Proposed Relocation of the Voyager Quarry Land Clearing and Quarry Expansion, Avon Loc 1881, Lot 14 Horton Road, the Lakes (EPA Assessment Number 1413)

FINAL REPORT RESPONSE TO SUBMISSIONS (Volume 2: Appendices) Proposed Relocation of the Voyager Quarry Land Clearing and Quarry Expansion, Avon Loc 1881, Lot 14 Horton Road, The Lakes (EPA Assessment Number 1413) Prepared for BGC (Australia) Pty Ltd Lot 4 Stirling Crescent HAZELMERE WA 6055 10 December 2004 42905483/DK:582-F6211.1 PROPOSED RELOCATION OF THE VOYAGER QUARRY RESPONSE TO SUBMISSIONS VOLUME 2: APPENDICES Table of Contents Appendix A Summary of Submissions Table Appendix B Surface Water Study Appendix C Groundwater Study Appendix D Preliminary Closure Plan – Relocation Voyager Quarry Appendix E Flora lists for the Survey Area, January and October 2002 Appendix F Survey of Significant Trees within Proposed Expansion Area (Lots 11 & 14) of the Voyager Quarry Site Appendix G Voyager Quarry Relocation Fauna Management Plan Appendix H Summary of Trapdoor Spider and Trapdoor Spider Reports Appendix I Land Snail Report Appendix J Proposed Environmental Offsets Package Appendix K Noise Study Appendix L Blasting Impact Assessment and Monitoring Plan Appendix A Summary of Submissions Table KMA/42905483/DK:582-F6211.1/DECEMBER 2004 Table A1 Summary of Submissions Legend: DIA = Department of Indigenous Affairs DoIR = Department of Industry and Resources OSLC = Office of Soil and Land Conservation DEP (LB) = Department of Environmental Protection (Licensing Branch and Swan-Goldfields Regional Office) DEP (ESB) - Department of Environmental Protection (Ecological Systems Branch) DEP (ERD) = Department of Environmental Protection (Environmental Regulation Division) WRC = Water and Rivers Commission CALM = Department of Conservation and Land Management CCI = Chamber of Commerce and Industry AVES = Avon Valley Environmental Society WS = Wildflower Society of WA WS (EHB) = Wildflower Society of WA (Eastern Hills Branch) WBLCDC = Wooroloo Brook Land Conservation District Committee SoM = Shire of Mundaring CCWA = Conservation Council of Western Australia BA = Birds Australia WA Conservation and Research Committee Earth = Earth PS = Public Submission Source PER Topic Issues Section PS1 1.1 The Proposal Is this a new quarry or an expansion of an existing quarry? PS6 1.1 The Proposal Is this a new quarry or an expansion of an existing quarry? PS1 1.1 The Proposal Is the zoning for Lots 11 and 14 the same even though Lot 11 is in the Shire of Mundaring? PS14 2.1.1 Historical Perspective of the The existing quarry started without the knowledge of the EPA. Existing Quarry LAG 2.1.1 Historical Perspective of the The existing quarry started without the knowledge of the EPA. Existing Quarry PS2 2.1.2 Site Selection Process The proposed quarry should be moving away from residences. AVES 2.1.2 Site Selection Process It is unlikely that there are no granite reserves located on already cleared land at a suitable distance from the metropolitan area. WFS (EHB) 2.1.2 Site Selection Process Why have options for acquisition on nearby land not been investigated? PS2 2.1.2 Site Selection Process The proposed quarry should be located on cleared land. PS10 2.1.2 Site Selection Process The proposed quarry should be located on cleared land. PS15 2.1.2 Site Selection Process The proposed quarry should be located on cleared land. LAG 2.1.2 Site Selection Process There are many alternative sites for the quarry that will satisfy BGC’s requirements and also have less impact on the environment and amenity of the residents. PS17 2.1.2 Site Selection Process A site on Great Northern Highway would be suitable. LAG 2.1.2 Site Selection Process The Burgess Road, Gidgegannup site is the best option for the quarry relocation. PS11 2.1.2 Site Selection Process The proposed quarry should be located in the North West. PS9 2.1.2 Site Selection Process The scale of the operations should be in the Pilbara. PS15 2.1.2 Site Selection Process The only solution is for BGC to look for another location. CCI 2.1.2 Site Selection Process Quarries occur where the resource exists and cannot occur too far from the metropolitan area as every kilometre that the product has to be transported adds a significant cost. LAG 2.1.2 Site Selection Process Why are different criteria used for Tables 2.1 and 2.2? LAG 2.1.2 Site Selection Process The results presented in Table 2.1 are questionable. LAG 2.1.2 Site Selection Process Was the greatest weighting factor for site location the low cost of establishment as BGC purchased the land prior to development approval? PS1 2.1.2 Site Selection Process When was the review of local options carried out? PS1 2.1.2 Site Selection Process Was the