Sign up to receive Batts Combe quarry blasting notifications

To keep our near neighbours informed about planned quarry blasts, we have introduced a free blasting notification service for residents living close to Batts Combe quarry.

The free service, which can be received via email or text message, includes a weekly update which will advise of planned blast times for the week ahead, as well as a follow-up notification approximately half an hour before each blast takes place.

Simon Parkes, Unit Manager, said: “The system has worked well at some of our other sites. It helps to ensure that local people are informed about our blasts, which usually take place two to three times a month, by receiving notifications ahead of each one.”

“The UK has stringent controls in place for quarry blasting and these are set out as part of the quarry’s planning and permitting consents,” added Simon.
“Operating within these standards as we do at Batts Combe and all our quarries, means that the blasts are safe and there is no risk of structural damage to nearby homes or buildings.”

To sign up to the blasting notifications, residents should email battscombequarry@uk.heidelbergmaterials.com and advise which method they would prefer to receive the notification; text (please provide a mobile number) or email.