A Significant Long‑Life (50+ years) Basalt Resource in Western Victoria

 

Birregurra Quarry (WA1546) is offered for sale as a fully operational hard‑rock basalt quarry with an approved 64.86‑hectare Work Authority area and a substantial long‑term resource. Located between Colac and Winchelsea, approximately 55 km west of Geelong, the site is strategically positioned to supply the Barwon region, Surf Coast, and Geelong metropolitan markets.

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Key Features

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• Long‑Life Resource: Estimated 20M+ tonnes (up to ~29M tonnes) of high‑quality basalt.

• Operational Status: Current Work Authority & Planning Permit.

• Production Capacity: Approved to 200,000 tpa, with a current application to increase to 500,000 tpa.

• Infrastructure Included: Weighbridge, operating system, hardware, and control room.

• Strategic Location: Direct access to Princes Highway; approx. 55 km west of Geelong.

• Market Advantage: Positioned within the Barwon supply corridor—identified as a critical western source of basalt as metropolitan quarries deplete.

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Financial Overview

 

Indicative price $20M

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Sale Process

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Expressions of Interest period is open from 17 August 2026, with shortlisted parties receiving full due diligence documentation, including geological reports, WA documents, planning approvals, production data and asset registers.