Martin Marietta Materials responds after public hearing on proposed Castle Hayne quarry expansion

Martin Marietta Materials responds after public hearing on proposed Castle Hayne quarry expansion

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Martin Marietta Materials is responding after a public hearing on its proposed expansion of the Castle Hayne Quarry drew concerns from residents over potential environmental impacts. The hearing, held on Tuesday by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, provided the public with an opportunity to comment on a Clean Water Act permit application submitted by Martin Marietta for the proposed expansion. During the…

Residents urge mining firm to find other expansion options

New Hanover County resident Margie Gewirtzman, accompanied by her daughter, speaks Tuesday night during a public hearing regarding Martin Marietta’s proposal to expand its Castle Hayne quarry. Photo: Trista Talton ROCKY POINT – New Hanover County residents and environmentalists continue their pushback against Martin Marietta’s plan to scale up Castle Hayne quarry mining operations, arguing that the company should further explore other expansion …