Council owned quarries deliver savings

Published on 06 July 2026

Gympie Regional Council's reopened quarry operations are helping deliver better value for ratepayers by supplying the materials needed to maintain and improve one of Southeast Queensland's largest local government road networks. 

Council currently operates a network of quarry and material extraction sites that produce about 100,000 tonnes of gravel and other construction materials each year, supporting road maintenance, rehabilitation and construction projects across the region. 

This means that council can produce the materials needed to complete council projects including gravel resheeting, road rehabilitation and reconstruction, drainage and culvert works, emergency and disaster recovery activities, and general road maintenance. 

Mayor Glen Hartwig said maintaining an internal supply of road construction materials was a practical and cost-effective way to support service delivery across the region. 

"By producing these materials ourselves, council can reduce the cost of road maintenance and construction projects while ensuring materials can be stockpiled and processed quickly to meet operational demands " Mayor Hartwig said. 

"This is a sensible investment that delivers real value for ratepayers because it helps keep project costs down. 

"After serve weather events the cost of materials increases, having our own quarry operations means council can respond more quickly to road damage and recovery works without being impacted by material shortages or supply delays. 

"It strengthens our ability to maintain essential services, restore damaged roads and keep communities connected during recovery efforts." 

Gympie Regional Council is currently developing the 2026–2027 Budget with a strong focus on responsible financial management, purposeful investment and planning for the future.