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Latrobe extractive authority WA168

Current work authority BasaltHard rock & aggregate

Latrobe extractive authority WA168 is a current extractive work-authority record for basalt and hard rock & aggregate in Latrobe, Victoria, Australia. It is recorded at approximately -38.318, 146.485 (positional accuracy: reference point derived from the authority polygon, not a surveyed quarry entrance), and appears in this directory's consolidated register of Australian mines and quarries, built from government geological-survey data.

The Victorian register records a current extractive work authority for this place. A current authority permits extraction subject to its approvals and conditions; it does not, by itself, prove that quarrying is occurring on the review date.

The source record identifies work authority WA168, the material category “Basalt New” and Latrobe. The map point is a directory reference derived from the authority polygon, not a surveyed quarry entrance.

Additional recorded details — the recorded operator is Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd; recorded mining start: 1996-06-01.

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Is Latrobe extractive authority WA168 still operating?

The Victorian register records a current extractive work authority. That legal status does not, on its own, confirm production or site activity on the review date.

What does Latrobe extractive authority WA168 produce?

The recorded commodities are Basalt and Hard rock & aggregate.

Where is Latrobe extractive authority WA168?

In the Latrobe local government area of Victoria. The displayed coordinate is a reference point derived from the public authority polygon, not a surveyed entrance or access point.

Who operates Latrobe extractive authority WA168?

The recorded operator is Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd.

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StatusCurrent work authority
TypeQuarry
CommoditiesBasalt, Hard rock & aggregate
StateVictoria
LocalityLatrobe
Coordinates-38.3182, 146.4854 (reference point derived from the authority polygon, not a surveyed quarry entrance)
Work authorityWA168
Source materialBasalt New
Authority polygon116.66 ha
Regulatory regionGippsland West
OperatorHolcim (Australia) Pty Ltd
Mining start1996-06-01
MapOpen reference point ↗