Lobethal Quarry recently welcomed local residents to the Adelaide Hills site, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the operation supports construction across the region.

Quarry Manager Armando Hernandez and the team hosted a community open day, with a strong turnout despite overcast conditions. Visitors had the opportunity to meet the team, explore heavy machinery up close, and take part in guided bus tours to the top of the site.

During the tour, Armando walked guests through the quarrying process and answered questions, providing valuable insight into how the site operates and the role it plays in supplying essential construction materials.

The event gave locals the chance to better understand a site that has been part of the Lobethal landscape since 1973. Today, the quarry employs 10 full-time staff and supports around 80 local contractors and transport workers, making it an important contributor to the local economy.

Located approximately 2.5 kilometres west of the township, Lobethal Quarry is a critical resource for building and construction across the Adelaide metropolitan area.

The site is currently playing a key role in South Australia’s largest infrastructure project, the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project. The greywacke rock sourced from Lobethal is highly valued for its very high fire rating, making it well suited to the tunnel works being delivered as part of the project.