DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY LICENCE APPLICATION

CLAY EXTRACTION MANAGEMENT PLAN

LOT M1919 SALT VALLEY ROAD, HODDYS WELL

PREPARED FOR CAPITARY NO. 3 PTY LTD (MIDLAND BRICK)

JANUARY 2021

Prepared by:

Land Insights PO Box 289 Mt Lawley WA 6929

Phone: (08) 9271 8506

Document details:

Document History:

Document Client Date Document Name Summary of Document Revision Manager Delivered Oct-20 1055 Chitty EIL Rev1a SR Initial draft for client review Oct-20 Nov-20 1055 Chitty EIL Rev1b SR Second draft for client review Nov-20 Jan-21 1055 Chitty EIL Rev2a SR Updated draft for client review Jan-21 Jan-21 1055 Chitty EIL Rev2a SR Final for submission Feb-21

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This report is for the use only of the party to whom it is addressed. Land Insights disclaims responsibility to any third party acting upon or using the whole or part of its contents."

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1

1 INTRODUCTION ...... 5

1.1 SUMMARY ...... 5

1.2 BACKGROUND AND APPROVALS HISTORY ...... 5

1.3 PURPOSE OF REPORT ...... 6

1.4 IMPORTANCE OF THE RESOURCE ...... 6

1.5 LOCATION ...... 7

1.6 TENURE ...... 7

2 SITE DESCRIPTION ...... 8

2.1 TOPOGRAPHY AND LANDFORM ...... 8

2.2 GEOLOGY AND SOILS ...... 8

2.3 VEGETATION AND FAUNA ...... 10

2.4 HYDROLOGY ...... 11

2.5 SURROUNDING LAND USE ...... 11

2.6 HERITAGE ...... 12

3 STATUTORY FRAMEWORK ...... 13

3.1 STATE PLANNING POLICY 1 – STATE PLANNING FRAMEWORK ...... 13

3.2 STATE PLANNING POLICY 2 – ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY ...... 13

3.3 STATE PLANNING POLICY 2.4 – BASIC RAW MATERIALS ...... 17

3.4 DRAFT STATE PLANNING POLICY 2.4 – BASIC RAW MATERIALS ...... 19

3.5 STATE PLANNING POLICY 3.7 – PLANNING IN BUSHFIRE PRONE AREAS ...... 21

3.6 STATE PLANNING POLICY 4.1 – STATE INDUSTRIAL BUFFER POLICY ...... 21

3.7 SHIRE OF TOODYAY LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO. 4 ...... 22

3.8 SHIRE OF TOODYAY LOCAL PLANNING STRATEGY ...... 26

3.9 SHIRE OF TOODYAY EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES LOCAL LAW ...... 28

3.10 SHIRE OF TOODYAY LOCAL PLANNING POLICY (LPP 7) – EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES ROAD CONTRIBUTIONS ...... 29 i

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3.11 EPA GUIDANCE STATEMENT 3 – SEPARATION DISTANCES BETWEEN INDUSTRIAL AND SENSITIVE LAND USES ...... 29

3.12 BRM APPLICANTS MANUAL ...... 30

3.13 WATER QUALITY PROTECTION NOTE NO. 15 – BASIC RAW MATERIALS EXTRACTION ...... 34

4 WORKS AND EXCAVATION PROGRAM ...... 35

4.1 EXCAVATION PROCEDURE ...... 35

4.2 STAGES AND TIMING ...... 37

4.3 DEPTHS AND EXTENT OF EXCAVATION ...... 37

4.4 OVERBURDEN ...... 38

4.5 SITE PREPARATION ...... 38

4.6 ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS ...... 38

4.7 TRUCK MOVEMENTS ...... 39

4.8 PLANT AND ON-SITE EQUIPMENT ...... 39

4.9 CONTROLS ...... 40

4.10 PUBLIC SAFETY ...... 40

4.11 WORKFORCE ...... 41

4.12 BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT ...... 41 Appendices

APPENDIX A – APPLICATION FORMS

APPENDIX B – PLANS

APPENDIX C – CERTIFICATE OF TITLE

APPENDIX D – ABORIGINAL HERITAGE SITE SEARCH

APPENDIX E – MANAGEMENT PLANS

APPENDIX F – BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN

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Executive summary

Land Insights act for Capitary No. 3 Pty Ltd (Midland Brick) and lodge this application on their behalf. The application is for an extension of the Development Approval (DA) and Extractive Industry Licence (EIL) for the continued extraction of clay at their ‘Chitty’ quarry, located at Lot M1919 Salt Valley Road, Hoddys Well. The DA and EIL application applies to the current/existing areas used for excavation (including overburden and topsoil stockpiles, clay stockpiles, water detention basins, access tracks etc) and for the proposed expansion areas and new pit areas as shown on the attached plans.

Development Approval and an Extractive Industry Licence were last issued on the 12th October 2011 for a period of 10 years. A reapplication was made in 2016 for the addition of a separate pit. The revised DA and EIL were issued on the 22nd December 2016 for a period of 5 years (expiring October 2021).

This application is for Development Approval and Extractive Industry Licence for a duration of 10 years for the existing clay extraction operation and the expansion areas/new pit areas. The requirements of the Shire of Toodyay Local Planning Scheme and Extractive Industries Local Law are addressed within this document.

The Chitty Main Pit is located in the centre of Lot M1919. A smaller pit known as ‘Chitty Junior’ is located at the central western boundary. It is also proposed that a new pit area is opened to the north of the main pit, known as the ‘White Schist’ pit. This area was previously included in the application to Council dated 2016 however it has not been excavated at this point in time.

A summary of the proposal is outlined in the table below.

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION

Operating times The hours of operation will be from 07:00 to 17:00 hours from Monday to Friday. No operation will occur on weekends or Public Holidays.

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION

Life of project Exceeding 10 years.

Volume extracted Approximately 100,000 tonnes annually.

Site preparation • Limited site preparation is required as the site is already established for clay extraction. • Only a few scattered trees will need to be cleared. • There is no requirement for bunding or vegetation screening as the pit cannot be seen from the road. • Internal access, signage and fencing has already been established.

Pit Area The Chitty Main Pit is currently 3.3 hectares (open pit area). The Chitty Junior pit on the western side of the lot is approximately 0.4 hectares. The new White Schist pit is expected to be approximately 2.3 hectares over the next 10 years. Chitty Main Pit is expected to be approximately 10 hectares in size.

Staging Excavation has been progressing in a southerly direction within the Chitty Main Pit area. It will continue south as well as to the east.

There is no staging for the smaller ‘Chitty Junior’ pit.

It is expected that excavation within the new White Schist pit to the north of the Chitty Main Pit will commence in approximately 5 years’ time. Excavation will commence at the southern end of the pit and will move northwards over the next approximately 20 years.

Depth Depth of excavation will reach approximately 20 metres over the lifetime of the operation.

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION

Excavation process Excavation of clay is undertaking on site via an Excavation Campaign (i.e. removal of topsoil and overburden, excavation of clay to stockpile) and Carting Campaign (transport of clay from stockpiles to the factories). In general, the steps will involve the following: • Topsoil will be removed and stockpiled for later use at the decommissioning stage. Topsoil stockpiles will be located close to the pit area so they can be used for later rehabilitation. • Overburden will be removed from the pit area if necessary and will be stockpiled for later use in site recontouring. The overburden stockpiles will be located adjacent to the pit area for readiness to push into the pit as part of land recontouring. They are approximately 2-3 metres in height. • Clay will be excavated by a bulldozer, scraper or excavator and will be moved to the ‘stockpile area’ located approximately 200m from the site entrance or onto stockpiles adjacent to the pit area. • The depth of excavation will vary depending on the availability of the resource, however the pits are expected to reach depths of up to 20 metres. • It is estimated that there will be approximately 5 – 10 trucks per hour over 90 days throughout the year. • Approximately 100,000 tonnes of clay will be excavated and transported per annum. • Previously excavated areas will be used as a water detention basin and for drainage management. Direction of excavation The Chitty Main Pit will largely continue to be excavated to the south and east. There is no particular direction of excavation for the Chitty Junior pit. The White Schist pit will be excavated from south to north.

Stockpiling A stockpile area is located at the northern end of the property near the site entrance and stockpiles are also located adjacent to the pit areas.

Access Existing site access is located at the north-west corner of the site from Salt Valley Road. An internal access track provides access to the pits.

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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION

Vehicle movements It is estimated that there will be approximately 5 – 10 trucks per hour over 90 days throughout the year.

Refuelling The operation will use mobile refuelling.

There will be no storage of fuel on site.

Structures No temporary structures are proposed to be used on site.

Decommissioning The pit will be recontoured and rehabilitated in accordance with the Rehabilitation Management Plan.

The proposed clay extraction will comply with the dust management plan, noise management plan, water management plan, refuelling management plan and waste management plan contained in the attached.

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1 Introduction

1.1 Summary

Land Insights act for Capitary No. 3 Pty Ltd (Midland Brick) and lodge this application on their behalf. This application is for an extension to the Development Approval (DA) and Extractive Industry Licence (EIL) for a duration of 10 years for their ‘Chitty’ quarry. The DA and EIL application applies to the current/existing areas used for excavation (including overburden and topsoil stockpiles, clay stockpiles, water detention basins, access tracks etc) and for the proposed expansion areas and new pit areas as shown on the attached plans.

This application is for the continuation of clay extraction from the site from the existing extraction areas and the expansion areas/new pit areas. Two pits are currently located on the property, the Chitty Main Pit near the centre of the site and a smaller pit (known as ‘Chitty Junior’) at the western boundary. Excavation is anticipated to continue in both pits. A third pit (known as ‘White Schist’ pit) may also be opened up directly to the north of the Chitty Main Pit.

Approximately 100,000 tonnes of clay will be extracted per annum from the site (i.e. from all pits within the property).

1.2 Background and approvals history

Development Approval and an Extractive Industry Licence was issued by the Shire of Toodyay for a period of 10 years on the 12th October 2011. The approval allowed for extraction of clay from two separate pit areas on the property (the Chitty Main Pit and Chitty Junior). An amended approval was issued by the

Shire on the 22nd December 2016 which allowed for the excavation of clay in the proposed new pit area directly to the north of the current main pit (White Schist pit).

This application relates to the continued extraction of clay from the two existing pits from the 2011 approval (Chitty Main Pit and Chitty Junior), the proposed new pit (White Schist pit) subject to the 2016

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approval, as well as any expansion areas. It is requested that the Shire issue a new Development Approval and Extractive Industry Licence for the site.

1.3 Purpose of report

The purpose of this report is to provide supporting information for an application for Development Approval and an Extractive Industry Licence. The requirements of the Shire of Toodyay Local Planning Scheme and Extractive Industries Local Law are addressed within this document. The prescribed application forms have been completed and are provided at Appendix A.

1.4 Importance of the resource

Clay is an important basic raw material for the Perth housing industry. Protection of existing quarries and priority resources is reflected in the following state planning documents:

• State Planning Policy 2.4 Basic Raw Materials (WAPC, 2000) • Draft State Planning Policy 2.4 Basic Raw Materials (WAPC, 2018) • State Planning Policy 2.5 Rural Planning (WAPC, 2016).

Proximity to the Perth Metropolitan Region and manufacturing plants helps to reduce transport costs associated with extraction of clay and, in turn, the costs associated with housing. Toodyay is located close to the Perth Metropolitan Area, but far enough to avoid impacts on dense housing areas and sensitive land uses such as parks and schools. It is also in close proximity to manufacturing plants in the Perth Metropolitan Area.

Clay deposits near the Perth Metropolitan Area are scattered and under continual pressure from other land uses which threatened to sterilise the resource. Therefore, it is important to continue to utilise existing sites where possible and to extract resources before these sites are developed for other uses.

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Extraction of clay from this site will continue to provide basic raw materials for the construction industry. The continued operation of the site is particularly pertinent in the current economic climate as it will support employment and the construction industry.

The clays found on this property are important to the brickmaking at Midland Brick. The Chitty Main Pit comprises brown clays and the new White Schist pit will provide white clays. The clays found in the Chitty Junior pit are red burning. The variety of different clays, combined with the quality of clay makes this site an important resource for Midland Brick.

1.5 Location

Lot M1919 (‘the site’) is approximately 11 kilometres south-west of the Toodyay townsite. The entire lot is approximately 237 hectares in size.

The Chitty Main Pit is located near the centre of the site. A smaller pit (Chitty Junior) is located at the central western boundary. The proposed new pit (White Schist) is directly to the north of the Chitty Main Pit (separated by a band of vegetation). The site entrance and a stockpile area is at the north-east corner of the lot.

A site location plan is provided at Appendix B.

1.6 Tenure

The site is owned by Walter Franklin Chitty. Certificate of Title details are as follows (and a copy is at Appendix C).

Table 1.1 – Ownership details

LOT # PLAN/DIAGRAM VOLUME FOLIO OWNER

M1919 D13691 1194 99 Walter Franklin Chitty

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2 Site description

2.1 Topography and landform

The topography of the site is slightly undulating, with some small hills located around the property. The original topography of Chitty Main Pit slopes from south-east to north-west from approximately 245 metres Australian Height Datum (AHD) to approximately 235m AHD. The elevation of White Schist Pit is at approximately 235m AHD. The Chitty Junior Pit is located on relatively flat land at approximately 235m AHD.

The stockpiling area is located near the entrance to the site at approximately 265m AHD. The topography in this section slopes upwards from north to south. The main access track traverses a hill with undulating topography.

2.2 Geology and soils

Geology

The 1:2 500 000 State interpreted bedrock geology as mapped by DMIRS (2020) across the site is ‘South West Terrane greenstones’ which is described as a pelitic rock and ‘quartz--mica schist; includes sillimanite, andalusite, kyanite, graphite, and staurolite-bearing varieties’.

The site is ‘predominantly weathered quartz mica andalusite schists…and some minor weathered granite’ (Landform Research, 2011). The schists have been subjected to a long period of weathering to produce the laterite erosion surface. The weathering of rocks is deep (over 20 metres based on drilling by Boral). The weathered material has a variable salt content that is generally less than 1500 parts per million (ppm). According to Landform Research (2011), ‘Deeper clays, and the clays at the base of the weathering profile in the wale to the south have greater concentrations of groundwater to flush out the stored salt, keeping the salinity of groundwater at lower levels in those areas’.

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Soil-landscape

The predominant soil-landscape systems mapped by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (previously Department of Agriculture and Food) are shown in the table below. The Chitty Main Pit and White Schist Pit are mapped as ‘Leaver subsystem’ and the Chitty Junior Pit is mapped as ‘Michibin Subsystem’.

NAME CODE DESCRIPTION LOCATION

Leaver Subsystem 253ByLV Gravelly yellow and red duplexes, gravelly Chitty Main Pit deep clayey sands and sandy loams over and White Schist laterite and clay. Pit.

Michibin Subsystem 253CcMN Red and yellowish-brown loams and clays, Chitty Junior Pit. often gravelly with rocky areas and lateritic crests.

Ylanbee Subsystem 253ByYA Pisolitic gravelly, yellowish brown soils that Stockpile area. vary from loamy sands to clays, with pockets of pale sands and rock.

Source: DPIRD, 2020

Soil qualities are described in the table below.

SOIL-LANDSCAPE WATER WIND WATERLOGGING FLOOD SALINITY UNIT EROSION EROSION

Leaver Subsystem Low risk High risk Low risk Low risk Low risk

Michibin Subsystem Low risk Moderate risk Low risk Low risk Low risk

Yalanbee Subsystem Low risk High risk Low risk Low risk Low risk

Source: DPIRD, 2020

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Acid sulfate soils

It is not considered that acid sulfate soils are an issue at the site. Acid sulfate soil risk mapping by DWER does not extend into the Shire of Toodyay. In addition, Landform Research (2011) stated that ‘the geology of the weathered schists of the Jimperding Metamorphic Belt is such that the metamorphic sequence does not contain disseminated sulphides. In addition, the clay to be extracted is above the watertable in oxidised kaolin clays’. Therefore, the risk of acid sulfate soils is low.

2.3 Vegetation and fauna

The site has historically been cleared for agricultural use. Existing and proposed excavation areas have been chosen in already cleared pasture to avoid the need for clearing. Similarly, the stockpile area at the north-east corner utilises an already cleared area of an old gravel pit. The internal access track utilised an existing access track to reduce the amount of clearing required for the required widening.

Only a few scattered trees will need to be cleared. A Clearing Permit will be applied for in accordance with the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004.

The pre-European vegetation complex is mapped by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) as ‘Michibin’. This vegetation complex comprises Marri (Corymbia calophylla), Wandoo (Eucalyptus wandoo), Jarrah (E. marginata) and Dryandra spp.

Scattered trees within the paddock areas and surrounding the pit largely comprise Eucalyptus wandoo.

There have been no flora or fauna surveys undertaken as part of this application as the quarry areas are located in already cleared areas and paddocks. It is considered that there will be minimal impact on native fauna as only a few scattered trees will need to be removed.

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2.4 Hydrology

Site Description

The site lies within the hydrological zone of the ‘East Darling Range’ which is described by DPIRD (2020) as ‘Moderately to strongly dissected lateritic plateau on granite with eastward-flowing streams in broad shallow valleys, some surficial Eocene sediments.’

The site is located within the ‘Avon River’ surface water catchment area. This is a ‘Proclaimed Surface Water Area’ under the Rights in Water and Irrigation (RIWI) Act 1914.

It is located within the ‘Karri’ groundwater sub-area as identified in the DWER Water Resource Information Management System. This is not a proclaimed area under the RIWI Act.

No Public Drinking Water Source Areas (PDWSA’s) are located on or surrounding the property.

Some minor watercourses dissect the property. The Jimperding Brook flows across the southern end of the property, approximately 700 metres from the proposed expansion area for the Chitty Main Pit. A minor watercourse runs through the vegetation between the Chitty Main Pit and the White Schist pit area. It is approximately 70 metres from the proposed expansion area for the Chitty Main Pit and approximately 70 metres from the White Schist pit. There are no watercourses within 100 metres of the Chitty Junior pit.

2.5 Surrounding land use

Surrounding land uses include other extraction sites directly to the east, a landfill directly to the north and east, and the remaining is predominantly rural. The site is approximately 2.5 kilometres from the closest rural residential area.

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2.6 Heritage

Aboriginal Heritage

A search of the Aboriginal Heritage Database indicated that there is one Registered Heritage Site located on the property as listed in the table below. The site is mapped on the watercourse which flows through the southern end of property (Jimperding Brook). No Registered Heritage Sites are located within the quarry. A copy of the results of the Aboriginal Heritage Site Search is at Appendix D.

SITE ID NAME TYPE LOCATION

3536 Swan River Mythological Southern end of Lot M1919.

There are no Other Heritage Sites on or surrounding the property.

Heritage Sites

No heritage sites as identified by the Heritage Council (State Heritage Office) are located on or surrounding the property.

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3 Statutory framework

3.1 State Planning Policy 1 – State Planning Framework The State Planning Framework including all current planning policies, strategies and guidelines of the Commission to provide a contact for decision-making for land use and development in the State.

Basic raw materials are recognised in the Framework in the following Principle: • Conserve the State’s natural assets through sustainable development.

State Planning Policy 2.4 – Basic Raw Materials is recognised under this principle.

3.2 State Planning Policy 2 – Environment and Natural Resources Policy State Planning Policy 2 aims to integrate environment and natural resource management with broader land use planning and to protect, conserve and enhance the natural environment.

Basic Raw Materials is included within Policy Measure 5.7 which states that ‘mineral resources, petroleum resources and basic raw materials are important natural resource assets and are a vital part of the economy’. The importance of basic raw materials located in close proximity to the metropolitan area is also recognised in the Policy. It states that ‘A ready supply of basic raw materials close to developing areas is required in order to keep down the cost of land development and the price of housing.’

The Policy sets out a list of principles which should be considered by decision-makers including: • the identification and protection of important and economic mineral resources to enable mineral exploration and mining in accordance with acceptable environmental standards • the identification and protection of important basic raw material resources and provide for their extraction and use • Support sequencing of uses where appropriate to maximise options and resultant benefits to community and the environment

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• Support, where possible, improved efficiencies in the production and consumption of mineral and basic raw material resources to ensure their availability for future environmental and human uses.

