Scalps, Capping & Fill Material

Quality Statement

Hunter Quarries offers a variety of scalps, capping, and fill materials, including VENM and CMS, for large-scale levelling and capping projects.

For large-scale projects where levelling or filling is required, Hunter Quarries provides a wide range of scalps, capping, and fill materials. These materials are ideal for bringing a site to the correct level and creating a stable foundation for further construction.

Our scalps and fill materials comply with environmental standards and are classified as Virgin Extracted Natural Material (VENM), making them a reliable, environmentally-friendly choice for your project.

We supply the following scalps, capping, and fill materials:

  • 20 Scalps: Cost-effective option for levelling and filling.
  • 40 Scalps: Larger-scaled material for bulk fill applications.
  • Cone Manufactured Sand (CMS): Ideal for fine levelling and capping.
  • Overburden Fill: Economical material for large-scale fill needs.
  • ARTC Capping: Designed for use in railway capping projects.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What are scalps used for?
    Scalps are used in construction to level or fill areas, providing an economical solution for large-scale projects.
  2. What is VENM?
    VENM (Virgin Excavated Natural Material) refers to fill material that is naturally sourced and free from contaminants, making it environmentally friendly for construction use.

Our Projects

M1 Extension

Process Audit for M1 Extension

Hunter Quarries recently passed a process audit for the M1 Pacific Motorway Extension project with zero non-conformances. The audit covered our quality practices, including stockpile management, material sampling, testing, and traceability, ensuring compliance with Transport for NSW specifications.

Road base

Wambo mine project

In late 2020, Karuah East Quarry met a new milestone as they supplied 40,000 tones of ARTC ballast on time and to spec for the opening of Glencore’s United Wambo mine.

Partner with us on your next project

Contact our specialised team for more information about our products and how we can meet your specifications.

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