Donnybrook Sandstone

Project Logistics & B2B Overview

Geographic Location and Topography

The Beelerup quarry operates within the South West Mining Field of Western Australia, a region characterised by Jarrah-Marri forest ecosystems and undulating lateritic terrain. Dense native vegetation surrounding the site demands strict Phytophthora cinnamomi (Dieback) biosecurity protocols, including mandatory hygiene stations, vehicle wash-down bays, and controlled access corridors to prevent pathogen spread across sensitive forest buffers.

B2B Lifecycle and Operations

Currently classified as Operating, Beelerup supplies dimension sandstone blocks and dressed stone products to construction and architectural B2B markets. Operational continuity relies on:

• Rotating FIFO/DIDO roster management for skilled quarry crews
• Coordination with regional haulage contractors for block transport
• Compliance with DMIRS Western Australia extraction permits
• Seasonal access planning due to wet-season ground conditions

Engineering and Extraction Infrastructure

Dimension stone extraction at Beelerup employs diamond wire saws, hydraulic splitters, and controlled blasting sequences to yield high-integrity sandstone blocks. Material handling integrates conveyor belt systems for transferring cut blocks from the quarry face to the processing and stockpile yard, minimising manual handling risk. Precision grading and dimensional tolerancing are applied pre-dispatch to meet architectural specification requirements across civil and heritage construction sectors.

ESG, Value Chain and Sustainability

Beelerup's operational footprint navigates growing ESG decarbonisation expectations within the WA resources sector. Key sustainability vectors include:

• Potential integration of solar-assisted power for site infrastructure and lighting
• Progressive rehabilitation of extracted zones per DER closure planning standards
• Dieback management as a biodiversity stewardship commitment
• Transition pathway assessment for electric light vehicles (ELV) in site logistics