GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager of CMPA reports on the value of being a CMPA Member. CMPA is dedicated to the representation, advocacy and service of its Members in the Victorian earth resources extractive industry. The purpose of CMPA is to ensure the continued presence of a viable broad spectrum of businesses that extract and …
Maintaining State Controlled Roadways DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides a summary on The Victorian Auditor General’s Report on “Maintaining State Controlled Roadways” released on 22 June 2017. There are few surprises as shown below: “Reduced funding in real terms, and deficiencies in developing the maintenance program, have led to maintenance practices that …
Membership Renewals All Members would have received their renewals for 2017/18. It would be greatly appreciated if the application form can be completed and sent back via email, fax or mail. We do require the form to be completed and signed for our records. Once the paperwork has been received a tax invoice will be …
The following article was published on the Earth Resources Regulation’s website on 15 May 2017 (http://earthresources.vic.gov.au/earth-resources-regulation/licensing-and-approvals/sand-stone-and-clay/guidelinesand-codes-of-practice/quarry-batter-stability-in-victoria) Background Quarry stability is linked to understanding and managing geotechnical risks at quarries. Geotechnical risk refers to how likely the ground is to move. High geotechnical risk suggests there is a high probability of quarry batter failure. Low geotechnical …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides a summary on the 2015/16 Earth Resources Statistical Review. Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) has just released the 2015/16 statistical review and late last year the 2014/15 statistical review (available at www.earthresources.vic.gov.au). An analysis of the data for the volume of extractive material sold in tonnes demonstrates the …
The following is a summary of the Quarry Rehabilitation presentation given by STEVE MUECK (Senior Consultant Botanist, Biosis) at the CMPA Progressive Rehabilitation Management Workshop held in February 2017. Rehabilitation Context Firstly discussed was the context for rehabilitation: the type of quarry, for example, sand, gravel or rock and the location: for example, peri-urban or …
An open letter to all CMPA Members by DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA. CMPA is dedicated to the representation, advocacy and service of its Members in the Victorian earth resources extractive industry. The purpose of CMPA is to ensure the continued presence of a viable broad spectrum of businesses that extract and process …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA reports on the Minister’s Statement of Expectations for 2017-19. Background The objective of a Minister’s Statement of Expectations (SOE) is to establish clear expectations of regulator performance and improvement between responsible Ministers and regulators. Establishing clear expectations on regulator performance through SOEs “can” improve regulatory outcomes while moderating …
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for the CMPA provides a report on the latest incidents as reported to WorkSafe Victoria. The latest Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Forum was held at WorkSafe in Melbourne on 22nd June 2017. The following information relating to incidents in quarries was presented. Visits to quarries 1 February 2017 to 31 …
MILES BEAMISH, Senior Business & Equipment Finance Broker at Finlease reports on the hidden gold in the 2017 budget for companies with a turnover of up to $10 million. Although much publicity after the 2016 & 2017 budgets surrounded the ability for larger businesses to claim 100% depreciation on assets purchased of less than $20,000 …