Late last year Alex Fraser paved its greenest road yet, using an innovative, high performance mix design that incorporates recycled plastic, glass and asphalt. Richmond streets paved with PolyPave™ – a new sustainable asphalt product containing recycled plastic, glass and…
GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA Member Services Manager reports on the updated CMPA publication – Guarding Plant and Equipment in the Construction Materials Industry. The new year will see several CMPA Publications completed ready for Members to update their libraries. The first…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA, reports on the latest Extractive IRC meeting. The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) provides advice to Commonwealth and State Industry and Skills Ministers on the implementation of national Vocational Education and Training (VET) policies and…
GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA Member Services Manager provides information on understanding mental health and wellbeing. In order to work at their best and contribute to the success of their organisation the health and wellbeing of staff is crucial. When staff aren’t…
Alloys International Pty Ltd provide specialised wear resistance, wear plate and maintenance welding products to the quarrying industry, along with machining, welding and crusher repairs through our workshop division Avweld Australasia Pty Ltd. A privately-owned Australian company, Alloys have been…
A new section of Sand & Stone created for communicating to readers; questions being asked by members to the Secretariat. Can I import materials onto my site? Reference was made to the Earth Resources Regulation’s “Imported Materials Management Guideline” 2017…
Policy positions that CMPA will pursue with newly elected Victorian Government. ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA. By the time you read this the results of the Victorian State election should be known. There are a number of policy positions…
Steve Adams, Managing Director for Castlemaine Slate & Stone reports on the development of the quarry. Castlemaine Slate & Stone has been quarried for more than 75 years, lending its rich earthly glow to many significant buildings. The quarry outside…
Benefits of the Preferred Suppliers & General Information Reference Manual The CMPA Preferred Suppliers & General Information Reference Manual 2019 will be delivered in early December to all members, Voting, Honorary Voting, Associate and Workforce. The manual provides you with…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA reports on the Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) workshop she attended in Ballarat on 21st September 2018. The draft Standard Risk Management Plan pathway was scrapped due to unworkability highlighted by industry at a…