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Cedar Point Quarry I NSWI EPT PRIMARY INUS1RIES I I I I I Balanced Systems I Planning Consultants P.O. Box 36 Bangalow 2479 I Phone & Fax 066 895301 Email: [email protected] I I I I I I I I I I C E DAR POINT QUARRY I L'ECEMBER 1996

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I Form 2 I Submission of a Environmental Impact Statement (ElS) Development Application: Establishment and operation of an extractive I industry with an average extraction rate of up to 50,500 cubm. per annum. I Applicant Name: Balanced Systems Planning Consultants Applicant Address: P0 Box 36, Bangalow 2479

I Subject Land Address: Edenville Road and Omagh Road, Kyogle. I Property Description: Lot 1 DP 366036 Parish of Stratheden, I County of Rous EIS prepared by: Balanced Systems Planning Consultants & I Greg Alderson and Associates Pty. Ltd. with the listed study team.

I Name: Rob Doolan

I Qualifications: B.R.T.P. (University of Queensland, 1976) I Address: P0 Box 36, Bangalow 2479 I certify that I have prepared the contents of this statement and to the best of my I knowledge: - it is in accordance with clauses 51 and 52 of the Environmental Planning & I Assessment Regulation 1994, and

- it is true in all material particulars and does not, by its presentation or omission of I information, materially iinslead. - - I Signature :'-- Name:

I Date: I I I I Greg AId&so .& Assóciates•Pty Ltd. Baan.ced Systems Planning onsIants

I Executive Summary

I This report contains the Environmental Impact Statement accompanying a development application to Kyogle Shire Council for the following: I Development Application: Establishment and operation of an extractive industry with an average extraction rate of up to I 50,500 cubm. per annum.

I Applicant Name: Balanced Systems Planning Consultants on behalf of Kyogle Shire Council I Subject Land Address: Edenville and Omagh Road, Cedar Point Via Kyogle. I II

Property Description: Lot 1 DP 366036 I Parish of Stratheden, I County of Rous. Resource - type: Basalt suitable for road construction and_ I maintenance, concrete aggregate I Resource - quantity: Estimated at up to 5 million cubm (subject to further drilling).

I Proposed Annual usage: 50,500 cubm per annum

I Estimated number of Fulltime - 5 days per week I operating days: Service Area: Approximately 50 kms. from the quarry I I I I Environmental Impact Statement - Extractive Industry Quarry Name Cedar Point Quarry Site Description: Lot 1 DP 366036 April 1997 I Site Location: Edenville Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle Page 2 Greg Akierson & Associates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Plannrng Corsu!farts

Typical activities associated with the proposed quarry.

Use of the quarry will generate the following typical activities

I - establishment phase - the initial phase of establishment, likely to occur over about one month, will strip topsoil from the first stage area and form the quarry pit shape, build earth wall barriers for noise buffering, and commence

I tree planting for visual screening.

- blasting - blasting to loosen the raw product material to allow the formation of a' pit. Blasting is likely to occur on average three times per year.

- ripping - ripping of the material from within the quarry pit with a bulldozer or excavator will then be the principal method of moving the quarry material.

- crusher - a mobile crusher would operate within the pit excavation and would I crush and screen the raw product ready for stockpiling. The crusher may be I loaded by a dedicated quarry truck or a front end loader. - load and haul - a rubber tyred loader will load road haulage trucks within the I quarry pit. Traffic generation would typically average at 15 (15 cubm.) truck movements per day, which would typically occur on about 250 days in the I average year. Using larger trucks, would result in less truck movements. I Typical program of implementation

The following provides a typical program for establishment and ongoing operation of I the quarry.

I Year Activity

I Year 1 - fence perimeter of the Cell 1 and stage 1 of the quarry area. Also isolate, by fencing, the landscape areas. - placing stockpiles or bunds of overburden on perimeter for I screening and planting on bunds plus perimeter landscaping as I per the Plan of Management.

XXXXX I Environmental Impac t Statement Extractive Industry Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry Site Description: Lot I DP 36036 April 197 I Site Location: Edenville Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle Page 3 . . . . . . I Greg Alderson & Associates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Planning Consultants

- construction of access road, entrance, sealing and landscaping - construction of sediment ponds. ' - initial stripping and excavation of the quarry works area and the commencement of the pit excavation. I - establishment of access or entry to the pit for trucks, crusher and other work area equipment. I Year 2 - continue the excavation of the pit - create a product stockpile area within the pit I - carry out further landscaping and replace any landscaping that has died or been damaged.

