Apr 191 minChain Link FencingThe BLV Group has commenced extending the site's chain link fence to enclose Phase 4 & 5. Work has begun behind the new enhanced berm...
Mar 21 minBerm Enhancement along Rocky Ridge RoadWe expect to commence construction of the berm enhancement along Rocky Ridge Road north of the Altalink Powerline shortly. A reminder to...
Feb 21 minCommencement of Crushing OperationsAfter a month and a half shutdown for maintenance, crushing operations will commence shortly.
Jan 201 minEarthmoving ActivityEarthmoving activity will continue utilizing scrapers and dozers. The activity will remove overburden to expose the gravel deposit and...
Nov 12, 20211 minProposed Berm Enhancement along Rocky Ridge RoadAs part of the ongoing development of the STAR Pit, we are planning to enhance the berm along a section of Rocky Ridge Road. The original...
Nov 5, 20211 minReclamation Grading Earthwork UnderwayThe STAR Pit has commenced grading and loaming activities toward reclamation of 12.5 ha (30 acres) of the pit area located along the...
Oct 27, 20211 minReminder to Haulers The STAR Pit has installed a sign at the site exit to remind truckers not to turn right at 112 Avenue from 85th Street between the hours...
Aug 31, 20211 minATCO constructing a berm along 85 Street towards 144th AvenueAs part of ATCO's natural gas pipeline project, their contractor will be constructing a berm along 85 Street towards 144th Avenue on...
Aug 31, 20211 minSTAR Pit Activity UpdateThe BLV Group operators are currently repositioning two plants located on the westerly side of the site and will commence operations...
Jul 20, 20211 minEarthmoving ActivityWe will be starting earthmoving activity this week in Ph 3 East located adjacent to 85 Street utilizing scrapers and dozers. The activity...
May 13, 20211 minAlberta Transportation Contractor - Asphalt Plant onsiteAn AT Contractor has mobilized a Portable Asphalt Plant onsite at the STAR Pit and is located in the Southeast corner of the site. The...
Apr 22, 20211 minAlberta Transportation Contractor crushing on siteAn Alberta Transportation Contractor has mobilized a crusher to the STAR Pit and is setup in Phase 3 West to produce asphalt aggregate...
Mar 29, 20211 minEarthmoving ActivityWe will be starting earthmoving activity this week in Ph 3 East located adjacent to 85 Street utilizing scrapers and dozers. The activity...
Feb 12, 20211 minNew Community NewsletterCheck out our new Community Newsletter in the Documents / Newsletters section
Jan 14, 20211 minSTAR Pit Activity UpdateHappy New Year - we have restarted earthmoving activities this week and expect to begin crushing operations next week.
Jan 14, 20211 minATCO Construction adjacent to pit along 85 StreetATCO has commenced installation of a new natural gas pipeline along 85 Street adjacent to the STAR Pit which will affect the STAR Pit's...
Dec 21, 20201 minMerry Christmas & Happy HolidaysActivities at the STAR Pit will be reduced for the Holidays with no production running, the earthworks paused, and limited shipping until...
Dec 1, 20201 minEarthmoving ActivityWe will be starting a new earthmoving project today in the Phase 3 West area of the pit. This work will involve utilizing dozers and...
Nov 26, 20201 minBlasting Activity - Nov 27thThe STAR Pit is expecting to conduct a small blasting operation at our site on Friday November 27, 2020 between 12:00pm and 5:00pm....
Nov 5, 20201 minBlasting ActivityWe will be conducting 2 to 3 small routine blasts on the east side of the site over the next several weeks with the first one set for...