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 to the Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Regional Development). I look forward to meeting …
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 Great Western. Tuckers Hill Quarry was acquired in September 2017 as an underutilised bluestone resource …
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 Chairperson). Prior to the meeting a discussion was held with Kevin Hayes: Manager Earth Resources …
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 a whole. Peter was an Executive Director with the Barro Group and was instrumental in …
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 the preparation of work plans and work plan variations. This guideline is a key …
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 found in sand, stone, concrete and mortar. It is also used to make a variety …
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 asphalt. 1500 wheelie bins of plastic and glass saved from landfill; equivalent to the annual …
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 of these is Issue 2 – Guarding Plant and Equipment in the Construction Materials Industry. …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA, reports on the latest Extractive IRC meeting. The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) provides advice to Commonwealth and State Industry and Skills Ministers on the implementation of national Vocational Education and Training (VET) policies and approves nationally recognised training packages for implementation in the VET system. The AISC draws on …
GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA Member Services Manager provides information on understanding mental health and wellbeing. In order to work at their best and contribute to the success of their organisation the health and wellbeing of staff is crucial. When staff aren’t feeling their best, they can’t work at their best. Under Victorian OHS legislation employers must …