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From the Secretariat (Issue 122)

By Gavin Moreira

Recognition of Extractive Industry DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA General Manager. It has been quite an eventful couple of months with the Victorian and Federal budgets handed down and a Federal election leading to a change in Government. Congratulations Prime Minister Albanese. So, the Federal budget may now be a moot point but in the Victorian …

Job Opportunities (Issue 122)

By Gavin Moreira

For listing enquiries phone: 03 5781 0655 or Email: enquiries@enquiriescmpavic-asn-au Available in both member quarries and supplier businesses. These ads are free as a benefit of being a CMPA member. To advertise a position in Sand & Stone contact the CMPA:Phone: 03 5781 0655Email: enquiries@cmpavic.asn.au

Brucknell Lime

By Gavin Moreira

Brucknell Lime – Upgrading with Anaconda Brucknell Lime located in Brucknell in the shire of Corangamite, in South West Victoria is a family owned and operated limestone quarry that has been in the industry for over 35 years. The business was founded in 1985 by father and son Lindsay and Bill Askew. Today it is …

CMPA News (Issue 122)

By Gavin Moreira

RECENT EVENTS • Heavy Vehicle Consultation Group, DoT, Minister for Roads and Minister for Freight via MS Teams attended by E. Gibson• Infrastructure Australia, recycled materials in road infrastructure via MS Teams attended by E. Gibson• ERR Industry Working Group VIC Resource Management System via MS Teams attended by E. Gibson• CMPA Workplace and Environmental …

Better Approvals for Regulators

By Gavin Moreira

DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA General Manager A meeting was held with Earth Resources Regulation (ERR), Industry Representatives, Commissioner for Better Regulation and Nous Group after numerous complaints made to the Treasurer, Minister for Resources and Commissioner for Better Regulation concerning delays in the work plan approvals process in ERR. Most notably the back and forth …

EPA Guideline for Managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

By Gavin Moreira

The EPA released a draft Guideline for managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions for comment. The following is the submission prepared by Dr Elizabeth Gibson, CMPA General Manager. Purpose (taken from https://engage.vic.gov.au/new-draftguideline-managing-greenhouse-gas-emissions)Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions create a risk of harm to human health and the environment as they contribute to an increase in climate change risks. This …

New EPA contaminated land duties

By Gavin Moreira

EPA release two Contaminated Land Management Guidelines for comment: a duty to notify and a duty to manage contaminated land. The following is the submission prepared by Dr Elizabeth Gibson, CMPA General Manager. EPA released two Guidelines: “Notifiable contamination guideline – Duty to notify of contaminated land” (publication 2008.1 July 2021) and “Assessing and controlling …

Environmental Noise Webinar

By Gavin Moreira

GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for the CMPA reports on the Environmental Noise Webinar. On 28th April 2022, the CMPA held a vital two hour webinar on the newly updated CMPA Workplace Noise Guideline and a separate Environmental Noise Guideline that enables compliance with the new Environment Protection Act 2017. The webinar attracted 36 members …

EPA Financial Assurances for Construction and Demolition Waste

By Gavin Moreira

DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA General Manager The Victorian construction and demolition waste (C&D) recycling industry is proud of its contribution to the circular economy with many of our members being at the forefront of product development and reuse of construction materials across Victoria and Australia, these businesses being pioneers in the industry and in business …

Managing noise hazards at your workplace

By Gavin Moreira

GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager of the CMPA provides an extract from the CMPA’s latest guideline – Workplace Noise Management. The latest CMPA Guideline “Workplace Noise Management” aims to provide members with an understanding of industry best practices in managing noise hazards. As well as supporting them to meet the requirements of the Victorian OHS …