There’s some exciting changes coming to Watheroo Dolomite. We have been supplying the highest grade crushed and screened dolomite into the Western Australian Agricultural, Horticultural and Viticultural sectors for over 30 years and we have been trying to work out how we can continue to do that without working until we are 100! The first step was to establish whether we had sufficient product to warrant trying to ensure the long term future of the quarry. After doing some exploration, we have determined that the deposit continues up the slope and the tests have come back in at over 97%NV!! It was very exciting to see such promising results. We then had to work out how to manage transitioning ourselves out of operating Watheroo Dolomite and finding someone who would continue to carry it on in the way we would be happy with.
Our lifelong friends have young adult children looking to get their foot in the door of something that allows them to grow a business with some ownership over it. With a mechanical, mining and administrative background, they are the perfect candidates. Plus they carry the traits we pride ourselves on – organised, efficient and hardworking. We are very happy to welcome Carl and Kasie on board. They are keen to grow the business and have lots of great ideas. We will continue to assist in the background until they are familiar with the day to day operations and no doubt Peter will still go across and give Carl a hand where needed.
As the original Watheroo Dolomite, we supply the highest grade, crushed and screened dolomitic lime into the agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, livestock and home garden markets in Western Australia.
Watheroo Dolomitic Lime has been operational for the past 32 years, conveniently located north of Moora and just south of Watheroo, on the Midlands Road. A need for dolomite at close quarters saw the initial foray into crushing and screening which over time has grown into a full time family business. Watheroo Dolomite has been owner operated by farmers who understand the industry and have a passion to encourage others to understand their soils, increasing their production as they improve their land.
We aim to provide a consistently high quality product, backed up by professional and efficient service. We believe that a farmer’s greatest asset is their soil and actively encourage our clients to develop a thorough understanding of their land. Comprehensive soil tests are an essential tool in the quest for this knowledge and should be used prior to making decisions regarding fertilisers or liming applications. We get real satisfaction seeing our dolomite applied, and it resulting in a subsequent increase in production and soil health.
Watheroo Dolomitic Lime have been actively involved in the development of the Lime WA Inc Code of Practice since its inception, with Terri holding the positions of Vice Chair and Chairperson for over 6 years. The Code of Practice requires all participating pits to test according to set criteria at a selected laboratory. The results must be reported in a set format as well, allowing growers to accurately compare products and make informed choices based on up-to-date information. We believe that it is important to self-regulate and provide clear and up-to-date information to the end user.
