A new section of Sand & Stone created for communicating to readers; questions being asked by members to the Secretariat. What is the regulatory requirement for having tarpaulins or lids on tip trucks when carrying crushed rock (limestone)? National Heavy…
The Secretariat is working with Educational Training Preferred Suppliers to provide training on the following units: Work Safely, Conduct Screening Operations, Cut, Weld & Bend Materials, Conduct Crushing, Combined Crushing & Screening, Service & Maintain Crushers, Collect routine site samples…
Challenges for 2019 Dr Elizabeth Gibson, CMPA, discusses the challenges for 2019. CMPA congratulates Premier Daniel Andrews and the Victorian Labor party for being re-elected. Congratulations also to The Hon Jaclyn Symes MLC, the new Minister for Resources (in addition…
David Pettman, Quarry Manager for Tuckers Hill Quarry reports on the development of the quarry. Tuckers Hill Quarry (Vic) “Strengthening relationships and building Solid Foundations”. Tuckers Hill Quarry (Vic) is proudly a locally owned and operated quarry located strategically at…
Management Committee Meeting The final Management Committee meeting for the year was held on Wednesday 21st November 2018 in Kilmore and was attended by Tim Bird (Acting Chair), Anthony Bateup, Andrew Burdett, Jason Comben (via phone) and Jason Rudge (Associate…
Peter Barro was born on 29th June 1957 and passed away 25th October 2018. Peter’s passing will leave a loss for his wife, Christine, his sisters Rhonda, Elena and brother Raymond, the Barro Group employees and the quarrying industry as…
Preparation of Work Plans and Work Plan Variations: Guideline for extractive industry projects. The above guideline for the extractive industry was released on 17th December 2018 and came into effect on the 1st January 2019. The guideline is to assist…
In March 2016 the CMPA published a Dust Management Guideline after extensive consultation with Members and Government including the EPA. The abbreviated table of contents is listed below. Below are some extracts from the Guideline. Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) is…
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…