A proposed new quarry would lie between Fitzherbert Rd East and the Manawatū River. Rangitāne visions for enhancing the mauri, or life force, of the Manawatū River have convinced a river engineer with 35 years of experience to recommend a conservative approach to quarrying within 100 metres of its banks. Hoult Contractors has applied for resource consents to establish a 61-hectare quarry between Fitzherbert East Rd and the river. River engineer John Philpott said his first impression was that 50m would be sufficient to protect the river. The other main issue on the final day of the hearing on Friday was the proposed new access road into the quarry.

Source: Stuff December 04, 2020 15:56 UTC