Glasshouse Quarry is mapped as a Key Resource Area (KRA) by both the State and regional Council. This recognises the importance of our resources to our communities and industry.
KRA legislation recognises and protects high quality resources, as well as providing appropriate separation distances from other land uses.
Our materials are sourced from underground igneous rock. They are very durable and meet the highest safety, quality and hardness specifications.
Quarry resources are fixed within the ground and need to be accessed where they formed through geological processes millions of years ago.
Accessing local, affordable construction materials is a critical necessity for our communities and country. Without quarries like ours all across the country, it would be impossible to repair our roads and bridges, build new communities, or develop critical infrastructure such as hospitals, highways and schools.
As quarried materials are heavy and require both transport and labour, materials need to be sourced as close as possible to where they are needed. This ensures affordable materials for construction, and keeps the resources in the region so locals can benefit.