SPP 2 supports the identification, protection and extraction of basic raw materials.

The General Policy Measures and how the operation complies with each is discussed in the table below.

GENERAL POLICY MEASURE COMMENT

(i) Avoid development that may result in Excavation activities will not result in unacceptable unacceptable environmental damage. environmental damage. Minimal clearing of native vegetation is required, no significant environmental features are located within the operation areas and surface water and groundwater areas will not be impacted.

(ii) Actively seek opportunities for improved The site will be rehabilitated after excavation environmental outcomes including support for activities have ceased. Land will be returned to a development which provides for environmental farm dam surrounded by pasture. restoration or enhancement.

(iii) Take account of the availability and condition of Natural resources will not be impacted by the natural resources, based on best available operation, apart from clearing a few scattered trees. information at the time. Clay resources have been identified on the property by Midland Brick.

(iv) Protect significant natural, indigenous and No Registered or Other Aboriginal Heritage Sites are cultural features, including sites and features located within the operation area. The Registered significant as habitats and for their floral, cultural, Site (Jimperding Brook) will not be impacted by the built, archaeological, ethnographic, geological, operation. geomorphological, visual or wilderness values.

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GENERAL POLICY MEASURE COMMENT

(v) Take into account the potential for economic, Natural resources (surface water, groundwater, environmental and social (including cultural) effects significant environmental features, TECs, threatened on natural resources. flora, threatened fauna, ecological linkages etc.) will not be impacted by the operation, apart from clearing a few scattered trees. No heritage sites or features are located within the operation area.

(vi) Recognise that certain natural resources, There are no biological resources within the including biological resources, are restricted to operation area. particular areas and that these geographical areas or land types may need to be identified accordingly Basic raw materials (natural resources) have been and appropriate provision made to protect the areas identified by Midland Brick and have been identified for the use of those resources. in this application. The excavation of clay is in accordance with this policy measure.

(vii) Take account of the potential for on-site and off- All water run-off is retained on site and not permitted site impacts of land use on the environment, natural to flow into surrounding areas. The potential for off- resources and natural systems. site impact is negligible. On-site impacts are minimal as there is no clearing of native vegetation required and no impact to surface water or groundwater.

(viii) Safeguard and enhance areas of environmental N/A significance on the coast including the marine environment.

(ix) Ensure use and development on or adjacent to N/A the coast is compatible with its future sustainable use for conservation, recreation and tourism in appropriate areas.

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GENERAL POLICY MEASURE COMMENT

(x) Support conservation, protection and Only a few scattered trees will require removal. No management of native remnant vegetation where intact areas of naïve vegetation will be impacted. possible, to enhance soil and land quality, water quality, biodiversity, fauna habitat, landscape, amenity values and ecosystem function.

(xi) Consider alternatives to land acquisition for N/A conservation and landscape protection where limited or no public access is required.

(xii) Take into account the potential for impacts from N/A changes in climate and weather on human activities and cultural heritage including coastal and urban communities, natural systems and water resources.

(xiii) Consider any relevant accredited Natural N/A Resource Management Regional Strategy, or catchment management strategies prepared by catchment groups and endorsed by State government agencies, with a view to integrating implementation of appropriate and relevant parts through town planning schemes and assessment of developments.

As can be seen from the above assessment, the application complies with the General Policy Measures of SPP 2. These policy measures focus on the protection of natural resources on-site and off-site. As no clearing of native vegetation is anticipated and no impact to surface water and groundwater, there are negligible environmental impacts. Identification and extraction of clay resources is also in accordance with SPP 2.

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3.3 State Planning Policy 2.4 – Basic Raw Materials State Planning Policy (SPP) 2.4 sets out the matters which are to be taken into account and given effect to by the Commission and local governments in considering zoning, subdivision and development applications for extractive industries (for the extraction of basic raw materials) and zoning, subdivision and development applications in the vicinity of identified basic raw material resource areas.

The policy objectives are addressed in the table below.

POLICY OBJECTIVES COMMENT

Identify the location and extent of known basic raw Basic raw materials have been identified on the site material resources. by Midland Brick.

Protect Priority Resource Locations, Key Extraction While the mapping has not been updated to show Areas and Extraction Areas from being developed new resource areas, including the resource areas on for incompatible land uses which could limit future the site, it is considered that the site comprises exploitation. priority resources and should be mapped as such on the DMIRS database.

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POLICY OBJECTIVES COMMENT

Ensure that the use and development of land for the Environmental and amenity values are described in extraction of basic raw materials does not adversely this report and a risk assessment is provided in the affect the environment or amenity in the locality of attached Environmental Management Plan. The pits the operation during or after extraction. are located cleared paddock areas to avoid impact to native vegetation. Groundwater will not be intercepted and surface water features are not located within the pit areas. Various Management Plans are provided to protect environmental and amenity value (such as a Water Management Plan, Dieback Management Plan, Refuelling Management Plan and Rehabilitation Management Plan). Separation distances are also discussed in this report and considered appropriate in order to reduce potential impacts from noise, dust and visual impact. The Environmental Management Plan includes a Dust Management Plan and Nosie Management Plan. The site will be rehabilitated following cessation of activities.

Provide a consistent planning approval process for The applicant does not need to demonstrate extractive industry proposals including the early compliance with this objective. consideration of sequential land uses.

The site adjoins a Priority Resource Location in SPP 2.4 which is described as locations of regionally significant resources which should be recognised for future basic raw materials extraction and not be constrained by incompatible uses or development. It should be noted that the mapping in SPP 2.4 has not been updated since the excavation commenced on this property so has not been updated to show new sites.

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This Clay Extraction Management Plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of SPP 2.4.

3.4 Draft State Planning Policy 2.4 – Basic Raw Materials

Draft State Planning Policy 2.4 – Basic Raw Materials was released for public comment in October 2018. It ‘enables the responsible extraction of BRM, while ensuring the protection of people and the environment.’ The updated mapping identifies ‘Extraction Sites’ and areas of ‘Significant Geological Supplies’. The Policy provides guidance to operators and decision makers regarding applications for BRM extraction, as well as other types of planning applications that can potentially impact on extraction sites or significant geological supplies. Significant Geological Supplies are identified by DMIRS as having State significance due to the size of the resource, relative scarcity, demand and/or location near growth areas and transport routes.

The sites lies adjacent to mapped areas of ‘Significant Geological Supplies’ and the applicant is undertaking a process with DMIRS to update this mapping to include the site in this category.

This application for extractive industry is consistent with the principles and objectives of the draft Policy as is demonstrated in the following table

POLICY OBJECTIVES COMMENT

Provide guidance to facilitate the planning of BRM This application and the attached Environmental extraction from sites, where such extraction is Management Plan provide planning and considered appropriate on planning and environmental justification for the extraction in environmental grounds. accordance with this objective. Extraction has occurred at this site for the last 10 years without causing environmental degradation.

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POLICY OBJECTIVES COMMENT

Protect BRM in SGS areas by avoiding This application complies with this objective by encroachment from incompatible land uses and proposing excavation of resources prior to associated conflicts until the resources have been encroachment of incompatible land uses. No extracted. incompatible land uses are proposed in close proximity to the site.

Ensure considerations relating to the extraction of This application complies with this objective by BRM and the regional importance of the materials proposing excavation of resources prior to are taken into account in the early stages of the encroachment of incompatible land uses. There are planning process including scheme amendments, no known scheme amendments, structure plans etc, planning strategies and structure plans. in close proximity to the site.

Support the efficient and sustainable use of BRM by This application complies with this objective by ensuring land use planning and zoning decisions are proposing excavation of resources prior to cognisant of likely requirements for BRM in site encroachment of incompatible land uses. preparation and construction recognising that BRM are finite resources.

Prioritise the extraction and availability of BRM This application complies with this objective by through the identification of sequential use sites and proposing excavation of resources prior to planned extraction and remediation as appropriate encroachment of incompatible land uses. for the final intended land use.

Ensure that the use and development of land for This application and the attached Environmental extraction of BRM, during or after extraction, avoids, Management Plan provide detailed information on minimises and mitigates detrimental impacts on the the operation and the management of the community and environment, including water environment and amenity. Extraction has occurred at resources and biodiversity values, while allowing for this site for the last 10 years without causing future use, consistent with long term planning. environmental degradation.

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3.5 State Planning Policy 3.7 – Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas State Planning Policy 3.7 – Planning for Bushfire Prone Areas provides the foundation for land use planning to address bushfire risk management in Western Australia and to inform and guide decision- makers, referral agencies and landowners to help achieve acceptable bushfire protection outcomes. It applies to development in designated bushfire prone areas.

The entire property and surrounds are identified as being located within a ‘Bushfire Prone Area’ on the DPLH online mapping database. These areas have been mapped most likely in recognition of the native vegetation within these areas.

A Bushfire Management Plan has been prepared for the site (Attachment F) in accordance with SPP 3.7 and the associated guidelines.

3.6 State Planning Policy 4.1 – State Industrial Buffer Policy

State Planning Policy 4.1 provides guidance for the protection and long-term security of industrial zones, transport terminals (including ports) other utilities and special uses, as well as providing for the safety and amenity of surrounding land uses. In particular, the Policy addresses buffer requirements for extractive industry. The ‘buffer’ area is the area within which sensitive uses are either restricted or prohibited. The buffer applied to extractive industry is described in the Policy as an ‘off-site buffer’ which means that the buffer is not usually completely contained within the property boundaries and extends off site. They are usually required for extractive industries (among other types of industrial uses).

With regards to buffer requirements for extractive industry, the Policy states: Extractive industry is a special case, as it can be a temporary use or a long term use. In the case of basic raw materials, or materials used in the development of urban areas for buildings, roads and infrastructure, its cost effectiveness often requires proximity to the urban areas.

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dust etc.). A Risk Assessment/Matrix is also provided in the Environmental Management Plan at Appendix E which is based on the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s Guidance Statement: Risk Assessments (2017). This risk assessment adequately considers the environmental factors and possible off-site impacts of the operation. It identifies that the environmental risk is low, particularly with regards to the risk of noise, odour and dust impacts off-site. The results of the risk assessment can reasonably be used to help determine the appropriate separation distances to be applied to the operation.

Separation distances are discussed further in Chapter 3.11 below.

3.7 Shire of Toodyay Local Planning Scheme No. 4

The Shire of Toodyay Local Planning Scheme No. 4 was endorsed by the WAPC on the 13th February 2008.

Zoning

The site is zoned Rural in the Scheme as shown on the plan below.

Lot M1919

Source: DPLH

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‘Industry – Extractive’ is a ‘D’ use in the Scheme which ‘means that the use is not permitted unless the local government has exercised its discretion by granting development approval.

‘Industry – Extractive’ is defined as follows:

means an industry which involves the extraction, quarrying or removal of sand, gravel, clay, hard rock, stone or similar material from the land and includes the treatment and storage of those materials, or the manufacture of products from those materials on, or adjacent to, the land from which the materials are extracted, but does not include industry – mining.

The objectives of the Rural zone are addressed in the following table.

OBJECTIVE COMMENT

i) protect broad-scale agriculture from un-planned This application is for the continued use of the site for breakdown of rural land basic raw material extraction. Relatively small portions of the site are used for extraction and the remainder of the site can continue to be used for agriculture. The operation does not result in the breakdown of rural land.

ii) subject to (i) above: N/A – Tourist uses and rural related uses are not

(a) provide for tourist related activities, including proposed. farm stay, bed and breakfast and holiday accommodation (b) provide for a range of rural related uses such as intensive agriculture, aquaculture, rural pursuits

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OBJECTIVE COMMENT

iii) ensure the protection of and conservation of native No areas of intact native vegetation will be impacted by vegetation. the operation. Only a few scattered trees will require clearing. The operation has been designed to avoid impact to native vegetation where possible.

Avon River Special Control Area

The site is also located within the ‘Avon River Valley Special Control Area’ and the ‘Landscape Protection Area’. There are no provisions for the Landscape Protection Area in the Scheme.

The purpose of the Avon River Valley Special Control Area (SCA) is to promote the objectives of the Avon Arc Sub-Regional Strategy (January 2001) by identifying areas within the Avon Arc of high landscape value and by conserving and enhancing the significant values and features that exist within this landscape area.

Clause 5.2.3 of the Scheme states that to preserve and enhance the status of this area as a major scenic and recreation resource, the local government should consider the following as listed in the table below.

RELEVENT CONSIDERATIONS COMMENT

(a) encourage the retention and enhancement of the Complies – No areas of intact native vegetation will be vegetation cover. impacted by the operation. Only a few scattered trees will require clearing..

(b) encourage rural uses to continue in a manner Complies – Rural use can continue on the property in consistent with good land management practice and the areas not used for extraction. enhancement of the environment.

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(c) exercise controls over the subdivision and Complies – One of the pits may be visible from an development of land so that the siting and design of existing property, however the site is largely not visible buildings or works will enhance the visual character of from surrounding houses and roads due to the the area. vegetation and undulating topography.

(d) acquire, where appropriate, foreshore land to protect N/A – no foreshore areas will be affected by the critical areas of landscape or recreational value and to operation. ensure public access.

(e) permit appropriate uses of a recreational or tourist N/A – recreational and tourist uses are not proposed as nature subject to adequate controls on the level of activity part of this application. and siting of such uses.

Clause 5.2.3.2 states that the Local Government should consider the following when determining an application in the SCA.

RELEVENT CONSIDERATIONS COMMENT

(a) the effects of the proposal on catchment management Complies – all water runoff will be contained within the and the measures to be taken to mitigate such effects. operational/quarry area and will not be permitted to drain into the surrounding drainage network (as is set out in the Water Management Plan for the site).

(b) whether the proposed development will materially and Complies – Quarry areas are situated in already seriously effect any wetland or native flora, native wildlife cleared paddocks and only a few scattered trees will refuge or habitat, especially when such is rare, need to be removed. There will be negligible impact on endangered or a priority species. native vegetation and fauna, including rare, endangered and priority species. No wetlands are located on the site.

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RELEVENT CONSIDERATIONS COMMENT

(c) whether the proposed development will effect any Complies – One Aboriginal heritage site is mapped on identified site of known Aboriginal importance. the property associated with Jimperding Brook which is approximately 700m south of the Chitty Main pit. This site will not be impacted by the operation.

(d) the effects of the development to the natural Complies – Quarry areas are situated in already environment including: i) effects of clearing for cleared paddocks and only a few scattered trees will development, especially for roads and services; and, ii) need to be removed. Roads and services are already habitat disturbance. established.

(e) the actions to be taken to ameliorate any adverse Complies – Quarry areas are situated in already effects the development may have on the environment cleared paddocks and only a few scattered trees will which shall include but not be limited to; i) landscaping need to be removed. Landscaping and tree planting on and tree planting on road verges and boundaries; ii) verges is not required as the quarry is screened from provision of habitat corridors; iii) fencing of areas of the road and trees already exist on the road verge. environmental value; and, iv) the removal from the site of Workers on site are not permitted to enter areas of all waste materials resulting from land clearing and the native/remnant vegetation on the property. All waste is levelling and planting of all earth works and spoil heaps. removed from the site.

(f) whether the proposed development is compatible with One of the pits may be visible from an existing the existing rural and scenic character of the Shire of property, however the site is largely not visible from Toodyay. surrounding houses and roads due to the vegetation and undulating topography.

3.8 Shire of Toodyay Local Planning Strategy

The Shire of Toodyay Local Planning Strategy was endorsed by the WAPC on the 22nd June 2018. It sets out the Shire’s long-term planning directions and objectives for future planning and development. Extractive industries and basic raw materials are discussed in Chapter 6.7 of the Strategy. The Strategy states that ‘Guidance for the extraction of basic raw materials within the Perth and Peel planning regions is provided in State Planning Policy 2.4: Basic Raw Materials and outside the Perth and Peel planning regions, this advice is provided in State Planning Policy 2.5: Rural Planning’, however it should be noted

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that the Shire of Toodyay is included in SPP 2.4 which specifically lists the Shire as a local government area that the Policy applies to.

The Strategy states that ‘where basic raw materials are present, it is important to consider the zoning and land use of the area, and provisions for the protection, access and use of the resources.’

The Strategic Directions and Strategies for basic raw materials are as follows: a) Facilitate the extraction of basic raw materials, subject to appropriate precautions to minimise any adverse impact on adjacent property, or on the natural environmental resources. b) Encourage the definition of suitable buffers within LPS5 to limit the impact on adjacent property, and to avoid encroachment of sensitive development into areas subject to reduced air quality, noise or risk. c) Identify and protect basic raw materials including gravel and sand resources from inappropriate developments that would prevent their future use. d) Identify natural resource priority areas and significant geological supplies and buffers to avoid encroachment of sensitive development into areas subject to reduced air quality, noise or other risks. e) Establish appropriate controls for extractive industries to minimise impacts on the environmental and local amenity, including roads.

The Actions for basic raw materials are as follows: a) Utilise provisions under the Local Planning Scheme, including introduction of Special Control Areas, to ensure protection of Strategic Basic Raw Material sites from incompatible development and to ensure appropriate consultation with State Government agencies when considering subdivision or development proposals within or adjoining the sites. b) Assessing the suitability of any rezoning on land within or adjoining the Strategic Basic Raw Material sites, that could jeopardise the extraction of basic raw materials, will have regard to the following:

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i. Priority Resource Locations, there will be a general presumption against the intrusion of proposed uses which are not compatible with extractive industry operations; ii. Key Extraction Areas, non-compatible uses are restricted to ensure these areas are available for the long term supply of material; iii Extraction Areas, proposed uses adjacent to existing extraction areas need to comply with the relevant buffer distance requirements set by state policy; iv Buffer distances, on-site and off-site, as set by the relevant state policy. c) The identification of Strategic Basic Raw Material sites in the Strategy and/or the Special Control Areas included in the Scheme is not intended to preclude the extraction of basic raw materials on land outside of these areas subject to the proposal complying with planning and environmental requirements.

As is mentioned earlier in this document, Midland Brick are currently in the process of adding the site to the DMIRS mapping of Significant Geological Supplies which would align with the Strategic Basic Raw Materials sites mapped in the Strategy.

3.9 Shire of Toodyay Extractive Industries Local Law The Shire of Toodyay Extractive Industries Local Law was endorsed by Council on the 24th June 1999. It sets out the licencing requirements for an extractive industry, including the information which is required in an application and determination of the application. This application for the extractive industry licence renewal is submitted in accordance with the Local Law.

The information required for a renewal of a licence is set out in Clause 4.3 of the Local Law. This clause specifies that a renewal document only needs details of the works, excavation and rehabilitation stages reached and of any changes or proposed changes with respect to any of the things referred to in clauses 2.3(1) (b) and (c).

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It should be noted that in addition to the information required by Clause 2.3 of the Local Law, information has also been provided in this application such as detailed information on the operation and planning context as well as additional management plans.

3.10 Shire of Toodyay Local Planning Policy (LPP 7) – Extractive Industries Road Contributions

The Shire of Toodyay LPP 7 – Extractive Industries Road Contributions was prepared by The Shire in 2009. It provides a framework for contributions by Extractive Industries to help the Shire to recover the additional costs incurred from road use that will result from that land use. The contributions consist of two components – construction and rehabilitation as well as repairs and maintenance.

• Construction costs relate to any upgrades required to the road to make it suitable for use. • Rehabilitation costs are charged to recover the reduction in road life attributable to that project and is reviewed by Council each year • The repairs and maintenance relate to the extent of any damage or wear and tear attributable to the extractive industry and are calculated based on the volume of material transported on the road.

The route to this particular site uses Salt Valley Road and Fernie Road. Construction upgrades have previously been made to these roads (funded by the applicant) where required for the use of trucks associated with this operation.

3.11 EPA Guidance Statement 3 – Separation Distances between Industrial and Sensitive Land Uses The EPA’s Guidance Statement No. 3 provides a guideline on the separation distances and buffers for a range of industrial land uses to sensitive land uses (such as residential dwellings). It should be noted that the distances in the policy assume the land use is not managed and, should best practice environmental management take place, these distances can be reduced.

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The operations on site fit into the category clay extraction or processing. The potential impacts are listed as ‘noise’ and ‘dust’. The separation distance is 500-1000 metres, depending on size and processing, however this can be less with appropriate environmental management. In addition, no processing takes place on site which reduces the potential for impact. It should be noted that in the EPA’s ‘Draft Environmental Assessment Guideline for separation distances between industrial and sensitive land uses’ the separation distance is 300-500 metres.

