Torr Quarry Flashcards by Rohan Rao | Brainscape

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location

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mendip hills
one of 8 limestone quarries there

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how many people employed at Torr Quarry

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+100

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how much does it contribute to local economy

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£15M/yr

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how is Torr Quarry trying to be more environmentally sustainable

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being restored to create wildlife lakes for recreation + water supply
80 ha hv been landscaped and planted w/grass & trees
Transport via Mendip Rail Network minimises impact on local roads and villages
in 2012 a plan to deepen (instead of widen) quarry was approved, extending operations to 2040.

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