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: [email protected]