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A Preferred Supplier

When you need concrete and quarrying products, we are the company you can trust. Johnstone Concrete & Quarries Pty Ltd is the preferred gravel and/or concrete supplier for the Goondiwindi Regional Council, the Gwydir Plains Shire Council, the Moree Plains Shire Council and the Walgett Shire Council. We also work with RMS and ARTC.

JCQ Capability Statement

Johnstone Concrete & Quarries Pty Ltd

Capability Statement

PO Box 941   •  Moree NSW 2400  •    • 
Locations
Quarries Concrete Plants
Runnymede Quarry – Pallamallawa NSW
Moree NSW
Coolmunda Quarry – Inglewood QLD Inglewood QLD
Grays Road Quarry – Inglewood QLD Goondiwindi QLD 
Wandoona Sand Quarry – Moree NSW Warialda NSW 
Yarradool Quarry - North Star NSW Mungindi NSW 
Prospect Quarry – North Star NSW Myola Feedlot North Star NSW
Colly Farms Collarenabri NSW

 

About Us


JCQ is one of the leading suppliers of Concrete & Quarry products in the Southern QLD & North-West NSW region. It is a family business with a long history spanning three generations in the quarrying and concrete industry. We endeavor to deliver high quality products, services and continually work with clients to develop solutions.

Beginning with the purchase of ‘Runnymede’ quarry near Pallamallawa in 1986, the company has grown across to a network of 7 concrete plants. Our 4 larger quarry operations, together are yielding close to 1 million tonnes per annum providing consistent, quality products for diverse range of customers and applications. JCQ’s Pre-mixed concrete is formulated to achieve specific properties based on their application and construction requirements.

Our concrete and quarry products available from our operations are delivered to customers in surrounding councils, namely Moree Plains, Gwydir Shire, Walgett Shire in NSW & Regions of Western Downs, Toowoomba and Goondiwindi in QLD.

Our Managing Directors Mitchell & Lachlan Johnstone, are always contactable, should after hours assistance be required.

Our goal is to maintain the highest levels of quality, safety, reliability and service to all of our customers.

Products and Services


Our product list is vast and expanding all the time, currently we offer the following products;

Ready-mix concrete and delivery
 Concrete products – blocks/troughs/posts
 Washed fine and coarse sand
 Bedding Sand
 Various size Aggregates
Pre-coated Aggregates
Road bases
Crusher Dust
Ridge Gravel
River Gravel
Ballast
Decorative Rock
Loam and landscaping supplies
Heavy Vehicle freight - Road-train, B double and AB triple freight
Mobile Crushing equipment
Mobile Concrete Batching Plant

Equipment


• Fixed and mobile crushing equipment. A major fixed plant upgrade to include the latest crushing and screening equipment technology has recently been completed at Runnymede Quarry in 2021.
• Fixed and mobile concrete batching equipment.
• Recently upgraded wash plant and screening equipment at Wandoona Sand Quarry in 2019.
• A fleet of 20 Gravel Haulage trucks and equipment– Road-train, B-Double, AB-Triple, Truck & Dog, Semi’s and Side tippers
• A fleet of 10 Concrete Agitator trucks
• A dedicated cement tanker constantly supplying cement powder and FAB to all our concrete plants

Production Capacity


Quarry Production – As an average our bigger quarries have a capacity output of 300T/hr.
Runnymede Fixed Plant – 300 T/hr.
Coolmunda Fixed Plant – 200 T/hr.
Mobile Plants – 400 T/hr.

Concrete Production – As an average our concrete plants output 50 cubic meters/hr.

Storage Facilities – Across all our concrete sites JCQ can store 650 Tonne of cement powder and FAB for concrete production use across all our sites. A dedicated 55T rated road-train powder taker constantly supplying cement powder to all sites.

 

Specialised Capabilities


• Location – covering an area 500km radius covering north-west NSW to Southern QLD
• 6 quarries and 7 concrete batching sites
• All material are NATA tested when required
• Preferred supplier of gravel and/or concrete for;

◦  Moree Plains Shire Council
◦  Gwydir Plains Shire Council
◦  Goondiwindi Regional Council
◦  Walgett Shire
◦  TNSW
◦  ARTC

• EPA and DA licenses for quarry operation and extraction

 

Management Systems


Safety Management System
At JCQ Pty Ltd, the safety and welfare of our employees is of paramount importance. JCQ’s Health and Safety Management system applies to our employees and subcontractors across all of our sites, and is monitored by our dedicated Work Health and Safety and Compliance team.