The closest occupied residences are located approximately 800 metres from the Chitty Main Pit area and approximately 740 metres from the White Schist pit. The nearest residence to the Chitty Junior pit is approximately 1000 metres away. The stockpile area is approximately 1.2 kilometres from the nearest residence. These separation distances meet the minimum separation distance recommended by EPA Guidance Statement No. 3. In addition, there are existing Noise and Dust Management Plans in place to reduce potential for noise and dust impact (which are the main factors listed in the Guidance Statement.

3.12 BRM Applicants Manual

The BRM Applicants Manual was prepared by the DPLH in 2009 to provide a guide on the approvals process and the information required in an application. It provides a checklist for local government and applicants to make sure that all required information has been considered including site conditions, legal considerations, details of the operation and management. The checklist provided in Chapter 3.4 of the Manual is addressed below.

SITE SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS COMMENT

The site has safe access to major roads, and Complied. Salt Valley Road is in good condition for truck use and has been used for a number of years existing roads are in good condition. The access for this purpose. roads proposed are suitable for the volume of traffic and type of heavy vehicles.

The site is not in a visually significant location, such Complied. The pits are not visible from major roads. as on a ridge, or visible from major roads.

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SITE SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS COMMENT

The site is not situated within 500 metres to 1000 The pits are at least 500m from the nearest sensitive land uses. metres of any sensitive land uses, such as residential development, schools, and hospitals.

The site is not considered priority agricultural land. Compiled. The pit is existing and is not on priority agricultural land. The proposal will not involve major disturbance of Complied. The excavation will not disturb acid sulphate soils. acid sulphate soils.

The proposal will not involve significant clearing of Complied. No areas of intact native vegetation will be impacted. Only a few scattered trees will be native vegetation, that is, the site is bare of cleared. vegetation from previous uses or does not contain good quality bushland of significant quantity.

The site provides adequate setback to existing Complied. The Chitty Main Pit and White Schist Pit are approximately 70 metres from a minor wetlands, water courses and drainage lines. watercourse. No runoff is permitted to enter the watercourse from the quarry. The site is not listed as a Bush Forever area. Complied. There are no Bush Forever areas on the property. The nature of the proposed activity is consistent with Complied. The site zoned Rural which is a ‘D’ use in the Scheme. the current zoning, and any proposed zoning.

The timeframe for the proposed activity takes into Complied. There will not be any long-term impacts on the community from the excavation. account the long-term impact on the local community.

The proposed activity is compatible with surrounding Complied. The surrounding land uses are largely rural use. Excavation is compatible as long as it is land uses. well-managed. The proposed activity will not cause disturbance to Complied. The pits are well set back from the road and cannot be seen from major roads. Dust and the amenity of the area. noise management plans are in place to reduce potential impact of operations. This all contributes to ensuring the amenity of the area is well protected. The site will not have a negative visual impact on Complied. The pits are well set back from the road and cannot be seen from major roads. major roads, scenic areas or adjoining properties.

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SITE SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS COMMENT

The site provides an adequate separation distance There are no residential houses located under 500 metres from the pit areas. to any residential or special rural area, or existing dwelling in a rural area. Typically, separation distances should be 500 metres to 1000 metres.

Operational issues such as hours of operation, noise Complied. There are prescribed hours of operation as well as noise and dust management plans in and dust monitoring and site access are addressed place. Site access is already established and well- with the view to minimising any potential noise or maintained. dust issues for surrounding sites.

Other relevant state and local planning policies and Complied. Other relevant local and state planning policies have been addressed in this chapter. strategies, including but not limited to the following have been addressed: • State Planning Policy 2.4 Basic Raw Materials • State Planning Policy 4.1 State Industrial Buffer Policy • extractive industry local laws • local planning scheme provisions • region scheme planning provisions

The submission checklist from the Manual is included below.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST COMMENT Written consent from owners of site. Complied. The owner has signed the application forms. DEC approval – clearing permit (where applicable). Complied. A clearing permit will be applied for if required. Extractive industry licence. An extractive industry licence is being applied for. Local government submission form and fees. Complied. Forms are attached to this report. WAPC submission form and fees (where applicable). N/A Certificate of title. Complied. Certificate of title is attached. Existing and proposed land contours. Complied. The attached plans show existing contours. Proposed depth is detailed in this report.

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SUBMISSION CHECKLIST COMMENT Description of land – roads, boundaries, fences, Complied. A detailed description of the site including existing buildings, waterways, ridge lines, existing vegetation, topography, hydrology, access and vegetation etc. buildings is provided in this report. Location, total area and depth of proposed Complied. The details of the operation are provided excavation. in this report. Location and proposed maximum height of Complied. The details of the operation are provided stockpiles. in this report. How much material is proposed to be extracted (on Complied. The details of the operation are provided an annual and total basis). in this report. Method and route(s) of proposed vehicle access to Complied. Transport is addressed in this report. and from the site. Location of proposed buildings, treatment plants, Complied. The details of the operation are provided tanks etc. in this report. No temporary structures are required. Noise attenuation – hours of operation, types of Complied. The details of the operation are provided vehicles to be used, maximum number of truck in this report. movements per day, earth bunding. Screening – location of screening and species to be Complied. No vegetation screening is required as planted, staging of operations. the pits cannot be viewed from the road. Dust management plan. Complied. A Dust Management Plan exists for the site. Environmental management - measures to protect Complied. Various environmental management existing vegetation, acid sulphate soil management, plans exist for the site and are contained in this dieback control, fire management, water quality report. management, drainage details, and treatment of wastes. Rehabilitation plan. Complied. A Rehabilitation Management Plan exists for the site.

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3.13 Water Quality Protection Note No. 15 – Basic Raw Materials Extraction

Water Quality Protection Note (WQPN) No. 15 was prepared by DWER in 2019. It provides recommendations to operators on how to limit the impacts of their operations to the environment and water resources. Recommendations relate to location, construction, operation, management, closure and rehabilitation.

The guidelines and recommendations from WQPN No. 15 have been considered and incorporated into the Water Management Plan contained at Appendix E.

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4 Works and excavation program

4.1 Excavation procedure

This application is for the continued extraction of clay at the ‘Chitty’ quarry. The excavation method used is described as ‘sequential strip mining’ in which a thin layer of top soil is removed, followed by overburden to expose the resource. There is minimal topsoil and overburden as the clay resource is almost directly underneath the topsoil/overburden. Excavation of clay takes place in a sequence of steps which can be broadly broken down into the Earthworks Campaign (i.e. removal of topsoil and overburden, excavation of clay) and Carting Campaign (transport of clay from the quarry to the factory).

Earthworks campaigns

An earthworks campaign refers to the excavation of material. An Earthworks campaign will take place primarily during the drier summer months (September to May) but can occur anytime throughout the year. During the excavation campaign topsoil and overburden will be removed (if required) and clay excavated and placed directly onto trucks so that clay it can be transported to the stockpile area.

It should be noted that no processing will take place on the site at any time.

Approximately 100,000 tonnes of clay will be extracted per annum from the site (i.e. from all three pits). This is the same volume as approved by the Shire in the previous DA and EIL.

Cartage campaigns

The cartage campaign refers to removal of material from the site. Carting of clay can occur at anytime throughout the year. Clay is loaded onto trucks which transport the material to the Middle Swan brickworks.

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can vary depending on demand for clay at a particular time. There will be some weeks when truck movements can be higher than others. There will also be many occasions where there will be no trucks visiting the site for many weeks at a time.

Further information on truck movements is provided below.

Summary

In general, the steps will involve the following: • Topsoil will be removed and stockpiled for later use at the decommissioning stage. Topsoil stockpiles will be located close to the pit area so they can be used for later rehabilitation. • Overburden will be removed from the pit area if necessary and will be stockpiled for later use in site recontouring. The overburden stockpiles will be located adjacent to the pit area for readiness to push into the pit as part of land recontouring. They are approximately 2-3 metres in height. • Clay will be excavated by a bulldozer, scraper or excavator and will be moved to the ‘stockpile area’ located approximately 200m from the site entrance or onto stockpiles adjacent to the pit area. • The depth of excavation will vary depending on the availability of the resource, however the pits are expected to reach depths of up to 20 metres. • It is estimated that there will be approximately 5 – 10 trucks per hour over 90 days throughout the year. • Approximately 100,000 tonnes of clay will be excavated and transported per annum. • Previously excavated areas will be used as a water detention basin and for drainage management.

Hours of operation

The hours of operation will be from 07:00-17:00 hours from Monday to Friday. No operation will occur on Saturdays, Sundays or Public Holidays.

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4.2 Stages and timing

The next stage for excavation within the Chitty Main Pit will be directly to the south, east and west as shown on the attached plans. The current pit will be further excavated to an expected depth of approximately 20 metres (currently 7 metres). The total area of Chitty Main Pit is approximately 10 hectares.

At the same time, it is expected that the new pit area will open directly to the north, known as White Schist Pit. The exact extent of this pit will be determined once excavation commences, however it is expected to be approximately 2.3 hectares in size.

A small amount of excavation takes place at the Chitty Junior pit and no stages are identified at this pit. This pit is approximately 0.1 hectares and is expected to expand to approximately 0.3 hectares.

It is anticipated that the life of the project is beyond 10 years so another renewal application will be expected.

4.3 Depths and extent of excavation

The extent of excavation (existing pit areas and the next stages) will generally follow the pit outline as indicated in the plan at Appendix B.

The pit depths (current and expected) are listed below: • Chitty Main Pit current depth – 7m • Chitty Main Pit expected depth – 20m • White Schist Pit expected depth – 20m • Chitty Junior Pit current depth – 5m • Chitty Junior Pit expected depth – 10m.

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4.4 Overburden

Overburden will be removed prior to excavation commencing in new areas. The depth of overburden is minimal as the clay resource tends to lie directly under the topsoil. Overburden is pushed to the outside of the pit area so it is ready to be pushed back into the void when undertaking recontouring and creating batter slopes.

Topsoil is stored in accordance with Agriculture WA soil conservation guidelines. The depth of the topsoil is approximately 200 millimetres.

4.5 Site preparation

As the site has been used for clay extraction for the past 10 years, minimal site preparation is required to continue extraction.

An access point and bitumen crossover exists at the north-eastern corner of the lot. The access is sealed for approximately 200 metres to reduce the amount of dust on the road. The internal access track is well formed. Clearing has already been undertaken in accordance with approved Clearing Permits issued by DWER. A Clearing Permit will be obtained from the Department to clear the scattered trees within the Chitty Main Pit expansion area.

Fencing already exists around the perimeter of the site and a locked gate and signage is located at the site entrance.

4.6 Access arrangements

Existing site access is provided at the north-eastern corner of the property. The entrance is sealed for a distance of approximately 200 metres to reduce the likelihood of dust being dragged onto the road. Clay is stockpiled at the end of the bitumen at the north-east corner of the site. Stockpiles are also located within or adjacent to the pits themselves. An internal gravel access track provides access from the site entrance to the pit areas. Access to Chitty Junior is via a farm track.

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Unauthorised access to the site is restricted by locked gates at the entrances.

4.7 Truck movements

Trucks will access the site during the ‘carting campaign’ (discussed in chapter 4.2 above) to remove clay from the site and transport it to the brickmaking facility.

Approximately 100,000 tonnes of clay are removed from the site annually (depending on demand). There will be approximately 5 – 10 trucks per hour over 90 days throughout the year.

The carting regime and the specific number of truck movements will vary depending on the weather and demand for a particular type of clay. There will be some weeks when truck movements will be higher than others. There will also be many occasions where there will be no trucks visiting the site for a few weeks at a time.

It should be noted that the volume of extraction and carting is the same as was previously approved for the site.

Trucks used for the extraction are 8 wheel truck and dog combinations with gross weight of 64 tonnes and payload of 42 tonnes.

4.8 Plant and on-site equipment

The equipment required for excavation will be brought in on a seasonal basis and will include scrapers, a bulldozer, a front-end loader, a water cart and a grader. This equipment is removed at the end of each ‘earthworks campaign’. No permanent structures associated with the clay pit will be situated on the site.

No storage of fuel and oil is required on site. Vehicles are refuelled on the floor of the excavation or operational area, as currently occurs. No chemicals are stored on site. A Refuelling Management Plan is included at Chapter 5.5.

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No processing, crushing, screening or blasting will occur on site.

All supplies will be delivered, and rubbish will be stored in large bins which will be emptied at an appropriate rubbish tip.

No transportable facilities will be provided on the site.

4.9 Controls

Excavation activities on site will be conducted in accordance with the Mines Safety and Inspection Act (1994) and Regulations (1995). Operations are managed by a licenced Quarry Manager and inspections occur on a daily basis during the excavation campaign.

Operation inspections are regularly carried out by the Resources Safety division of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety who inspect safety, operational procedures and workplace health such as dust and noise.

Midland Brick have procedures in place to manage safety, health, environmental impact, site completion and rehabilitation. Full personal protection is required for all persons on site at all times. All workers are required to wear full protective safety and high visibility gear when on site and all vehicles have two-way radio capability. All light vehicles will be required to register at the transportable building on site. The site is within mobile phone contact.

Fences and warning signs required by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety and the Shire of Toodyay will be maintained as required.

4.10 Public Safety

Public access to the site is restricted and appropriate warning signs are placed at the entrance regarding quarrying and restricted entrance. The site has locked gates when it is not being worked.

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4.11 Workforce

Workers will be on site primarily during earthworks campaign or carting campaigns. At such times the workforce will vary from 1-6 workers in addition to the truck drivers who enter and leave the site.

4.12 Bushfire management

Fire risk associated with extractive industries is generally less than the risk from general farming as the open area of excavation forms a natural firebreak. The pit area can be used for the emergency muster area. Fire safety is incorporated into safety management for the site. A Bushfire Management Plan for the site is contained at Appendix F.

Water contained within the detention basin can be available for firefighting if required. Earth moving equipment and the water tanker are also available for firefighting (if located on site).

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APPENDIX A

Application Forms

SHIRÊ OF Application for Development Approval place ofplenty Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LpS 4)

PROPERTY DETAILS

Lot No, House/Street M1919 No: Location No Diagram/Plan No: Certificate of Title Vol No: Certificate of Title Folio: D13691 1194 99 Title Encumbrances (e.9. Easements, Restrictive Covenants):

K727146' CHARGE TO FRANCES KATHLEEN CHITry OF 984 CHITTY ROAD, TOODYAY AN ANNUIry, 1553133 CAVÊAT BY BORAL BRICKS WESTERN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Street Name: Suburb: Chitty Road Hoddys Well

Nearest street intersection : Chitty Road and Salt Valley Road

OWNER|/S DETAILS

Company Name (if applicabte):

Owner/s Name: Owner/s Name: Walter Franklin Chitty

Position Title: Position Title

when on a when on behalf of a Signature:

Date e,o Date: Postal I 3 1 Chitty Road, Toodyay Contact Person: Walter Chitty Contact No E-mailAddress:

The application will not proceed without the signature of all owners. For the purposes of signing this application an owner includes the persons referred to in the Ptanning and Devetopment (Locat ptanning Scheme) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2 clause 62(2).

OFFICE USE ONLY

Acceptance Officer's I nitials: Date Received: DA No

Receipt No SHIRE OF

placeofplenty

APPLICATION DETAILS Nature of Development I Works I Use I Works and Use ls an exemption from development claimed for part of the development? ! yes ENo lf yes, is the exemption for: ¡ Works !Use Has development and/or use commenced? (lf yes and your application is not for an amendment, [] Yes retrospectlve fees will apply) nNo Description of proposed works and/ or land use: Extractive industries - clay extraction

of exemption claimed (if retevant):

Nature any existing bu ngs and /or land use Rural and extractive industries

Esti cost of proposed development (ex. Less than $50,000 Approximate time of completion More than 10 years

DETAILS

ComPany Name: Capitary No. 3 pty Ltd Contact Person: Nigel Salter Contact No: 6461 g96 668 PostalAddress: 321 Great Northern Highwây, Middle Swan WA 6056 E-mail Address: n igel. sa lter@m id land brick. com. au certify that have assessed the plan asnd provided al of th e required information for th development proposed for the site bove tf the information ts not provided, the application may beretu rned or placed on ho td until all required information ts received. Fa lure to provide a completed development application form checkl ist, insufficient pla ns and/or ncorrect I nsufficient fees may result n my appli cation not being accepted.

I understand that in line with the Shire's recordkeeping requirements, the original of this application and supporting information will not be returned as stated on the Development Application Checklist.

I understand that the information provided including plans attached forming part of the development application may be made available to the public for advertising purposes.

I understand that if advertising of the application is required by the shire, a fee (in accordance with the Shire's adopted fees and charges be invoiced to the applicant.

Applicant's Signature: Date: l0 ¿.eu- O '¡ Development Application Checklist SHIRE OF Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LpS 4) place

This checklist has been prepared to ensure that development applications submitted to the Shire of roodyay for approval are complete and contain all required information to allbw ror it tb be processed in a timely manner. The Shire asks that you read the following information and complete the checklist to enåure all requirementé r.ravå been met so that your application can be formally accepted.

Please note that an assessment cannot be carried out by an officer until all information is received, therefore, an incomplete application will not be accepted. ln line withihe shire's recordkeeping requirements, please ensure that the information included on this form is accurate and complete and please retain a copy of the completed form before submitting with the shire as the form and any supporting documents will not be ieiurned. The shire accepts no responsibility for any loss,.damage, liability or inconvenienõe suffered by any person as a result of using the form or lodging the form with the Shire.

All applications Use must be accompanied by: Only

Completed Application for Development Application Form

Completed Development Application Checklist

Application Fee/s - Refer to the Planning Fee Schedule

Cover Letter Explaining the Proposal

Copy of Current Certificate of Tifle On e (1 hard copy of site, floor elevation and featusite re survey plansd rawn to a sca e of 1 200 or 1 where00 not submitted online

Applicant Use Only Plan (Drawn to at not less than 1 ¡ Street name(s) and lot number; . Lot dimensions north point and scale; ¡ Existing and proposed buildings and uses; r Existing and proposed ground and finish levels (relative to a nominated datum point or Australian Height Datum (AHD)); r Driveways/accesspoints; r Setbacks; ¡ Lot boundaries (existing and proposed), including strata boundaries; ru ¡ Details and location of any fencing; . Location & layout of any car parking areas; o . Proposed landscaping areas; and L ¡ Location of Septic Tanks, Leach Drains and Soakwells related to Sewerage Treatment CL Systems. CL r Plan (Drawn to 1:100 or 1:200) . A Plan of every storey with floor levels (Relative Level (RL) or Australian Height Datum (AHD)); ù, ¡ Room layout including walls, doors, windows and proposed use of each room; and ¡ Dimensions of buildings. c on Plan (Drawn to of 1:100 or 1:200) o o View of every face or proposed building(sy Structure(s) detailing all openings (door and windows) and architectural features; E a Materials and colours (if known); and CL a Show floor levels (Relative Level (RL) or Australia Height Datum (AHD)). o Survey Feature (Drawn to scaled 1:100 or 1:200) lncluding street verge, drawn to scale and endorsed by a Licensed surveyor. o (Note: A Site Feature Suruey is not required for ancillary structures (e.g. patio, outbuitdings) o a Required for all grouped and multiple dwelling proposals (refer to R-codes Vol. 1 part o 5.3.2 & R-Codes Vol.2 - Apartments)

l-5 Fiennes Street, Toodyay WA 6566 pO Box 96, Toodyay WA 6566 :¡"r'r)r¡,,r,, (08) 95749300 r : r'r ir (08) 9574 2158 ir,,.'r. www.toodyay,wa.gov.au 'a . Development Application Checklist SHIRE OF Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LpS 4) place of plenty onal ons Applicant Details of to Requirements A justification lette ts req uired to accompany any deve opment application wh ere variations are Provided proposed to the Residenti al Design Codes o the Sh re of Toodyay Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (L PS 4).

a lf variation is sought to the Deeme d-to-Compty Requirements of the R-Codes, the justification letter is to Not Applicabte demonstrate how the proposal meeis the relevant design prinãiples of tnä n-Co¿es. a lf variation is sought to the standards and requirements of LPS +, ine ¡ustiRcation letter is to detail how to proposal will not have any adverse effect on occupieis of tüe development or on r' the adjoining or nearby landowners in the locality.

