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which the Department of Defence (Defence), due to the land's previous military use, has
assessed the potential for residual unexploded ordnance (UXO) to be ‘substantial’.

UXO is explosive ordnance such as artillery shells, mortars or grenades, that did not
explode when used, and much of it results from military training during World War II.

The above assessment is published on Defence's website http:/Avww.defence.gov.au/uxo
and in a Defence UXO report on the local government area in which the lot is located.
Defence has advised that it has also published newspaper warnings and distributed UXO
warning and advice brochures in the area.

In support of any Defence initiatives to warn land owners, residents and workers of land in
such areas and, in particular, Defence's recommendations in regard to land usage, the
Environmental Protection Agency has issued this “Area Management Advice ” for the .
subject lot and others affected by Defence's assessment. This “Area Management Advice ”
does not constitute a listing of the lot on the Environmental Management Register or the
Contaminated Land Register that is maintained by the Environmental Protection Agency
pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act 1994 .

Defence recommends that any land usage rezoning or development of land with
‘substantial’ UXO potential should only proceed following the conduct of UXO investigation
and any necessary remediation by a qualified UXO investigation and remedial search
contractor. Defence maintains a list, on its website, of commercial UXO contractors that it
accredits to carry out this work.

Accordingly, any development application for material change of use of the lot or
reconfiguration of the lot will require referral to the Environmental Protection Agency as a
concurrence agency for the application - pursuant to sections 3.3.16 and 3.3.18 of the
Integrated Planning Act 1997 . Conditions typically applied by the Environmental Protection
Agency provide for investigation and any necessary remediation of the land as part of the
development process.

Notwithstanding the above requirement, Defence also recommends that the current usage
of land with 'substantial' UXO potential may continue without specific need for further UXO
investigation. Defence advises that there are no known instances, in Australia, where UXO
have caused injuries unless they were deliberately and intentionally disturbed.

The procedure, if an object suspected of being UXO is found in the area, is as follows:
* Do not touch or disturb the object.

* Take action, where appropriate, to prevent it being disturbed by another person.

* Note its approximate dimensions and general appearance.

* Note the route to its location.

* Advise the Police as soon as possible.

Please read on for further information.

Defence operators will dispose of any UXO that has been found and reported. Requests
are to be made through the Queensland Police Service.

Additional Information

Land owners who believe their particular lots may actually be affected by UXO may wish to
contact Defence for more detailed information. Any who may choose, of their own accord,

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