Leading building materials supplier Cemex has secured the ongoing supply of aggregates to the London market by opening a new sand and gravel quarry in Shepperton, North Surrey.
It is anticipated that around 1.2million tonnes will be excavated from this site over up to five years, with a further year to complete restoration of the land back to agricultural use. Aggregates from the Shepperton Quarry will supply key infrastructure projects in the West London area, alongside nearby readymix plants and other local requirements.
Wayne Strevens, Aggregates Operations Manager for Cemex UK, commented: “The opening of this new quarry is crucial to ensure we can continue to supply the important London market. Sand and gravel reserves in this area are becoming harder and harder to secure.
“For this reason, we are extremely excited to open our new Shepperton Quarry following a significant investment into a new on-site processing plant. Shepperton will play a vital role in the future of our capital’s infrastructure development, ensuring that we can meet the growing demands of the city with a reliable supply of high-quality aggregates."
Cemex R&D, Innovation and Business Development projects are part of the global R&D collaboration network, headed by CEMEX Research Centers, based in Switzerland.
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