Assessment - ls this being to the DAP?

Exempted Applications lf the proposal ' is for the construction.of a single house, carport, patio, Provided outbuilding or associated incidental development and the cost of propósed Oevelopmeni'is $Z million or above. Please note, development application proposalé tor less than ten jrorpjo dwellings or multiple dwellings $2 million or above are optionai. Not Applicable Mandatory Applications - where the cost of development is $10 million or above.

Optional Applications - Where the cost of development is 92 million or more but less than g10 1/ million. The application can either be assessed by the Shire of Toodyay (complete and submit the 'Opt'Out' application form available on the Shire of Toodyay weoJite¡ OR have the application assessed by the DAP (complete and submit the DAP application form available on the Dé[artment of Planning, Lands and Heritage website).

re ng Requireme

lf development is pròposed on a property which is located in a bushfire prone area (you can Provided confirm_whether a property is located within a Bushflre Prone Area by referring to maps ävailable on the Department of Fire and Emergency Services' website, then a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment is required to be provided, unless; Not Applicable r The proposed development is for a Single House (or an addition or extension to a Single-or House, including an Ancillary Accommodation), on a lot that is less than 1,100m2 in area; ¡ There is an endorsed Bushfire Management Plan which covers the property and includes a BAL Counter Map. G lf required, the BAL assessment is to be prepared by an accredited Bushfire Planning Practitioner or BAL assessor. The applicant will be informed of any further information required by the Shire during the assessment of the application. L-o CL CL +rc o E CL -9o o ô

15 Fiennes Street, Toodyay WA 6566 pO Box 96, Toodyay WA 6566 i¿'!' r),,{'r,' (08) 9574 9300 , ,ilil i, (0S) 9574 2158 t',t,.., ;,, www.toodyay wa.gov.au Development Application Checklist SHIREOF Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LpS 4) pløce ol plenty al Use On Multiple gs/ Apartments and Desisn tf you are seeking plann tns approval for MUItiple dwelli ngs or an apartm ent development, the Sh re Provided advises that the proposal shou d be consiste nt with the standards within the Western Austra ran Planning Com m SSION 'S (wAPC's Desig n WA. Please refer to the Depa rtment of Planni ng, Lands and Heritage website for more information.

The Shire is giving Not Applicable due regard to the provisions of Design WA in its consideration of all multiple dwellings and apartment developments. The Shire thereóre requests that you do the followinj: Undertake ' a self-assessment of your multiple dwellings/ apartment proposal against Design WA and include this as supporting information to accompany your development applicatiõn ./ submissions to the Shire; and ' Ensure compliance of the development proposal with the requirements of Design WA.

It is expected that this will streamline the approval process by reducing the likelihood of design- related issues that may arise during the course of the shire's assessnient.

Hea Building Ad ng rreme nts There are number of health legislative, bu ilding and street ad dress ng requirements that may have Noted implications your on proposed development. It ts recommended that you refer theto shi re of Toodyay website for information pertai nrng to your proposal ./

PAYMENT

Cash: can be made at the Administration offices, 15 Fiennes street, Toodyay

Cheque: cheques are to be made payable to the shire of roodyay and are to be attached to your application and mailed to: Shire of Toodyay PO Box 96 TOODYAY WA 6566

Credit Card: Please provide your credit card details below: fE

t-o Credit Card Type CL CL ætr Ettr NAME ON CARD Çredit Card Number Pc o E CL Transaction nt o MM Y Y o o cl Payment Authorisation Cardholder's Signature

15 Fiennes Street, Toodyay WA 6566 PO Box 96, Toodyay WA 6566 i,'rcr)rr{rrìr (08) 9574 9300 ¡ ,iilrr, (0S) 9574 2158 ¡,, ri :rr 1¡y1,yy¡.toodyay.wa.gOV.au Fees & Charges This information is per the Schedute of leeg and Charges which form part of the shire of Toodyay 2019/2020 Annual Budget adopted at its ordinary Counãt Meeting on zs,tuty-iyïõ. ;",*ü ¡r]í"i""" the fees listed are statutory fees (s) /isfed in schedule 2 of the ptãnning and bevetopment Regulations 2009. All others are as agreed by Council (C).

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

(a) Development Applications not more than $S0,000.00 (s) $147.00 (b) Development Applications $50,000.00 but not more than (s) 0.32o/o of the estimated $500,000.00 development cost (c) Development Applications $S00,000,00 but not more than (s) $1,700,00 plus 0.257% for $2,500,000.00 every $ in excess of $500,000.00 (d) Development Applications g2,500,000,00 but not more than (s) $7,'161 plus 0.2060/o for $5,000,000,00 every % in excess of $2.5 million (e) Development Applications 95,000,000.00 but not more than (s) $12,633 plus 0.123% for $21,500,000.00 every dollar in excess of gS million (f) Development Applications more than 921,S00,000.00 (s) $34,196.00 Determining development a application (other than for an Extractive (s) The fee in (a) to (f) above lndustry) where the development has commenced or been canied out plus, by way of penalty, twice (retrospective applications). that fee

ì Determining an application to amend or cancel Development Approval. i (s) $2e5.00 Determining an initial application for approval of a home occupation ; (s) $222.00 where the home occupation has not commenced. Determining an initial application for approval of a home occupation i (r) The fee for home occupation where the home occupation has commenced above plus, by way of i penalty, twice that fee Determining an application for the renewal of an approval of a home (s) $73.00 occupation where the application is made before the approval expires Determining an application for the renewal of an approval of a home (s The fee for the renewal of an occupation where the application is made before the approval expires approval of a home occupation above plus, by way of penalty, twice that fee Determining an application for a change of use or for an alteration or (s) $295.00 extension or change of a non-conforming use to which (a) to (f) above does not apply, where the change or the alteration, extension or change has not commenced or been carried out Determining an application for a change of use or for an alteration or (s) The fee for an application extension or change of a non-conforming use to which (a) to (f) above for a change of use or for an does not apply, where the change or the alteration, extension or change alteration or extension or has commenced or been carried out change of a non-conforming use above plus, by way of penalty, twice that fee Development Application Exkactive lndustry Fee of Normal (s) i $739.00 I

Development Application I I Development Application - Extractive lndustry I I where the development (s) The fee for extractive I : has l commenced or been carried out (retrospective application) i industry above plus, by way i l of penalty, twice that fee

SUBDIVISION CLEARANCES

Subdivision Clearances not more than five lots (per lot) (s $73.00 per lot Subdivision Clearances more than five lots but not more than 1gb lots (s $73.00 per lot for the first (per lot) five lots then $35,00 per lot Subdivision Clearances more than 195 lots (s $7,393,00 SCHEME AMENDMENTS

Processing of Scheme Amendment (s) ln accordance with Schedule 3 [r. a8(3)] of the Planning and Development Regulations 2009

STRUCTURE PLANS, ACTIVITY CENTRE PLANS AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS Processing of structure plans, plans Activity centre and Local (s) ln accordance with Development PIans Schedule 4 [r, 48(4)] of the Planning and Development Regulations 2009

EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES

Development Application - Extractive lndustry - Fee of Normal (s) $73e.00 Development Application Development Application - Extractive lndustry where the development (s) The fee for extractive has commenced or been (retrospective canied out application) industry above plus, by way of penalty, twice that fee Annual Licence Fee Excavation - less than b hectares (clause 3,1(a)(a)- (c) $450.00 Annual Licence Fee Excavation - more than 5 hectares 1cráùse ic) $900.00 3,1(a)(a)- Transfer of Licence (Clause 4.1(1X0- (c) $550.00 secured sum Rehabilitation - for sand or fine grain less than 3m deep (c) $5,000.00 per ha.(Clause 5,1)- Secured Sum Rehabilitation - for sand or fine grain more than 3 m deep c) $12,000.00 per ha,(Clause 5,1)- Secured Sum - Rehabilitation for gravel, clay or stone less than 3 m deep c) $7,000.00 per ha.(Clause 5.1)*

Secured Sum - Rehabilitation for gravel, clay or stone more than 3m c) $16,000.00 deep per ha.(Clause 5,'l)- Road Maintenance Contributions c) ln accordance with the Shire of Toodyay Local Planning Policy No.7 - Extractive /ndusfnes - Road

M a i nte n a n ce C o ntrib uti o n

* These fees are based on the shire of roodyay's Extractive lndustry Locar Law

Advedising and Public Consultation

ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Level E - Development applications - cost of advertisements in (c) At cost PLUS $100.00 newspapers and/or the creation of signs,* Temporary Road Closure Applications - Fee plus cost of advertising to (c) At cost PLUS $150.00 Shire Permanent Road Closure Applications - Fee plus cost of advertising to (c) At cost PLUS $130.00 Shire *ln accordance with the shire's M,2. Public consultation - Formal Matters policy

[Viscellaneous

MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Public Events (other than those run by Local Community Groups) (c) $150.00

Copy of Local Planning Scheme - Text only (per scheme) (c) $40,00 -1 Car Parking Contribution (per - Cash in Lieu bay) (c) $7,202.50

Additional inspection (conditions not satisfied) (c) $100.00

Zoning Enquiry (s) 73.00 I

I Plan Search Request (c) $30.00

Planning/Building consultation for technical matter (per hour Min (c) I - $100.00 charge 3hrs.)

Planning/Building onsite inspections (prior to submission of application, (c) $100.00 per hr,)

Written planning advice (s) $73.00

Temporary Accommodation Permit (ó) $150.00

(c) $150.00 Application for three to six dogs

(c) $75.00 Provision of Section 40 Certificate (Liquor Act)

(s) $150,00 Minor Amendment Fee

c) $30.00 Subdivision Map Book (44)

Printing of Application Plans (c) .00

Key: (S) = Statutory Fee (C) = Shire of Toodyay Council Fee SHIREOF

place of pleùty

Application for Extractive lndustries Licence Assessment No

LOCALITY OF EXCAVATION SITE M1919 Lot No House/street No.: srreet Name: Chitty Road D13691 Location No.:- Diagram/plan No.: Certificate of Titte: Vot' 1 1 94 rol¡o:99

Title encumbrances (eg. easements, restrictive covenants) K727146, L553133

OWNER DETAILS Walter Franklin Chitty Name: ABN (Title, initials and surname / company name) 931 Chitty Road, Toodyay Address: P/code:

Phone Work contact: Mobile:

Fax: Email

Contact person: Walte

Owner's Signature: Date

Owner's Signature: Date Note: 1. This application can only be signed by the owner, lessor or purchaser under option, of the land on which the development is proposed. 2. An application fee will apply.

APPLICANT DETAILS (if different from owner)

Name Capitary No. 3 Pty Ltd ABN: 93 635 659 924 (Title, initials and surname i company name) Address: 321 Great Northern Highway, Middle Swan, WA p/code: 6056 g96 PLon"' work contact: 9273 5509 Mobire: 0401 669

Fax: Email . [email protected]

Contact person for haree smussen ([email protected])

o( Signature: Date: X,e7-L2

Nearest Street intersection. Salt Valley Road

OFFIGE USE ONLY

D/A Fee (Account): $ Receipt No.:

Date received

Administration Centrê T: 9574 9300 15 Fiennes Street (PO Box 96) F:9574 2158 TOODYAY WA 6566 Ë: [email protected]

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APPENDIX C Certificate of Title

REGISTER NUMBER M 1919/D13691 DUPLICATE DATE DUPLICATE ISSUED EDITION WESTERN AUSTRALIA 1 24/10/2008

VOLUME FOLIO RECORD OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE 1194 99 UNDER THE TRANSFER OF LAND ACT 1893

The person described in the first schedule is the registered proprietor of an estate in fee simple in the land described below subject to the reservations, conditions and depth limit contained in the original grant (if a grant issued) and to the limitations, interests, encumbrances and notifications shown in the second schedule.

REGISTRAR OF TITLES

LAND DESCRIPTION: LOT M 1919 ON DIAGRAM 13691

REGISTERED PROPRIETOR: (FIRST SCHEDULE)

WALTER FRANKLIN CHITTY OF 931 CHITTY ROAD, TOODYAY (T K727145 ) REGISTERED 30/9/2008

LIMITATIONS, INTERESTS, ENCUMBRANCES AND NOTIFICATIONS: (SECOND SCHEDULE) 1. EXCEPT AND RESERVING METALS, MINERALS, GEMS AND MINERAL OIL SPECIFIED IN TRANSFER 8885/1956. 2. K727146 CHARGE TO FRANCES KATHLEEN CHITTY OF 984 CHITTY ROAD, TOODYAY AN ANNUITY IN THE TERMS AS CONTAINED THEREIN REGISTERED 30/9/2008. 3. *L553133 CAVEAT BY BORAL BRICKS WESTERN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD LODGED 14/2/2011.

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SKETCH OF LAND: 1194-99 (M 1919/D13691) PREVIOUS TITLE: 520-161, 1018-915 PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS: NO STREET ADDRESS INFORMATION AVAILABLE. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY: SHIRE OF TOODYAY

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APPENDIX D Aboriginal Heritage Site Search

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The information provided is made available in good faith and is predominately based on the information provided to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage by third parties. The information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment as to the accuracy of the information. If you find any errors or omissions in our records, including our maps, it would be appreciated if you email the details to the Department at [email protected] and we will make every effort to rectify it as soon as possible.

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The ILUAs bind the parties (including 'the State', which encompasses all State Government Departments and certain State Government agencies) to enter into a Noongar Standard Heritage Agreement (NSHA) when conducting Aboriginal Heritage Surveys in the ILUA areas, unless they have an existing heritage agreement. It is also intended that other State agencies and instrumentalities enter into the NSHA when conducting Aboriginal Heritage Surveys in the ILUA areas. It is recommended a NSHA is entered into, and an 'Activity Notice' issued under the NSHA, if there is a risk that an activity will ‘impact’ (i.e. by excavating, damaging, destroying or altering in any way) an Aboriginal heritage site. The Aboriginal Heritage Due Diligence Guidelines, which are referenced by the NSHA, provide guidance on how to assess the potential risk to Aboriginal heritage.

Likewise, from 8 June 2015 the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) in granting Mineral, Petroleum and related Access Authority tenures within the South West Settlement ILUA areas, will place a condition on these tenures requiring a heritage agreement or a NSHA before any rights can be exercised.

If you are a State Government Department, Agency or Instrumentality, or have a heritage condition placed on your mineral or petroleum title by DMIRS, you should seek advice as to the requirement to use the NSHA for your proposed activity. The full ILUA documents, maps of the ILUA areas and the NSHA template can be found at https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/south-west-native-title-settlement.

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Disclaimer The Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 preserves all Aboriginal sites in Western Australia whether or not they are registered. Aboriginal sites exist that are not recorded on the Register of Aboriginal Sites, and some registered sites may no longer exist.

The information provided is made available in good faith and is predominately based on the information provided to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage by third parties. The information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment as to the accuracy of the information. If you find any errors or omissions in our records, including our maps, it would be appreciated if you email the details to the Department at [email protected] and we will make every effort to rectify it as soon as possible.

South West Settlement ILUA Disclaimer Your heritage enquiry is on land within or adjacent to the following Indigenous Land Use Agreement(s): Whadjuk People Indigenous Land Use Agreement, Ballardong People Indigenous Land Use Agreement. On 8 June 2015, six identical Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) were executed across the South West by the Western Australian Government and, respectively, the Yued, Whadjuk People, Gnaala Karla Booja, Ballardong People, South West Boojarah #2 and Wagyl Kaip & Southern Noongar groups, and the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council (SWALSC).

The ILUAs bind the parties (including 'the State', which encompasses all State Government Departments and certain State Government agencies) to enter into a Noongar Standard Heritage Agreement (NSHA) when conducting Aboriginal Heritage Surveys in the ILUA areas, unless they have an existing heritage agreement. It is also intended that other State agencies and instrumentalities enter into the NSHA when conducting Aboriginal Heritage Surveys in the ILUA areas. It is recommended a NSHA is entered into, and an 'Activity Notice' issued under the NSHA, if there is a risk that an activity will ‘impact’ (i.e. by excavating, damaging, destroying or altering in any way) an Aboriginal heritage site. The Aboriginal Heritage Due Diligence Guidelines, which are referenced by the NSHA, provide guidance on how to assess the potential risk to Aboriginal heritage.

Likewise, from 8 June 2015 the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) in granting Mineral, Petroleum and related Access Authority tenures within the South West Settlement ILUA areas, will place a condition on these tenures requiring a heritage agreement or a NSHA before any rights can be exercised.

If you are a State Government Department, Agency or Instrumentality, or have a heritage condition placed on your mineral or petroleum title by DMIRS, you should seek advice as to the requirement to use the NSHA for your proposed activity. The full ILUA documents, maps of the ILUA areas and the NSHA template can be found at https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/south-west-native-title-settlement.

Further advice can also be sought from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage at [email protected]. Copyright Copyright in the information contained herein is and shall remain the property of the State of Western Australia. All rights reserved.

Coordinate Accuracy Coordinates (Easting/Northing metres) are based on the GDA 94 Datum. Accuracy is shown as a code in brackets following the coordinates.

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Map Scale 1 : 54,700

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APPENDIX E Management Plans

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY LICENCE

MANAGEMENT PLANS

LOT M1919 SALT VALLEY ROAD, HODDYS WELL

PREPARED FOR CAPITARY NO. 3 PTY LTD (MIDLAND BRICK)

JANUARY 2021

Prepared by:

Land Insights PO Box 289 Mt Lawley WA 6929

Phone: (08) 9271 8506

Document details:

Document History:

Document Summary of Document Client Date Document Name Manager Revision Delivered Oct-20 1055 – Chitty Management Plans SR Draft for client review Oct-20 Nov-20 1055 – Chitty Management Plans SR Second draft for client Nov-20 review Jan-21 1055 – Chitty Management Plans SR Modified draft for client Jan-21 review Jan-21 1055 – Chitty Management Plans SR Final for submission Feb-21

Important Note: "The information contained in this report has been prepared with care by the author(s), or it has been supplied to the author(s) by apparently reliable sources. In either case, the author(s) have no reason to doubt its completeness or accuracy. However, neither the author(s) company nor its employees guarantee the information, nor does it or is it intended to form part of any contract. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own inquiries to verify the information, as well as any additional or supporting information supplied, and it is the responsibility of interested parties to satisfy themselves in all respects.

This report is for the use only of the party to whom it is addressed. Land Insights disclaims responsibility to any third party acting upon or using the whole or part of its contents."

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1

1.1 BACKGROUND ...... 1

2 RISK MATRIX ...... 2

2.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 2

3 DUST MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 11

3.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 11

3.2 SITE CONDITIONS ...... 12

3.3 IMPACT ANALYSIS ...... 13

3.4 MANAGEMENT ...... 14

4 NOISE MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 20

4.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 20

4.2 OBJECTIVES ...... 20

4.3 EPA GUIDANCE STATEMENT NO. 3 AND SEPARATION DISTANCES ...... 21

4.4 COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE ...... 21

4.5 NOISE CONTROL MEASURES ...... 22

4.6 SUMMARY ...... 23

5 WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 25

5.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 25

5.2 RISK ASSESSMENT ...... 25

5.3 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT ...... 27

5.4 WATER QUALITY MONITORING ...... 31

5.5 SUMMARY ...... 33

6 REFUELLING MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 35

6.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 35

6.2 REFUELLING MANAGEMENT ...... 35

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6.3 SUMMARY ...... 36

7 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 38

7.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 38

7.2 WASTE MANAGEMENT ...... 38

8 DIEBACK MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 40

8.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 40

8.2 DIEBACK RISK ...... 41

8.3 DIEBACK MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES ...... 42

8.4 SUMMARY ...... 44

9 REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 46

9.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 46

9.2 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ...... 47

9.3 RECONTOURING ...... 47

9.4 PLANTING ...... 48

9.5 WEED MANAGEMENT...... 48

9.6 MONITORING AND REPORTING ...... 49

9.7 REHABILITATION SUMMARY ...... 50

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1 Introduction

1.1 Background

A Development Application and Extractive Industry Licence application has been submitted with the Shire of Toodyay for clay extraction at the ‘Chitty’ quarry operated by Capitary No. 3 Pty Ltd (Midland Brick).

