Torr Quarry

Question 1

Torr quarry

Answer 1

-in Somerset
-limestone quarry
-over 100 people employed there
-2.5km^2
-£15 million towards local economy

Question 2

How torr quarry aims to be environmentally sustainable

Answer 2

-creating wildlife lakes for recreation and water supply
-200 acres of the site have been landscapes to blend in with the surrounding countryside
-monitoring of noise, vibration, airborne pollution and water quality
-rail transport to minimalism the impact on local roads and villages
-deepening, instead of going out