Resources regulator ramps up quarry inspections

Resources Victoria is heading to the state’s north-west during November to ensure quarries are meeting their obligations to manage operational risk.

Resources Victoria is heading to the state’s north-west during November to ensure quarries are meeting their obligations to manage operational risk.

Work Authority holders around the Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack regions should expect a visit from the regulator.

The inspections are part of a broad program across to ensure licensees and authority holders are meeting the obligations in their work plans, which includes appropriately addressing risk at their sites. This is crucial to protecting nearby communities, infrastructure and the environment.

Operators failing to properly manage risk at their sites will be required to take corrective action.

The current phase of inspections follows a successful series of visits to sites throughout the state during 2025.

Issues identified by the regulator include inadequate signage, inappropriate fuel management, unsecured gates and fencing, derelict equipment left on site and poor waste storage

Attribute quotes to Renee Palmer, Chief Inspector Resources Victoria

“Appropriately managing risk is part of operating a mine or quarry under Victorian law and is crucial to protecting nearby communities, infrastructure and the environment.

”“During November, quarries in the state’s north-west will be reminded of their responsibilities to manage risks and deliver the commitments in their work plans.”

“Operators will be required to address any risks that are being inappropriately managed.”