Environmental management is achieved through implementation of a variety of management plans throughout the duration of the operation. Compliance with these environmental management commitments can be monitored by Local Government through the Planning Approval and Licence.

This document provides a suite of management plans for the clay excavation operation including the following: • Dust Management Plan • Noise Management Plan • Water Management Plan • Waste Management Plan • Refuelling Management Plan • Dieback Management Plan • Rehabilitation Management Plan

A risk assessment is provided in Chapter 2 below based on the criteria in the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s Guidance Statement: Risk Assessments (2017).

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2 Risk Matrix

2.1 Introduction

Management of the clay extraction operation is summarised in the risk matrix below. The matrix is based on the criteria in the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s Guidance Statement: Risk Assessments (2017). It lists the environmental feature or factor being considered, the unmanaged risk and the managed risk. The ‘risk’ is determined by considering the likelihood and consequence of the environmental impact. The likelihood and consequence criteria are defined in Tables 2.3 and 2.4.

The purpose of the risk assessment is to demonstrate that the environmental risk, if rated as ‘medium’ or ‘high’, can be effectively managed.

Table 2.1 – Risk Matrix

FEATURE ISSUE UNMANAGED RISK MANAGEMENT MANAGED RISK

Likelihood Consequence Risk Likelihood Consequence Risk

Native Vegetation and Rare Slight Low Only a few scattered trees Rare Slight Low flora may be Vegetation significantly will be cleared. (Maintain impacted. Threatened vegetation Rare Slight Low Threatened communities Rare Slight Low Communities may values, diversity be impacted. will not be impacted as and ecological only a few scattered trees functions). will be cleared.

Priority species Rare Slight Low Priority species will not be Rare Slight Low may be impacted. impacted as only a few scattered trees will be cleared.

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FEATURE ISSUE UNMANAGED RISK MANAGEMENT MANAGED RISK

Likelihood Consequence Risk Likelihood Consequence Risk

Threatened Rare Slight Low Threatened species will Rare Slight Low Species may be Impacted. not be impacted as only a few scattered trees will be cleared.

Weeds may be Unlikely Minor Med Machinery and personnel Unlikely Slight Low introduced to areas of native will not be permitted to vegetation, enter areas of native become established and vegetation surrounding impact on the the site. local environment. Dieback may be Possible Moderate Med The operation will comply Unlikely Minor Low introduced or become present with the Dieback and impact on the Management Plan. local and onsite vegetation. Fragmentation to Rare Slight Low There will be no Rare Slight Low vegetation and ecological fragmentation of linkages. vegetation as only a few scattered trees will be cleared.

Fauna Native fauna Rare Slight Low Native fauna will not be Rare Slight Low (individuals and (Maintain communities) impacted as only a few habitat and significantly scattered trees will be impacted by the fauna operation through cleared. communities). land clearing, introduction of weeds and disease and activities on site.

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FEATURE ISSUE UNMANAGED RISK MANAGEMENT MANAGED RISK

Likelihood Consequence Risk Likelihood Consequence Risk

Threatened and Rare Slight Low Threatened or Priority Rare Slight Low Priority Fauna disturbed and fauna will not be impacted impacted by the as only a few scattered operation (predominantly trees will be cleared. through clearing). Water Dramatic changes Rare Slight Low There will be no Rare Slight Low in hydrological (Avoid impact to regimes such as interception of surface and groundwater level groundwater and there changes, flooding ground water and waterway will be no physical features and channel changes to surface water migration, maintain sometimes well features. All run-off will be hydrological beyond the retained on site. extraction site or regimes and many years later. Compliance with the water quality). Water Management Plan.

Exposure of the Rare Slight Low There will be no Rare Slight Low groundwater table leading to interception of evaporation and groundwater. providing a pathway for contamination to enter the aquifer.

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FEATURE ISSUE UNMANAGED RISK MANAGEMENT MANAGED RISK

Likelihood Consequence Risk Likelihood Consequence Risk

Erosion, with the Possible Moderate Med All water run-off will be Rare Slight Low eroded soil running off into retained within the surface water operation area and will sources, reducing water clarity, not be permitted to flow transporting other into the nearby contaminants, clogging creeklines. This will infrastructure ensure that soil and such as culverts, pipes and drains, sediment will not flow into degrading nearby surface water waterways and wetlands and their features. No other ecological values drainage infrastructure is and acting as a ‘mask’ to drinking located on site. water treatment processes. Hydrocarbons Unlikely Minor Med Compliance with the Rare Slight Low and chemicals from fuel, oil and Refuelling Management chemical leaks Plan and management of and spills, affecting surface any possible leaks or water and spills. groundwater quality. Pathogens from Rare Slight Low No staff amenities will be Rare Slight Low septic tanks and staff amenities, located on the site. posing a risk to water quality and public health.

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FEATURE ISSUE UNMANAGED RISK MANAGEMENT MANAGED RISK

Likelihood Consequence Risk Likelihood Consequence Risk

Impact to Rare Slight Low The operation will comply Rare Slight Low ecological functions and with the Water biodiversity of Management Plan for the wetlands and watercourses. site. No surface water features are located within the pit areas.

Water quality of Possible Moderate Med The operation will comply Rare Slight Low surface impacted from runoff and with the Water introduction of Management Plan for the sediment and any other materials. site. The Plan ensures that all run-off is contained on site.

Land (Maintain Soils subject to Unlikely Slight Low Soils have low water Rare Slight Low significant water the integrity, and wind erosion. erosion and moderate- safety of high wind erosion risk, landform and although this risk does not soils). apply to the clay layer being excavated. Any land degradation risks can be managed through the Environmental Management Plan.

Risk of acid Rare Slight Low There is low risk of acid Rare Slight Low sulphate soils forming. sulphate soils on the site and does not require management.

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FEATURE ISSUE UNMANAGED RISK MANAGEMENT MANAGED RISK

Likelihood Consequence Risk Likelihood Consequence Risk

Local landform Unlikely Minor Med The site will be Rare Slight Low not being recontoured to be rehabilitated in compatible with accordance with the the surrounding landscape. Rehabilitation Management Plan.

The final landform Unlikely Minor Med The site will be Rare Slight Low creating visual impact. rehabilitated in accordance with the Rehabilitation Management Plan.

Heritage Impact to Rare Slight Low There are no Aboriginal Rare Slight Low Aboriginal (Protection of Heritage Sites. heritage sites within or in known heritage surrounding the pit areas. sites). Midland Brick has procedures to address Aboriginal heritage and all procedures will follow the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972.

Impact to sites of Rare Slight Low No European heritage Rare Slight Low European heritage. sites are located on site. Off-site impacts Noise levels Unlikely Slight Low The site will operate in Rare Slight Low cause impact to (Ensure that sensitive land accordance with the operations have uses (such as Noise Management Plan. residential minimal off-site properties).

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FEATURE ISSUE UNMANAGED RISK MANAGEMENT MANAGED RISK

Likelihood Consequence Risk Likelihood Consequence Risk impact from Dust emissions Unlikely Slight Low The site will operate in Rare Slight Low cause impact to noise, dust and sensitive land accordance with the Dust traffic and uses (such as Management Plan. residential minimise impact properties) and to the local cause impact off- site. community) Buffers and Rare Slight Low Separation distances are Rare Slight Low separation distances are not appropriate and over the adequate enough minimum distance of to reduce impact on sensitive land 500m as recommended uses. by EPA Guidance Statement No. 3.

Impact of truck Possible Moderate Med Road maintenance and Rare Minor Low use on local and regional roads road contributions will be and traffic. arranged between the applicant and the Shire in accordance with the local policy.

Impact of the Rare Slight Low The pit areas cannot be Rare Slight Low operation on visual amenity seen from the public and that the pit realm. area can be seen from the public realm.

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The risk matrix is defined in the table below.

Table 2.2 – Risk Matrix Ratings

Likelihood Consequence

Slight Minor Moderate Major Severe

Almost certain Medium High High Extreme Extreme

Likely Medium Medium High High Extreme

Possible Low Medium Medium High Extreme

Unlikely Low Medium Medium Medium High

Rare Low Low Medium Medium High Source: DWER 2017

The following criteria has been used to determine the likelihood of the risk occurring.

Table 2.3 – Likelihood Criteria

Likelihood

Almost certain Likely Possible Unlikely Rare

The risk event is The risk event will The risk event could The risk event will The risk event may only expected to occur in probably occur in most occur at some time. probably not occur in occur in exceptional most circumstances. circumstances. most circumstances. circumstances. Source: DWER 2017

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The consequence criteria are described in the table below.

Table 2.4 – Consequence Criteria

Criteria Consequence

Slight Minor Moderate Major Severe

Environment • On-site impact: • On-site impacts: • On-site impacts: • On-site impacts: • On-site impacts: minimal (No low level mid level (Minor high level catastrophic discernible (discernible effect adverse affect to (moderate impact (significant impact adverse impact). on the the environment) to the environment) to the environment) • Off-site impacts environment but • Off-site impacts • Off-site impacts • Off-site impacts local scale: no adverse local scale: low local scale: mid local scale: high minimal impact) level level level or above • Off-site impacts • Off-site impacts • Off-site impacts • Off-site impacts • Off-site impacts wider scale: not local scale: wider scale: wider scale: low wider scale: mid detectable minimal minimal level level or above • Off-site impacts • Moderate loss of • Short term impact • Mid to long term or wider scale: not individuals of to an area of high permanent impact detectable species locally. conservation value to an area of high • Minor number of or special conservation value individuals of significance^ or special species may be • Moderate damage significance^ affected locally. to ecosystem • Significant long- function and major term damage/loss loss of individuals of ecosystem of species locally. function and loss of individuals of species locally. Public Health • Local scale: • Local scale • Adverse health • Adverse health • Loss of life minimal to impacts: low level effects: low level effects: mid level • Adverse health and Amenity amenity. impact to amenity. or occasional or frequent effects: high level medical treatment medical treatment or ongoing medical • Local scale • Local scale treatment impacts: mid level impacts: high level • Local scale impact to amenity. impact to amenity. impacts: permanent loss of amenity. Source: DWER 2017 ^ Determination of areas of high conservation value or special significance should be informed by the Guidance Statement: Environmental Siting. * ‘onsite’ means within the Lot boundary.

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3 Dust management plan

3.1 Introduction

This chapter presents the Dust Management Plan for the clay extraction operated by Midland Brick at the ‘Chitty’ quarry.

The Dust Management Plan has been prepared in accordance with the Guidelines for Managing the Impacts of Dust and Associated Contaminants from Land Development Sites, Contaminated Sites, Remediation and Other Related Activities (Department of Environment and Conservation, 2011).

Dust is solid airborne particles that are dispersed into the air from soil disturbance (referred to as ‘Total Suspended Particles’ (TSP) in the Guidelines for Managing the Impacts of Dust and Associated Contaminants from land Development Sites, Contaminated Sites, Remediation and Other Related Activities (Department of Environment and Conservation, 2011). TSP is defined in the Guidelines as all particles entrained/suspended in the atmosphere and includes the fine, respirable particles (PM10 and PM2.5) and larger size particles that may settle out of the air causing nuisance impacts, usually measured as those particles having an equivalent aerodynamic diameter of 50 micrometres or less. This Dust Management Plan therefore provides for the control of TSP including Particulate Matter 10 Microns or less in diameter (PM10).

Dust can be caused by activities such as traffic moving across the quarry floor and along gravel access tracks, excavation of material and movement of material from stockpiles onto trucks. The potential for dust generation is generally only during the excavation and carting programs which will only be for a few months of the year. The potential for dust generation during the wetter months is low due to the moisture content of the soil.

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There are a number of factors that need to be considered when preparing a Dust Management Plan for a particular site/operation, including the potential for dust generation, the source of dust, and the types of activities that might generate dust.

Excessive dust has the potential to impact on both the on-site workers and adjoining landowners by travelling off-site. Potential impacts are addressed by reducing the dust generation from: • quarrying activities • vehicles moving across the site • moving material around the site and onto trucks.

Experience with the existing operation is that dust can be managed through implementation of appropriate dust management procedures.

The objectives of the Dust Management Plan are: • To manage the potential for dust generation • To ensure dust does not disperse past the lot boundaries • To reduce the potential for dust to impact of the local area.

3.2 Site Conditions

The physical characteristics of the site and some of the key points that relate to the Dust Management Plan are outlined below:

• The nearest sensitive receptor is approximately 750 metres from the Chitty Main Pit, approximately 900 metres to the White Schist Pit, approximately 1000 metres from the Chitty Junior Pit and approximately 1200 metres from the stockpile area. • The site has been used for extractive industry for the last 10 years with no complaints received. • The soil is described as gravelly loams and clays • The pit area itself is comprised of clays and the access roads are comprised of gravel.

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• The local area experiences a Mediterranean climate which experiences cool, wet winters and hot dry summer. A majority of rain occurs in the Winter months (May-August) and summer months can be typically dry.

3.3 Impact analysis

Site features and characteristics

The plans in the Development Application display the features of the site and the operation such as: • Aerial photo • Topography • Surrounding land uses • Cadastre (property boundaries) and the extraction area boundary • Access tracks, roads and site entrance/exit • Extraction areas, direction of extraction, water detention basins, internal tracks, clay stockpiles, topsoil stockpiles etc. • Surrounding natural features such as vegetation and watercourses.

Operation

A detailed description of the operation is contained in the Development Application Report (Land Insights, 2020). An Aspect and Impact Assessment is provided below (in accordance with the Department’s Guidelines, 2011) and provides a description of the potential for dust impact at each step of the operation.

ACTIVITY DURATION ASPECT IMPACT

Site preparation – One day Removal of vegetation disturbs the There will be limited impact caused vegetation clearing soil by ripping up roots of plants and by clearing a few scattered trees. creates a potential for particles to be released to the air.

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ACTIVITY DURATION ASPECT IMPACT

Stripping topsoil 2 weeks Stripping topsoil disturbs ground and Sensitive receptors adjacent to the and stockpiling creates a potential for particles to be site could be exposed to dust. The released to the air. nearest sensitive receptor is

Stockpiling topsoil releases dust approximately 750 metres from the particles to the air. Chitty Main Pit, approximately 900 metres to the White Schist Pit, Excavation of clay Anytime Excavation of clay can release dust between approximately 1000 metres from the September to particles to the air. Chitty Junior Pit and approximately May Loading onto Anytime Loading of clay onto trucks can 1200 metres from the stockpile area. between trucks and carting September to release dust particles to the air. from site May Truck movements through the pit floor and along access tracks can release dust into the air.

Site classification

The site risk assessment/classification has been prepared for the site in accordance with the Department’s Guidelines (2011) and has been classified as ‘low risk’. This classification requires a ‘contingency plan’ which includes allowance for a water cart, a complaints system and a notice placed on site with contact details of the site supervisor.

3.4 Management

Purpose

The purpose of the Dust Management Plan is to help Midland Brick to achieve the objectives listed above. It includes actions such as dust control measures, corrective action and a complaints protocol in accordance with the site classification.

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Separation distances

The closest occupied residences are located approximately 750 metres from the Chitty Main Pit, approximately 900 metres to the White Schist Pit, approximately 1000 metres from the Chitty Junior Pit and approximately 1200 metres from the stockpile area. The separation distance recommended by EPA Guidance Statement No. 3 is 500-1000 metres for ‘clay extraction and processing’. Therefore, the extraction meets the recommended minimum separation distance.

It is also important to note that this a generic guide only and assumes that no management takes place. The quarry operates in accordance with a Dust Management Plan and Noise Management Plan, therefore reducing the potential impact even further.

Complaints Procedure

The complaints procedure is described below. It is also important that all complaints are recorded. The following activities will be conducted:

• Complaints made to the operator will be documented and dealt with expeditiously. • Complaints will be dealt with by the Quarry Manager. • Complaints received either directly from the complainant or via the Shire of Toodyay will be reviewed by the operator and interested parties to assess: (i) the legitimacy of the complaint; (ii) the aspects of the operation that triggered the complaint; (iii) management actions required to address the issues raised to bring operations into line with conditions imposed on the extractive operation by the Shire of Toodyay under the Extractive Industries Licence. • Actions deemed necessary to bring operations into line with relevant legislation, regulation and license conditions will be undertaken immediately and before works are recommenced. • Summaries of complaints and actions taken to address each specific issue will be recorded.

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Complainants and the Shire of Toodyay will be notified in writing of the date, time and nature of the complaint received, results of the investigation, remedial actions undertaken and date and time of recommencement of works. If any complaints are received, necessary action will take place to help rectify the issue.

The complaints response is applicable at all times (i.e. not just during site operation) and there will always be a prompt response from Midland Brick whether onsite operating or not. Complaints are generally sent to the Shire of Toodyay. The Shire will then contact Midland Brick as required should a complaint be received by them.

Should a dust-related complaint be received when operations are not occurring, this will be reported to the Quarry Manager who will respond by visiting the site to investigate the issue and will implement dust control (if required). Response times are relatively quick and a representative from Midland Brick can visit the site on the day that they are notified of the complaint.

It should be noted that this complaints procedure has worked very well for Midland Brick at numerous other sites in the past, including those within the Shire of Toodyay.

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Dust Control Measures

Dust suppression 1. Dust suppression is generally achieved through the use of a ‘dust suppression agent’, most commonly water. The application of water over areas prone to the generation of dust helps to reduce the likelihood that small dust particles which will be picked up by the wind.

2. Water will be available from the various water detention basins located within the excavation area. Watering will be undertaken as required utilising a water cart. The water cart will have a capacity of 12,000 litres which exceeds the capacity as required by the DWER Guidelines.

3. The frequency and amount of water applied will be dependent upon local conditions and observable dust generation. The quantity of water to be used will vary as conditions will change from day to day. There is sufficient quantity of water within the basins on the site. Summer rain over the last few years has resulted in adequate water supply within the existing detention basins.

Trucks All trucks will be covered by Enviro-tarp prior to leaving the site to control dust generation during transport. The Manager will also make random checks at the site to ensure that dust suppression is adequate.

Truck movements do not take place each day. There will be periods of time when trucks will not access the site, reducing the potential for dust generation and for dust to be dragged onto the road.

The first 200 metres of the access has been sealed by Midland Brick. This is to reduce the amount of dust sticking to tyres and being placed on the road as they exit the site. This sealed section reaches the stockpile area.

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Monitoring weather conditions If weather conditions are adverse (i.e. particularly strong winds are making dust management difficult), then operations will stop until the weather improves.

Visual inspections The quarry manager visits the site each day that the site is operational. When the site is not being worked it is attended every quarter for inspection by the Quarry Manager. The visual monitoring is undertaken when required. It is in the interest of Midland Brick to make sure that dust management is adequate and they are committed to this.

Dust management during non-operational periods When the site is non-operational Midland Brick will adhere to the following procedures: • Continue to respond to complaints as described above • Visually inspect the site each quarter by the Quarry Manager

During non-operational times wind erosion of an undisturbed clay pit not likely to cause dust as the clay soil forms a ‘crust’. Therefore, no additional dust management is required during non-operational times except for those listed above.

Other Machinery and vehicles will be maintained in good working condition.

Internal access roads and the crossover will be maintained in good condition.

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Summary

POTENTIAL MANAGEMENT/ACTION COMMITMENT TIMING IMPACT

Potential 1. Maintain separation distances to sensitive land Impact to Ongoing uses on adjoining properties. impact on surrounding areas 2. Excavate from the pit floor which will generally be Ongoing adjoining below natural ground level. from dust will be sensitive land 3. Maintain all equipment in good condition. minimised by Ongoing uses. 4. Maintain internal access roads in good condition. complying with the Ongoing Dust Management 5. Wet down access roads and pit areas with water Ongoing as required using a water cart and the water from Plan. the basins in the pit area. 6. Cover trucks with an enviro-tarp. Ongoing

7. Schedule activities such as removal of top soil and Ongoing overburden at times when materials are less likely to blow or during suitable wind conditions. 8. When winds are sufficiently strong to negate the Ongoing effects of dust management, operations will cease until conditions improve and compliance can be achieved. 9. Quarry Manager to inspect the site for dust while Ongoing the site is operational. 10. Comply with the ‘Complaints Procedure’ at all Ongoing times. 11. All non-conformances and dust related complaints Ongoing immediately reported to the Quarry Manager. 12. Following complaints, the source of any excessive Ongoing dust will be identified and work practices will be modified or re-scheduled to reduce or eliminate the risk of future events. 13. Should a dust-related complaint be received when Ongoing operations are not occurring, this will be reported to the Quarry Manager who will respond by visiting the site to investigate the issue and will implement dust control (if required.)

