Development Application part 2 OF 2 All of CD, Information in notes - MCU12/0216

Specific Outcomes                           Probable Solutions        Compliance   Comments
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                                                                                   The proposed works on-site are approximately 800 m from Lake
                                                                                   Macdonald Drive and the view of the proposed extraction areas
                                                                                   on-site from this road is obscured by the riparian vegetation
                                                                                   associated with Six Mile Creek which will remain unaffected. As
                                                                                   such, the development will not result in visual impacts from the
                                                                                   road.

                                                                                   Upon completion of the proposed works on the Site, it is
                                                                                   anticipated that the Site will be rehabilitated to return the Site to a
                                                                                   stable non-polluting state.

                                                                                   Rehabilitation when carried out will be of a form and extent
                                                                                   reflecting appropriate post mining/extraction landform/land use
                                                                                   requirements.

                                                                                   Rehabilitation works will be planned, designed and executed with
                                                                                   appropriate controls to prevent nuisance and to safeguard the
                                                                                   environment.

                                                                                   A Landcare and Rehabilitation Plan has been incorporated in
                                                                                   ATTACHMENT 8 – SITE BASED MANAGEMENT PLAN to
                                                                                   ensure the proposed post-extraction land use is returned to a
                                                                                   stable, non-polluting and self-sustaining state suitable for rural
                                                                                   use.

                                                                                   Rehabilitation works will be required prior to the surrender of the
                                                                                   mining lease over the Site. The extent and nature of the
                                                                                   rehabilitation works will be determined at that time with
                                                                                   consideration to the likely post mining land uses for the land.
                                                                                   Minimum works would include establishment of stable land with
                                                                                   grass cover for grazing purposes.

                                                                                   As a minimum, the Site would be rehabilitated in the following
                                                                                   manner to ensure the establishment of stable land with grass
                                                                                   cover for grazing purposes:

                                                                                        minor trim earthworks to void the pit permitter and floor;
                                                                                        spreading of soil for perimeter stockpiles; and
                                                                                        ripping, seeding and fertilising with grass seed.

                                                                                   Rehabilitation activities form part of the standard operations under
                                                                                   the mining lease. Rehabilitation strategies and plans are


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