A disused quarry could be transformed into a mixed-use medium density community with a commercial hub, tourism and water-based adventure park if its proponents convince local authorities to rezone the land.
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European architect quarries rubble on-site for restoration
A French architect has developed a new “on-site quarrying” concept, seeing rubble from demolished structures recycled into projects constructed in its place.
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Recycler urges Victorian Government to intervene after application rejection
Alex Fraser Group has called on the Victorian Government to intervene after the City of Kingston denied its application to extend the life of the Clarinda Recycling Facility, in Melbourne’s south-east.
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Producer puts three Queensland quarries on the market
A Queensland construction materials producer is selling three operations within its seven-quarry network.
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Environmental approvals to speed up under PM’s deregulation agenda
The Morrison Government has unveiled a new deregulation agenda that could see wait times for environmental approvals for quarries and other major projects significantly reduced.
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Fulton Hogan goes head to head over major quarry project
New Zealand construction materials supplier Fulton Hogan has commenced three weeks of high stakes public hearings to consider hundreds of submissions over its controversial quarry proposal on the outskirts of Christchurch.
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Private landowner secures quarry approval in NSW
A New South Wales planning panel has given the green light for a new quarry that will supply road base and aggregate to the Central West region.
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Magnesium cement breakthrough could cut construction emissions
Australian researchers have developed a new magnesium-based “green cement” by overcoming water resistance issues that have traditionally limited its use.
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Boral quarry plays key role to protect town from NSW bushfires
A Boral quarry and its employees have been influential in the battle against destructive bushfires across the mid-north coast region of New South Wales.
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IQA Conference 2019: Focusing on the future of quarrying
The Geelong Football Club’s home stadium and modern convention centre were a grand backdrop to this year’s IQA annual conference – which highlighted the industry’s progress and people, and debated its future challenges. Damian Christie reports.
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