Posted on 28th Jul
Tarmac welcomed members of the local community for a rare look at a working quarry as it hosted an open evening at Langford Quarry.
Fifty-four residents of villages including Collingham, Winthorpe and Holme were taken on a tour of the quarry by long-time employees working in operational roles, restoration and geology.
The tour took interested locals to the current extraction site and along the conveyor, which carries the sandstone for washing, sorting, and preparation.
They learned about the process where materials are extracted and prepared for delivery to local construction and infrastructure projects.
Visitors saw a variety of wildlife across the tour, including hares, egrets, and herons. They also passed RSPB Langford Lowfields, an award-winning restored quarry area that is home to the largest reedbed in the East Midlands.
Attendees also had the opportunity to chat to representatives from across Tarmac’s business, discussing future plans for Langford, the approach to restoring former quarries into nature reserves, and career opportunities available through the operator.
Langford Quarry is a sand and gravel quarry that has been operating since 1989. It supplies construction materials for infrastructure projects across the county and wider East Midlands. It supports nine full-time and seven seasonal contractor jobs.
Current reserves are due to be exhausted by 2030, so Tarmac recently submitted an application for a small extension, which is now being considered by Nottinghamshire County Council. It is currently open for comments on the council’s planning portal by searching for application number ES/4781.
Quarry site manager Kevin Mawby said: “We were delighted to welcome our neighbours to see inside Langford Quarry. Our on-site team of nine works very hard to operate the quarry in a responsible way, producing essential construction materials while being a good neighbour to those around us. We were proud to show residents what we do and grateful to everyone who visited.”
