Comment
Minerals Local Plan Issues and Options consultation
Representation ID: 30211
Received: 05/01/2018
Respondent: Cromwell Parish Meeting
Barge transport is superficially attractive but it is only viable if the quarry and the customer have access to a suitable wharf or dock. The low value of this aggregate precludes any significant investment in such facilities, so the opportunities for barge transport are not likely to be great unless there is a very large contract involved. River dredging material has been delivered to Cromwell quarry for processing in the past.
Barge transport is superficially attractive but it is only viable if the quarry and the customer have access to a suitable wharf or dock. The low value of this aggregate precludes any significant investment in such facilities, so the opportunities for barge transport are not likely to be great unless there is a very large contract involved. River dredging material has been delivered to Cromwell quarry for processing in the past.