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

Specific Outcomes                           Probable Solutions        Compliance   Comments
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                                                                                   located along both sides of Lake Macdonald Drive, however,
                                                                                   these uses are screened by large trees and mature vegetation
                                                                                   along the road.

                                                                                   In addition, the assessment provides that the haulage of materials
                                                                                   along Lake Macdonald Drive is anticipated to not impact existing
                                                                                   public transport, cyclist or pedestrian activity.

                                                                                   The increase in traffic along Lake Macdonald Drive relating to
                                                                                   transport of materials from the West Ridge Mining Lease to the
                                                                                   other mining leases will be temporary in nature (works to take 2
                                                                                   years to complete), and will occur only over a short distance (i.e.
                                                                                   1.2 km).

                                                                                   It is intended for a Drivers Code of Conduct to be implemented
                                                                                   which will also include information to the treatment and
                                                                                   awareness of on road cyclists when entering, exiting or travelling
                                                                                   along the haulage route.

                                                                                   The proposed works on-site are approximately 800 m from Lake
                                                                                   Macdonald Drive and the view of the quarry 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.



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