Year 3 and after - continue excavation and winning of material as per I management plan - commence progressive rehabilitati6n of the earlier I extraction area if sufficient extraction has occured

Summary of Likely Impacts of the proposed quarry I

Noise - The potential noise impacts will be ameliorated by the pit type I opperation of the quarry and the restriction of distance in the south west corner of the site. Traffic impacts will be reduced by the upgrading of the road I Traffic - system by the payment of a heavy haulage levee and the carrying I out of works. Water discharge - The plateaux nature of the site tends to shed water away from the work area. Stormwater within the work area will be treated in 1 settlement ponds and an artificial wetland filter prior to its reentry to the existing water system. Wastewater reuse on the site is to be I maximised. Visual - Potential visual impacts are minimised by the plateaux location of I the quarry and the pit type extraction method. Tree planting is also to be carried out around the site. I Dust - Use of wastewarter for dust control will be a feature of the management plan for this quarry to ensure good control over dust potential. I

Environmental Impact Statement Extractive Industry

Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry Site Description lot I DP 366036 April 1997 Site Location: Edenville Road, Cedar Point, Kyogie . Page 4 ...... I Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Planning CorsuItants Greg Alderson & Associates I CONTENTS

I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. INTRODUCTION...... 6 1.1 PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF THIS REPORT...... 6 I 1.2 TYPE OF APPLICATION...... 7 1.3 THE PROPONENT...... 7 1.4 THE STUDY TEASI ...... 8 I 2. THE SITE AND LOCALITY...... 9 2.1 THE REGION ...... 9 I 2.2 IMMEDIATE LOCALITY...... 9 2.2.1 Locality Context...... 9 2.2.2 Locality Settlement Pattern ...... 10 2.2.3 LocaiTh.' Zoning Pattern ...... 10 I 2.2.4 Locality Road Network...... 11 2.3 THE SITE ...... 12 2.3.1 .VaiuralSvstems ...... 12 I 2.3.1.1 Climate...... 12 2.3.1.2 Flora and fauna systems ...... 13 2.3.1.3 Waler Systems ...... 14 2.3.1.4 Soil Systems ...... 15 I 2.3.2 Human Sy..ctems...... 15 2.3.2.1 Site History ...... 15 2.3.2.2 .4rchaeological assessment ...... 16 I 2.3.2.3 .lgricultural Capahili .4.ssessment...... 16 2.3.2.4 1 7sual haracte...... 17 2.3.2.5 Existing Utility Services...... 17 I 2.3.2.6-lcoustic Environment ...... 19 2.3.2.7Site4ccess ...... 19

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL...... 21 I 3.1 THE RESOURCE ...... 21 3.1.1 Extent of Resource...... 22 3.1.2 Proposed .4 nnual L sage...... 22 I 3.1.3 Enduse and Destination of.'ilaterial ...... 22 3.1.4 \Jarket Assessment ...... 23 3.2 QUARRY MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES ...... 25 I 3.3 PROPOSED QUARRY OPERATION...... 26 3.3.1 Outline of Operations ...... 26 3.3.2 Establishment phase ...... 27 3.3.2 Extraction .'ilethod ...... 28 I 3.$ 3 Transportation ...... 29 3.3.4 Hours of Operation ...... 30 3.3.5 Emploiment ...... $0 I 3.3.6 haste Dispo.ra/ ...... 3] 3.3.7 Ut//in. Services...... $2 3.3.8 Fuel and Oil Storage ...... $2 I 3.3.9Safeti...... $3 3.4 OFF-SITE ASPECTS OF THE OPERATION ...... 33 3.5 PLAN OF MANAGEMENT ...... 33 I 3.5. 1 Operational Techniques ...... 34 I :•. :. Environmental Impact Statement - Exth Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry Site Description: Lot I DP 366036 I Site Location: Edenville Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle I Greg Adecson & Associates Pty Ltd Ba'anced Systems Planning Consultants

