New crusher keeps quarry’s future rock solid

Published on 02 October 2023

One of Moyne Shire Council’s most important commercial businesses has taken delivery of vital new equipment that will set it up for another decade of production.

A new crusher and screening plant was delivered to Mount Shadwell Quarry in Mortlake earlier this month and is already in use producing various sized scoria products.

Mayor Cr Karen Foster said more than $1.5 million was invested in the cone crusher and three deck screen which will meet the quarry’s output forecasts for the next ten years and has an output potential of up to 300 tonnes per hour.

“This significant new self-funded investment of over $1 Million represents Council’s commitment to quarrying operations at Mount Shadwell,” Cr Foster said.

“The new crusher is much safer than its predecessor, and capable of greater output.

“The quarry supplies high quality materials to local farmers, trades and construction industries and is an important source of materials for our own road upgrade projects.

“It’s a vital commercial business arm for Council and in the last financial year has brought in close to $2 million in revenue.”

Cr Foster said Council undertook a thorough procurement process which included independent assessment.