Why does Eugene Sand & Gravel need a new gravel pit now?
The useful life of a rock resource is about 25 to 50 years, depending on the quality and quantity of the original resource. Eugene Sand & Gravel has been at its current location since 1966. It needs a new source of good, quality rock to provide building materials into the next century. Exactly where will the new gravel pit be located? The new site is between Eugene and Junction City, four miles north of Beltline, east of River Road, south of Lone Pine Road. Why this location? Tests showed there is a large reserve of high quality aggregate on this site, it’s close to our customers, and the property owners were willing to sell. It should provide the gravel needed for local construction projects for years to come. When will the new gravel pit open? First, Lane County’s Comprehensive Plan must be amended and we must obtain a number of state and federal permits. Eugene Sand & Gravel hopes to begin work at the new site within a year or two. How many acres will be mined? Eugene Sand & Gravel’
