Hanson’s approach to local communities focuses on support and engagement.
It’s about being a part of local communities, rather than just a business operation; giving support for local initiatives and community groups, hosting open days and education programs, maintaining a consultative approach with interest groups and of course, providing employment opportunities.
Local relations
- Each of our plants and quarries maintain ongoing and two-way relationships with local stakeholders.
- Quarry rehabilitation plans are undertaken to ensure its after-use solution is driven by local needs and contributes to sustainable economic development.
- In the past, Hanson has also supplied construction materials to help communities rebuild after natural disasters.
- This included 160 tonnes of aggregate materials from the Wollert quarry for the Kinglake West Fire Brigade after severe bushfires in Victoria.
Education
- We offer educational tours around our concrete plants and quarries for community groups, primary schools, high schools and universities.
- In New South Wales, students from the University of Western Sydney and the University of New South Wales have visited concrete and quarry operations throughout the year in Prestons, Blackwattle Bay and Kulnura.
- Since 1987, Hanson has also sponsored the University of Technology Sydney’s Engineering Award, received by the student with the highest aggregate mark in the subject, Construction Materials.
Investment
- We assist a broad range of charities and community groups and provide ongoing support to sporting teams, surf-life saving groups and schools.
- This includes over twelve years of support for Coastcare and its affiliate groups.
- We have also provided support to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, sponsoring its annual Car Rally Trek from Mudgee to Fraser Island to raise funds for a new state-of-the-art aircraft.