Challenges facing the stone industry Many major government projects in Victoria specify Harcourt granite and Adelaide black granite but often use material from China because it’s cheaper and supply can be quicker. “Some of these are very big projects, like the suburban rail link and over passes that specify Australian stone, which we quote on…
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GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager of CMPA reports on the value of being a CMPA Member. The CMPA is recognised as the principal advocate for the Construction Materials Processors Industry in Victoria. The mission of the CMPA is to provide…
This will be my last “From the Secretariat” as I retired on 11 August 2026. I commenced with the CMPA in May 2013, and it has been a long journey with some wins such as Financial Assurances and Rehabilitation Bonds;…
CHMP Reform, PDC VIC & CMPA, MS Teams, E. Gibson – 03.06.26 Q4 Construction Sector Consultation Group Meeting, MS Teams, E. Gibson – 10.06.26 OHS Regulations Review, Mines Quarries and Petroleum SRG, MS Teams, E. Gibson – 10.06.26 RV &…
Progress in heavy industry rarely happens by accident. It is driven by people who question how things have always been done, seek better ways forward, and quietly influence the standards the rest of the industry follows. The ‘Women in Industry…
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Dr Elizabeth Gibson, who retired in early August this year. While she will be deeply missed by everyone – colleagues, Management Committee, CMPA Members and all the regulators and…
Australia’s road maintenance backlog has reached $13.6 billion, and it is growing. Resealing rates have declined across local, state, and territory jurisdictions for more than a decade. The consequences are now visible: deteriorating road surfaces, pothole backlogs, and reconstruction costs…
Driver fatigue, defined as driving while feeling sleepy, physically or mentally tired, or lacking energy, is a major heavy vehicle safety hazard. Not getting enough sleep, driving at night, and being awake for a long time are the main causes…
On Monday 22 June 2026, Tim Bird, Managing Director, ASQ welcomed DEECA representatives to the Newbridge Quarry. The purpose of the site visit was to follow up on challenges and opportunities raised around Native Vegetation at the Management Committee Meeting…
Michael Terry, Acting Manager, Earth Resources and Renewable Construction Teams chaired the ERTS Forum – Meeting 2 on 15 July 2026 at 10:00am. Megan Kennedy, Senior Ergonomist, WorkSafe Victoria presented on Manual Handling – having visited many sites, she said…
Operators need to meet the requirements of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 2004 and the Victorian OHS Regulations 2017. This Guarding Guideline together with the CMPA’s Work Safely Reference Manual aims to support members to establish and…
Providing Geospatial Data Solutions and Mapping to the Extractives Sector. Founder Nathan Gardiner recently worked under the MRSD Act, engaging with Declared Mine owners in the Latrobe Valley on rehabilitation plans; working closely with regulators and operators has given him…