3.5.1.1 Blastinq ...... 34 3.5.1.2Extent of Operations...... 36 3.5.2 Water .\Ianageinent...... 36 3.5.2. 1 The Operation of Settling Ponds...... 37 3.5.3 Soil ,lfanagement ...... 38 3.5.3.L4djacenL4reas ...... 40 ...... 40 I 3.5.3.2 Erosion Control Slralegi 3.5.4 1 Vegetation )Janageinent...... 41

3.5.5 Staging...... 42 1 3.5.6Rehaili1ation and Final Landform ...... 42 4. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND INTERACTIONS ...... 44

4.1 SITE IMPACTS ...... 44 44 I 4.1.1 Water Systems...... 4.1.2 Soil System ...... 44 4.1.3 Flora and Fauna ...... 45 I 4.1.4 -lrchaeological ...... 46 3.2 IMMEDIATE LOCALITY IMPACTS ...... 47 47 4.2.1 Downstream impacts ......

4.2.2 .Voise Control...... 47 48 I 4.2.3 A ir Quality issues ...... 4.2.4 Potential 1 isual impacts ...... 49 49 4.2.5 Potential Land use impacts ...... I 4.3 TRAFFIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT ...... 50 4.3.1 Proposed improvements to Local Roads...... 50

4.3.2 Road Safety ...... 50 4.3.3 Traffic .Voise impact ...... 51 I I oluines...... 51 4.3.4AnnualAverage Daily Traffic 4.3.5 Traffic Generation...... 51 4.3.6 internal Road Safety...... 52 53 I 4.3. 74dfacent intersection Safety...... 4.3.8 Servicing and Parking .1rrangemenls ...... 53

4.4 WIDER IMPACTS ...... 53 54 I 4.5 ENERGY STATEMENT...... 4.6 POLLUTION CONTROL LICENCE...... 54 5.0 MEASURES TO AMELIORATE POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND RISKS...... 55 I 5 . W STEM S IMPACTS ...... 55 5.2 AMELIORATION TO POTENTIAL SOIL SYSTEM IMPACTS...... 56 5.3 AMEI..IORATION TO POTENTIAL FLORA AND FAUNA IMPACTS ...... 56 I 5.4 AMELIORATION OF POTENTIAL DOWNSTREAM IMPACTS ...... 5.5 AMELIORATION OF POTENTIAL NOISE IMPACTS...... 58 5.6 AMELIORATION OF POTENTIAL AIR QUALITY IMPACTS ...... 59 5.7 AMELIORATION OF POTENTIAL VISUAL IMPACTS ...... 59 I 59 5.8 AMELIORATION OF POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACTS ...... I Consultants Greg Aldérson.:& Associates •Pty. Ltd. Ba1ced.:SYthmS .PtannIng

I 7.1.3 Environmental Protection .1 uthoritv .64 7. 1.4 Land and ii aIer Conservation ...... 64 7.1.5 .vSrL4griculture ...... 64 65 I 7.2 CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL LANDOWNERS AND RESIDENTS...... 67 8. STATUTORY PLANNING ASSESSMENT ...... 67 8.1 FIS STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS ...... I tters...... 67 8.1.1 Schedule 2.lfa 69 8.2 STATE AND REGIONAL PLANS ...... 69 8.2.1 SEPP .\. 44 Koala Habitat...... 69 I 8.2.2 SEPP .Vo. 46 .Vatii'e I egeta!ion...... 69 8.2.3 .Vorth Coast Regional Environmental Plan 1988...... 70 8.3 I.D.O. No. 1 SHIRE OF KYOGLE...... 70 8.4 DE\ELOPMENT CONTROL PLANS ...... I 71 8.5 S90(1) ASSESSMENT ......

I Illustrations

1. Regional setting I Immediate locality - topographical features Immediate locality - aerial view 20. Locality traffic counts I Climatic data Visual Exposure Other quarries potentially servicing the locality 6A. Plan of management I 7A. Rehabilitation plan 8. Locality impact assessment I Appendices 1 I I I I I I I I I Greg Aldeison & Associates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Ptannug Consultants I I 1. INTRODUCTION

This section of the report introduces the report, the proponent, study team and the I type of application. I 1.1 purpose and structure of this report I This report constitutes the planning report with an Environmental Impact Statement and Management Plan for a development application to Kyogle Shire Council for the I following: A copy of the development application form is contained within Appendix A of this I report.

