Quarries visioning project - Mt Coot-tha and Pine Mountain

Mt Coot-tha Quarry

Submissions indicated support for:

• outdoor activities (e.g. mountain biking, walking on tracks and trails)
• native biodiversity initiatives, including flora and fauna rejuvenation
• integration of the quarry site with the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha site
• showcasing Australia's environment and culture
• outdoor events in natural settings
• adventure tourism 
• green spaces, places for family recreataion and aquatic activities.

Pine Mountain Quarry

Submissions indicated support for:

• nature conservation through restoration and biodiversity initiatives
• outdoor recreational activities like off-road cycling and walking trails
• a balanced approach integrating environmental preservation with recreation options for individuals and families.

 

Download the engagement summary report.

Your feedback will inform the future renewal of the quarries at their end of life.

Mt Coot-tha Quarry

Mt Coot-tha Quarry has approximately 4 million tonnes of accessible material to extract. Once extraction ends, the void will be filled to a level that suits the future planned use of the site, followed by rehabilitation. It is expected this quarry will continue to operate for another decade given remaining reserves.

Pine Mountain Quarry

Pine Mountain Quarry currently operates as a concrete recycling facility and also hosts some other Council operations. These operations will be moved to alternative Council-owned locations.

For more information:

• phone Council on 07 3403 8888
• email Council.