Local Quarries in West Prairie QLD

Significant facts to remember about quarries in Australia

How does a quarry in Australia contribute to the society? Here are some facts!

• Every Australian requires roughly 7 tonnes of quarry products and aggregates coming from various stone quarries and sand quarries every year - to build roads, infrastructures, schools and homes.
• About 110 tonnes of quarry products are used to build a new home on average while 14000 tonnes are required to build a kilometre of a two-lane highway.
• In the scope of the whole of Australia, over 150 million tonnes of aggregates are used to construct building infrastructures like schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, bridges and roads every year.
• Quarry materials are locally sourced from local quarries near the construction sites to make sure that the transportation costs are low, and to keep building costs down for the local communities.
• Quarry companies are committed to co-exist with local communities and follow stringent planning and operating conditions to mitigate environmental impact.

A quarry is a significant source of materials and aggregates that enables each Australian to experience a comfortable home and enjoy public infrastructure. To help you locate a quarry near you, we compiled listings of local quarries to get you started on your construction and various kinds of projects. Start browsing and ask for quotes!