THIS QUARRY IS NOT A DONE DEAL

We know that placing this quarry here is sacrificing the current and future communities of Wallan and Beveridge – our health and the health of our children – for only a very small economic gain to benefit a tiny group of interests.

It's not too late to have your say - get involved now and tell the State Government NO QUARRY for Beveridge/Wallan.

• Sign the petition
• Join us on the steps of parliament
• Put a sign in your front yard
• Write to your MPs
• Contact the media

COMMUNITY SAYS 'NO QUARRY'

Watch this video and listen to the concerns of the people of Beveridge and Wallan 

JOIN US ON THE STEPS OF PARLIAMENT 

• Wednesday 8 June, 11.30am 
• FREE bus leaving Wallan and Beveridge at 10am

The community's voice matters - join the growing chorus of people against this quarry as they head to the steps of parliament on Wednesday 8 June at 11.30am to hand the State Government a petition with more than 1000 signatures from people who say NO QUARRY for Beveridge/Wallan.

There will be a bus leaving Wallan and Beveridge at 10am. 

WANTED: TOY TRUCKS

Do you have a toy truck at home? If so, bring it with you to Parliament - our aim is to gather 120 toy trucks to demonstrate how many extra trucks this quarry will bring to our local roads every day.

If you are unable to make it to Parliament but have a truck we could borrow please email us.

UNITED VOICE AGAINST QUARRY

Residents plea to have their concerns heard

More than 70 residents from Beveridge and Wallan attended a community forum in Wallan recently to voice their concerns and find out what they could do to be heard.

There was an overwhelming sense of frustration among residents as they voiced their frustration at the lack of consultation and opportunities to be heard.

Health, traffic, noise, vibrations and environmental impacts were among the issues raised.

Members of Mitchell's Youth Council brought a younger voice to the table with the impacts on health, the environment and essential infrastructure of most concern.

STAND TOGETHER WITH YOUR NEIGHBOURS

Front yard signs show solidarity in the community

Looking for a simple way to show you stand with your community and say NO QUARRY for Beveridge/Wallan?

Pick up a front yard sign from the Greater Beveridge Community Centre or Wallan Customer and Library Service Centre.

By putting a sign in your front yard, you're showing the rest of the Wallan and Beveridge and the State Government, that you too are against this quarry.

If you are unable to pick up a sign at the Greater Beveridge Community Centre or Wallan Customer and Library Service Centre, email us to arrange collection.

TRAFFIC LIGHT DEMONSTRATION

Motorists support group for highlighting impact of lights on Northern Highway

Members of the NO QUARRY Community Working Group braved a chilly early morning for a traffic light demonstration on The Northern Highway last week.

The group was met with many toots and headlight flickers of support from fellow motorists who don't want to be stopped by another set of traffic lights on the Northern Highway during their commute.

Congestion and safety concerns around the proposed traffic light to service the quarry is one of the most controversial issues in the community surrounding the proposal.

The group were rewarded with coverage on Page 2 of North Central Review.

Click here to ready the full story.

MINISTERIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Watch Public Hearing live

The Public Hearing on the Beveridge North West Structure Plan is underway.

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to give people an opportunity to speak in support of their written submission.

The Committee will consider all written submissions, irrespective of whether a submitter requests to be heard at the Public Hearing.

You can read the timetable for the Public Hearing here. The Public Hearing is open for anyone to watch.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TODAY?

Sign the petition

Help us gather signatures for the petition and spread the word about the negative impacts of this quarry:

• 4 June, Beveridge Market, Greater Beveridge Community Centre, 12-4pm 

• 11 June, Wallan Olde Time Market, Hudson Park, 9am-2pm

• Visit one of Mitchell Shire Council's Community and Customer Service Centres to sign the petition. 

Write to your MPs, write to newspapers, ring radio talkback

If this quarry goes ahead it will stifle the development of essential infrastructure including schools, kindergartens and sporting facilities for more than 30 years. If you are concerned about how close this quarry is going to be to homes, schools, kindergartens or any other important places now is the time to make your voice count and to let your MPs know.

The more voices we have the more chance we have of being heard. So write those letters and emails and pick up the phone – and tell State Government NO QUARRY for Beveridge / Wallan.

Once again, I thank you for your interest in the campaign to stop the quarry, together we can make a difference.

Mary Agostino 

Director Advocacy and Communities, Mitchell Shire Council

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