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Hanson Cement to hold consultation on plans to expand top quarry at Ketton cement works




A cement company hopes to expand its quarry in a bid to secure its ‘long-term future’.

Hanson Cement is planning to extend its Grange Top quarry, adjacent to Ketton cement works.

The plans have been brought forward as mineral reserves are running out at the quarry, which has been supplying the company’s Ketton cement plant for nearly 100 years.

Grange Top quarry adjacent to Ketton cement works
Grange Top quarry adjacent to Ketton cement works

Two new areas, already in Hanson’s ownership, known as Field 14 and Northwest Land, have been identified as suitable extensions.

Located alongside the existing quarry, both areas are already recognised by Rutland County Council as potential areas for mineral extraction for cement manufacture.

Hanson’s proposals include enhancements to biodiversity, additional footpaths and bridleways to increase public access to nature, as well as a new access road to Ketton cement works.

This will cross Northwest Land from the plant to a new roundabout junction with the A606.

Mark Page, land and mineral resources manager, said: “Ketton cement is recognised as a local, regional and nationally significant resource and material from Grange Top quarry is integral to its on-going success.

“Our proposals would provide around 25 years supply of limestone and clays for use as raw materials in cement production – securing the long-term future of the works.”

Hanson Cement is holding a public exhibition to set out its proposals on Thursday, July 13, between 12pm and 9pm at Ketton Visitors Centre.

Members of the company’s development team will be on hand to answer questions and take feedback on the proposals ahead of an application being submitted to Rutland County Council (RCC) later this year.

Further information on the company’s proposals is available at: www.hanson-communities.co.uk/ketton-community-page.

What do you think to the plans? Email smeditor@stamfordmercury.co.uk.



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