“Gosford Quarries is the trusted sandstone supplier for Civil and Landscape projects.”
Our extensive range of sandstone products are quality tested and comply with Council and industry Standards which makes Gosford Quarries the most sought after sandstone supplier in Australia.
With almost 100 years of industry experience, Gosford Quarries is Australia’s leading sandstone supplier and has the most established range of products and expert service to match.
Gosford quarries are well known for supplying a range of quarried sandstone materials specific to the Civil and Landscape industries in the Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland markets.
Gosford Quarries L150H Volvo Loader Mt White Quarry Fleet
Gosford Quarries has been involved in some significant Civil Sandstone Projects such as Windsor Bridge, Jordan Springs development (1 million tonnes of civil material sold to the whole suburb), the erosion at Collaroy (1,000-tonne civil material supplied), Bankstown Airport (the big canal waterway catching stormwater from behind the factories), Parramatta River (landscaping logs and armoury), Hillside Council large park and the Tench Reserve & Boat Ramp.
Gosford Quarries Civil Sandstone Supplies And Products
Gosford Quarries Sandstone has the largest product supply lines for civil construction projects in Australia.
We have crushed sandstone aggregate (very small crushed sandstone quarry material - 20-50mm and 60-80mm). These products come in different sizes due to a wide variety of requirements by specifiers (Civil Designers and Architects) and are suitable for paving (levelling and compacting the ground), gabion boulders, larger and smaller screened rock used for filtration as well as filling gabion cages for retaining wall purposes, etc.
Contact one of our expert sandstone team for more information or for specific civil projects and public works requests on 02 8585 8282.
Gosford Quarries Council Specified Civil Sandstone Materials for Civil And Public Works
RMS (Roads and Maritime), part of Transport NSW, have various specifications and standards relating to civil construction projects in NSW. RMS is the head body for council specifications, in particular, relating to the Gosford Quarries supply line of Civil Sandstone Materials.
Gosford Quarries RMS Compliant Civil Sandstone Materials And Products
Gosford Quarries supply the following RMS compliant sandstone materials and products for civil projects and public works:
RMS-R11-SO supplied at:
20mm crushed sandstone to 200mm crushed sandstone material
For pipe embedment:
The ‘SO’ in the RMS Standard stands for “side and overlay”; this crushed material is laid on the side and over the top of pipes
20mm crushed sandstone pile for Civil works
20mm crushed sandstone detail and scale for Civil works
RMS 3071 - 50mm crushed sandstone road-based material
0mm crushed sandstone pile for Civil landscaping works
50mm crushed sandstone detail and scale for Civil landscaping works
Sandstone Spalls
These are sandstone rocks, smaller than boulders, supplied at:
20-40mm
40-75mm
75-200mm
100-300mm
Sydney Council specified crushed sandstone is a standard 75mm supply
40mm-75mm sandstone spalls for Civil landscaping works
75mm crushed sandstone for Civil landscaping works
R57 - Sandstone Material For Retaining Walls (Reinforced Soil Walls)
IC-QA-R57 Design of Reinforced Soil Walls
Sandstone Rocks supplied at:
200mm - 500mm
500mm - 1 metre
1 metre - 1.5metres
These are EXTRA LARGE sandstone rocks (quarry rocks) for Civil landscaping works; 1500mm x 2000mm
Sandstone Boulders
Supplied at:
1 metre to 1.5 metres
1.5 metres are regarded in the industry as sandstone boulders
Sandstone Landscape Billets
Standard Sizes
1000mm x 300mm x 300mm
Sandstone Finish
Quarry sawn top, bottom and sides; quarry split front and back
+/- 100mm variation
Sandstone Colour Range: Quarry run, non-select sandstone colour range
Sandstone Logs (Separate Rectangular Sandstone Blocks)
Supplied at:
Gosford Quarries Grade A, B And C (1st, 2nd AND 3rd Grade) Landscaping Logs
1 metre x 500mm x 500mm
2 metres x 500mm x 500mm
Gosford Quarries Landscaping Logs, 2m x 500mm x 500mm for Civil landscaping works
Salt-Tolerant Sandstone Supply For Civil Projects
Gosford Quarries’ salt-tolerant sandstone range is tested extensively so it can weather constant immersion in saltwater (seawater locations such as estuaries, bays, harbours and coastlines).
Large Civil Project - Land & Marine Group - Jamison Town Job - Tench Reserve & Boat Ramp (Marine and Civil)
As a matter of proper business practice, Gosford Quarries also undertake regular Physical Testing for all of our types of sandstone, under the American Standard Testing Methods, and by NATA registered Laboratories.
Our salt-tolerant sandstone adheres to Australian Standards designated by the Designers Corporation of Australian Standards Committee and ISOs.
