NSW Benedict Sandy Point Quarry Tour

Register to join Benedict Industries for a hands-on exploration of the raw deposit, subsequent production processes and market uses for sandstone based products in the landscaping sector.

We invite you to join us for a hands-on exploration of the raw deposit, subsequent production processes and market uses for sandstone based products in the landscaping sector.

The tour will take place at the Benedict Sands Sandy Point on Friday 26 July.

This informal site tour will transport guests through the Benedict Sandy Point quarry and allow them to explore the reality of how landscape materials are made. The tour will highlight sourcing, production and market uses for our sandstone based products and end with a light lunch. 

Topics to be discussed:

  • The Quarry Lifecycle
  • Natural versus recycled resources
  • Suitable applications for quarried and recycled products
  • Product Quality & Compliance in 2024 and beyond
  • Rock-solid erosion control
  • Washed Sands
  • Biofiltration Merdia
  • Native Garden Mixes and subsoils
  • Organic mulch alternatives
 

Format: The site tour will commence with a hands-on exploration of the sourcing, production and market uses for sandstone based products in the landscaping sector and conclude with an informal light lunch.


Dress Code: Casual clothes. Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and steel caps boots. Hard hats and safety vests will be provided.

Parking: Parking will be provided at the Benedict Sands Sandy Point site; New South Wales and all guests will be transported in minibuses to safely enjoy our quarry site tour. 

Registration

Type

Details

Price

Member

AILA Member price

FREE

Non-member

 Non-member price. Become a member.

$25


 

Event contact

[email protected] 


Important information

 

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All AILA Events are subject to our Delegate Conditions and COVID-19 Safety Requirements. Please review these before completing your event registration.

 

COVID-19 Safety Requirements

At AILA we take the safety of our events seriously by working together with the venue hosts, AILA staff, and all our members and participants to ensure safety is top priority.

For the safety of all attendees, please keep up to date with State and Government Announcements relating to COVID-19 and as the situation evolves, so will our approach to keeping you safe. We thank you for your patience and flexibility as we manage this.

When
26/07/2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
Benedict Sands Sandy Point 14309 Heathcote Road SANDY POINT NSW 2172 AUSTRALIA

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