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Quarry Rehabilitation Plan
The zone surrounding the quarry will undergo rehabilitation works to remove evidence of workings. The rehabilitation of the quarry will create a spectacular lake just to the north west of Geelong, as well as create significant green space…
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Revegetation Plant Varieties
The revegetation plan includes a wide variety of native flora. They are split into 4 categories – Large Canopy Trees, Understorey & Small Trees, Shrubs, Lilies & Herbs – over 6 locations: the Overburden & Old Quarry, North…
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The Future Freshwater Lake
The future lake at the Batesford quarry site is an exciting project that plans to transform the quarry into Australia’s largest freshwater lake this century. The quarry/future lake is about 250 hectares in size (approximately 1.6km, east-to-west, by…
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Revegetation Stage 1
Stage 1 of the revegetation around the quarry site covers an area of 68,850m2 and consists of a mix of large canopy trees, understorey and small trees and shrubs. Plant varieties include a range of eucalyptus such as…
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Revegetation Stage 2
Stage 2 of the revegetation around the quarry site covers an area of 65,000m2 over the overburden perimeter on the western side. It will retain focus on protecting remnant vegetation through fencing and additional revegetation. The vegetation consists…
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Revegetation Stage 3
Stage 3 of the revegetation around the quarry site covers an area of 62,200m2 and consists of a mix of large canopy trees such as Grey Box and River Red Gum, understorey and small trees such as Lightwood…
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The Adbri Sustainability Plan
Adbri’s sustainability plan is centered around contributing to a safe, healthy and sustainable future for Australians, local communities and the environment. Biodiversity management and land rehabilitation are a big part of Adbri’s approach to sustainability. Adbri’s presence in…
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Adbri’s History in Geelong
Adbri have been involved in the operation of Batesford quarry for many years and took over the quarry and Geelong Cement in 1993. In 1999, Adbri made the decision to wind down cement manufacturing and close the existing…
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At the Heart of Geelong’s Newest Growth Area
Adbri have been involved in the operation of the Batesford limestone quarry, to the west of Geelong for decades. Adbri recognise that so many years of quarrying has created a very large pit with substantial earthworks. The quarry…
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