RESTORING HISTORICAL ICONS
05 Dec 2019
Gosford Quarries is a leader in heritage restoration and has been trusted with countless projects of historical significance, including the excavation of Sydney’s ‘yellow block’, one of the rarest sandstones in Australia, at the iconic 180 George Street. Take a look.
Gosford Quarries works hard to source the best quality material for restoration work, ensuring each project is completed the highest standards.
Currently, the team is involved with a rare and delicate excavation at the iconic 180 George Street in the Sydney CBD. This process requires a specific skillset and expertise in quarrying to ensure the best yield of the historic Sydney ‘yellow block’.
This rare stone is utilised to restore some of Sydney’s most historic buildings, such as the QVB, Town Hall, Central Station, St Mary’s Cathedral and countless other historic buildings that ensure the protection and continuity of Australia’s beautiful sandstone structures.
In addition, GQ has invested millions of dollars into state-of-the-art machinery to ensure this rare stone is shaped into the intricate designs and details required for restoration. Gosford Quarries is a leader and innovator in the stone industry, continually rethinking and reimagining the possibilities and applications of Australian sandstone.
There is no design or profile too intricate or complicated for Gosford Quarries. A leader in the stone industry for almost 100 years, you can be assured of the extensive experience and knowledge that the team possesses to complete each project to a high standard.
Contact Gosford Quarries today for your next sandstone project.