM2 billion integrated clinker and cement plant in the interior district of Nabawan, the largest in the state, is expected to begin operations by the end of the year.
Borneo Cement Sabah Sdn Bhd general manager Michael Kinsuan said construction will begin after the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) report is approved by the Environment Department (DoE).
The project is under local company Setia Alam Sdn Bhd in collaboration with state-owned Sabah Economic Development Corporation (Sedco) with investments from China-based company.
Kinsuan said that the state government had gazetted 280 hectares for the factory site in Bukit Sinobang, Kampung Kawayoi, about 130km from the adjacent Tongod town.
Another 200 hectares have been earmarked for the clinker site, while 80 hectares are gazetted for the factory site as well for packaging, administrative office and workers’ quarters.
Kinsuan said most of the materials -limestone, coal, clay, sandstone and shale were available in the proposed mine area with only gypsum having to be imported from Indonesia.
Kinsuan said it would be fully equipped with the latest modern and digitally operated machines. This includes a 300m Stone Roller Conveyor from the mine to the cement processing plant.
