STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY
A good neighbor for Comal County
SERVING THE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBLY
Committed to environmental stewardship and improving quality of life
OPERATING SAFELY
Safety is ingrained in everything we do

The Comal Quarry

We are committed to investing in the future of Comal County and operating in a safe, socially and environmentally responsible manner. Our construction aggregates help grow and sustain communities, going into roads, bridges, residential and commercial buildings, schools, hospitals and places of worship.

Located in one of the fastest growing large counties in the nation, the Comal Quarry is strategically positioned along Highway 46 to responsibly support the local economy and meet the growing community needs, including infrastructure and transportation safety improvements.

Set on 1,500 acres, the project is uniquely designed to fit within the existing landscape and topography, including 600+ acres of buffer, setbacks and non-mining areas. We expect to mine only about 50 acres in the first 10 years, and it will take up to 80 years to reach completion.

We will protect and conserve water resources: Rock will be extracted from the upper surface above the aquifer water table; water will be recycled; and Trinity Aquifer water usage will be far less than a residential subdivision use. We are committed to working with our neighbors, answering questions and being a responsible member of the community.

Overview

  • Strategically located at Hwy 46 and FM 3009, with a paved, landscaped entrance on FM 3009
  • A responsive plan to support the growing Comal County and greater San Antonio market
  • 1,500 acre total property
  • Mined over 80+ years to support local demand
  • 600+ acres of buffer, setbacks and non-mining areas
  • Committed to being a responsible neighbor

Benefits

  • Supporting local growing infrastructure needs to improve safety and quality of life
  • Providing low-cost construction materials for area customers, including residents, employers and local and state governments
  • Generating new tax revenues for local government services, including road construction and maintenance, schools and public safety
  • Creating 15-20 direct full-time jobs at full production. To learn more about opportunities, click here

Design

  • Large property with buffers a minimum of 100-200 feet from the property line
  • Gated, paved and landscaped entrance
  • 40 percent of the property will not be mined
  • Berms, buffers and natural vegetation to screen operations
  • Establish 600+ acres of buffer, setbacks, non-mining areas and natural landscape, accounting for more than 40 percent of the of the property
  • Meet or exceed regulations and guidelines established by local, state and federal laws and regulatory agencies
  • Protect air quality by following requirements to ensure emissions meet best available control technologies and are protective of public health

Operations

  • Up to 10 years to mine 50 acres
  • Typical operation 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
  • Blasting on average 1-2 times per month in Year 1
  • Typical blasts last less then one second.
  • Blasting approximately 1-2 times per week in Years 5-10
  • Nationally recognized procedures to suppress noise, control dust and manage water resources
  • Industry leader in employee safety, industrial health and environmental management systems

Vulcan Materials Company

We’re no stranger to Texas or Comal County. We currently operate 15 quarries and several other facilities in Texas, and we've been operating in the San Antonia area since the 1970s.

Through the years, Vulcan has supplied product to nearly 200 customers in Comal County. Vulcan purchased more than $1.73 million in goods and services from Comal County-based businesses in 2016. We also contract with nearly 20 local vendors, supporting jobs and adding to household income.

Our Commitment

We are committed to investing in Comal County by creating and supporting jobs and economic opportunity while operating in a safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible manner.


We help support and sustain communities.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials. An industry leader in safety, health, and environmental stewardship, Vulcan’s coast-to-coast footprint aligns with and serves the nation’s growth centers. Through the company’s extensive logistics network, Vulcan provides materials to build and repair valuable infrastructure such as roads, bridges, residential and commercial buildings, schools, hospitals and places of worship. Learn more at csr.vulcanmaterials.com.

COMMITTED TO COMAL COUNTY

Located in one of the fastest growing large counties in the nation, the Comal County site is strategically positioned along Highway 46 to responsibly support the local economy and meet the growing community needs, including infrastructure and transportation safety improvements.

  • 1,500-acre property
  • 600+ acres of buffer, setbacks and non-mining areas
  • 40% will not be mined

 

 

DECORATIVE ENTRANCE

A paved, landscaped, decorative entrance off of FM 3009 draws from area architecture and surroundings.

 

 

 

 

 

STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY

We are committed to serving as a responsible neighbor and building meaningful and lasting relationships with the community through involvement in schools and a variety of charitable and civic organizations.

Our commitments:

  • Maintain a 24/7 community line to respond to questions or concerns.
  • Participate in community events and support local organizations, including community and civic groups.
  • Develop education partnerships to support student learning.
  • Partner with local contractors, establish vendor relationships and provide economic opportunities.

A RESPONSIBLE STEWARD OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Through many decades of business operation, Vulcan has established a strong record of environmental stewardship and will operate The Comal Quarry in an environmentally responsible manner that meets or exceeds local, state and federal regulations.

Our commitments:

  • Establish 600+ acres of buffer, setbacks, non-mining areas and natural landscape, accounting for more than 40 percent of the property.
  • Meet or exceed regulations and guidelines established by local, state and federal laws and regulatory agencies.
  • Protect air quality by following requirements to ensure emissions meet best available control technologies and are protective of public health.
  • Preserve and protect local water resources, aquifers and wells, recycle water, manage stormwater and utilize effective dust-control measures.
  • Maintain landscaped and vegetated buffers and paved entrance.

DEDICATED TO SAFETY

Protecting the safety and health of our employees and the surrounding community is Vulcan’s highest priority.

Our commitments:

  • Provide employees with a safe and healthy work environment
  • Conduct frequent and regular reviews of safety practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Manage our operations in harmony with our neighbors
  • Work with TxDOT to implement FM 3009 road improvements near the entrance to better ensure safety and traffic flow.
  • Vulcan will manage blasting at levels that have been proven to protect the health and safety of its employees and neighbors and the integrity of surrounding structures.