Importance of CMPA Guidelines DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA summarises the new guidelines produced by the CMPA. The CMPA has been working hard over the past 2 years at producing user-friendly Guidelines on crucial aspects of the construction materials industry to support Members in meeting the requirements of Victorian legislation. These documents, …
BRIAN CALOVIC, Quarry Manager for Conundrum Holdings Stawell Quarry reports on the development of the quarry and its importance to local businesses. Located in Western Victoria at Mt. Drummond, Stawell Quarry is a family owned and operated business and has been a major supplier of materials to the Western Region for over two decades. The site has an onsite …
Annual Dinner 2016 – Sponsorship Sponsorship for the CMPA AGM & Annual Dinner 2016 will be closing shortly, please contact the Secretariat ASAP to ensure you book the sponsorship package you desire. As per previous years there are four levels for Members to choose from Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze all of which comprise different levels of exposure. There are also other …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA provides an insight on the final report from the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry. The CMPA has been waiting with keen interest for the final report from the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry: Report 2015/2016 Volume IV – Mine Rehabilitation (Report). This Report was tabled in Parliament in April …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA outlines some of the proposed improvements in the Review of the native vegetation clearing regulations and the comments made by CMPA in its submission. The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has produced a Review of the native vegetation clearing regulations to which CMPA made a …
CMPA Secretariat reports on the successful day recently held in the South West of Victoria for CMPA members. On 16 March 2016 the CMPA held a second workshop (previously held in 2014) to expand on the collective knowledge of its members and to inform them of their responsibilities with respect to “Dust Management”. The main objective of the …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA provides a summary on the meeting held in March 2016. The Earth Resources Ministerial Advisory Council (ERMAC) has been reformed and its purpose is to provide strategic advice to Minister for Energy and Resources. The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio MP on the sustainable development of Victoria’s mining and resources …
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for the CMPA provides an extract on precautions to be taken when operating plant under adverse weather conditions. Accident statistics prove that there is an increased risk of personal injury during the winter months. Additional hazards of winter working are introduced by: a) reduced daylight hours b) rain/snow/fog/ice Preparations for winter working …
DAVID HAZELL, Managing Director for Onetrak reflects on the first ten years of the business. In April 2006, Onetrak equipment established itself as a brand new company for the Hyundai construction equipment franchise in Tasmania. Managing Director David Hazell says, “Looking back, we were lucky to be appointed the dealer for Tasmanian because at the time we did not …
MIKE CAMERON, Leadership Development for Australian Training Alliance reports on the new development program for the extractive industry. Registered Training Organisation, Australian Training Alliance (ATA) has been providing training solutions nationally since 2005 for the construction, mining and quarrying industries through a variety of programs catering to all levels from senior managers, supervisors, team leaders …