I The structure of this report comprises the following format: I Executive Summary

Section 1 - Introduction - introduces the report, the proponent, study team and I the type of application.

I Section 2 - The site and locality - introduces the site and its environmental context and describes the immediate locality. I Section 3 - The proposed development - describes the proposed development for I which the application is seeking planning consent and also describes the objectives of the proposed development. The proposed I monitoring and maintenance program is described. Section 4 - Likely environmental impacts and interactions - identifies the likely I environmental impacts of the proposed development on the physical, social, economic and natural elements of the environment. I I I Environmental Impact Statement Extractive I ridustry Quarry Name Cedar Point Quarry Site Description Lot I DP 366036 April 1997 I Site Location Edenville Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle Page 8 I Greg Aldeson & Associates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Ptanning Consultants

I Section 5 - Measures to ameliorate potential impacts and risks describes the proposed measures which are designed to mitigate potential adverse El impacts and risks associated with the proposal.

Section 6 - Justification of the development - provides justification to the preferred I option for achieving the proposals objectives.

I Section 7 - Consultation - describes the consultation processes undertaken in formulation of the proposal. I

Section 8 - Statutory planning assessment - examines the consistency of the

I proposed development with the provisions of relevant planning policies, objectives, statutory instruments and legislation.

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1.2 Type of application I

Pursuant to Schedule 3 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment

I Regulation 1980, the proposed development is defined as an extractive industry and is classified as designated development.

I Consequently, the specifications of the Director of the Department of Planning were sought in accordance with the relevant provisions. I 1.3 The proponent

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Kyogle Shire Council is the proposed lessee of this proposed quarry.

I Council appointed Greg Alderson and Associates Pty. Ltd. and Balanced Systems Planning Consultants to prepare the development application, Environmental I Impact Statement, Quarry Plan of Management and Rehabilitation Plan.

I H I Greg Aierson & Assocaté Pty.Ltd.: 1änce $ysterns.:Ptafln I I I 1.4 The study team

Greg Alderson and Associates Pty. Ltd., consulting engineers, and Balanced

I Systems Planning Consultants have jointly prepared the application.

I Specialist consultants involved in the preparation of the development application I include: - Geological Assessment - Centre for Coastal Management, Southern Cross I University I' - Acoustic Assessment - Toby Fiander & Associates Pty. Ltd. I - Environmental Consultant - Mr. Gary Opit - Archaeological Consultant - Mr. Huw Barton I - Survey of site - Kyogle Shire Council I 1.5 Further Information

I Should additional information be required please contact Mr Greg Alderson of Greg

Alderson & Associates Pty Ltd, (066) 291552 or Mr. Rob Doolan of Balanced I Systems Planning Consultants (066) 895301. I I I I I Quarry Name: Cedar Pol Site Description: Lot I D I Site Location: Edenville I Greg Alderson &. Associates Pty. Ltd Ba'anced Systems Ptannig Corsttant.•. I 2. THE SITE AND LOCALITY I This section of the report introduces the site and its environmental context and describes

the immediate locality. I 2.1 The Region

The Far North Coast of NSW is experiencing an average annual increase in residential population of 3.4% with a four year average annual rate of 3.1% (North I Coast Population and Development Monitor No.17). The region's growth rate is more than double the State average growth rate (North Coast Urban Planning Strategy 1993). The region is expected to increase its share of the state's population from 6.5% in 1986 to between 9 and 11 per cent by 2021, largely as a result of migration

1 (N.C.U.P.S.1 993).

The continuation of reliable, affordable and accessible quarry resources is an essential activity for maintaining and developing the infrastructure of the region.

Illustration 1 depicts the location of the site in its regional setting. I 2.2 Immediate Locality

2.2.1 Locality Context I The 1993 to 1994 period resulted in a annual 1.7 % population growth within Kyogle Shire (North Coast Population and Development Monitor No.16). The population of 1 the shire at June 1994 was estimated at 10,494.

Illustration No. 2A provides a graphical context of the site within its immediate locality while Illustration No. 2B depicts an aerial view of the site and its immediate locality.

