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Jandabup Sand Operation Mining Proposal

Project
Proponent: 
Holcim Australia
Proposal description: 

Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd proposes to develop a sand quarry on tenements M70/1248 and M70/1250, located in Jandabup north of Perth, approximately 8 km north east of Wanneroo and within the Local Government Area of Wanneroo. The site falls within the Gnangara Pine Plantation, which has been progressively harvested since 2003 until the current time. The site is in a cleared state from a recent harvest of pine. The project site is on the Gnangara Mound within the Gnangara Underground Water Pollution Control Area and is a Priority 1 Public Drinking Water Source Area (PDWSA). The proposal would have a project life of approximately 25 years with a total disturbance footprint of 357.8 hectares (ha).

Region: 
Perth
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Mineral sands
Last updated: 
February 15, 2016
Current Status: 
Decision on whether to assess has been published
Decision on whether to assess has been published
1. Referral
Comment on this referral: 
Jandabup Sand Operation Mining Proposal
Comment period: 
Tuesday, 1 December, 2015 to Monday, 7 December, 2015
Referral documentation: 
PDF icon Referral form -Jandabup Sand Operation Mining Proposal
PDF icon Supporting documentation Part 1
PDF icon Supporting documentation Part 2
PDF icon Supporting documentation Part 3
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chair's Determination: 
Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Appealable)
Extract of determination: 
PDF icon Chairman's Determination - Jandabup Sand Operation Mining Proposal
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Social Surroundings
Flora and Vegetation
Inland Waters Environmental Quality
Public advice: 
PDF icon Jandabup Mineral Sands - Public Advice
Date published: 
Monday, 15 February, 2016

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/jandabup-sand-operation-mining-proposal