ProjectProponent: Holcim AustraliaProposal 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: PerthReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Mineral sandsLast updated: February 15, 2016Current Status: Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. ReferralComment on this referral: Jandabup Sand Operation Mining ProposalComment period: Tuesday, 1 December, 2015 to Monday, 7 December, 2015Referral documentation: Referral form -Jandabup Sand Operation Mining Proposal (PDF, 3.12 MB) Supporting documentation Part 1 (PDF, 7.55 MB) Supporting documentation Part 2 (PDF, 11.44 MB) Supporting documentation Part 3 (PDF, 7.95 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair'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: Chairman's Determination - Jandabup Sand Operation Mining Proposal (PDF, 120.49 KB)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsFlora and VegetationInland Waters Environmental QualityPublic advice: Jandabup Mineral Sands - Public Advice (PDF, 582.37 KB)Date published: Monday, 15 February, 2016