The Victorian Labor Government is giving grants to transform quarries into parks and community places across the state. “Quarries are essential in securing affordable materials for Victorians, the process of transforming these spaces for community uses will also create jobs in the future,” the Victorian Minister for Resources Jaala Pulford said. From Mar. 7, Quarry Transformation Grants will be accepting applications for design ideas to transform the current quarry sites into places that can benefit the local communities once production ends. “Some of Victoria’s most iconic parks and popular tourist destinations were once quarries and these grants present an opportunity to create more spaces for communities to enjoy,” Pulford said. A total of $550,000 is available for four projects across two categories: small quarries and larger operations. Grants will help fund feasibility studies, designs, or plans for future services including power networks and water management services. Applications will be assessed …