The immediate locality of the proposed quarry is the locality known as Cedar Point I near the intersection of Omagh Road and Edenville Road approximately 6 km south of Kyogle. I

Environmental Impact Statement - Extractive Industry :

Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry Site Description: Lot I DP 366036 April 1997 I Site Location: EdenviUe Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle Page 11 I r-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L }I I L I I I

I I I I AT k r k BALANCELI YSTEIV\5 PLANNIN( CONSULTANTS I LLtJ)(T I\/I) —\ a I N IN I P.O.BOX 36 B,N6ALOW N.S.W. 066 895301 RE6IONAL 5EUN6 6RE6 ALDERSON & ASSOC. PTY LTD. CELAR POINT QUARRY CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL EN6INEER5. I SCARRABELOTTIS RD. NASHUA. N.S.W. 2479 TEL: (066) 291552 FAX: (066) 291552. I IL.T, :rticrI 7erc h' Jiics Lin VL), I The locality of the subject quarry, being a plateau between Omagh Road and Ellems Road. The elevation of this land is approximately 120m. AHD.

I 2.2.2 Locality Settlement Pattern

The settlement pattern of the locality is predominately a mix of larger agricultural holdings, mainly utilised for grazing and cropping. Some smaller "concessional' lots

are located along the road corridors. I

It is considered the future amenity of the immediate locality will generally continue to I remain similar to the existing amenity. The assessment is based on Council's current policies relating to permitting further rural settlement. Currently no provisions are in I place for allowing more intensive rural residential subdivision which is the main new settlement form in the rural area. The Draft Rural Residential Study, October 1996, does not identify any Identified Preferred Area for rural residential development within I this locality. i Illustrations 2A & 2B depict the existing settlement pattern of the immediate locality I while Illustration No. S identifies the nearest dwellings to the proposed quarry. There are two cattle tick dip sites within the vicinity of the quarry site, The two closest I dip sites, Cedar Point Dip and Cardwells Dip are both located down slope to the quarry and 250m south east and 500m south west respectively. The latest DIPMAC

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1 2.2.4 Locality Road Network

The proposed quarry site is serviced by Edenville Road, Omagh Road to the I Summerland Way being Main Road No. 83. Omagh Road joins the Summerland Way about 5 km south of Kyogle. Access is also available from the west via

I Edenville Road towards Edenville and Stratheden. Material from the proposed quarry would most likely be carted to site within the Kyogle Shire via the

I Summerland Way and other local Council roads.

All roads in the vicinity are sealed, Edenville Road is a two lane rural road with a typical width of about 5.0 to 6.0 metres. Omagh Road is also a two lane rural road I although the bridge over the Richmond River is only one lane and no vehicle passing is possible.

I The roads are relatively flat and the horizontal alignment is typical of rural roads in the southern part of the Kyogle Shire and the northern part of Richmond River Shire

I Council area. Good sight distance exists at all existing intersections in the immediate vicinity of the proposed quarry.

The Summerland Way is constructed to 2 lane highway standard with a sealed I breakdown lane and adequate shoulder in most locations along the road to Kyogle.

Traffic Counts were obtained from Kyogle Shire Council, and are attached in Illustration No.21D. On the Summerland Way a recent count was undertaken, between the 7th to 29th August 1996 and the 7 day 24 hour average figure was

I 2500 vehicle movements. To the west of the proposed quarry, approximately 100 metres west of Carlill's driveway, on Edenville Road, was also measured from the 7th to 29th August 1996 where the 7 day 24 hour average vehicle movement figure I was 116. Additional counts were also taken 150 metres west of the Edenville Bridge and the 7 day 24 hour average was 204 vehicle movements. These figures I compare with the RTA figures for the Summerland Way of 1963 AADT in 1990 I measured at Cedar Point north of the Lismore Road intersection. Illustration

MetrOCOUnt Traffic Data Analyser 10/06/96 (c)MiCrOCOfll ?age 1 of 1 I Traffic Volume Analysis Site No. : 08305 Id. : sumnierland Way approx 70m south of Edenville Rd intersection. DSite ata dir. : N IDirection shown : combined (North bound data) [10:06 Fri 16-08-1996 ] to [07:59 Thu 29-08-1996 ] Time range : 00) UW(all) Filter : CS(l) CL(l 2 3 456 7 8 9 10 11 12 139 1' SUN AVERAGES TUE WED THU FRI SAT MON 5-DAY 7-DAY late''

