Gold Coast Quarry Environmental Impact Statement
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GOLD COAST QUARRY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT APRIL 2013 Document Information Prepared for Boral Resources (Qld) Pty Limited Project Name Gold Coast Quarry File Reference Final EIS (Consultation Release).docx Job Reference HRP12003 Date April 2013 Document Control Version Date Author Author Reviewer Reviewer Initials Initials Draft Mar 2013 Scott Clarke Matthew Schneider Final Apr 2013 Scott Clarke Matthew Schneider Prepared for: Boral Resources (Qld) Pty Limited Level 6 88 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059 Prepared by: Cardno HRP Cardno HRP retains ownership and copyright of the contents of this document including drawings, plans, figures and other work produced by Cardno HRP. This document is not to be reproduced in full or in part, unless separately approved by Cardno HRP. The client may use this document only for the purpose for which it was prepared. No third party is entitled to use or rely on this document. 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Whilst, to the best of our knowledge, the information contained in this report is accurate at the date of issue, changes may occur to the site conditions, the site context or the applicable planning framework. This report should not be used after any such changes without consulting the provider of the report or a suitably qualified person. Gold Coast Quarry Environmental Impact Statement – Executive Summary Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................ I EXPANDED TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................. II APPENDICES ..................................................................................................................... IX 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT .........................................................................52 3 PLANNING AND LAND USE ...................................................................................84 4 ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES AND MANAGEMENT OF IMPACTS ......................125 5 SOCIAL VALUES AND MANAGEMENT OF IMPACTS ........................................267 6 ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT OF IMPACTS ...............................................277 7 HAZARD AND RISK ..............................................................................................293 8 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS .......................................................................................318 9 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ..........................................................................321 10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...........................................................325 11 MATTERS OF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE ..........................329 12 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................346 13 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................360 GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................................382 Page i Gold Coast Quarry Environmental Impact Statement Expanded Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................ I EXPANDED TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................. II APPENDICES ..................................................................................................................... IX 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1 1.1.1 Environmental Record ............................................................................................................... 1 1.1.2 Proponent’s Operational Policies .............................................................................................. 1 1.1.3 Consultant Team ....................................................................................................................... 2 1.1.4 Function and Structure of the EIS ............................................................................................. 2 1.2 Project Description .................................................................................................................. 5 1.2.1 The Quarry Process .................................................................................................................. 6 1.2.2 Stages of Development ............................................................................................................. 7 1.2.3 Land Ownership ........................................................................................................................ 9 1.2.4 Major Infrastructure Requirements ............................................................................................ 9 1.3 Project Rationale ................................................................................................................... 10 1.3.1 Refinement of the Design Process .......................................................................................... 10 1.3.2 Timeline of Events ................................................................................................................... 10 1.3.3 Justification for the Project ...................................................................................................... 11 1.4 Relationship to other Projects ............................................................................................. 12 1.4.1 Co-Location of Proposed or Existing Infrastructure ................................................................ 12 1.4.1.1 West Burleigh Quarry ............................................................................................................... 12 1.5 Project Alternatives ............................................................................................................... 14 1.5.1 State Planning Policy 2/07 ....................................................................................................... 14 1.5.2 Planning Scheme Identification of Resources ......................................................................... 15 1.5.3 Overview of the Significance of the Resource ......................................................................... 16 1.5.4 Impact if project does not proceed .......................................................................................... 18 1.6 The Environmental Impact Assessment Process .............................................................. 19 1.6.1 Methodology of the EIS ........................................................................................................... 19 1.6.2 Objectives of the EIS ............................................................................................................... 20 1.6.3 Submissions ............................................................................................................................ 21 1.7 Public Consultation Process ................................................................................................ 22 1.7.1 Objectives and Methods .......................................................................................................... 22 1.7.1.1 Integration with EIS .................................................................................................................. 22 1.7.1.2 Strategies ................................................................................................................................. 22 1.7.1.3 Identification of Key Stakeholders ............................................................................................ 23 1.7.1.4 Community and Stakeholder Engagement Plan ....................................................................... 23 1.7.1.5 List of Stakeholders Consulted ................................................................................................. 24 1.7.1.6 Consultation Activities .............................................................................................................. 28 1.8 Project Approvals .................................................................................................................. 29 1.8.1 Relevant Legislation and Approvals ........................................................................................ 29 1.8.1.1 Commonwealth Legislation ...................................................................................................... 29 1.8.1.2 Queensland State Government Legislation .............................................................................