aggregates planning for the future of an integral part of life

AGGREGATES

Planning for the Future of an Integral Part of Life.

we are still in the STONE AGE

we walk on STONE

we drive on STONE

we are sheltered by STONE

and STONE is an integral part of the infrastructure we use on a

daily basis.

Christchurch’s demand for Aggregates

Annual demand anticipated to approximately double by 2041 from pre-earthquake levels.

The tyranny

of

distance.

AUCKLAND

Aggregate costs are much greater than in Christchurch

Economically important for Christchurch that

access is maintained to resources that are….

good quality and

Both of

close to demand

Supplies from rivers are diminishing and…

Existing quarries have relatively

limited lives remaining.

For Christchurch to continue its economic and

environmental advantages we need to:

Ensure that the regional significance of aggregate production is recognised.

Reduce potential constraints as far as is environmentally feasible.

Ensure that resources are not unneccesarily

sterilised.

Planning strategies need to be in place to ensure that the demand for aggregates can

be met for:

The continuing Rebuild and

For the long term future of Christchurch.

Richard English. BSc(Hons), MIPENZ, MICE.

TWELFTH KNIGHT CONSULTING  125 Waimairi Road, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New

Zealand Tel: 00- 64 - 3 - 348 - 6606 e-mail: rsenglish@xtra.co.nz