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infrastructure needs.

Natural land buffers

Continual and progressive minimise local impacts.
rehabilitation occurs
The average new Australian house
throughout the life of
needs about 110 tonnes of 40

the quarry.
crushed rock, sand and cement
and about 53m3 of concrete.

Australian quarries provide local Quarry materials make up

Mitigation measures are jobs and support local industry. 80% of concrete and more than
OF 90% of roads in Australia.
used to reduce noise and FIC
environmental impacts.
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thoughtful planning R checks weight and minimises dust
leads to the best outcomes before driving on public roads.
and approvals.

Quarries provide crucial support for the Water management
$160 billion construction industry which is critical within a quarry.
employs a massive 9% of the Special water systems are
Australian workforce. used to capture water and
recycle it for use.
Generally only a
small proportion of the entire
land is quarried at one time.
The rest is forested and natural
habitats act as buffer zones which
attract and protect animals.

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