Beharra Silica Sand Project

Project
Proposal description: 

Perpetual Resources Limited propose to develop a silica sand mine in the Geraldton Sandplain bioregion of Western Australia, approximately 300 km north of Perth.  

The proposal would include a total disturbance of 590 hectares of native vegetation and will involve sequential mining of sand above the water table. 100 ha will be cleared within the first two years followed by annual clearing of 20 ha cells and progressive rehabilitation of mined cells. 

Vegetation and topsoil will be stockpiled for use in progressive rehabilitation. The life of the proposal is estimated to be 33 years.

Region: 
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Last updated: 
October 14, 2024
Current Status: 
Assessment has been terminated under s40A of the EP Act
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