31/07/2026
Did you know there’s a piece of quarrying history hidden at Coldstream Quarry?
Tucked behind the pit is a 100-year-old explosives magazine, once used to store dynamite and black powder safely.
Every detail of the structure reflects the safety thinking of the time, from thick stone walls for containment to a lightweight roof designed to direct any blast upward. Even the interior was built without metal to reduce the risk of sparks.
Today, it stands as a reminder of how quarrying practices have evolved, and how a commitment to safety has always been part of the industry.