Project Proponent Readymix Group Limited Proposal description The proposal is to commence sand mining operations. It is estimated that the area contains 7000 - 8000 tonnes of sand, and all extraction will be confined to the eastern slope or leeward side of the dune. The proposed method of operation is to remove the top one metre of the dune surface and stockpile this separately for future use. The remainder of the dune will be worked, using a front end loader, to ground level. The sand would be loaded directly on to a truck. No equipment of any kind would be stored on-site at any time. It is anticipated that the annual rate of removal of sand would be about 1000-1500 tonnes, with about 200 tonnes removed every two months. The total extraction of sand will take an estimated five to seven years. Each two monthiy minlng operation is expected to take from a few hours to one day. When extraction is complete the slopes of the dune would be battered and spread with the top layer of material that was stockpiled separately. Assessment Number 468 Region Gascoyne Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Sand, rock, gravel and clay Last updated July 05, 1991 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Assess - Public Environmental Review 3. Assessment Scoping Approved Friday, June 16, 1989 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 468 EPA Report Application for mining lease 09/41 for fine dune sand south-east of Denham, Shark Bay (PDF, 142.38 KB) Key Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Landforms Terrestrial Environmental Quality Date published Friday, November 23, 1990 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Friday, July 5, 1991 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 149 (PDF, 102.01 KB)