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4 Noise management plan

4.1 Introduction

This chapter presents the Noise Management Plan for the clay extraction operated by Midland Brick at the ‘Chitty’ quarry.

Noise can potentially generate from vehicle movements within the operation area and when transporting clay from the site. There will be no blasting or other on-site processing. Noise-generating activities are of particular importance to sensitive land uses, such as residential dwellings.

Environmental noise in Western Australia is governed by the Environmental Protection Act 1986, through the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 (‘the Regulations’). There are a few key points from the Regulations which are applicable to the clay extraction operation: • ‘Normal working hours’ are prescribed as anytime between 0700 to 1900 hours, Monday to Saturday. • Regulation 7 states that an action ‘must not cause, or significantly contribute to, a level of noise which exceeds the assigned level in respect of noise received at premises of that kind’. • Regulation 8 specifies the baseline assigned levels (prescribed standards). For this particular

1 site, the assigned level during ‘normal working hours’ is 45 dB LA10 .

4.2 Objectives

The objectives of the Noise Management Plan are: • To manage the potential for noise generation • To reduce the potential for noise to impact of the local area

1 The Regulations states that ‘LA10 assigned level means an assigned level which, measured as an LA Slow value, is not to be exceeded for more than 10% of the representative assessment period.’

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• To provide a process in the event of a noise-related complaint.

To meet the objectives the operator of the site makes the following commitments in relation to noise: 1. Manage noise levels in accordance with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. 2. Manage vibration in accordance with Australian Standard AS 2670.2 – Evaluation of Human Exposure to Whole Body Vibration (1990) 3. Manage noise levels to workers on site in accordance with the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 and Regulations 1995.

4.3 EPA Guidance Statement No. 3 and Separation Distances

The closest occupied residences are located approximately 750 metres from the Chitty Main Pit, approximately 900 metres to the White Schist Pit, approximately 1000 metres from the Chitty Junior Pit and approximately 1200 metres from the stockpile area. The separation distance recommended by EPA Guidance Statement No. 3 is 500-1000 metres for ‘clay extraction and processing’. Therefore, the extraction meets the recommended minimum separation distance.

It is also important to note that this a generic guide only and assumes that no management takes place. The quarry operates in accordance with a Dust Management Plan and Noise Management Plan, therefore reducing the potential impact even further.

4.4 Complaints Procedure

The complaints procedure is described below. It is essential that any complaints relating to the creation of excessive noise are recorded, further investigated and acted on. The following activities will be conducted:

• Complaints made to the operator will be documented and dealt with expeditiously. • Complaints will be dealt with by the Quarry Manager. • Complaints received either directly from the complainant or via the Shire of Toodyay will be reviewed by the operator and interested parties to assess:

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(i) the legitimacy of the complaint; (ii) the aspects of the operation that triggered the complaint; (iii) management actions required to address the issues raised to bring operations into line with conditions imposed on the extractive operation by the Shire of Toodyay under the Extractive Industries Licence. • Actions deemed necessary to bring operations into line with relevant legislation, regulation and license conditions will be undertaken immediately and before works are recommenced. • Summaries of complaints and actions taken to address each specific issue will be recorded.

Complainants and the Shire of Toodyay will be notified in writing of the date, time and nature of the complaint received, results of the investigation, remedial actions undertaken and date and time of recommencement of works. If any complaints are received, necessary action will take place to help rectify the issue.

The complaints response is applicable at all times (i.e. not just during site operation) and there will always be a prompt response from Midland Brick whether onsite or not. Complaints are generally sent to the Shire of Toodyay. The Shire will then contact Midland Brick as required should a complaint be received by them.

It should be noted that this complaints procedure has worked very well for Midland Brick at numerous other sites in the past, including those within the Shire of Toodyay.

4.5 Noise control measures

Commitment 1 – Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997

Midland Brick is required under the EP Act 1986 to comply with the Noise Regulations. There are a number of ways in which noise emissions are managed and mitigated at the Chitty quarry: • Operations take place within the ‘normal working hours’ as prescribed by the Regulations.

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• The site meets the minimum separation distances as recommended by EPA Guidance Statement No. 3. • Excavation takes place below ground level which provides a noise barrier. As extraction progresses the ground level will lower, resulting in the operation of machinery at levels below the surrounding ground level. • There will be no blasting or processing on site. • Broadband reverse beepers will be used on trucks and machinery. • All equipment used for excavation is relatively new and well maintained which aims to minimise noise generation

Commitment 2 – Australian Standard AS 2670.2 – Evaluation of Human Exposure to Whole Body Vibration (1990)

The operator will comply with the Australian Standard AS 2670.2 – Evaluation of Human Exposure to Whole Body Vibration (1990) and vibration management as required by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.

Commitment 3 – Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 and Regulations 1995

All workers will be supplied with noise protection equipment and noise management will be in accordance with the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 and Regulations 1995. Regular site audits are undertaken by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.

4.6 Summary

Noise management procedures are set out in the table below.

POTENTIAL MANAGEMENT/ACTION COMMITMENT TIMING IMPACT

Noise may 1. Maintain adequate separation distances to Impact to Ongoing sensitive land uses on adjoining properties. impact on surrounding areas 2. Excavate where possible from the floor of the pit Ongoing which will generally be below natural ground level.

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POTENTIAL MANAGEMENT/ACTION COMMITMENT TIMING IMPACT adjoining 3. Adhering to the hours of normal operation, with from noise will be Ongoing work conducted in the hours identified in the sensitive land minimised by application. uses. 4. All plant equipment and vehicles being fitted with complying with the Ongoing appropriate noise suppression equipment to Noise Management reduce noise levels so far as is practicable, with machines the quietest reasonably available. Plan. 5. Maintain all equipment in good condition. Ongoing

6. All non-conformances and noise and vibration Comply with the Ongoing related complaints immediately reported to the Environmental Quarry Manager. 7. Comply with the ‘Complaints Procedure’ at all Protection (Noise) Ongoing times. Regulations 1997 8. Following complaints, the source of any excessive Ongoing noise or vibration will be identified and work and the Mines practices will be modified or re-scheduled to Safety and reduce or eliminate the risk of future events. Inspection Act 1994 and Regulations 1995.

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5 Water Management Plan

5.1 Introduction

The chapter presents the Water Management Plan for the clay extraction operated by Midland Brick at the ‘Chitty’ quarry. It has been prepared in accordance with Water Quality Protection Note (WQPN) No. 15 – Basic Raw Materials Extraction (DWER, 2019). The WQPN provides guidance for operators on how to limit the impacts of their operations to the environment and water resources. It applies to new proposals and the expansion of existing operations.

The Water Management Plan aims to: • ensure that runoff is retained onsite and not permitted to flow into surrounding areas • ensure that groundwater is not intercepted by the excavation • ensure that final lake design does not have a detrimental impact on water quality.

5.2 Risk assessment

WQPN No. 15 lists the following risks that BRM extraction can have on water resources. These are addressed in the below risk assessment. This table is an extract from the table in Chapter 1.

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FEATURE ISSUE UNMANAGED RISK MANAGEMENT MANAGED RISK

Likelihood Consequence Risk Likelihood Consequence Risk

Water Dramatic changes Rare Slight Low There will be no Rare Slight Low in hydrological (Avoid impact to regimes such as interception of surface and groundwater level groundwater and there changes, flooding ground water and waterway will be no physical features and channel changes to surface water migration, maintain sometimes well features. All run-off will be hydrological beyond the retained on site. extraction site or regimes and many years later. Compliance with the water quality). Water Management Plan.

Exposure of the Rare Slight Low There will be no Rare Slight Low groundwater table leading to interception of evaporation and groundwater. providing a pathway for contamination to enter the aquifer. Erosion, with the Possible Moderate Med All water run-off will be Rare Slight Low eroded soil running off into retained within the surface water operation area and will sources, reducing water clarity, not be permitted to flow transporting other into the nearby contaminants, clogging creeklines. This will infrastructure ensure that soil and such as culverts, pipes and drains, sediment will not flow into degrading nearby surface water waterways and wetlands and their features. No other ecological values drainage infrastructure is and acting as a ‘mask’ to drinking located on site. water treatment processes.

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FEATURE ISSUE UNMANAGED RISK MANAGEMENT MANAGED RISK

Likelihood Consequence Risk Likelihood Consequence Risk

Hydrocarbons Unlikely Minor Med Compliance with the Rare Slight Low and chemicals from fuel, oil and Refuelling Management chemical leaks Plan and management of and spills, affecting surface any possible leaks or water and spills. groundwater quality. Pathogens from Rare Slight Low No staff amenities will be Rare Slight Low septic tanks and staff amenities, located on the site. posing a risk to water quality and public health. Impact to Rare Slight Low The operation will comply Rare Slight Low ecological functions and with the Water biodiversity of Management Plan for the wetlands and watercourses. site. No surface water features are located within the pit areas.

Water quality of Possible Moderate Med The operation will comply Rare Slight Low surface impacted from runoff and with the Water introduction of Management Plan for the sediment and any other materials. site. The Plan ensures that all run-off is contained on site.

5.3 Management assessment

The below table provides a review of the management considerations provided for in WQPNM No. 15. It includes a description of the aspect needing consideration and comment as to whether it applies to this

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operation and how it can be managed and addressed. Some aspects (such as dust, site rehabilitation, refuelling, waste management etc.) are addressed in their own separate management plans. The aspects that are identified as being relevant to the site (such as management of surface water, stormwater runoff etc.) are discussed further in this Water Management Plan.

CONSIDERATION POLICY RECOMMENDATION COMMENT AND PROPOSED ACTION FROM WQPN 15 MANAGEMENT

Public drinking water The Policy makes Not applicable – The site is not N/A source areas recommendations if an located within a public drinking water operation is proposed within a source area. public drinking water source area. Clearing control BRM activities within clearing Not applicable – The site is not N/A catchments (Country control catchments need to be located within a clearing control assessed for potential salinity catchment area. Areas Water Supply impacts. Act 1947)

Near waterways The Policy states that extraction The proposed and existing Action 2 should be above the 1 in 100 excavation areas are located outside flood level, outside of areas of areas prone to waterlogging and subject to waterlogging or flooding. The 1 in 100 flood level is flooding and to have adequate not mapped for the area. The Chitty buffers to waterways. Main Pit and White Schist Pit are located a minimum of 70 metres from the waterway which runs between these pits. The Chitty Junior Pit is located even further from the nearest waterway. The stockpile area is approximately 100 metres from the nearest waterway. BRM extraction The Policy provides Not applicable – in-stream mining or N/A within waterways recommendations for BRM extraction in waterways is not operations which extract from proposed. (in-stream mining) riverbeds or from pits in floodplains. Wetlands The Policy recommends Not applicable – no wetlands are N/A contacting DBCA to discuss located within or surrounding the pits wetlands. and operational areas.

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CONSIDERATION POLICY RECOMMENDATION COMMENT AND PROPOSED ACTION FROM WQPN 15 MANAGEMENT

Groundwater Assessment of groundwater An assessment of the geology by Actions 4 requires consideration of acid Landform Research (2011) and 5 sulphate soils and the determined that acid sulphate are not maintenance of a vertical an issue on the site as ‘the clay to be separation to the groundwater extracted is above the watertable in table. oxidised kaolin clays’. Extraction will remain at least 2m above the watertable at all times. No dewatering will be required. Landscape The Policy recommends that All three pits are located on gently Action 7 land selected should be gently sloping land. sloping (between 1 in 20 and 1 Water erosion is mapped by DPIRD in 50) so runoff and wastes can as ‘low risk’. Wind erosion is mapped be more easily managed, but by DPIRD as ‘high risk’, although the erosion is avoided. It also wind erosion risk will be low for the recommends that rocky and pits themselves as the clay soils form steep slopes, and land prone to a crust when dry and stick together erosion should be avoided. when wet. The final landform will be recontoured to safe and stable slopes which will be planted with pasture and the depressions will form farm dams. Other land uses This aspect relates to No infrastructure is located on site. N/A separation distances to The operation meets the minimum sensitive land uses and the recommended separation distances. avoidance of infrastructure. The closest occupied residences are located approximately 800 metres from the Chitty Main Pit area and approximately 740 metres from the White Schist pit. The nearest residence to the Chitty Junior pit is approximately 1000 metres away. The stockpile area is approximately 1.2 kilometres from the nearest residence.

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CONSIDERATION POLICY RECOMMENDATION COMMENT AND PROPOSED ACTION FROM WQPN 15 MANAGEMENT

Construction The Policy recommends that No new access tracks will be N/A existing tracks and roads required and those that are already should be used where possible, located on the site were constructed that any waterway crossings using existing tracks to minimise are constructed appropriately environmental impact. and that access should be No new creek crossings are designed to have the least proposed. impact on surface water features and vegetation. Solid waste The Policy makes reference to Midland Brick stores and N/A the requirements of the appropriates disposes of wastes Environmental Protection from the site in accordance with the (Unauthorised Discharges) Waste Management Plan. Regulations 2004. Water supply The Policy refers to the need for While the site is located in a N/A a licence under the Rights in Proclaimed Surface Water Area, Water and Irrigation Act 1914 to there is no need for a bore or construct a bore, and abstract abstraction of surface or groundwater or surface water in groundwater for the operation. All a Proclaimed Surface or stormwater runoff will be retained Groundwater Area. It also within the operation areas and this makes recommendations water will be used for dust regarding water supply. suppression and fire-fighting. Wastewater The Policy makes No portable toilet systems are N/A recommendations relating to proposed on the site. wastewater treatment and management. Stormwater This aspect of the Policy aims All stormwater is retained onsite and Action 6 to ensure that stormwater from is diverted to the detention basins at the operational areas is the base of the pit. The pit areas are retained on site. It also large enough to accommodate a 1 in recommends that ponds are 10 annual exceedance probability used to manage turbidity (i.e. event. settling ponds) and that they are designed to handle up to a 2 hour, 1 in 10 (10 per cent) annual exceedance probability event.

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CONSIDERATION POLICY RECOMMENDATION COMMENT AND PROPOSED ACTION FROM WQPN 15 MANAGEMENT

Dust The Policy refers to the Dust is managed on site in N/A obligations of a proponent accordance with the Dust under the EP Act 1984 and Management Plan. mentions the DWER A guideline for managing the impacts of dust and associated contaminants from land development sites, contaminated sites remediation and other related activities (2011). Toxic and The Policy makes Midland Brick operates within a Actions 8 hazardous recommendations for the Refuelling Management Plan for the and 9 storage and handling of site. substances chemicals, pesticides and fuel.

Vehicles This aspect relates to the All machinery and vehicles are Action 8 cleaning and maintenance of cleaned and maintained at the vehicles. brickworks. Accidents and The Policy makes No chemicals are used in the clay N/A emergency recommendations about spills extraction operation and Midland and the need for a contingency Brick operates within a Refuelling response plan. Management Plan for the site which includes procedures for spills. Monitoring The Policy recommends that Monitoring of surface water is Action 17 monitoring occurs as addressed in this Water appropriate for the site (i.e. Management Plan. monitoring of surface water if required etc.) Closure, This section of the Policy Closure, decommissioning and site N/A rehabilitation and makes recommendations with rehabilitation is provided in the regards to mine closure plans Rehabilitation Management Plan. subsequent land and the consideration of the uses end use of a site.

5.4 Water Quality Monitoring

Water from the basins contained within the pit areas will be monitored on an annual basis to check the water quality. The purpose of the water monitoring if to create a database of water quality information and

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to review any trends or changes in water quality over the life of the excavation operation. Water quality parameters of particular interest are salinity/electrical conductivity.

Water sampling methods will follow the procedure outlined below: 1. Water samples will be collected from the water basin located within the pit areas annually. 2. Sampling methods will comply with AS/NZS 5667.1:1998 Water Quality Sampling Standards 3. Water samples will be tested by a NATA accredited laboratory. Some parameters (i.e. pH, electrical conductivity, turbidity, BOD etc.) can also be tested in-situ, however if this is not possible they can be tested at a laboratory.

Water monitoring will take place annually. As there are no particular issues to be closely monitored through more frequent sampling and as the purpose of water monitoring is largely a data-gathering exercise, annual monitoring is considered appropriate.

The following parameters will be tested as a minimum: • Total Nitrogen • Total Phosphorus • Total dissolved solids (TDS) • Total suspended solids (TSS) • Turbidity • Colour • pH • Electrical conductivity • Salinity • Biological Oxygen Demand.

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Zealand Environment and Conservation Council (ANZECC) Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality (2000), in particular the ‘trigger values’ for upland rivers in south-west Australia and livestock drinking water quality values.

5.5 Summary

Water management procedures are set out in the table below.

POTENTIAL MANAGEMENT/ACTION COMMITMENT TIMING IMPACT

Impact on 1. Run-off from operational areas is contained on Compliance with Ongoing site. surface and this Water 2. Maintain surface water management already in Ongoing groundwater. place within the catchment area. Management Plan 3. Maintain at least 50 metres separation distance and the Excavation Ongoing to the creeklines on the site. Management Plan 4. Ensure groundwater table is not intercepted Ongoing (Land Insights, throughout excavation. 5. Maintain a vertical separation distance of 2m 2020). Ongoing between the excavation and the groundwater. 6. Ensure that there is capacity in the detention Ongoing basins for high rainfall events. 7. Erosion will be managed by ensuring that the Following site final landform will be recontoured to safe and decommissioning. stable slopes which will be planted with pasture. 8. Maintain all machinery in good condition to Ongoing minimise risk of leaks and spills. 9. Avoid spillages on roads and clean up promptly. Ongoing

10. Maintain the internal access road in good Ongoing condition. 11. Ensure rubbish is disposed of appropriately. Ongoing

12. Remove any illegal rubbish promptly. Ongoing

13. Provide an appropriately serviced portable toilet Ongoing for on-site workers (if required). 14. Any significant adverse impacts to be recorded, Ongoing investigated and remediated.

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POTENTIAL MANAGEMENT/ACTION COMMITMENT TIMING IMPACT

15. Water retained on site can be used for dust Ongoing suppression and tree watering if required (particularly during the summer months). 16. Undertake annual water quality testing of the Annually water within the basins located within the pit areas.

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6 Refuelling management plan

6.1 Introduction

The chapter presents the Refuelling Management Plan for the clay extraction operated by Midland Brick at the ‘Chitty’ quarry.

The main objective of the Refuelling Management Plan is the protection of water resources from fuels used during the clay excavation. While there may be a need to refuel on sire, the clay extraction process is a chemically free operation and no fuel or chemicals or lubricants will be stored on site.

6.2 Refuelling management

Compliance with Regulations

Midland Brick will continue to follow current procedures, industry best practice and government regulations when it comes to refuelling on site. Excavation machinery will be refuelled on site to the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety and Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s standards.

Refuelling procedure

Only the excavation machinery (i.e. dozer, hydraulic excavator and dump trucks) will be refuelled on site. Carting trucks and water carts are refuelled off site. In addition, machinery will not be left on site during non-operational times to reduce the likelihood of leaks and spills. Midland Brick will also ensure that machinery is well maintained and that major serving occurs off site.

When required, on-site refuelling will take place from mobile tankers which will visit the site for the duration of the refuelling. This method is used on most mine and construction sites and used at other Midland Brick operations. It will take place in the pit area to allow for containment if a spill does occur.

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Clean-up procedure

Risk of contamination from on-sire refuelling could occur from minor drips during removal of the hoses. Minor spills are quickly degraded by soil microbial matter and are not a cause for concern. Soil can be placed around a spill in a timely manner to contain it. These drips or minor spills should be picked up with the clay resource and sent to the brickworks site where they are burnt with the clay during the firing process. If a large spill occurs the soil should be picked up and removed from the site to an approved disposal area. Impermeable liners will be used for any top-up oils.

Any incidents will be recorded by staff and contractors.

