Dural Quarry clean up and site investigation

More than 214 tonnes of waste have been removed from the former Dural Quarry as part of a project to clean up old materials and dumped rubbish and conduct a detailed site investigation and geotechnical assessment to determine the site’s future. 

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the NSW Government is investing $400,000 in the project to clean up the 2.7-hectare site on Quarry Road, where quarry operations ceased in the early 2000s. 

Dural Quarry is a Crown reserve and the project is being managed by Crown Lands.

“There are fantastic bushland areas around Dural and this clean-up and site investigation will inform any future decision on possibly opening the former quarry up for more public open space,” Mr Kamper said.  

“Crown reserves play an important role supporting communities with everything from green open space, parks and walking tracks to showgrounds, sporting ovals and community halls.”

The $400,000 project is removing bulk waste from Dural Quarry and undertaking studies to determine whether the ground is stable enough for public access or would need further rehabilitation.

The site investigations will provide insight into the site’s environmental risks. Quarry waste  removed includes bricks, tiles and gravel heaps, and illegally dumped concrete and other rubbish.  A derelict shed, truck and rock-crushing machine were also removed. 

Geotechnical and environmental studies will follow to determine the stability of the site and the presence of any contamination, to inform what further action is required.