What’s happening | Upgrading the main access to the quarry on Mt Cotton Road including road widening, dedicated right and left turning lanes into the quarry, improved sight lines for motorists, a section of dedicated cycle lane and better road drainage |
Timing | Completed in October 2023 |
Where | Entrance to the quarry at 1513 Mt Cotton Road, Mt Cotton |
Contractor | Winslow Queensland |
What’s happening | Works will include: · realigning the internal access driveway · constructing a new haul road to the Stage 1 quarry zone and wildlife crossing culvert · establishing a new quarry area of about 15 hectares to replace the previous extraction area · upgrading quarry dams and stormwater drainage channels · installing new crushing and screening equipment · upgrading site offices and staff amenities · maintaining 3,300 planted native trees and shrubs
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Timing | July 2023 to early 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting |
Construction hours | Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm and Saturday from 6:30am to 4:00pm |
Where | Inside the quarry |
Contractor | Barro Group |
What to expect
| There will be some increased truck movements around the quarry entrance, and localised noise, dust and vibration in work areas at times. Customers will continue to be able to access the quarry during these works.
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