6.3 Summary

POTENTIAL MANAGEMENT/ACTION COMMITMENT TIMING IMPACT

Impact on 1. Only the excavation machinery (dozer, hydraulic Compliance with Ongoing excavator and dump trucks) will be refuelled on surface and site (trucks and water carts are refuelled DWER and DMIRS groundwater elsewhere). regulations, the 2. Machinery will not be left on-site during winter Ongoing months or non-operational times of the year. Environmental 3. No fuels, lubricants or chemicals will be stored Management Ongoing on site. They are brought to the site as required. Programme (RPS 4. Major servicing of all machinery is to be done off Ongoing site. Bowman Bishaw 5. Service all machinery and equipment in Gorham, 2006) and Ongoing accordance with the maintenance schedule this Excavation prescribed. 6. Use an accidental spill containment and cleanup Management Plan. Ongoing protocol. 7. Regularly inspect fuel, oil and hydraulic fluids on Ongoing machinery for wear or faults. 8. Ensure refuelling and lubricating occurs in Ongoing designated areas and equipment for the containment and clean-up of spills is provided. 9. Contain spillages in working areas by shutting Ongoing down equipment.

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10. Any drips or minor spills should be scooped up Ongoing with the clay resource and sent to the brickworks and burnt with the clay during the firing process. 11. Any large spills should be removed from the site Ongoing to an approved disposal area. 12. Maintain the site in a tidy manner. Ongoing

13. All significant incidents are to be recorded, Ongoing investigated and remediated.

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7 Waste management plan

7.1 Introduction

The chapter presents the Waste Management Plan for the clay extraction operated by Midland Brick at the ‘Chitty’ quarry.

The objectives of the Waste Management Plan are: • To provide actions to assist with keeping the excavation site clean and tidy while it is operational • To provide for the clean-up of the site following decommissioning.

7.2 Waste Management

Unauthorised access dumping of rubbish

The potential for illegal dumping of rubbish occurs from trespassers entering the site illegally. The site is currently fenced around the perimeter, gates are locked and signs are present which warn the public that the site is an open pit. This is to prevent and deter trespassers from entering the site.

Any illegally dumped material will be removed promptly and removed to an approved landfill site.

Solid domestic waste and light industrial waste

The site will only be operational at certain times of the year so the potential for creating waste is small. Solid waste and light industrial waste will be stored in appropriate containers and removed from the site frequently to an approved landfill site. Waste generated on the site is expected to be minimal.

Wastewater disposal

Workers will only be present on site for the summer months. During these times a portable toilet will be located on site. This will be a self-contained facility and wastewater will be disposed of appropriately.

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Waste and 1. Maintain fencing, gates and signage to encourage Compliance with Ongoing the public to keep off the property. rubbish left on this Excavation 2. Keep the site tidy and remove rubbish from the site Ongoing the site. to an approved waste disposal facility as required Management Plan (including illegally dumped rubbish). 3. Recycle waste where possible. Ongoing

4. Gates will be locked at all times when the site is Ongoing not being operated on. 5. Store solid waste and light industrial waste in Ongoing appropriate containers and remove from the site frequently to an approved waste disposal facility as required. 6. Maintain the portable toilet facility as required. Ongoing

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8 Dieback Management Plan

8.1 Introduction

The chapter presents the Dieback Management Plan for the clay extraction operated by Midland Brick at the ‘Chitty’ quarry.

The purpose of the Dieback Management Plan is to set out the hygiene management procedures for the clay extraction operation to manage the potential introduction and spread of Phytophthora cinnamomi, the pathogen that causes Phytophthora Dieback. It identifies the potential dieback risk and outlines the actions required when accessing and / or conducting operations on site. The plan also identifies timelines for the implementation of management actions identified.

The aim of dieback management is to minimise risk of dieback introduction to the site as a result of the clay extraction activities. The Plan has been prepared in accordance with the following guidelines: • Department of Conservation and Land Management (DBCA), (2003), Phytophthora cinnamomi and disease caused by it – Volume 1 Management Guidelines • Department of Conservation and Land Management (DBCA), (2004) Draft Best Practice Guidelines for the Management of Phytophthora cinnamomic • Federal Department of Environment and Heritage (2005), Management of Phytophthora cinnamomi for Biodiversity Conservation in Australia: Part 1 – A Review of Current Management and Part 2 – National Best Practice Guidelines.

Dieback is the common name for the pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi, however there are also other pathogens that can cause dieback such as Armillaria. P. cinnamomi is a soil-borne pathogen that kills a wide range of plant species in the south-west of Western Australia by attacking their root system. ‘Dieback’ is caused when a pathogen infests a plant and causes it to lose health, eventually killing it. Areas with an average annual rainfall of more than 400 millimetres and suitable soil composition is

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considered vulnerable to dieback. The pathogen can be spread through the movement of soil and water from place to place (DBCA, 2003).

8.2 Dieback risk

The study area is an operational quarry that involves the use of heavy machinery, large trucks and light vehicles. Annual firebreak maintenance and periodic expansion of the mining area also occurs within the study area. Such activities involve:

• Soil movement

• Clearing of scattered trees (where required)

• Stripping and stockpiling of topsoil and overburden.

Management of dieback involves hygiene management to reduce the spread of the pathogen from infested areas to uninfested areas. Therefore, dieback is only likely to be an issue if soil or plant material is brought onto the site from personnel and vehicles. This can be managed by ensuring that vehicles and machinery arrive to the site clean and free of soil and plant material.

Dieback diseases are more likely to be transported under moist soil conditions. Midland Brick operates during the drier summer months and therefore this reduces the risk of soil and plant material being brought onto the site.

Areas of importance that should be the focus of dieback management is areas of native vegetation. The main access track cuts through remnant vegetation at the north-east of the property. This track existed before the Midland Brick clay operation was established and was used by a previous operator to access a gravel pit located in the area which is now used to stockpile the clay. The track was widened and improved by Midland Brick and additional access was provided through the paddock areas to the pits. Some remnant vegetation surrounds the existing pits, however the pits themselves have been established in cleared paddocks.

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All workers and contractors are required to keep to existing tracks and operational areas and are not permitted or required to enter areas of remnant vegetation.

Considering the above, the risks and issues associated with dieback within the operational area is low. As a result, dieback management at this site focuses on the measures to reduce the introduction of dieback to the site.

8.3 Dieback Management Procedures

Objectives and targets

Objectives and targets for dieback management are set out in the table below.

OBJECTIVE TARGET PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

Prevent the introduction and All vehicles and machinery are free of soil Quarry manager ensures that spread of dieback into the and plant material before arriving on site. vehicles and machinery are clean clay extraction quarry. when arriving on site.

Soil and plant material brought onto the site Quarry manager ensures that soil for rehabilitation is dieback-free. and plant material brought on site is free of dieback.

No incidents of vehicles or machinery Inspections of clearing boundaries entering native vegetation beyond the by Quarry Manager. native vegetation clearing approval area.

No water draining from the quarry and Inspections by the Quarry Manager stockpile area to the surrounding to ensure that water is retained vegetation. within operation areas.

No trespassers entering the site, utilising Inspections by the Quarry Manager access tracks and entering areas of to ensure that site security is remnant vegetation. maintained.

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Dieback hygiene practices

Vehicle cleaning Wash-downs and ‘clean-on-entry’ points are not required for this operation as the vehicles only use one access track and site entrance/exit and the site is only accessed during dry soil conditions. In any event, wash-downs increase soil moisture levels in the immediate area, creating more favourable conditions for the pathogen and may result in the site access becoming muddy, therefore increasing the likelihood that material will be picked up on tyres and tracks while exiting the site.

Notwithstanding the above, Midland Brick should ensure that vehicles and machinery are clean when initially arriving on site. It is unlikely that vehicles and machinery will become dirty travelling from the factory to the site, so the inspection (and clean-down if necessary) should be performed before departure, rather than on arrival. Vehicles are cleaned down using high pressure hoses before leaving the factory or the point of origin. The term ‘clean’ means that the vehicle/machine is not carrying and clods/slurry of soil or plant material. A thin, dry film of grime/dust is not considered to present a risk and does not need to be removed.

The site should continue to be secured from public access and trespassers entering the site as this can increase the risk of dieback being introduced. The site is currently fenced and a locked gate is located at the site entrance. The Quarry Manager regularly inspects the site for signs of trespassers and public access.

Water runoff Water is to be retained within the operational areas, in accordance with the requirements of the Water Management Plan for the site. This will reduce the likelihood of soil particles flowing into surrounding vegetation.

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8.4 Summary

A summary of the dieback management procedures are set out in the table below.

POTENTIAL MANAGEMENT/ACTION RESPONSIBILITY TIMING IMPACT

Introduction of 1. Access roads are well-maintained. Project Manager/Quarry Ongoing dieback to the Manager site as a result 2. Avoid movement of soil in wet conditions. Project Manager/Quarry Ongoing of the Midland Manager Brick clay 3. Comply with the Water Management Plan for the Project Manager/Quarry Ongoing extraction operation which requires that stormwater is Manager operation. retained within the operational area and not permitted to flow into surrounding areas. 4. Comply with the Clay Extraction Management Project Manager/Quarry Ongoing Plan for the operation which requires that the Manager site is secured from public access with fences, locked gates and signage. 5. Vehicles and machinery relating to the clay Project Manager/Quarry Ongoing extraction are required to keep to existing Manager access tracks and excavation area and not permitted to enter areas of native vegetation on the property. 6. No soil or plant material is brought onto the site, Project Manager/Quarry Ongoing however should this be required for rehabilitation Manager purposes ensure that soil and plant material is dieback-free. 7. No contaminated or suspect soil or plant material Project Manager/Quarry Ongoing is to be brought onto the site. Manager

8. Keep the site tidy and remove rubbish from the Project Manager/Quarry Ongoing site to an approved waste disposal facility as Manager required. 9. All vehicles and machinery are required to arrive Project Manager/Quarry Ongoing at the site clean and free of soil and plant Manager material.

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10. Should there be a breach in any of the above Project Manager/Quarry As required. actions, it is recommended that a record is made Manager of the incident and the breach is investigated and procedures are reviewed.

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9 Rehabilitation management plan

9.1 Introduction The chapter presents the Rehabilitation Management Plan for the clay extraction operated by Midland Brick at the ‘Chitty’ quarry.

The purpose of Rehabilitation Management Plan is to set out the decommissioning and rehabilitation procedures for the clay quarry.

Rehabilitation objectives

The historical use of the site is agriculture and the areas currently occupied by the pits were historically cleared for this purpose. The site is zoned Rural in the Shire of Toodyay Local Planning Scheme and the land uses currently permitted in this zone are predominantly rural use. Therefore, rehabilitation of the site is to be consistent with the zone and permitted uses on the site and is not to return the site to pre- European condition. As such, it is expected that after extraction activities have ceased the pit areas will be re-contoured to create farm dams surrounded by pasture. Slopes will be recontoured to a safe and stable condition as required by the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 and the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS).

The objectives of the Rehabilitation Management Plan are to: 1. Re-contour the pit areas to a safe and stable condition with the floor at the completed mining level. A farm dam will exist within the void. 2. Rehabilitate by placing topsoil over the re-contoured area and planting with pasture species as required by the landowner (e.g. grasses and legumes).

A Rehabilitation Concept Plan is provided at Appendix A. This plan provides an indicative illustration of how the site could look following rehabilitation.

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9.2 Performance Indicators

Rehabilitation objectives and targets are set out in the table below.

OBJECTIVE TARGET PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

Re-contour the pit areas to Slopes are recontoured to a safe and stable Quarry manager ensures that a safe and stable condition condition. slopes are safe and stable.

with the floor at the The remaining void is used as a farm dam. A farm dam is created from the completed mining level. A void. farm dam will exist within the void.

Rehabilitate by placing Recontoured slopes surrounding the dam Pasture is growing along the topsoil over the re- are replanted with pasture species. recontoured areas around the dam. contoured area and planting with pasture species as required by the landowner (e.g. grasses and legumes)

9.3 Recontouring

Following site decommissioning, Midland Brick are required to complete a Mine Closure Plan as required by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS). The Department requires that slopes are recontoured to a safe and stable condition prior to leaving the site.

Site recontouring will involve the following actions: 1. Use overburden to re-contour slopes to a safe and stable condition and overlay with topsoil. 2. Maintain water drainage throughout the site – direct water from the disturbed areas into the dam located within the pit area.

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9.4 Planting

Land surrounding the farm dams will be re-planted with pasture species. This will provide groundcover on recontoured and decommissioned surfaces to help manage erosion.

The timing of planting will depend on when recontouring is undertaken, however this will be discussed with the landowner during rehabilitation.

The species of pasture to be planted may vary depending on the preference of the landowner, however is likely to include the usual varieties planted in the local area including grasses or legumes.

9.5 Weed management

A ‘weed’ is a ‘plant that requires some form of action to reduce its effect on the economy, environment, human health and amenity’ (Weeds Australia, 2020). In this case, a ‘weed’ needs to be considered in context of the site and the rehabilitation objectives. As the end use of the quarry is to recontour slopes and reseed with pasture, weed species are also likely to be present. Considering the site is already cleared and has been used for agriculture previously, it would be impossible and irrational to try to eradicate all weeds on the site.

Weeds will generally not be cause for concern from an environmental perspective unless they are a ‘Declared Plant’ as listed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) or a ‘Weed of National Significance’ as listed by the Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and Weeds Australia. A list of Declared Plants is at the following link https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/declared-plants/declared-plant-control-table and Weeds of National Significance is at http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeds/lists/wons.html and at https://weeds.org.au/weeds-profiles/

Nevertheless, in order to help manage the spread of weeds, particularly weeds which pose significant environmental risk, the following management actions should be adhered to. In general, the procedures

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for management of dieback (please refer to the Dieback Management Plan) will also assist with weed management.

Actions relating to weed management are as follows: 1. Undertake weed control prior to planting, such as spraying for weeds. 2. No weed contaminated or suspect soil or plant particles will be brought on site 3. Weed affected soils are not used for rehabilitation 4. Vehicles are to keep to tracks and operational areas to reduce the risk of spreading weeds around the property 5. The site is kept secure with perimeter fencing, signs and locked gates to avoid rubbish dumping from trespassers. 6. The site is monitored for the presence of weeds that pose a significant environmental risk. 7. Weeds that pose a significant environmental risk will be removed as appropriate. 8. Weed management will be integrated with usual rural weed management practices.

9.6 Monitoring and reporting

Completion Criteria

The completion criteria for the rehabilitation management plan are as follows: • Slopes are in stable condition • A farm dam is created within the void • Pasture cover is self-sustaining.

Monitoring

The progress and success of rehabilitation will be monitored for three years following site decommissioning.

Monitoring actions will include the following 1. Monitor the rehabilitated areas for a period of two years to ensure the completion criteria are met.

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Reporting

Following site decommissioning, Midland Brick will provide an annual report to the Shire of Toodyay on the status of the activities on site and the progress of any rehabilitation. The purpose of the annual report is to ensure that the measures outlined to address environmental impacts are appropriately implemented and possible impacts appropriately addressed. It should be noted that progressive rehabilitation will not occur, therefore the annual reports will not contain much detail relating to rehabilitation while the quarry is operating.

9.7 Rehabilitation summary

Rehabilitation procedures are summarised in the table below.

POTENTIAL MANAGEMENT/ACTION RESPONSIBILITY TIMING IMPACT

Unsuccessful 1. Use overburden to re-contour decommissioned Quarry Manager Summer months excavation areas to a safe and stable slope rehabilitation and overlay with topsoil. following decommissioning.

2. Maintain water drainage throughout the site – Quarry Manager Ongoing direct water from the disturbed areas into the dam located within the pit area. 3. Create gentle sloping banks to reduce the risk Quarry Manager During of water erosion. rehabilitation

4. Undertake weed control prior to planting, such Quarry Manager Autumn, a few as spraying for weeds. weeks before planting commences.

5. Undertake planting during early winter to allow Quarry Manager Early winter seedlings to benefit from natural rainfall. 6. Vehicles are to keep to tracks and the Quarry Manager Ongoing operational areas. 7. No weed contaminated or suspect soil or plant Quarry Manager Ongoing particles will be brought on site

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8. The site is kept secure with perimeter fencing, Quarry Manager Ongoing signs and locked gates to avoid rubbish dumping from trespassers. 9. All rubbish is removed promptly from the site. Quarry Manager Ongoing

10. Weed affected soils are not used for Manager Ongoing rehabilitation. 11. The site is monitored for the presence of weeds Quarry Manager Ongoing that pose a significant environmental risk. 12. Weeds that pose a significant environmental Quarry Manager risk will be removed as appropriate.

13. Weed management will be integrated with Quarry Manager Ongoing usual rural weed management practices. 14. Assess the success of rehabilitation and Quarry Manager The year undertake additional planting of pasture the following following year if necessary. rehabilitation

15. Monitor the rehabilitated areas for a period of Quarry Manager Annually after two years to ensure the completion criteria are rehabilitation for met. two years.

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APPENDIX F

Bushfire Management Plan

ROAD SALT VALLEY Gated Entrance

Turn Around Area

Stockpile Area

Turn Around Chitty Area "Junior" PitBushfire

ManagementTurn Turn Around Around Area PlanArea

Application for Extension Future of ExtractiveWhite Industy Schist Pit Development Approval Lot M1919 Chitty Road Hoddys Well M1919 Shire of Toodyay

CHITTY Chitty

Prepared For: Pit Capitary No. 3 Pty Ltd (Midland Brick) 22 December 2020 Version 2.0

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Document Information Prepared for: Capitary No. 3 Pty Ltd (Midland Brick) Project Name: Clay Extraction Quarry – Application for Extension of Extractive Industry and Development Approval Site Address: Lot M1919 Chitty Road, Hoddys Well, WA 6566 Prepared by: Rohan Carboon and Dr Karen Brown Bushfire Safety Consulting Pty Ltd

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Document Control Bushfire Management Plan – Lot M1919 Chitty Road, Hoddys Well, WA 6566 AUTHOR/REVIEWER AND REPORT PURPOSE DATE SUBMITTED VERSION ACCREDITATION DETAILS Rohan Carboon (BPAD 32160) Draft for Review 15/12/2020 V1 Dr Karen Brown (BPAD 48364) Rohan Carboon (BPAD 32160) Final for submission 23/12/2020 V2 Dr Karen Brown (BPAD 48364)

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This report has been prepared in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. Nevertheless, this publication is distributed on the terms and understanding that the author is not responsible for results of any actions taken based on information in this publication or for any error in or omission from this publication.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Bushfire Management Plan (BMP) has been prepared to support an application to extend the Development Approval (DA) and Extractive Industry Licence (EIL) for the continued extraction of clay at Chitty quarry. The DA and EIL application applies to the current/existing areas used for excavation and for the proposed expansion areas and a new pit area. The property the extraction licence covers is 237 hectares in size and is located 57 kilometers north-east of Midland and 11 kilometers south-west of Toodyay within the Shire of Toodyay (Figure 2). The main entrance is from Salt Valley Road via a 10m wide haul road which links the stock pile area with the existing main pit and future pit areas. Water is used during the operation of the site to suppress dust on the haul road and the main pit has a purpose built dam that supplies water to the water trucks operating on-site. The dam in the main pit is 4 metres deep, occupies an area of 950m2 and is calculated to hold approximately 1,500,000 litres of water. The site cannot operate without extensive water supply which means operations are only undertake n when a suitable water supply for fire appliances is present. Classified vegetation and bushfire hazard has been assessed for a minimum of 150 metres around the areas of operation and the two dominant vegetation classifications are Class B Woodland and Class G Grassland. Sheep grazing and cropping occurs on the cleared areas of the property. No structures are proposed on the site, however a method 1 BAL assessment has been undertaken to determine predicted radiant heat flux levels into the Main Chitty Pit at the site to demonstrate that the large pit contains areas of BAL-29 and lower and also contains area of BAL-LOW. The existing and proposed extraction site can achieve all of the Acceptable Solutions and Performance Principles in the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas V1.3 (2017). The owner and developer is responsible for ensuring requirements for the provision of water and vehicular access are maintaining. It is expected that the implementation of this BMP will reduce the threat to staff, site visitors and fire fighters in the area addressed by this BMP. The proposal complies with the State Planning Policy No. 3.7: Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (SPP 3.7) and the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (WAPC 2017 V1.3).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 PROPOSAL DETAILS...... 4 1.1 Policy and Guidelines ...... 7 1.1.1 Application of SPP 3.7 ...... 7 1.1.2 Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas V1.3 (2017) ...... 7 2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ...... 9 2.1 Native Vegetation – Modification and Clearing ...... 9 2.2 Re-vegetation/Landscape Plans ...... 9 3 BUSHFIRE ASSESSMENT RESULTS ...... 9 3.1 Assessment Inputs ...... 9 3.1.1 Vegetation Classification...... 9 3.1.2 Effective Slope ...... 22 3.2 Assessment Outputs ...... 24 4 IDENTIFICATION OF BUSHFIRE HAZARD ISSUES ...... 24 5 ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE BUSHFIRE PROTECTION CRITERIA ...... 26 5.2 Additional Management Strategies ...... 28 6 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSHFIRE MEASURES...... 30 7 CONCLUSION ...... 31 REFERENCES ...... 32

