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Wagners to buy Capella’s Shepton Quarry

Central Highlands Regional Council is selling its Shepton Quarry, near Capella in Central Queensland, to Wagners Quarries.

The council announced it had decided to accept a purchase tender from the Toowoomba-based construction giant.

Central Highlands chief executive officer Scott Mason said the decision was ‘purely economic’.

"After independent analysis of the commercial viability of the quarry to council, and a great deal of internal evaluation, the decision was made to sell the entire operation “as is” via tender," he said.

"A number of factors influenced the decision, among which was a careful consideration of the risk that operating a. . .

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Emerald Airport set for $16m maintenance project

Boral Asphalt and council crews have started pre-construction works at the Emerald Airport for the planned resurfacing of the main runway, taxiway and apron bays.

The work is part of a $16 million maintenance program.

Central Highlands Regional Council Mayor Kerry Hayes said the main runway’s existing asphalt surface was almost 20 years old and approachingthe end of its functional life.

"These works will ensure this essential piece of infrastructure can remain operational and continue to support economic growth in the region," he said.

"The Emerald Airport is the 34th largest airport in Australia and an important gateway. . .

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