McKinley Road Neerabup Sand Extraction, City of Wanneroo

Public comment was invited on the referral to help the EPA determine the appropriate level of assessment.

There were two comments on the referral, asking for a PER level of assessment.

The EPA determined not to assess the proposal. Bush Forever sites are avoided and buffers proposed. Sand extraction is a permitted use in a groundwater protection area subject to management conditions. Having regard to the above, the proposal is unlikely to have a significant effect on the environment, noting that it will require Department of Water licencing and a Department of Mines and Petroleum Mining Proposal to ensure implementation is consistent with that referred and the site is rehabilitated.