The operators of the Keilor quarry in Tullamarine, have been put on notice by environmental regulators to ensure material on site does not exceed the amount required for rehabilitation.
The notice was issued after the Earth Resources Regulator and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) attended the site on Tuesday, 2 April.
The Earth Resources Regulator’s job is to ensure quarries are operating within their approvals so that they can safely continue delivering the raw materials essential to the state’s growth with minimal impact to the environment.
The two agencies, along with Hume council, which also manages the site, investigated site activity following complaints relating to stockpiles, dust, and truck movements.
Under the notice, the operator will survey the site to identify the amount of material required. Excess stockpiling can be visible from neighbouring properties and contribute to dust being blown off-site.
Earth Resources Regulator chief inspector Michael Fitzgerald said “The Earth Resources Regulator will continue to work closely with the EPA and Hume City Council to ensure the stringent standards protecting the environment at the site are met.”
“Quarry production is crucial to Victoria’s economic development. We’ll continue to regulate the sector in a way that allows raw materials to be extracted in accordance with relevant approvals while protecting the state’s environment.”
