# Maine-et-Loire: extension of quarry near Brissac approved by investigating commissioner

> Heidelberg has been given the green light to expand its gravel and sand quarry by 77 hectares near Brissac, south of Angers. Restored land could host an agricultural water reservoir.

**In brief**: Environment event (severity: low) in Brissac (Maine-et-Loire), first detected on 7 November 2026 at 07:35. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 7 November 2026 at 07:35.

- Category: Environment
- Severity: Low
- Place: Brissac — Maine-et-Loire
- First detected: 7 November 2026 at 07:35
- Updated: 7 November 2026 at 07:35
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/12064-maine-et-loire-extension-of-quarry-near-brissac-approved-by-investigating

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Derrière l’extension de cette carrière du Maine-et-Loire se cache-t-il un projet de retenue d’eau pour l’agriculture ?](https://www.ouest-france.fr/environnement/eau/derriere-lextension-de-cette-carriere-du-maine-et-loire-se-cache-t-il-un-projet-de-retenue-deau-pour-lagriculture-eb57f846-d834-11f1-b736-5b9907ef0b5a?utm_source=fluxpublicactu&utm_medium=fluxrss&utm_campaign=banquedecontenu) — Ouest-France, 7 November 2026 at 07:35

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