The approval allows for Boral Resources to extend the operating hours for activities in the quarry pit, which can now occur from 5am to 11pm on any day.

A new area used for the placement of waste rock and dirt collected during quarrying, has also been approved to the southeast of the quarry pit.

The modification application was publicly exhibited between April and May.

“Key issues raised during consultation included noise and dust,” A Departmental spokesperson said.

“The Department has addressed these issues during its assessment and attached a strict condition requiring additional noise monitoring at extra residential locations, to provide more comprehensive data and to ensure that the quarry complies with the noise criteria in its approval.

“...The Department is satisfied the air quality impacts are acceptable, are unlikely to significantly increase for nearby residences and will comply with criteria.”