greatest influencing factor for site location BGC ownership of the land? PS1 2.1.2 Site Selection Process Where is the data from a site-specific geological survey to support comments that the bedrock dips away to the north and east? WFS 2.1.2 Site Selection Process Why does the proposal involve clearing of native vegetation, when WFS has been told that the quarry could have been sited to the east of the proposed location? PS1 2.1.2 Site Selection Process Existing quarries would be able to cope with demand or new quarries would establish if the proposal did not proceed. PS2 2.1.2 Site Selection Process Existing quarries would be able to cope with demand or new quarries would establish if the proposal did not proceed. PS4 2.1.2 Site Selection Process Existing quarries would be able to cope with demand or new quarries would establish if the proposal did not proceed. PS15 2.1.2 Site Selection Process Existing quarries would be able to cope with demand or new quarries would establish if the proposal did not proceed. LAG 2.2 Project Need Lot 14 is not a designated Key Extraction Area. PS4 2.2 Project Need Lot 14 is not a designated Key Extraction Area. KMA/42905483/DK:582-F6211.0 1 Table A1 (continued) Source PER Topic Issues Section PS5 2.2 Project Need Lot 14 is not a designated Key Extraction Area. WBLCDC 2.2 Project Need Check with the Shire of Northam to see whether the Project Area is a designated Key Extraction Area. CCI 2.2 Project Need Hard rock resources at the Voyager Quarry are identified in SPP No. 10, which is in line with their strategic importance. CCWA 2.3.1 Environmental and Social The proponent should demonstrate the environmental benefits that could arise from the Benefits project. CCWA 2.3.1 Environmental and Social How does the proposal directly relate to the protection, enhancement and management of Benefits the environment? PS1 2.3.1 Environmental and Social Social benefits listed in Section 2.3 of the PER are insignificant as the demand for hard Benefits rock supplies would be met by other quarries. PS4 2.3.1 Environmental and Social The presence of the existing quarry has not benefited the local community. Benefits LAG 2.3.1 Environmental and Social The presence of the existing quarry has not benefited the local community. Benefits PS5 2.3.1 Environmental and Social The Lakes Roadhouse is the only local business that benefits from BGC’s presented. Benefits PS1 2.3.1 Environmental and Social Which community projects ad groups have received support from BGC? When has this Benefits occurred and to what value? PS2 2.3.1 Environmental and Social Which community projects ad groups have received support from BGC? When has this Benefits occurred and to what value? WBLCDC 2.3.1 Environmental and Social Which community projects ad groups have received support from BGC? When has this Benefits occurred and to what value? PS2 2.3.1 Environmental and Social The employment of people is a social benefit, but jobs would not be lost if the quarry Benefits moved to another location. PS4 2.3.1 Environmental and Social Jobs would not be lost if the quarry moved to another location. Benefits PS15 2.3.1 Environmental and Social Jobs would not be lost if the quarry moved to another location. Benefits AVES 2.3.2 State Benefits The statement that BGC carries a substantial cost penalty per tonne contradicts the statement that one of the benefits of the project is the maintenance of low cost supplies of hard rock. PS2 2.3.2 State Benefits The statement that BGC carries a substantial cost penalty per tonne contradicts the statement that one of the benefits of the project is the maintenance of low cost supplies of hard rock. LAG 2.3.2 State Benefits If the proposed quarry did not proceed, the expansion of quarrying on the Darling Scarp is not an issue as they have excellent rehabilitation programmes. PS4 2.3.2 State Benefits If the proposed quarry did not proceed, the expansion of quarrying on the Darling Scarp is not an issue as they have excellent rehabilitation programmes. AVES 2.3.2 State Benefits How much royalties are paid to the local and State governments? PS2 2.3.2 State Benefits What financial benefits are given to the Shire of Northam besides rates and fees? PS4 2.3.2 State Benefits Approximately $150 per annum is given to the Shire of Northam. PS7 2.3.2 State Benefits Approximately $150 per annum is given to the Shire of Northam. WBLCDC 2.3.2 State Benefits Are royalties paid for hard rock? PS1 2.3.2 State Benefits To whom are royalties paid, how much and are royalties paid voluntarily? LAG 2.3.2 State Benefits BGC does not pay royalties to the State. PS4 2.3.2 State Benefits BGC does not pay royalties to the State.

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