Quarry plan abandoned

19 Jun 2025 • By Mary Anne Gill Share:

A second proposed sand quarry on the eastern outskirts of Cambridge has been abandoned, with the company behind it citing serious concerns about the impact of truck traffic on the town.

Three-pronged submission from left, Jo Davies-Colley, traffic transportation engineer Tobie Ueckermann, Chamber CEO Kelly Bouzaid, Town Hall Trust general manager Simon Brew watch on as hearing chair Richard Blakey, right, asks a question. Photo: Supplied.

Trucks negotiating the Carter’s Flat Hill and going through the town. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.

The already formed entrance from Newcombe Rd, less than 200m from the intersection with Tīrau Rd, could become an on ramp for quarry trucks. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.

In the distance the planned site for Newcombe Rd Quarry. Photo: Mary Anne Gill

Read: Cambridge Community Board submission

Read: Cambridge Chamber of Commerce submission

Read: Shaw’s Quarries letter

Read: Cambridge Town Hall Trust submission

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