Boral Seeks Quarry Extension to Build Stronger Victoria

Boral Limited (“Boral”) has put forward a proposal to extend Montrose Quarry which would see the continued supply of critical construction materials to support Victorian infrastructure and the state’s growing population. Boral’s Executive General Manager South Duncan Harris said the company’s application to extend Montrose Quarry, which has been in operation since 1947, provides a proposal that would continue the quarry’s role in supplying cost-effective construction materials close to markets where they are used to enable key Victorian construction and infrastructure projects.

The proposal would extend the extraction boundary of Montrose Quarry approximately 12.5 hectares, providing access to more than 20 million tonnes of additional material – equivalent to about 30 years of supply. If successful, the proposal also includes an upgrade to the intersection at Canterbury and Fussell Roads to install traffic light controls to improve safety in the area.

Boral’s submission has been lodged with the Department of Transport and Planning for a decision on the need for an Environmental Effects Statement (EES). The application is subject to the Victorian Government’s approval process which includes opportunities for community feedback.

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