The Shire has received an application seeking approval for the use of gravel and sand extraction at the above lot. The development involves the following:
· 15.31ha extraction (extension) to existing operations with a total extraction are of 32.58ha;
· Total of 19 stages ranging in size from 0.9ha to 2ha;
· Vehicular access will be from the existing crossover from Lowrie Road;
· Maximum of 75 haulage (return – total 150) trips per day;
· Removal of 9.7ha of remnant vegetation;
· Rehabilitation to include a mix of remnant vegetation (3.14ha) and pasture (29.45ha);
· Proposed extraction timeframe of 10 years.
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