State of Play WESTERN REGION: Traditional sandstone road base materials in the Horsham area are under close scrutiny following at least two separate failures in recently completed new road constructions in the city of Horsham.PETER LANGLANDS SOUTHERN REGION: Work has slowed down in April. Enquiries for new work are not happening at the moment.DAVID ELDRIDGE…
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Funding for the Extractive Industries to Remain Last issue it was reported that funding for training in the Extractive Industries Training Package was to be cut due to a recommendation from OTTE. At a recent meeting with OTTE, they reported…
Land tax review The Land Tax (Amendment) Act 2004 came into effect on 28th April, 2004. There are two important changes. The good news is the land tax rate has not been increased for this coming year, and hopefully reduced…
Recently, Wendy Cook, Competition Administrator, Victorian Mine Rescue Competition, contacted the CMPA in regards to establishing a Mine Rescue Competition for surface quarry and mine operators similar to that presently run for underground operators. The Underground Mine Rescue Competition is…
We’re not sure where this amazing photo was taken, but we do know it’s one of the most dangerous and downright ridiculous Absolute Shockers we have ever published! How little force would it take for one of these ad hoc…
In last month’s newsletter we discussed how members could plan for a fire or something similar that affected our office and computer equipment and records. This newsletter we consider some other potential disasters and how to avert them—or recover from…
Hello to all CMPA members. My name is David Crosby and I am the OH&S manager at Quantec Solutions. I am making this addition to the CMPA newsletter to tell you how Quantec Solutions developed its Oxy Fuel Hazard and…
MINING FATALITY: FITTER, TRANSPORT/PROCESSING FACILITY, WESTERN AUST. It has been reported that a 26 year old fitter, died after being struck on the head by the splitter gate in a transfer chute at an iron ore transport/processing facility on the…
Here is some important information about the Dial Before You Dig Service: Dialling 1100 Before You Dig helps prevent damage and disruption to Australia’s vast underground pipe and cable network which carries many essential services, including our electricity, gas, communications…
The CMPA is currently undertaking a major project to create an industry “Contract for the Supply of Materials for Major Works”. This initiative will be the first launch of an all-encompassing document to create the best possible supply and payment…
A Review of: Victoria: Leading the Way This statement refers to 19 key actions the concept being that the Bracks Government is building a more competitive Victoria. The main thrust of the Governments claims in relation to our industry concern…