Searching for “Gravel Mackay” ?
Summit Construction Materials or Summit Quarries as they are known can supply and deliver a range of gravel/gravels across the Mackay region.
We stock drainage gravels, decorative gravels, and more. We encourage you to contact our Quarry Manager for up-to-date stockpile volumes and pricing.
If you need stones and gravels for outdoor paving or decorations, the specialists at Summit Quarries can meet your needs. We have no shortage of high-quality products, including pre mixed concrete stones and concrete rocks as well as drainage screening solutions such as drainage stones and drainage rocks.
A small fraction of Australian gravel is naturally formed rock harvested from streams, riverbeds, and other geographical formations. The most common types of natural gravel include bank, bench, creek, and plateau gravels. And as for the rest, mining companies around the country are responsible for producing gravel in areas where naturally crushed rock cannot be sourced.
Creating construction-grade gravel undergoes a lot of processes. The process begins by gathering large rocks and breaking them down into smaller fragments using heavy machinery.
What you’re left with are small, irregular-shaped fragments that can form a pliable yet durable surface.
The original rocks are mined from several different sources and are stored in quarries, where they are crushed or exploded (depending on their intended use) before being mixed with stone powder.
What can you use Blue Metal gravel for?
Whether it’s a small amount or just a bit short from a larger quantity, our team offer a convenient way to get your product.
- suitable for dressing up any garden.
- Naturally a smoother finish stone.
- Especially good for
- rainforest / tropical gardens,
- creating dry river beds
- for use in Swales.
Can you provide gravel in bulk?
Yes, we can provide gravel in bulk. Our Mackay Gravel Quarries operate between Sarina and Mackay and can deliver both truck, or truck and dog loads to any accessible site.
We offer volume pricing for larger orders.
What is the difference between gravel, aggregates, and rock?
The technical definition of gravel varies by region and by area of application. Many geologists define gravel simply as loose rounded rock particles over 2 mm (0.079 in) in diameter, without specifying an upper size limit.
Gravel is sometimes distinguished from aggregate, which is loose rock particles in the same size range but angular in shape.
The Udden-Wentworth scale, widely used by geologists in the US, defines granular gravel as particles with a size from 2 to 4 mm (0.079 to 0.157 in) and pebble gravel as particles with a size from 4 to 64 mm (0.16 to 2.52 in). This corresponds to all particles with sizes between coarse sand and cobbles.
