Project Proponent Pioneer Concrete (WA) Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal is to extend Pioneer's existing hard rock quarry, located three kilometres south-west of Byford, onto an adjoining lot (Lot 2279). The existing facilities would be retained and the rates of extraction would not be expected to change significantly. The proposal is located in a region of forest covering the western edge of the Darling Scarp providing aesthetic and recreational land uses, and is in proximity to expanding urban population areas. Work in the proposed extension would not begin until approximately the year 2000 when working of the existing quarry is expected to be completed. The quarry would then progressively move southwards in stages of about five hectares every ten years. This would give the quarry an expected life of 100 years based on similar rates of extraction to that currently operating. Assessment Number 563 Region Perth Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Sand, rock, gravel and clay Last updated March 11, 1992 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Date published Saturday, November 24, 1990 - 12:00 3. Assessment Scoping Approved Friday, December 7, 1990 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 602 EPA Report Collie extension of existing quarry, South-West Highway, Byford (PDF, 779.86 KB) Date published Friday, December 6, 1991 - 12:00 Appeals close Friday, December 20, 1991 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Wednesday, March 11, 1992 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 227 (PDF, 265.39 KB)
