Constructing new leachate and stormwater management infrastructure on the NSW North Coast has required careful planning and adaptation to local environmental conditions. Partnering with Tonkin + Taylor, Chadwick Geotechnics is delivering a perimeter leachate and stormwater system – using staged…
A founding member of the CMPA and having worked in the quarry industry for decades, Robbie’s motto was ‘bigger is better’. His passion was quarries and this is where he spent most of his time. More than 700 people came…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson provides an update on the new statutory process for minor work plan variations following on from Chris Drury’s (WESTVIC Quarry Solutions) article on administrative work plan updates in issue 141 Sand & Stone. Resources Victoria (RV) have…
The following is a summary of the CMPA Annual Report. Chairperson’s Report – Jason Comben A summary of the Chairperson’s report, prepared by Dr Elizabeth Gibson. The most important set of issues confronting the Extractive Industries sector include: Identification, security,…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson provides a summary of the Resources Victoria Regulatory Operations (RVRO) Performance Report 2024-25. RVRO publish quarterly performance statistics that are available at https://resources.vic.gov.au. Below are some of the outcomes for FY 2024-25. Work Authorities and Work PlansRVRO…
Complete the following fields in the Administrative update submission template. For more information or support contact Chris Drury on 0411 216 632 or chris@westvicqs.com Work Authority Number WA numberWork Authority Holder The organisation that is submitting the administrative updateContact Name…
By now, most quarry operators will be aware that ERR have stepped up their inspections of quarries. One of the issues identified thus far is a lack of progressive rehabilitation. The ERR website says: “Progressive rehabilitation will remain a focus…
The History of Construction Materials Processors Association (CMPA). The Construction Materials Processors Association (CMPA) was officially established in late 1990 and incorporated on 25 February 2000, born out of a necessity for a unified voice representing the interests of small…
The CMPA submission on the Regulatory Impact Statement: Proposed Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Amendment Regulations 2025 and the proposed Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Extractive Industries) Amendment Regulations 2025 (RIS) was prepared in part by Peter Marshall, Director PJM…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson provides an update on the Mineral Resources Sustainable Development Act (1990) reform. The MRSDA reform comes into effect on 1 July 2025. To date there has been little for CMPA to comment on in terms of new…