Project Proponent Westralian Sands Limited Proposal description The proposal relates to granting of a mining lease 70/423, just north of Bullsbrook. The lease covers the whole of two reserves, a Recreation Reserve (27583) and a Travellers and Stock Reserve (C1651\). A mining lease (described in Part IV, Sections 71 - 85 of the Mining Act 1978) allows the lessee to mine the land for any minerals for an initial period of 21 years. The Minister for Mines may renew the lease for further periods of 21 years and may set conditions for the prevention of injury to the land and other matters related to mining activities. On the grant of the lease the Department of Mines has regulatory power via conditions on the lease and may require a bond to ensure that rehabilitation is completed to an acceptable standard. Many of the conditions relate to environmental protection issues. Assessment Number 276 Region Perth Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Sand, rock, gravel and clay Last updated July 19, 1991 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Assess - Public Environmental Review Date published Wednesday, August 12, 1992 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 536 EPA Report Application for mining lease 70/423, Bullsbrook (PDF, 59.88 KB) Date published Friday, June 21, 1991 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Friday, July 19, 1991 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 158 (PDF, 63.41 KB)
