Quarrying and Aggregates
The Irish aggregates industry plays a crucial role in Ireland’s economy by providing essential materials for the Irish construction sector.
These resources are important for providing buildings and infrastructure, supporting economic expansion and the needs of growing the national population. The key objective in planning for aggregate provision is ensuring the supply is managed in a sustainably. MKO has been the lead consultant in securing planning permission, including the completion of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) and Appropriate Assessment Screening Reports (AASR)/Natura Impact Statement (NIS), for the development of a significant number of quarry operations in Ireland.
Case Study
Selected projects
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Castlemore Quarry extension
MKO was commissioned by Roadstone to prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) to accompany a planning application for a vertical extension to Castlemore Quarry, Co. Cork.
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Coshla Quarry extension
MKO was commissioned by Coshla Quarries Ltd to prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR), to accompany a planning application to expand the extraction area of the existing Coshla Quarry.
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Finnegans Sand Quarry
MKO was commissioned by Finnegans Sand Ltd. to prepare a Planning and Environmental Report (PER), to accompany a planning application for an extension to the existing Finnegans Sand Quarry,
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