When more than a metre of rain hammered Ormeau Quarry over just four days in early March during the tail end of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, it could have been a disaster.
Instead, the team kept the site safe and incident-free, despite some of the toughest conditions Southeast Queensland has seen in years.
It didn’t happen by chance. In the lead-up to the traditionally wet weather season, the Ormeau Quarry team, working closely with their Environment Management partners, showed what’s possible when teams work together.
Late last year the teams made the smart but difficult decision to delay a planned stripping campaign. Holding back meant less exposed ground, better water control at the quarry — and a lot less risk if the rains came. And the skies absolutely opened up.
Their careful planning and proactive approach didn’t just deliver results on site — it was also recently recognised as best practice by the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation during a meeting with the team.
It’s a world away from where things stood just a few years ago. Lessons learned, better systems, stronger teamwork, and a commitment to doing things right made all the difference this time around.
The Ormeau crew showed what Boral's values look like in action: keeping safety first, backing each other, owning their decisions, and showing real respect for both the environment and the community.
Even as Ormeau copped the worst of the weather, the site held firm — a real testament to ambition, preparation, and pride in doing things the right way. Congrats to our Ormeau Quarry team and their Environmental Business Partners.
