19 August 2008

Scottish Quarriers to Tackle the Road Ahead

QPA Scotland, the principal trade body for the Scottish quarrying sector, will hold its biennial conference on 20 November with a focus on emerging developments in the coming years. Under the title "New Opportunities", operators from across Scotland will come together to find out the latest developments across the key issues of health and safety, the environment and mineral planning. With QPA Scotland welcoming the positive climate continuing to develop between the industry and its regulators, the sector is looking forward with confidence.

Following a record turn out to the 2006 conference, the event will again find its home at the Scottish Natural Heritage Conference Centre, Battleby near Perth. A roster of high profile speakers will include SEPA Director Calum McDonald, Susan Donnelly from HSE Scotland, the Scottish Government's Assistant Chief Planner John McNairney and John Thomson, Director of Scottish Natural Heritage. Senior managers from across the Scottish quarrying industry will also share their thoughts on developments on the ground.

QPA Scotland is now taking bookings, with tickets just £74 including lunch. Those interested should contact the QPA's Siân Barker on 01329 314854 or barker@qpa.org. Visit the QPA's events page at www.qpa.org/events for the full programme.

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