Nerimbera Quarry

Holcim’s Nerimbera Quarry is located at Arnold Drive, Nerimbera, positioned to supply building and infrastructure projects in both the Livingstone Shire and Rockhampton Regional Council areas. 

Nerimbera

The quarry has been operational since the 1960s and is located within a Key Resource Area (KRA No. 21). As the primary hard rock resource in the area, the hard rock extracted from the Quarry is an essential element in the making of concrete (for footpaths, houses etc.), asphalt and other applications essential to our towns and cities.

The quarry supplies major projects including the Rockhampton Northern Access Upgrade and Yeppoon Bypass, as well as key local projects and operators, such as marinas, asphalt manufacturers, concrete suppliers, rail ballast and road repairs.

Holcim’s key customers in the region, who purchase hard rock, include Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Rail, Rockhampton Regional Council and Livingstone Shire Council as well as local construction companies who facilitate the development and maintenance of infrastructure, housing, and community assets in the region.

About the project

Since 2021, Holcim has undertaken investigations and commenced approval application processes associated with the proposed extension of the quarry extraction area - the Nerimbera Quarry Extension Project.

In parallel, Holcim has been working to optimise our existing operation, securing reserves required to service our local communities across Livingstone Shire and Rockhampton Regional Council areas, as well as key infrastructure projects including the Rockhampton Ring Road.

As such, it has been identified that the Nerimbera Quarry Extension, which sought to extend the quarry pit to the south-east, is not required in the short- to medium-term. Therefore, Holcim has withdrawn the development application for the Nerimbera Quarry Extension and will focus on the continued development of the existing Nerimbera Quarry. 

The Nerimbera Quarry and future extension area remain a Key Resource Area and it is expected that the extension will be progressed in future years as our region continues to grow.

Community

Each year, Holcim contributes financial support and grants to the local community supporting clubs and schools and donates the use of the Old Nerimbera School buildings and facilities (owned by Holcim) to various community groups, the local police, youth programs and others on request. Holcim is committed to educating and engaging with the local community, operating with integrity, and championing sustainable business practices.