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Project Code [2000-MS-11-M1]
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Project title
Environmental Management in the Extractive Industry
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
John Barnett & Associates
Project Abstract
The value of the construction industry in Ireland was i?23.7 billion in 2003 representing approximately 21% of GNP almost double the European average of 10%. The estimated value of the construction industry for 2004 is i?28.2 billion (DKM 2004). Currently over 250000 people are directly employed in the construction sector. Construction aggregates and dimension stone have a wide range of uses within the construction industry and a continuous adequate supply of these products is essential to the continued ability of the construction industry to supply the social and economic infrastructure essential for the modern mixed open economy in Ireland. These construction materials are essential for development and through that they are a key element for contributing to our quality of life and for creating sustainable communities. Construction aggregates are predominantly supplied from land i- based sources: pits and quarries.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) while not the regulator for the quarrying sector considered that it is appropriate that a review of environmental management practice (and related issues) within the sector be carried out.1.2 Project ObjectivesThe project was carried out under a number of work packages. A report has been prepared for each work package and these reports are provided in Volumes 2 to 5 of the Final Project Report.The main objectives are to:i Provide an inventory of commercial pits and quarries in Ireland.i Assess aggregate supply and demandi Review environmental management and restoration practice within the sectori Review the current planning and environmental frameworki Prepare environmental management guidelines for operators and regulatorsi Consider the future development of the sector (planning & environmental context)
Grant Approved
�97,037.19
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Soils and Land-Use
Initial Projected Completion Date
n/a