The Marulan South Limestone Mine is located in the Marulan South area of the Southern Tablelands. It makes a critical contribution to the ongoing growth of the immediate and Sydney metropolitan regions. The Marulan South Limestone Mine mine dates back as far as the 1830s when the first mining activities took place in the location. Positioned atop a significant limestone deposit directly to the south of the Peppertree quarry, today's operations produce up to four million tonnes of limestone and 200,000 tonnes of clay/shale per year.
Mining at Marulan South Limestone mine is conducted using modern open-cut hard rock drill-and-blast techniques. Material is conveyed from the mine to stockpiling and processing areas via haul truck. There is also a rotary kiln adjacent for use in lime production. The limestone is also used to make lime-based products for industrial uses (such as flux in BlueScope Steel's Port Kembla mills), agriculture and water quality management up and down the east coast, including water treatment plants and for drinking water.
Boral's Marulan South Operations have a shared history with the people of the Marulan region which extends back well over a century. During this time, generations of local families have been employed at Marulan South Limestone and, since 2014, further opportunities have been available for locals at the Peppertree Quarry. Beyond jobs, however, Boral's operations have made a sustained contribution to the economic and social life of the area. Whether through buildings and materials, or participation in local events and projects, Boral has long been proud to be a corporate citizen of the Marulan region. Boral has been actively involved with the Marulan area's two most significant community events since 2011.
The first is the annual Tallong Apple Day Festival, held each May. Originally starting out as a stallholder, Boral has proudly been the major sponsor of the Festival every year since 2012. For more information, visit the Festival website.
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Boral Marulan South Limestone Mine Environmental Management Strategy (EMS) has been developed to ensure the mine can comply with its legislative and social obligations.
The EMS outlines a range of monitoring programs and mitigation measures. It is supported by eight management plans covering various operational aspects.
The management plans were submitted to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) for approval following reviews by relevant Government agencies.
In 2018, Boral commenced work to secure a State Significant Development (SSD) approval through the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE), allowing continuation of the site. As a part of this process, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was prepared and submitted.