Sand prices in West Australia surge as demand outstrips supply
- realestateprotips
- Nov 21, 2022
- 1 min read
A shortage of sand looms as an overlooked problem authorities will soon need to confront as Western Australia grapples with shortages of workers and housing.
Industry figures say accessing sand in WA's South West is becoming increasingly difficult and demand is driving up prices.
Leeuwin Civil owner Lissa Wypynaszko said the cost of getting sand to her Busselton business had nearly doubled in the past year.
"It's gone from $6 a tonne ex-pit, so that is just being loaded into the truck on the property, to $10," Ms Wypynaszko said.
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