Alex Fraser Group has been awarded a Quarry Registration Certificate from Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads for its Archerfield and Nudgee recycling facilities.
Ombudsman investigates EPA on West Gate spoil
The Victorian Ombudsman has sought to confirm that three waste management facilities have complied with environmental management plans (EMP) to receive spoil from the West Gate Tunnel Project.
Wagners exhibits future-focused concrete
The Wagner Group is displaying its Earth Friendly Concrete at the Australian Museum’s Spark exhibition to advocate for positive solutions to the climate crisis.
Construction feels first contraction in nine months
The Australian construction industry has fallen into decline for the first time since September 2020, following COVID-19 lockdowns in Victoria and New South Wales.
Hanson unhappy with rehabilitation refusal
Hanson Construction Materials has had a work variation plan refused by the Victorian Earth Resources Regulator for the rehabilitation of the former Harkaway Quarry.
Komatsu recycled plastics continue sustainable practices
Komatsu has introduced a sustainable packaging initiative to ensure the plastic bottles for its oil wear analysis samples contribute as little as possible to landfill.
Holcim’s ocean plastic recovery strengthens circular economy
Holcim has assisted with the launch of a plastic recovering, solar-powered catamaran, with the ability to recover four tonnes of plastic per day for use in new products and alternative energy.
Wash recycling – at the most optimum
A sand washing plant, predominantly designed by an OEM for sand processing applications, has been successfully installed in a recycled aggregates operation. The plant has proven that it can cope with construction and civil engineering wastes and transform them into clean, consistent recycled products.
Opportunities for C&D materials to support growth of global cities
Resource recovery and utilising alternative construction materials to support urban growth came under the spotlight as part of a recent Engineering Insights virtual event hosted by wet processing industry experts CDE.
Master Plan edges old Hornsby Quarry closer to new life
Hornsby Shire Council has formally established a Master Plan for the $130 million Hornsby Park project, north of Sydney, after a period of extensive community consultation.