SEAN KINDER, Document Development Officer for the CMPA reports on the next Reference Manual – Conduct Blending Plant Operations. THE newest addition to the CMPA library currently in development is the Conduct Blending Plant Operations reference manual. This new book…
BRUCE McCLURE General Manager CMPA comments on recently released draft guidelines for recommended separation distances for industrial residual emissions. IN October 2012 the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA), released a draft guide to separation distances intended to provide protection from…
BRUCE McCLURE General Manager CMPA comments on a recent address by the Hon Kim Wells MP Treasurer of Victoria on the financial state of Victoria. A T the recent Civil Construction Alliance meeting held late in November 2012 the Hon…
BRUCE McCLURE, General Manager CMPA comments on the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Department of Primary Industries proposal to investigate a Water Accounting system applicable to the extractive industries and mining in Victoria. INDUSTRY stakeholders including the CMPA…
JOHN ROBERTS, Business Development Manager of Leadership Management Australasia looks at the development of our emerging business leaders. LEADERSHIP Management Australia has long held the view that many organisations set-up their emerging first time leaders for failure. It is the…
The CMPA wishes to acknowledge the passing of an icon in the quarry industry. Written by Max’s son DON RIGBY in conjuction with the Rigby family. Maxwell John Rigby ( Jumbo)Born 10th January 1935Passed away 1st November 2012 MAX spent…
CMPA 2013 AGM & DINNER Accommodation for the 2013 AGM & Dinner at Peppers The Sands Torquay has opened. The resort boasts 112 luxuriously appointed rooms. To make a booking call 03 5264 3333 or go to the website www.peppers.com.au/sands…
There’s few quarry operators in the country that can match the lifelong connection the Knox family has maintained with quarrying in South Gippsland. WITH over a century of quarrying under their belt, the Knox’s at Leongatha have seen a raft…
Challenges that lie ahead JOHN MAWSON, Chairman of the CMPA reflects on 2012 and the challenges that lie ahead for Members next year. THE CMPA, your association has again in 2012 worked hard to improve members’ skills and improve industry…
Where has all the experience gone? BRUCE McCLURE General Manager of the CMPA comments on the neglect of Victoria’s road network. ANYONE traveling on many of the Victorian state highways and indeed freeways at present, may start to believe that…