Amended Development Application on Public Exhibition

Daracon and Umwelt’s amended development application is on public exhibition. You can view the 2600 pages of documents on the Department of Planning’s website at this link.

The amended development application is seeking approval for the following;

• 1,100,000 tonne per annum extraction for 25 years

• clearing of 21Ha of native vegetation containing EPBC threatened species (Koalas, Slatey Red Gums, swift Parrots, Regent Honey eaters and Spotted Quals)

• 500,000 tpa transport of product by road

• 600,000 tpa transport of product by rail from the site

• 280 truck movements per day (peak) 140 loaded/140 empty

• 40 truck movements per hour (peak) 20 loaded/20 empty

We hope as many concerned residents can lodge submissions objecting to the proposal. In relation to the human/built environment impacts we have summarized these this link on our website, primarily MCQAG is recommending that residents with "Lived Experiences" of past unlawful operations detail in their submissions how the above parameters will result in a return to those impacts that have impacted them and their communities historically, we are advising that residents pay particular attention to the amenity and social impacts (sense of place, social fabric, rural amenity etc).

In relation to the fauna and flora impacts these have been "detailed" in the proponents biodiversity assessment report. The consultant report finds that a number of the above EPBC threatened species could reside but haven't been found on the site, however we have photographic evidence that all have been located/sighted on land immediately adjoining the site, and the study has therefore understated the impact likely to occur with the removal of this habitat.

Submissions are currently due by COB on the 31st of July 2021 (they must be lodged via this portal Link Here)

Get your submission before the closing date!