Record #:

8013

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

There are over 200 crushed-stone quarries in the state, producing about 75.7 million tons of rock worth $589 million in 2005. Most of the rock is used for road work and other construction projects. Buying land for a quarry and getting all the local and state government permission required to operate it takes between five and eight years. Because of this, many quarry operators buy or lease sites that are already approved.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 8, Aug 2006, p62-67, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Quarrying and quarries

Record #:

11004

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

There are hundreds of holes across the state left by sand and gravel mining operations. Many are unsightly and many are dangerous. Few are of any use after the mining is finished, and they also constitute a liability. This articles presents information on applying the techniques of good land use to holes in the ground.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 28 Issue 11, Nov 1970, p102-103, 278-279, il

Subject(s):

Quarrying and quarries; Land use

Record #:

16809

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Martin Marietta owns the RDU Quarry which is currently looking to expand due to increased demand for crushed stone to build the Triangle Expressway. The quarry is located near the Wyngate subdivision and expanding the quarry would intrude on the community's boundaries. Projected quarry expansion would result in dumping excess dirt from mining in an area near the subdivision's entrance at Ebenezer Church Road.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 23, June 2012, p7, 9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Quarrying and quarries; Subdivision design

Record #:

34365

Author(s):

Moreau, David H.

Abstract:

North Carolina is facing the possibility of having to conserve its public water supplies to protect against an uncertain rainfall-streamflow pattern over the next several months. As the state continues to experience rapid growth, demand for public water supplies tends to follow closely. This article discusses water supplies in Wake and Mecklenburg counties and the use of quarries for expanding reservoir capacity.

Source:

Water Resources Research Institute News (NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 356, Mar/Apr 2007, p2-3, il, por, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water supply; Water resources development; Quarrying and quarries