State Significant Development
Martins Creek Quarry Project
Dungog Shire
Current Status: Determination
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The proposal involves the extraction of 1.1 million tonnes of material per annum, comprising of andesite hard rock, expansion into new extraction areas and the consolidation of existing operations and approvals.
Attachments & Resources
Notice of Exhibition (1)
Request for SEARs (6)
EIS (69)
Engagement (2)
Response to Submissions (2)
Agency Advice (43)
Amendments (21)
Additional Information (20)
Assessment (1)
Recommendation (3)
Determination (3)
Approved Documents
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Note: Only documents approved by the Department after November 2019 will be published above. Any documents approved before this time can be viewed on the Applicant's website.
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Submissions
J A Martin Electrical
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Seb Farrell
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Seb Farrell
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Phil Raftos
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Phil Raftos
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As a project manager of the Daracon Group I have managed the construction of multiple large and small scale projects throughout the Hunter area over the past decade most of which have used these quality materials. This has played a major role in maintaining healthy employment to local people and keeping business within our region. It has also helped deliver infrastructure of the highest quality to conform to the various standards and specifications.
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COATES HIRE
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Quarries are necessary for our current society. There is no alternatives for rock or gravels. The anti coal mine argument is based on renewable alternatives, there is no alternative to quarries. Yes there are other quarries, but that is simply moving the problem to somewhere else.
Martins creek quarry has been operating for the better part of a century. Use has responded to changing material demands. Today it produces a number of products required for a wide range of civil infrastructure projects. These projects are located around the wider hunter region and provide infrastructure for our community. New roads and new buildings are all celebrated by society. Quarries are a vital part of this process.
Opposition to the quarry is primarily based on the "not in my backyard" mentality. Ultimately the government will decide if the local impacts are of greater concern than the supply of material to the greater community.
I will pose the question, if an existing established quarry with an approved EPL can not gain approval, will a new quarry be allowed to open in its place ?
Lets utilise existing quarries and already disturbed areas to supply materials. Impacts associated with haulage can easily be over come with upgraded local roads
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* The construction industry relies on the Quarry as one of only a couple of hard rock suppliers in the region and if the Hunter Valley is to prosper and grow, Martins Creek Quarry will be required to provide the necessary materials for major infrastructure projects.
* The Quarry provides materials to many projects crucial to the growth and prosperity of the region: road construction, housing, railway construction and other public infrastructure.
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ken frost
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Jennings Print Group
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Kieron Matthews
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Kieron Matthews
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I believe it is through Daracons diversity and opportunities like these, that i can continue to enjoy the stable employment it provides me.
Michael Robertson
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Craig Morgan
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Craig Morgan
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Martins Creek Quarry provides the materials crucial to many Rail Construction and Maintenance Jobs.
West Tankers P/L
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West Tankers P/L
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As both a local resident and a Daracon employee, constant renewal and growth is a must moving forward, and with this growth, construction products from within this quarry are vital.