Global Quarries Australia Pty Ltd is undertaking the development of a quarrying operation at Marulan in the Southern Tablelands of NSW. The project will involve extracting up to 500,000 tonnes of hard rock per year, supplying high-grade cement feedstock and construction materials to the greater Sydney region and local regional markets, including Goulburn and surrounding areas. Over an estimated 18-year operational period, approximately 7.7 million tonnes of saleable product, including high-quality hard rock and weathered soft rock, will be extracted.

The primary goal of the Marulan Quarry is to support local, regional, and state economies through significant capital investment, job creation, and a steady supply of raw materials for the construction industry. The project emphasizes safety and environmental responsibility, with progressive rehabilitation planned throughout its operational life to ensure a stable and sustainable final landform.

Project Overview

• Proposed development of a hard rock quarry at 16501 Hume Highway (Lots 3 & 4), Marulan.

• The primary resource is high-grade hard rock aggregate.

• Total resource estimate exceeds 7.7 million tonnes, including saleable hard rock and weathered soft rock.

• Planned extraction of up to 500,000 tonnes per annum over an estimated 18-year operational life.

• Targets high-grade cement feedstock for the Sydney market while also supplying materials to regional markets, Goulburn and Canberra.

• The site will be progressively rehabilitated with Virgin Excavated Natural Material (VENM) and Excavated Natural Material (ENM), ensuring a fully restored final landform.

• Progressive rehabilitation will occur throughout operations to minimize environmental impact and maintain site stability.

• A new intersection with the Hume Highway will be constructed to facilitate safe and efficient access for heavy vehicles.

• Employment opportunities for local communities, with an estimated workforce of up to 15-20 direct staff and additional indirect roles such as haulage and maintenance.

• Blasting operations will adhere to strict guidelines, with noise and vibration monitoring to ensure minimal impact on nearby sensitive receptors.

• A dedicated water management system, including sediment basins, will protect the surrounding environment and water catchments.

• Air quality and noise levels will be continuously monitored to ensure compliance with EPA guidelines.

• The project will prioritize compliance with environmental, safety, and operational standards in line with NSW government requirements.

Quarry Operations

• The primary resource is ignimbrite tuff, a high-grade hard rock aggregate used for cement feedstock and construction materials.

• Extraction will be conducted using traditional drill-and-blast techniques

• Bulldozers will transfer rock to a mobile crusher and screening unit in the designated processing area for further refinement.

• Quarry operations, including blasting and material transport, will be restricted to daylight hours (Monday to Saturday).

• Product will be transported using truck and trailer combinations.

• 50 trucks per day will transport material from the site to the Sydney and surrounding markets, with no operations on Sundays or public holidays.

• Blasting activities will be limited to weekdays between to minimize impact on nearby sensitive receptors.

• Comprehensive dust suppression measures and noise monitoring will be implemented to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

• A new intersection with the Hume Highway will be constructed to ensure safe access and egress for heavy vehicles.

• Progressive rehabilitation will occur, with VENM and ENM used to restore the site, ensuring a stable and environmentally sound final landform.

The area around the project site is mostly used for agricultural purposes and forestry and Winfarthing Road used to access a number of residential properties to the south and west of the site. There are a number of other quarries located in the region, as the area is a recognised source of quality hard rock resources.

Operations and Timing

Subject to obtaining formal approval to develop the quarry, operations are estimated to commence in 2025 and continue through to 2043.

The quarry will typically operate during standard business hours, with activities restricted to daylight hours. The size of the quarry zone is relatively small compared to some other quarries in the region. Over the estimated 18-year operational period, approximately 7.7 million tonnes of saleable product, including high-quality hard rock and weathered soft rock, will be extracted. Annual extraction rates are expected to reach up to 500,000 tonnes.

Progressive rehabilitation will be undertaken throughout the quarry's operational life, utilizing Virgin Excavated Natural Material (VENM) and Excavated Natural Material (ENM) to restore the site, ensuring a stable and sustainable final landform.