Zanow: “Back local quarry development”

Former Ipswich MP and long-time quarry operator, Darren Zanow has backed a call for more access to hard rock quarries across South-East Queensland – including in areas adjacent to Ipswich. But says both the State Government and Ipswich City Council must be stronger when it comes to protecting and approving quarry resources, saying residents wanting […]

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