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Operating mobile plant in or near water

Operating mobile plant in or near water

A recent incident near a water body resulted in the complete submerging of a 75 tonne excavator in a flooded quarry pit. At the time of the incident, the excavator operator was positioning the powered mobile plant on a bench…

Resources Victoria builds a successful series of inspections

Resources Victoria builds a successful series of inspections

Resources Victoria has been out in force inspecting quarries throughout the state to get a better understanding how risk is being managed. This is important work for the quarry sector and the communities close to where they operate. Victoria’s quarries…

Resources Victoria Performance Report

Resources Victoria Performance Report

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…

Administrative update submission template

Administrative update submission template

Complete the following fields in the Administrative update submission template. For more information or support contact Chris Drury on 0411 216 632 or [email protected] Work Authority Number WA numberWork Authority Holder The organisation that is submitting the administrative updateContact Name…

Disturbance area in Work Authority too small?

Disturbance area in Work Authority too small?

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…

25 Years of CMPA – John Mitas

25 Years of CMPA – John Mitas

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…

Espom Sand and Soil committed to supporting community

Espom Sand and Soil committed to supporting community

Epsom Sand & Soil has been a member with the CMPA since 2019 and is a locally Owned and Operated company located in Bendigo. We have been producing and supplying landscaping products to the Central Victoria region since 1976. Epsom…

CMPA Management Committee Meeting 2: 2025

CMPA Management Committee Meeting 2: 2025

The CMPA Management Committee meeting 2-2025 was held in Geelong commencing 10:00am Friday 23 May 2025. Jason Comben (Chair), Drew Phillips (Deputy Chairperson), Craig Banthorpe, David McKelvie, Cameron Black, Garry Cranny (MS Teams), John Pititto (Treasurer) (MS Teams), Mark Thompson…

Burdetts Celebrate 25 Years

Burdetts Celebrate 25 Years

For 25 years, Burdetts Sand, Soil & Stone (often under the Burdetts / Burdett’s / Burdett Sands banner) has been more than just a supplier of raw materials across Victoria and beyond. Its membership in the Construction Material Processors Association…

From the Secretariat

From the Secretariat

Dr Elizabeth Gibson, CMPA General Manager. There is much happening at the CMPA and for the extractive industries. By now the majority of the Annual Returns have been submitted to Resources Victoria Regulatory Operations (RVRO – formerly Earth Resources Regulation)…

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