Case Study - Torr Quarry

• Negative impacts of quarrying:

  • Scars the land
  • Water pollution
  • Air pollution
  • Habitat destruction
• Limestone is extracted at Torr Quarry
• Torr Quarry brings in £15 million to the local economy every year
• Torr Quarry sustainability:

  • Rail transport to reduce congestion
  • 200 acres restored
  • Noise pollution is regularly monitored
  • Digging downwards not outwards to save land
• Torr Quarry produces 5 million tonnes of limestone per year