Extractive Industry Clay Lot 7 Toy Road Bindoon

Overview

Extractive Industry Clay, Lot 7 Toy Rd Bindoon

Brikmakers Pty Ltd propose to excavate clay from a mine pit of 9 hectare (ha) on Lot 7 Toy Road in Bindoon. The proposal also comprises the construction of:
- a stockpiling area (approximately 4 ha)
- two dams (approximately 1 ha each)
- bunds located on the western and southern side of the pit.

The current landuse of the proposal area is rural grazing and gravel extraction.
The proponent has prepared an Application for Planning Approval and an Excavation and Management Plan, which includes dust, noise, water and visual management, rehabilitation measures and consultation outcomes with surrounding landowners.

What happens next

Following the seven day public comment period and consideration of any comments received, the EPA will decide whether or not this proposal requires environmental impact assessment and, if so, what level of assessment will be applied.

The Chairman's decisions on level of assessment are released each Monday on the EPA's website.