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Hot Works and Panel Penetration Works

Hot Works and Panel Penetration Works

Permit To Work (PTW) Requirements. Hot WorksHot Works are activities that involve the introduction of a flame or spark and have the potential to cause a fire if that flame or spark combines with fuel and oxygen. Tasks such as…

Onetrak celebrates 15 years in Victoria

Onetrak celebrates 15 years in Victoria

Onetrak is the Australian dealer for major brands Tigercat, Hidromek, Striker, Anaconda, Fuchs and Dressta. The company has locations in Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. This year Onetrak celebrates its 15th anniversary in Victoria.The…

Frequently Asked Questions (Issue 127)

Frequently Asked Questions (Issue 127)

Questions asked by members to the Secretariat to improve communication with readers. To ask a question that could be shared amongst all members in the association please contact the CMPA:Phone: 03 5781 6055 – Fax: 03 5782 2021Email: [email protected]

Job Opportunities (Issue 127)

Job Opportunities (Issue 127)

For listing enquiries phone: 03 5781 0655 or Email: [email protected] Available in both member quarries and supplier businesses. These ads are free as a benefit of being a CMPA member. To advertise a position in Sand & Stone contact the…

From the Secretariat

From the Secretariat

Opportunities for the Industry in 2023 DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA. Rehabilitation bondsThe total sum for work authority rehabilitation bonds has increased by approximately 10% in the last 12 months. However, Earth Resources Regulation is in the…

WJ & TJ Gread – The Sand King

WJ & TJ Gread – The Sand King

WENDY BURNESS and LISA ROHDE (daughters) reflect on their family business and the life of The Sand King. Bill Gread of Numurkah was a man who had a long association with CMPA and was a founding member. Sadly, Bill passed…

CMPA News (126)

CMPA News (126)

RECENT EVENTS • EPA Resources, Energy and Extractives Consultation meeting via MS Teams attended by E. Gibson• AUSMESA advisory groups (Federal Education) meeting via MS Teams attended by E. Gibson• EPA visited CMPA Member sites including Allstone Quarries, Conundrum Holdings…

Burdett’s supports health campaign

Burdett’s supports health campaign

Bladder cancer is in the top 10 cancers in Australia. Every year over 3000 people are diagnosed, and tragically over 1000 people die each year. It is not rare. Men over 60 are at the highest risk of bladder cancer,…

Coordinating a secure supply of Victorian quarry materials

Coordinating a secure supply of Victorian quarry materials

DONNA FINDLAY, Quarry Approvals Coordinator, DJPR Recent economic modelling undertaken by the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) indicates Victoria’s building and construction industries are facing pressure from unprecedented demand and supply chain challenges, including shortages of construction materials.…

Establishment of DEECA

Establishment of DEECA

Machinery of Government (MoG) implications for DELWP and the new Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). A new Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action From 1 January 2023, a new Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action…

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