Our Stories

Boral’s Whyalla operations recently welcomed special guests from the Whyalla City Council for a behind-the-scenes look at our quarry and concrete facilities — an event that also celebrated an important milestone for one of our own.

Brodie Hartin’s career journey is a great example of how building a career at Boral means growing layer by layer. Starting out in asphalt operations, he learned the ropes from the ground up before joining Boral as a sprayer driver.

We sat down with Ionut our new Environment and Stakeholder Advisor for Dunmore Quarry, Dunmore Sand & Soil and Bombo Quarry to find out more about his story.

Boral's Linwood Quarry staff brought geology to life for Year 3 students at Seacliff Primary School. Quarry Manager Andrew Geue and the team shared insights on rock blasting, quarry operations, and the journey from rocks to roads. The visit included a hands-on experience with a concrete agitator truck, sparking curiosity and excitement among the students. Learn more about Boral's commitment to education and community engagement in South Australia.

Recently, we welcomed residents of Kirkbrae Retirement Village and members of the local Men's and Ladies Shed to our Montrose Quarry for a special day out.

Local resident John Wilson had always been curious about the quarry site, as he used to own a local cafe near Montrose Quarry where he would give Boral drivers free cups of tea and coffee on cold mornings. He reached out to our team to see if the aged care residents could come to see the quarry first-hand.

A Boral team recently came together to support Central Queensland’s long-term water security through their involvement in the Gladstone Area Water Board’s Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline (FGP). The team of additional Drivers, Batchers in Charge and Area Managers from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton and Agnes Waters came together to support the Gladstone team deliver more than 100 truckloads of concrete, from batching plants in Gladstone and Calliope, over two twelve-hour days. 

The Ararat Terminal Station is located near the town of Elmhurst, Victoria. The station allows the connection of 75 wind turbines to the national electricity grid.  

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.

The IQA Northern NSW Region recently took members behind the barriers at the impressive Coffs Harbour Bypass Project, showcasing the critical role our sector plays in nation-building infrastructure. The tour explored Boral's purpose-built asphalt facility and the engineering marvel at Roberts Hill Tunnel South Portal. 

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia has been in Far North Queensland this week connecting with their members. 

The visit by David Rynne, CCAA State Director QLD, incorporated Roseneath Quarry and a tour to the soon to be commissioned Boral crushing plant.