Analysis of Earth Resources Regulation Data on Work Authority Approvals ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA. Demand for construction materials in the Melbourne area is at an all-time high. An understanding of the length of time for a Greenfield quarry or a variation to extraction limits to commence is paramount. It needs to be recognised …
Alex Fraser Group – A new era in recycling glass fines Victorian Recycling Production Manager Adam Somerscales shares how Alex Fraser Group is taking its glass recycling one step further by building an improved processing plant at our Laverton facility. For nearly ten years we have been working to return recycled glass to its …
Associate Committee Meeting On 26th February, 2018 the CMPA Associate Committee held its first meeting for the year at the office of Oli Vibrators in Bayswater. Thank you to Mark Thompson for his hospitality and hosting of the meeting. Discussions were held about this year’s Annual Dinner. Items brought to the table included: the possibility …
ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA provides a review of the Extractive Resources in Victoria: Demand and Supply Study 2015-2050. The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) commissioned a report – Extractive Resources in Victoria: Demand and Supply Study 2015-2050, PWC. A review of this report found that the conclusions underplayed …
Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager of CMPA, provides a report on the recently held ERR Stakeholder Reference Group Meeting. The Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) – Stakeholder Reference Group has met regularly at bi-monthly meetings chaired by Peter Betson (Deputy Secretary, Resources, DEDJTR) and attended by industry representatives from the extractive and minerals industries in addition …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA, reports on the Native Vegetation Removal Regulations. One of CMPA’s Purposes is to demonstrate its commitment to the protection of the environment. The CMPA also supports responsible, balanced legislation and community engagement that is in the best interest of the State. The Native Vegetation Clearing Regulations were reviewed …
CMPA Secretariat reports on the successful day recently held in Bendigo for CMPA members. Traffic Management Workshop On 1st March 2018 the CMPA held a workshop on Traffic Management to inform members on their regulatory requirements. Also to provide an understanding of how a risk management process works and can be used to establish and …
GAVIN MOREIRA, Members 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 21st February 2018. The following information relating to incidents in quarries was presented. Visits to quarries 1 October 2017 to 31 …
Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager of CMPA, provides an update on VET education as a representative on the AISC’s Extractive Industry Reference Committee (Extractive IRC). Australian Industry Skills Council was established by the Council of Australian Governments Industry and Skills Council in May 2015 to give industry a formal, expanded role in policy direction and …