Murrindindi Shire Council is quitting Drysdale’s Quarry at Yea.

On the motion of Crs Bec Bowles and Eric Lording, Councillors voted unanimously to cancel the Lease and work authority given the substantial issues associated with progressing an expansion of the quarry operations.

The motion took into account the marginal market value of Council interest in the land for sale purposes, and Council’s ability to redeem the rehabilitation bond of $19,500.

The Council is signing a Deed of Surrender of the Drysdale’s Pit Lease Agreement, and has authorised Craig Lloyd, the Chief Executive Officer, to sign a Notice of Surrender of Work Authority.