TABLE OF TABLES Table 1: Policy measures applying to the site………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Table 2: Summary of vegetation type and maximum effective slope ...... 22 Table 3: Summary of assessment outputs ………………………………………………………..……………………………………….. 24 Table 4: Compliance table………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..27 Table 5: Responsibility for bushfire measures………………………………………………………………………………………………….30

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1: SITE DETAILS ...... 5 Figure 2: SITE LOCATION.………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………..6 Figure 3: BUSHFIRE PRONE AREAS ...... 8 Figure 4: VEGETATION CLASSIFICATION MAP (BAL CONTOUR MAP) ...... 23 Figure 5: BAL CONTOUR MAP………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………… 25 Figure 6: SPATIAL REPRESENTAION OF BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES……………………………………………… 29

APPENDICES Appendix 1: Standards for Asset Protection Zones Appendix 2: Vehicular Access Technical Requirements Appendix 3: Shire of Toodyay Fire Control Notice Appendix 4: Dam Volume Capacity Calculations

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1 PROPOSAL DETAILS This Bushfire Management Plan (BMP) has been prepared to support a renewal application for extractive industry and development approval for Lot M1919 Chitty Road, Hoddys Well (herein referred to as the ‘site’, see Figure 1). The site is located approximately 57 kilometres north-east of Midland, and 11 kilometres south-west of Toodyay, within the Shire of Toodyay (Figure 2). The site is 237 hectares in size and is zoned ‘Rural’ under the Shire of Toodyay Local Planning Scheme Number 4 (LPS4). Clay has been excavated at the site for over ten years with one large (Chitty Pit) and one small (Chitty Junior Pit) clay pits currently operating, and future plans to develop a third pit in the future (White Schist Pit). An area used for stockpiling clay and topsoil is present to the north-east of the site. Approximately 40,000-50,000 tonnes of clay per year will be extracted at the site, approximately half of that which was previously approved. The application is for the continued extraction of clay at the chitty quarry using a method called sequential strip mining. The excavation of material occurs during earthworks campaigns which take place during the direr summer periods of the year. Clay is extracted and loaded directly onto trucks and transported to thee stockpile area near the site entrance. This activity only occurs for a very short period and for most of the year there is no extraction operations. No processing takes place on the site. The volume of clay extracted per annum form the three pits is a significant reduction compared to the previous approval processed in 2011. Annual volumes are halved resulting in significantly less truck movements and excavation activities on-site. Material from the stock pile near the entrance to the site is removed off-site during cartage campaigns where clay is loaded onto trucks and transported to the Middle Swan Brickworks. The entrance and short access road to the stockpile is bitumen which reduces the dust and need for trucks to travel through the site. This BMP has been prepared to assess existing and future bushfire threats to the site. It does this by assessing the site consistent with the methodology in the State Planning Policy 3.7 Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas and by providing responses to the performance criteria in the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas V1.3 (WAPC et.al. 2017). If there is a bushfire within or near the site, implementing this BMP will reduce the threat to staff, visitors and emergency response personnel.

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1.1 Policy and Guidelines

1.1.1 Application of SPP 3.7 The State Planning Policy No. 3.7: Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (SPP 3.7) provides the foundation for land use planning to address bushfire risk management in Western Australia. It is used to inform and guide decision makers, referral agencies and land owners/proponents to help achieve acceptable bushfire protection outcomes. The policy contains objectives and policy measures as well as reference to the bushfire protection criteria as outlined in the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (WAPC 2017 V1.3; the Guidelines). The policy is being applied to this Development Approval to support the continued excavation of clay from the site and proposed expansion into new areas. The site is located in the designated bushfire prone area on the WA map of Bushfire Prone Areas (Figure 3). The following policy measures will need to be comply with SPP 3.7: Table 1: Policy measures applying to the site Policy Measure 6.2 The site is located within a designated bushfire prone area and will have a Bushfire Hazard Level above low and a Bushfire Attack Level rating above BAL-LOW. Policy Measure 6.5 Policy 6.5 applies meaning the Bushfire Management plan needs to address: - BAL Contour Plan - BAL Contour Plan and BAL Ratings - Identification of relevant issues; and - Demonstration of compliance with the Guidelines

The proposal does not propose vulnerable or high-risk land use and is not considered minor or unavoidable development under SPP 3.7.

1.1.2 Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas V1.3 (2017) The Department of Planning has released the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas V1.3 (2017). The requirements of this document are accommodated within this BMP. The Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas V 1.3(2017) are intended to inform and guide decision makers, referral authorities and proponents to achieve acceptable bushfire protection outcomes, including expectations at the different stages of planning.

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2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

2.1 Native Vegetation – Modification and Clearing Existing and future clay extraction pits, as well as stockpiling areas and access tracks, are located in areas previously cleared for agriculture with no additional clearing or modification of native vegetation required. 2.2 Re-vegetation/Landscape Plans There are no plans to revegetate or landscape the site during the active operations period.

3 BUSHFIRE ASSESSMENT RESULTS Bushfires are common in the Shire of Toodyay and local brigades respond to numerous bushfires in the district annually. Given the bushfire threat in the area, this BMP plays a critical role in ensuring that the development of the land appropriately mitigates the risk from bushfire.

3.1 Assessment Inputs The methodology used to assess the site is outlined in the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas V1.3 (2017). A strategic level bushfire hazard assessment is not required. Although there are no structures proposed for the site, a BAL Contour map is provided over the main pit area to demonstrate BAL-29 and lower can be achieved at the main excavation area within the site. This assessment has been undertaken in accordance with Appendix 3 of the guidelines.

3.1.1 Vegetation Classification The lot contains Class B Wandoo woodland on the ridges and some drainage lines as well as remnant areas along fence lines. The woodland is devoid of middle storey vegetation in most areas where grazing occurs and a grassy understorey is dominant (plot 1, photos 1-26). Wandoo woodland is also the dominant vegetation class in Salt Valley Road reserve (photo 27). Pasture and some cropping occurs on the site and on adjacent paddocks (plot 2, photos 28- 39). The 10m wide haul road, pit areas and dams are all unvegetated and classed as Exclusion Clause 2.2.3.2(e) (photos 40-49). The vegetation class map of the active operational site (current and proposed) and surrounding area for a minimum of 150 metres, is mapped and attached in Figure 4, with reference to the photographic points.

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Photo ID: 1 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

Photo ID: 2 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

Photo ID: 3 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels. .

Photo ID: 4 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

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Photo ID: 5 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

Photo ID: 6 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

Photo ID: 7 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

Photo ID: 8 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

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Photo ID: 9 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels. .

Photo ID: 10 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and low shrubs with canopy foliage cover 10-30% and woodland structure.

Photo ID: 11 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

Photo ID: 12 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

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Photo ID: 13 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

Photo ID: 14 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

Photo ID: 15 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

Photo ID: 16 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

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Photo ID: 17 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels. .

Photo ID: 18 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

Photo ID: 19 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

Photo ID: 20 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

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Photo ID: 21 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

Photo ID: 22 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and low shrubs with canopy foliage cover 10-30% and woodland structure.

Photo ID: 23 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

Photo ID: 24 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and pasture weeds in woodland. Grazed by livestock and no intermediate or elevated fine fuels.

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Photo ID: 25 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and low shrubs with canopy foliage cover 10-30% and woodland structure.

Photo ID: 26 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and low shrubs with canopy foliage cover 10-30% and woodland structure.

Photo ID: 27 Plot Number: 1 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class B Woodland Description/justification of classification: Strip of Wandoo eucalypts over grasses and low shrubs with canopy foliage cover 10-30% and woodland structure in Salt Valley Road reserve.

Photo ID: 28 Plot Number: 2 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Crop in paddock north of Salt Valley Road

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Photo ID: 29 Plot Number: 2 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Pasture and weeds in paddocks grazed by sheep

Photo ID: 30 Plot Number: 2 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Pasture and weeds in paddocks grazed by sheep

Photo ID: 31 Plot Number: 2 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Pasture and weeds in paddocks grazed by sheep

Photo ID: 32 Plot Number: 2 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Pasture and weeds in paddocks grazed by sheep

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Photo ID: 33 Plot Number: 2 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Pasture and weeds in paddocks grazed by sheep

Photo ID: 34 Plot Number: 2 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Pasture and weeds in paddocks grazed by sheep

Photo ID: 35 Plot Number: 2 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Pasture and weeds in paddocks grazed by sheep

Photo ID: 36 Plot Number: 2 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Pasture and weeds in paddocks grazed by sheep

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Photo ID: 37 Plot Number: 2 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Crop in paddock

Photo ID: 38 Plot Number: 2 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Crop in paddock

Photo ID: 39 Plot Number: 2 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Crop in paddock

Photo ID: 40 Plot Number: 3 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Chitty pit demonstrating no vegetation

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Photo ID: 41 Plot Number: 3 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Water pump and drafting hoses in dam used for operations to extract water and fill water trucks in the Main Chitty Pit.

Photo ID: 42 Plot Number: 3 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Dam near the future White Schist Pit area.

Photo ID: 43 Plot Number: 3 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Dam in the Chitty Junior Pit.

Photo ID: 44 Plot Number: 3 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: 10 metre wide gravel haul road

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Photo ID: 45 Plot Number: 3 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: 10 metre wide gravel haul road

Photo ID: 46 Plot Number: 3 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: 10 metre wide gravel haul road

Photo ID: 47 Plot Number: 3 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: 10 metre wide gravel haul road and stockpile area

Photo ID: 48 Plot Number: 3 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Sealed entrance onto the site which runs to the stockpile area.

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Photo ID: 49 Plot Number: 3 Vegetation classification or exclusion clause: Class G Grassland Description/justification of classification: Sealed Salt Valley Road entrance onto the site which runs to the stockpile area.

3.1.2 Effective Slope The site slopes from the higher ridges on the eastern side of the property downslope to the west where pasture and corps are sited. The effective slope differs depending on position and slope under the classified vegetation around the pit areas. The contour lines can be seen in Figure 4. Table 2 outlines the effective slopes found around the three pit areas and stockpile area within the site.

Table 2. Summary of vegetation type and maximum effective slope Existing or Vegetation Direction and Applied Effective Slope under the proposed Area/ Plot Vegetation Classification Classified Vegetation development and (degrees) area

Chitty Main 1 North Class B Woodland Downslope 0-5 Pit 1 East Class B Woodland Upslope 2 West Class G Grassland Downslope 0-5 2 East and south Class G Flat / across contour Grassland Future White 1 South Class B Woodland Downslope 0-5 Schist Pit. 2 North Class G Grassland Upslope Chitty Junior 1 South and West Class B Flat / across contour Pit Woodland 2 North and West Class G Flat / across contour Grassland Stockpile 1 East and south-east Class Flat / across contour and Area B Woodland upslope 1 North and West Class B Downslope 10-15 Woodland

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3.2 Assessment Outputs A BAL contour assessment was undertaken according to Appendix 3 of the Guidelines and the results are found in Figure 5. A method 1 BAL Assessment was undertaken to determine the BAL contours impacting existing Main Chitty Pit. There are no structure on the site or proposed so there are no facilities or buildings to assess. The purpose of assessing the main pit is to demonstrate that radiant heat flux levels reduce to BAL-LOW in the middle of the pit area and this could provide a sheltering option to workers and staff on-site in the event of a bushfire during operations. It demonstrates that the proposed development will comply with Appendix 4 of the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas V1.3 (2017) and the State Planning Policy (SPP) 3.7: Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas. This BAL assessment was undertaken by assessing the permanent classified vegetation on and surrounding the site. The effective slope of the site and the default fuel loads outlined in AS3959-2018 are used. The potential bushfire impact to the proposed sales office from the assessment is outlined below (Table 3).

Table 3. Summary of assessment outputs Lot Applied Vegetation Plot No. Separation distance to Highest BAL Classification Classified Vegetation Contour & Effective Slope

10 metres BAL-40 14 metres BAL-29 Class B Woodland Plot 1 upslope 20 metres BAL-19 29 metres BAL-12.5 Existing Chitty Pit 100 metres BAL-LOW 7 metres BAL-40 9 metres BAL-29 Plot 2 Class G Grassland 14 metres BAL-19 Downslope 0-5 20 metres BAL-12.5 50 metres BAL-LOW

4 IDENTIFICATION OF BUSHFIRE HAZARD ISSUES Areas of Class B Woodland and Class G Grassland vegetation on and surrounding the site poses the greatest bushfire threat to life safety. Operations during summer need to comply with local government notices and declarations under the Bush Fires Act including Total Fire Bans. Predicted radiant heat flux levels and ember attack could impact the Chitty Main Pit as evident in the BAL Contour Plan (Figure 5), with the radiant heat flux levels dropping off towards the centre of the pit. The largest area is exposed to BAL-12.5 and BAL-LOW.

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5 ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE BUSHFIRE PROTECTION CRITERIA This report adopts an acceptable solution and performance-based system of control for each bushfire protection criteria. This methodology is consistent with Appendix 4 of the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas, Version 1.3 (2017). The management issues are: • Location of the development • Siting and Design of Development • Vehicular access. • Water Acceptable solutions are proposed for all bushfire protection criteria. Land use planning bushfire risk mitigation strategies are comprehensively detailed in the following sections by providing responses to the performance criteria that fulfil the intent of the bushfire hazard management issues outlined in the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas V1.3 (2017). The compliance details are outlined in Table 4 below.

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Table 4: Compliance Table

Bushfire Method of compliance Proposed bushfire management strategies Protection Criteria Acceptable Solutions The existing and proposed expansion of the Main Chitty Element 1: A1.1 Development Pit has large areas and will continue to be exposed to Location Location large areas of predicted radiant heat flux levels of BAL-29 and lower. The other pits (existing and proposed) will be exposed to varying levels of radiant heat flux depending on the size of them at anytime. There are technically no structures to assess, but the assessment of the main pit demonstrates large areas of radiant heat can be reduced to acceptable levels. There are technically no structures to assess or protect Element 2: A2.1 Asset Protection with an Asset Protection Zone, however the BAL siting and Zone (APZ) assessment of the Chitty Main Pit demonstrates that Design when a large area is maintained free of vegetation it can provide an open space to park machinery and shelter from life threatening radiant heat. For this reason, and to protect life safety, the main pit will be maintained to Asset Protection Zone standards outlined in Appendix 2. The White Schist Pit, Chitty Junior and the stockpile area do not need to be assessed as there are no structures and the timing of operations and size of each pit will change over time. They are temporary workplaces, the main pit exists and as demonstrated in the BAL contour can provide a sheltering option if evacuation off site isn’t achieved.

A3.1 Two access The site is accessed by a main haul road / driveway routes connected to Salt Valley Road. Minimum requirements for driveways are achieved. Salt Valley Road provides tow Element 3: access routes on the public road system to two different Vehicular destinations. Access

A3.2 Public Road Chitty Road, Salt Valley Road and all surrounding roads comply with public road standards.

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A3.3 Cul-de-sac There are no cul-de-sacs proposed.

A3.4 Battle-axe There are no battle-axe access ways proposed. A network of driveways and haul roads connect the pits A3.5 Private driveway with the stockpile area and Salt Valley Road. Turn arounds longer than 50 metres will be installed every 500 metres minimum and all 5.1.1.1 Element 3: weather access with 6m width trafficable surface will be Vehicular maintained. Access (cont) A3.6 Emergency There are no Emergency Access Ways proposed or access way required.

A3.7 Fire Emergency There are no Fire Emergency Access Routes proposed or access routes required. Compliance with the Shire of Toodyay Fire Control Notice A3.8 Firebreak width is achieved (see Appendix 3). Not Applicable A4.1 Reticulated areas

A4.2 Non-reticulated Not Applicable areas Fire services require ready access to an adequate water A4.3 Individual lots supply during fire emergencies. The site has 3 large dams, Element 4: within non-reticulated the dam in the main “Chitty Pit” has been deliberately Water areas excavated to provide water to water carting trucks during hours of operations. Fire fighters have access to this dam including the pump and hoses on-site for drafting water. Excavation operations only occur when dams have a water supply capable of providing dust suppression on-site. A minimum 10,000 litres will always be exceeded. The main dam holds 1.5 million litres. All dams have been assessed for water quantity and Appendix 4 outlines their capacity.

5.2 Additional Management Strategies All operations on-site will need to comply with local government orders declared under the Bush Fires Act and staff will need to be alert to bushfires when operating in the summer fire season. There are no specific Vulnerable or High-Risk Land Uses proposed at the site. A summary of management strategies is outlined in Figure 6.

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6 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSHFIRE MEASURES Table 6 outlines some initial and ongoing responsibilities, actions and associated works that need to be undertaken by the Midland Brick and the Shire of Toodyay.

Table 5. Responsibility for bushfire measures MIDLAND BRICK

No. Implementation Action

1 Install turn around areas every 500 metres along the haul road and on other driveways to pit areas when constructed.

2 When installing access to new pit areas ensure driveway standards are achieved.

MIDLAND BRICK – ONGOING MANAGEMENT

3 Maintain water supply and a minimum 10,000 litres in the main pit dam and ensure the drafting pumps and hoses are on-site during operations to ensure its available for fire-fighting appliances.

4 Maintain firebreaks around property boundary

5 Ensure all staff and visiting contractors are aware of procedures on-site for bushfire

SHIRE OF TOODYAY – ONGOING MANAGEMENT

6 Maintain public roads to appropriate standards and ensure compliance with the Shire of Toodyay’s Fire Control and Fuel Load Notice.

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7 CONCLUSION This Plan provides acceptable solutions and responses to the performance criteria that fulfil the intent of the bushfire hazard management issues outlined in the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (WAPC 2017 V1.3). However, community bushfire safety is a shared responsibility between governments, fire agencies, communities and individuals. The site is located in the bushfire prone area (i.e. within 100 m of classified vegetation) and risk is reduced via compliance with the standards in this report. The main Pit has large areas exposed to < 29kW/m² and the majority of the pit are is exposed to BAL-12.5. The White Schist Pit, Chitty Junior and the stockpile area do not need to be assessed as there are no structures and the timing of operations and size of each pit will change over time. They are temporary work places, the main pit exists and will get larger over time. As demonstrated in the BAL contour can provide a sheltering options if evacuation off site isn’t achieved. Minimum vehicular access and water supply is achieved and the on-going operations at the site fall within the acceptable level of risk.

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REFERENCES Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), 2014, The Home Owner’s Bushfire Survival Manual, https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/safetyinformation/fire/bushfire/ BushfireManualsandGuides/DFES_Bushfire-Homeowners_Survival_Manual.pdf , Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Government of Western Australia.

Standards Australia, 2018, Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas (Amendments 1- 3), AS 3959-2018, Standards Australia International Ltd, Sydney.

Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), 2015, State Planning Policy No. 3.7: Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (SPP3.7), December 2015, Western Australian Planning Commission and Department of Planning WA, Government of Western Australia.

Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), 2017, Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas, December 2017 V1.3, Western Australian Planning Commission and Department of Planning WA, Government of Western Australia.

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APPENDICES

Appendix 1: Standards for Asset Protection Zones Appendix 2: Vehicular Access Technical Requirements Appendix 3: Shire of Toodyay Fire Control Notice Appendix 4: Dam Volume Capacity Calculations

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Appendix 1: Standards for Asset Protection Zones

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Appendix 2: Vehicular access technical requirements

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Appendix 3: Shire of Toodyay Fire Control Notice

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