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The newly proposed manufactured sand production line project is highly necessary, for the following key reasons. First, adopting manufactured sand aligns with current industry trends. Over years of development, China’s manufactured sand technology has become increasingly mature; extensive testing and practical applications have demonstrated that, compared to natural sand, manufactured sand offers distinct advantages in both quality and cost. After artificial control, screening, and washing, its quality surpasses that of natural sand, making it an essential aggregate for concrete and other construction materials. Second, it can reduce operating costs for enterprises. Third, manufactured sand has a larger specific surface area, resulting in higher‑strength concrete. Its angular particles and rough surfaces enhance bonding with cementitious binders, thereby improving concrete strength—though this also tends to compromise workability. Fortunately, the inert admixtures and stone dust present in manufactured sand help offset this drawback. Moreover, an appropriate amount of stone dust serves as a filler, further boosting the strength of manufactured‑sand concrete; however, the optimal stone‑dust content varies depending on the desired concrete strength grade. Fourth, the raw materials for manufactured sand are controllable, its performance is stable, and it is less susceptible to policy fluctuations. Production can utilize limestone, bluestone, pebbles, granite, and other rocks, which typically contain fewer harmful impurities and exhibit consistent, reliable properties. Additionally, manufactured‑sand plants can implement various dust‑control measures to meet environmental standards, minimizing the impact of regulatory requirements—whereas the ecological damage caused by natural sand extraction is often irreversible and currently subject to strict government crackdowns. Fifth, the equipment and processes used to produce manufactured sand are adjustable, enabling manufacturers to meet diverse customer needs. By fine‑tuning production machinery and procedures, it is possible to produce manufactured sand with superior particle shape, fully satisfying concrete mix‑design specifications; moreover, its gradation is well‑balanced, its void ratio is low, and its product quality is consistently stable—features that natural sand cannot match. Sixth, manufactured‑sand projects address environmental concerns while enhancing resource efficiency. The use of manufactured sand helps mitigate a range of environmental issues associated with land‑devastating sand mining, lowers the production costs of ready‑mix concrete and the price of construction sand, and alleviates pressure on scarce construction‑sand supplies. Locally sourced manufactured sand reduces transportation distances, conserves resources, cuts costs, and protects the environment. Seventh, incorporating manufactured sand into concrete is essential for sustainable development. As a primary component of concrete, sand plays an increasingly vital role in the construction market; manufactured sand offers the advantage of repurposing large quantities of waste rock, tailings, and river pebbles. Furthermore, high‑quality manufactured sand produced using advanced equipment can readily meet the requirements of various concrete grades. In summary, the manufactured‑sand production line project currently boasts mature technology, with environmentally friendly treatment facilities and certain process improvements in place. Once properly treated in accordance with relevant standards, it can achieve compliance with emission regulations. We recommend approving this project and establishing clear preconditions: prior to construction, the environmental impact assessment approval system must be strictly enforced, and construction may proceed only after ensuring that emissions of exhaust gases, dust, and noise are effectively controlled.