Boral has acquired Booyal Quarries in Queensland to enhance its supply of construction materials in the rapidly growing Wide Bay region.

Target Information

Boral has successfully completed the acquisition of Booyal Quarries, a significant hard rock quarry spanning 75 hectares and located 60 kilometers southwest of Bundaberg in Queensland's Wide Bay region. This strategic quarry serves as a vital resource for Boral, ensuring a consistent supply of essential materials to the company's local customers and integrated network, which includes asphalt and concrete plants in Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, and Maryborough. With this acquisition, Boral not only gains access to valuable quarry rock reserves but also secures continuous employment for the skilled workforce at Booyal Quarries.

Booyal Quarries plays an essential role in the local construction ecosystem by providing various products, including Transport and Main-Roads certified aggregates and road bases. This acquisition is expected to enhance Boral's ability to meet the infrastructure and development needs of Queensland, particularly in the rapidly growing sectors of construction and development in the region.

Industry Overview

The construction materials industry in Queensland has experienced significant growth, driven by robust population increases and infrastructure development projects. The demand for high-quality construction materials has surged, crea