Not all sandstone is salt-tolerant or suitable for use in saline environments. In fact, all-natural materials (not only natural sandstone) will be impacted by saltwater erosion over time. It is essential to speak to an expert regarding the application of sandstone in saltwater environments and sealers and installation methods recommended for use in those projects.
Gosford Quarries have sandstone materials to meet salt-tolerant sandstone criteria; contact us for more information on (02) 8585 8282.
Common Questions From Civil Clients Regarding Civil Sandstone Products At Gosford Quarries
Landscaping Logs for School Garden for Public landscaping works
What is the quality of the sandstone material supplied at Gosford Quarries?
Does the sandstone supplied from Gosford Quarries meet standards and specifications?
Gosford Quarries are the only sandstone supplier in Australia that consistently tests their exclusive sandstone range. This means that Architects, Civil Contractors, councils, Governments, builders and residential end-users have peace of mind when they choose Gosford Quarries sandstone over other suppliers.
Gosford Quarries civil sandstone products meet Council Specifications and Australian Standards and are thoroughly tested with stringent, best-practice quality controls
Can Gosford Quarries supply large quantities to civil projects?
Yes! As Australia's largest Sandstone supplier, Gosford Quarries have the capability to supply civil materials to small, medium and large scale projects alike. And because of our extensive range of products, access to the widest variety of quarry and human resources coupled with impressive state-of-the-art machinery, Gosford Quarries is the supplier of choice for large government, public and commercial civil projects. GQ has a fast and efficient turn around on supplying large volumes of civil sandstone products which we know is important to our valued customers.
Is there a continuity of the sandstone product at Gosford Quarries?
Is the integrity of the civil sandstone product consistent and can we ensure it does not vary in quality of supply?
Gosford Quarries source their raw and crushed civil sandstone materials from a single, exclusive quarry location when fulfilling orders for scope of works at any scale
Gosford Quarries have 6 exclusive quarries that extract a variety of sandstone products from. Extracting the stone from exclusive quarries means that the quality of the material is consistently tested for quality and reliability in accordance with government and RMS specifications and requirements. Civil sandstone products quarried from the one exclusive location will have little variance as they were sourced from a common vein and location. Other suppliers extract material from un-tested and inconsistent sites which make it impossible to ensure the quality and reliability of their products.
Natural quarry sites are the preferred source of civil sandstone by Councils and Government organisations and Sandstone council landscaping projects because of our ability to continually test and compare results with historical sandstone data.
Are Gosford Quarries Civil Sandstone Materials and Civil Sandstone Products Imported?
Gosford Quarries Sandstone is 100% Natural Australian Sandstone!
When sandstone is imported it is impossible to qualify the origin of the sandstone products supplied, and hence their overall integrity and quality as a whole when used in a civil construction project
Quarry run, non-select sandstone colour range logs for civil landscaping for Public landscaping works
“Even in local Australian supply lines, many different sandstone supply companies may quarry raw civil sandstone materials from different areas, i.e., quarries, commercial sites and demolition sites which means different grades of supply ranging between dry, hard and soft sandstone; there will therefore be no consistency in quality and there will be huge variances across the entire project supply.
To get more information on the difference in Gosford Quarries civil sandstone supply, call our friendly team 02 8585 8282.”
Gosford Quarries Expert Consultation And Advice For Civil Construction, Civil Engineering and Public Works
The expert sandstone team at Gosford Quarries are here to speak about your Civil Construction and Engineering Projects and Public Works Projects at any scale. We can work with you from conception to construction and support the realisation of your design and architectural vision for any civil or public construction project.
Peace Of Mind When You Choose Gosford Quarries As Your Civil Sandstone Supplier
Sandstone boulders for Public landscaping work - Playground - Royal Park, Melbourne
Gosford Quarries source ALL of our 100% Australian raw and crushed civil sandstone materials from exclusively owned quarries. All our products are tested to reach a benchmark of quality which we never compromise, that's why landscape Architects, Governments and councils choose Gosford quarries sandstone for peace-of-mind.
Gosford Quarries are local to supply for Sydney Council’s and this is one of our greatest strengths as a sandstone supplier in the Australian market. Sandstone council landscaping projects are particularly interested in incorporating quality Australian sandstone into their designs and public spaces.
Gosford Quarries are not just known for the quality of our products, our adherence to Standards, our quality controls, our expert knowledge, our robust supply capabilities to scale and our technical capabilities with latest technological advances.
Gosford Quarries are also known for their word. They do what they say and constantly look for ways to improve their customer service and ensure their customers are confident and can trust the Gosford Quarries name.
Gosford Quarries are the go-to for all things sandstone across four sectors; residential, commercial, civil and heritage sandstone projects. This is particularly true in Civil Sandstone Supply.
“Gosford Quarries are keen to grow their civil client base and public work contracts and they would love to hear from you to show you why they are Australia’s Number 1 Sandstone Supplier.”
A shorter version of this article appeared on the Outdoor Design Source website here.