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CROFT QUARRY - 'BLASTING' UPDATE
INFORMATION RECEIVED DIRECTLY FROM AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES:
I am writing with regards to Croft Quarry and demolition of aggregate processing infrastructure.
The Company recognises that the planned demolition that took place on Wednesday 19th August at Croft Quarry has caused disturbance to some residents within the local area and we apologise for the concerns this raised.
Explosives were used in this instance as it is an accepted safe way of removing the tall disused structures as part of the restoration of the quarry. The prevailing weather conditions (in particular low cloud) and location of the charges on site (attached to the base of the structure rather than in a drilled hole as is the case in quarry blasting) contributed to the effects being heard and felt more significantly and further afield than usual. We are working with demolition experts who are currently undertaking a review of this controlled method of demolition to mitigate the impacts in future blasts. More »
We put great value on the relationship that we have with the communities we operate in and we always encourage open and transparent communication. In terms of communicating the demolition plans with the wider public, we now recognise that our previous approach was not sufficient, and so in future we will also be letting the community know through extended communication and local media channels.
We would like to inform you that our Croft Quarry will undertake three further controlled blasts this Thursday 3rd September in order to demolish disused structures in a safe manner. » Less
Posted: Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:33 by Elaine Foxon
LCC Notification of Planned ROAD CLOSURE 7th October 2020
ADVANCE NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER.
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is to be made for the following location:
ENDERBY ROAD, THURLASTON
The purpose of the TTRO is to allow BT to provide a safe working zone for works on the overhead cables. The TTRO will incorporate a temporary road closure.
The duration of the restriction is not anticipated to exceed a period of 1 day commencing on the 7 th October 2020 between the hours of 09:00 and 15:00. More »
A Press Release will be issued to confirm these details approximately 2 weeks prior to the works commencing. » Less
Posted: Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:34 by Elaine Foxon
CROFT QUARRY
Latest update from Alberto Costa MP
Croft Quarry works update
My office has received the below letter from Aggregate Industries to advise of future demolition works taking place this week and next.
I understand that the next demolition work will take place this Thursday afternoon, so just something for constituents to be mindful of.
I know a lot of constituents were concerned about the relatively unannounced works that took place last week, however I am grateful to Aggregate for taking the feedback received on board and improving their communication accordingly. More »
Hope this will be of some reassurance to residents. » Less
Posted: Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:31 by Elaine Foxon
