Building Material obtained from Volcanic ash and debris

Rainstorms and pyroclastic flows have transported volcanic material from the volcanic core to the Belham River. This material has covered the road and all but eliminated the river. The golf course has been destroyed. However, the volcanic material is now used for a variety of purposes on Montserrat, such as manufacturing  concrete.

Excavating ash, gravel and aggregate to be used in the building industry

This area used to be the Belham River

The material washed down from the volcano provides useful building material.

The rocks and stones in the Belham River valley have travelled down from the volcano. They are transported to the north of the island where they are used for a variety of purposes. It is hoped to use the volcanic rock to manufacture roofing slates.

Not far from the Belham River is this plant which manufactures concrete building blocks.