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Sandstone Quarry Extension 125 Smallwood Road, Glenorie

Development Application number 492/2022/JP was lodged on 24th September 2021. To summarise very briefly, the application requests to extend the life of the existing quarry (DA1887/2002/ HE as amended by DA96/2021/HA) for a further 6 years beyond the expiry date of 22 October 2021. The main aspects of the application are as follows:

1. Quarry Area – It is not proposed to extend the footprint (or size) and or allowable extraction depth (RL 70, AHD) of the quarry.

2. Production – It is proposed to increase the volume of sandstone extracted from 17,000 tonnes per annum to between 40,000 to 60,000 tonnes.

3. Hours of Operation – It is proposed to retain the existing hours, namely: 6.30 am – 4.30 pm Monday – Saturday with no activity on Sunday.

4. Vehicle Numbers – It is proposed to increase the laden vehicle movements from the approved 7 laden trips per day (i.e., Total 14 truck movements) to approximately 8 laden trips per day (i.e., Total 16 truck movements).


If you wish to comment on the above DA, submissions are to be received no later than 15 November 2021. The planner responsible for the application is Kristine McKenzie who can be contacted on 9843 0319.

Glenn Truelove