Through ongoing training and assessment we ensure that all our people:

• operate in a safe manner and report any unsafe act, conditions or situation;
• take action to make work conditions safe and ensure that personal safety is not at risk;
• Actively participate in the development of safe work practices and training.

Our sites are also regularly audited by the Mines Inspectorate to ensure that we comply with the relevant safety legislation. We have a good working relationship with both the NSW Planning and Environment Recourses Regulator, QLD Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy and the Environmental Protection Authority.

Quality Management System ISO:9001:2015 Certified

Our quality management system is an integral part of our management processes. This ensures that all of our employees, contractors and subcontractors are committed to delivering quality products and services to our customers.

We have a documented, certified ISO 9001:2015 internal Quality Management System, including Policy and Procedures, which is overseen by our Managing Director. Our commitment to continuous improvement is maintained through ongoing reviews and audits to deliver quality products.

Our reputation has been built on providing quality products and services, and is maintained because we strive to meet all specifications and regulatory requirements whilst consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers.

Environment Management System

JCQ Pty Ltd is committed to undertaking all activities in an environmentally responsible manner and we manage all risks that may lead to a potentially harmful environmental impact. We carefully monitor noise and dust, and conduct regular Environmental Audits of our sites to ensure we are acting in an environmentally responsible manner. We are committed to ensuring the environment and local community are protected and rehabilitated at all times. We consistently work within EPA license regulatory compliance and advice.

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Mass and Maintenance Management Accreditation

JCQ is approved under the NHVR Mass Management and Maintenance Management Schemes. This allows us to freight a heavier weight on certain roads and routes and rigorous maintenance schedules but also has strict safety and compliance controls within.

 

Staff Capacity


We currently employee over 40 employees all from our local areas. We have 3 crews of quarry operations staff, 3 crews concrete delivery drivers and concrete batchers, 2 crews of heavy vehicle gravel haulage and our management, office and compliance staff teams.

Each quarry operation crew consist of loader drivers, fixed and mobile crushing and screening plant operators, excavator drivers and dump truck drivers and pre-coat plant operators. The Concrete crews consist of qualified concrete batchers and concrete agitator drivers. Because of the multiple locations we service in NSW and QLD our staff are always ready to make and deliver your quality product. This structure allows us to be responsive to our clients' needs with the flexibility and support required to accomplish their project goal.

 

Training and Skills


The Johnstone Family have been in the quarrying industry since 1938 at Inglewood QLD.

Managing Director, Mitchell Johnstone holds a Senior Site Executive certification, Practicing Certificate as a Quarry Manager and a Production Manager Permit. Mitchell also has 26 years of experience in the quarrying industry being a 3rd generation quarryman. Mitchell’s brother Lachlan is a currently studying to receive his Senior Site Executive Certification and together they are both Directors of the Company.

Training and safety is a high priority and this is evident through the quality of employees our business is able to retain.
JCQ ensures that all staff, contractors and sub-contractors receive appropriate training to operate machinery and perform their duties safely.

 

Customer Service


As a family-owned and family-orientated business, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with people. We have developed long term relationships with leading contractors, and have developed a network of
hard-working subcontractors that we can call on to help us meet our customers’ needs. We value our customers and recognise that they are the life-blood of our business. We take pride in the fact that many of our customers continue to come back to us, year after year, project after project.

At JCQ Pty Ltd we understand that relationships cannot succeed without good communication. We strive to be proactive when dealing with our customers and our subcontractors to ensure that the lines of communication are kept open. We aim to be transparent with our customers and keep them appraised of the progress of their delivery, and regularly provide test results to provide peace-of-mind that our products meet specifications.

 

Contact Details


Company Name: Johnstone Concrete and Quarries Pty Ltd
Street address: 35 Drive In Road Moree NSW 2400
Postal address: PO Box 941 Moree NSW 2400
Phone:
Email:
www.jcq.com.au
JCQ Year Established: 2011
ABN: 93 151 466 554

Tested and Proven

At Johnstone Concrete & Quarries Pty Ltd, we want to always give you high-quality materials and products. That’s why all of our material is NATA quality tested. This way, you can trust that you’ll always get the gravel, concrete or other material you need.

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Area Service

Moree, Warialda, Collarenebri, Walgett, Bingara, Bellata, Goondiwindi, Mungindi, North Star, Texas, Inglewood, Millmerran, Bonshaw, Warwick

Address

Head Office: 35 Drive In Road Moree, NSW 2400

PO Box 941 Moree NSW 2400

 

Goondiwindi: 8 Boodle Street, Goondiwindi QLD 4390

Inglewood: 10 Grey Street Inglewood QLD 4387

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Sunday        Closed
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