Quarry sector provides the pillars of sustainability

The quarry sector can make an important contribution to Victoria’s environment by sustainably developing resources and providing recycled products for use in construction.

The quarry sector can make an important contribution to Victoria’s environment by sustainably developing resources and providing recycled products for use in construction.

To meet the construction and infrastructure needs of a growing population, demand for sand, stone and gravel is expected to top more than 100 million tonnes per year by 2050.

Materials such as glass, bottles and tyres can potentially be used as a substitute for these materials.

More information about how supplementing raw quarry products with recycled materials can improve the state’s sustainability is available from Helping Victoria Grow: recycling in construction (PDF - 1.3 MB) .

Contact: Mark Farrugia

Phone: (03) 8392 6913