Concerns about the quarry include traffic congestion, health and wellbeing, noise and vibrations.
Members of the No Quarry Community Group presented Ms Spence with a large sign featuring an open letter signed by concerned residents that Ms Spence promised to pass on to Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny.
The group highlighted the potential environmental impacts to Merri Creek and Yarra River.
They also said the quarry would not support local jobs, would prevent 2089 homes being built and provide less than four per cent of the state’s basalt.
Ms Spence assured the group she was well aware of the community opposition to the quarry.
She said people had been writing to her about the issue since before the election, but as she wasn’t the local member there wasn’t much she could do.
However, Ms Spence said since the election, she had passed on all correspondence to Ms Kilkenny and had reiterated all the concerns that have been raised.
No Quarry Community Group spokesperson Bill Coustley said it felt like the group was finally being heard.
"After hitting brick wall after brick wall, Ros Spence actually seems to be listening to us and taking our concerns to the minister,” Mr Coustley said.
“This quarry is not a done deal. Please, if you haven’t already done so, jump on Mitchell Shire Council’s website and add your voice to the No Quarry campaign.
“I’d like to thank Ros Spence for taking the time to meet with us and listening to the community’s concerns.”
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