Having now completed the first calendar year of operations, serving a wide variety of customers across the construction industry in Essex, London and the wider Eastern Region, Brice Aggregates looks forward to continuing to build on this success in 2018.
Following a 9 month period of construction and development, today marks the first day of sand and gravel production and sales from Colemans Quarry, Witham. Works have included the installation of accesses and other site infrastructure, a best in class Terex washplant, and the opening of excavations. Commenting on the milestone, Chairman Simon Brice said “today represents a great occasion for the business and the culmination of a three year process to secure planning permission and develop the site. I look forward to building on this milestone and providing much needed new supplies of sand and gravel into the marketplace”
Brice Aggregates is pleased to announce that Colemans Quarry in Witham is now officially open and operational, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth as a leading aggregate and sand and gravel supplier.
Following a nine-month programme of construction and site development, the quarry has today commenced its first production and sales of high-quality sand and gravel, supplying essential materials to the construction industry across the region.
A Major Step Forward in Aggregate Supply
The development of Colemans Quarry represents a substantial investment in local quarrying infrastructure and materials supply, helping to meet increasing demand for reliable aggregates and construction materials.
Key works completed during the construction phase include:
Installation of site access and internal infrastructure
Commissioning of a state-of-the-art Terex wash plant
Opening of new sand and gravel extraction areas
This modern setup ensures the site can deliver consistent, high-specification aggregate products, supporting projects of all sizes, from local developments to major infrastructure works.
Supporting Regional Construction Demand
The opening of Colemans Quarry strengthens Brice Aggregates’ ability to provide a secure and sustainable supply of sand and gravel into the regional market, reinforcing its position as a trusted aggregate supplier in Essex and the Eastern Region.
By bringing new mineral reserves into production, the site will play an important role in supporting:
Housebuilding and residential development
Commercial construction projects
Infrastructure and civil engineering works
A Milestone Achievement
Commenting on the opening, Chairman Simon Brice said:
“Today represents a great occasion for the business and the culmination of a three-year process to secure planning permission and develop the site. I look forward to building on this milestone and providing much needed new supplies of sand and gravel into the marketplace.”
Looking Ahead
With production now underway, Colemans Quarry is set to become a key part of the Brice Aggregates network, delivering high-quality aggregates with efficiency, reliability, and long-term sustainability in mind.
As demand for construction materials continues to grow, Brice Aggregates remains committed to investing in modern quarrying operations, ensuring customers have access to the materials they need, when they need them.
