Cemex has secured an ongoing supply of aggregates to the London market by opening a new sand and gravel quarry in Shepperton, North Surrey.

It is anticipated that around 1.2 million tonnes of aggregates will be excavated from this site over up to five years. A further year will be required to complete restoration of the land back to agricultural use.

Aggregates from the Shepperton Quarry will supply key infrastructure projects in the West London area, alongside nearby readymix plants and other local projects.

Wayne Strevens, Aggregates Operations Manager for Cemex UK, commented: “The opening of this new quarry is crucial to ensure we can continue to supply the important London market. Sand and gravel reserves in this area are becoming harder and harder to secure.

“For this reason, we are extremely excited to open our new Shepperton Quarry following a significant investment into a new on-site processing plant. Shepperton will play a vital role in the future of our capital’s infrastructure development, ensuring that we can meet the growing demands of the city with a reliable supply of high-quality aggregates."