Current Activities

Stage 1 of the quarry extension is now underway

Roadworks

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

 

 

Establishing the Stage 1 quarry zone

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

 

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.

 

Want to know more?

Works notice Stage 1 extension