Records show that various quarry operations have been operating at Hillview’s current location on the Arthur’s Seat escarpment for approximately 90 years. 

R.E. Ross formed Hillview Quarries Pty Ltd in 1968 and shortly after acquired TW Maw and Sons Pty Ltd which operated small quarries on the site.  At that stage Maw retained ownership of the land.  Hillview and Maw formed a partnership to develop the site into a modern quarry operation, transforming the site from its seven small separate quarries to a single efficient extraction operation and manufacturing plant.

After some early disruptions due to clearing and permit challenges Hillview reopened in 1971 with a new crushing plant and work plans that allowed the site to be opened up with modern quarrying practices.

Due to the sensitivity of the location, Hillview is duty bound to preserve and enhance the habitat and flora on the site. To this day Hillview has planted over 80,000 trees on the site, which incidentally was totally clear felled for farming land in the early 1900’s.

See the “Environment” section of this website for a report on Hillview’s environmental achievements over the years.

Hillview continues to manage the site with care and now produces over 650,000 tonnes of quarry products per annum with a new crushing plant commissioned in 2006, selling to a wide and varied market including major road works, wineries, local street works, concrete companies, path ways, garden suppliers, etc.

Hillview has 35 people directly earning a living on site including truck drivers, plant operators, administration and sales staff and all are proud to be part of the RE Ross legacy.