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Apex Quarries

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Lines: Geelong and Warrnambool, Corio Independent Goods Line
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Opened: July 30, 1982

Opened in 1982, this siding serves the adjacent Boral asphalt plant. Crushed stone is delivered by rail in hoppers from the Apex Quarry at Kilmore East. An under track conveyor is provided for the discharge of the stone. The mainline connection was altered as part of the Corio Independent Goods Line works of 2008. Until 2009 trains ran to the siding around once a week, but with the relocation of the plant the last train ran in May 2009. The new plant is on Heales Road, Lara and is not rail served, the North Shore plant was demolished in November 2009.

Events

April 29, 1982 Push buttons provided for Flashing Lights at North Shore Road account Apex Quarries Siding
July 30, 1982 Apex Quarries Siding brought into use
October 26, 1982 Apex Quarries Siding brought into service. Leads off International Harvestors Sdg headshunt adjacent to Phosphate Siding
Line Opened
November 1, 1856 Line opened Lara to Geelong
June 25, 1857 Line officially opened between Geelong and at temporary terminus at Greenwich. A ferry was used the complete the journey to Melbourne
October 3, 1857 Temporary Greenwich terminal and stub line closed. Geelong line now connected to the partially completed Williamstown line. A ferry complete the journey from Williamstown to Melbourne
January 17, 1859 Williamstown line finally completed to Melbourne. Geelong trains can now operate direct to Spencer Street Station
Track Amplified
February 8, 1959 Line duplicated Corio to North Geelong A

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Fulton Hogan excavator at work moving soil around their yard in the former Apex Quarry siding

Fulton Hogan excavator at work moving soil around their yard in the former Apex Quarry siding

January 28, 2022
Excavators at work sorting the ballast at the former asphalt plant

Excavators at work sorting the ballast at the former asphalt plant

May 17, 2017
Conveyor system still in place at the site

Conveyor system still in place at the site

January 4, 2017
Conveyor system being left behind for another tenant?

Conveyor system being left behind for another tenant?

November 11, 2009
Demolition work almost completed

Demolition work almost completed

November 11, 2009
Everything except the office cut up for scrap

Everything except the office cut up for scrap

November 7, 2009
Gravel hoppers all cut up

Gravel hoppers all cut up

November 7, 2009
Scrap metal everywhere

Scrap metal everywhere

November 7, 2009
Loading conveyor still there

Loading conveyor still there

November 7, 2009

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