our period 15 22 8 11 4 8 8 13 9 000-0100 7 8 5 6 I 3 4 3 6 11 0100-0200 7 6 5 5 4 5 4 4 9 200-0300 7 3 9 8 11 8 11 12 4 300-0400 9 8 17 15 15 17 19 17 20 *400-0500 16 12 36 30 42 34 39 31 37 0500-0600 41 31 95 78 97 99 95 89 97 600-0700 78 53 162 135 170 166 167 166 145 I700-0800 102 233< 202< 240< 246< 225< 148 0800-0900 223< 234< 200 189 220 193 182 145 900-1000 191 200 197 189 210 199 211< 160< 190 000-1100 172 171 202 168 175 188 170 150 172 t1100-1200 167 150 182 155 162 159 182 120 157 1200-1300 148 153 167 161 151 183 171 155 161 .1300-1400 144 165 162 178 196 210 158 159 187 11400-1500 171 171 187 236 173< 187 228 214 1500-1600 208 234 218 244 152 191< 249< 226< 232< 264< 260< 230 259< 1600-1700 143 176 223 205 200 219 212 251< 235 1700-1800 105 100 122 116 I 109 127 110 113 152 1800-1900 61 54 64 62 44 61 57 88 71 1900-2000 40 43 46 45 37 43 44 49 60 2000-2100 23 38 35 44 29 31 50 31 2100-2200 38 17 30 28 , 36 24 28 35 26 2200-2300 31 33 37 9 24 24 2300_2400 18 20 17 36

TOTALS 2144 2364 2384 1873 1698 2288 12Hr 7-19 2135 2254 2304 2365 2621 2662 2046 1849 2532 16Er 6-22 2351 2501 2529 2418 2685 2730 2109 1875 2588 18Hr 6-24 2400 2557 2570 2494 2768 2820 2170 1934 2670 24Hr 0-24 2479 2633 2654 8 8 8 8 8 10 10 AMER 8 8 202 246 225 211 160 233 PEAK 223 234 240 16 17 16 15 16 16 PM HR 16 16 16 226 251 259 173 191 249 PEAK 232 264 260

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Site No. : 04701 of Cahills driveway Site Id. : Edenville Rd. approx.lOOm west D ata dir. : W IDirection shown Combined (West bound data) 9-08-3.996 Time range : [09:21 Wed 07-08-1996 ] to [08:18 Th ] HW(all) I Filter : CS(1) CL(1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 )ii7Th0) AVERAGES MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 5-DAY 7-DAY late our period 0 1 0 0 000-0100 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 100-0200 0 0 0 0 1 0 I 0 0 0 1 0200-0300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300-0400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 400-0500 1 1 0 1 1 I 1 0 0 0 0500-0600 2 1 1 1 1 2 0 5 4 600-0700 6 7 7 4 3 2 2 5 4 700-0800 5 5 9 6 4 11< I 12< 9 12< 15< 7 11< 0800-0900 12< 12< 9 9 10 9 900-1000 12 9 8 12< 9 8 11< 7 8 000-1100 7 8 6 10 8 10 8 7 8 100-1200 9 7 7 8 7 0 6 6 7 8 1200-1300 8 7 7 6 5 8 8< 6 7 300-1400 7 5 7 6 8 5 7 8 7 400-1500 8 7 10 8 9 I 6 7 10 9 1500-1600 10 11 11 10 10 7 8 12 11 600-1700 10 16 12< 11 14< 10< 5 12< 11< 700-1800 14< 17< 10 13< 10 4 5 5 5 I1800-1900 5 6 7 5 4 2 4 2 2 00-2000 3 4 3 2 2 1 3 3 2 0 00-2100 3 3 2 3 4 2 1 1 1 00-2200 1 2 2 3 1 C 1 2 1 2200-2300 1 2 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 f 300-2400 0 1 0 2 1 TOTALS

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Site No. : 04700 Bridge Site Id. : Edenville Rd. 150m we st of Edenville D ata dir. : W IDirection shown : Combined (West bound data) Thu 29-08-1996 Time range : [08:26 Wed 07-08-1996 ] to [08:12 1 SP(10,200) HW(all) I Filter : CS(l) CL(1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ) SUN AVERAGE S MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 5-DAY 7-DAY late our period 0 2 0 0 000-0100 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10100-0200 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 200-0300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300-0400 0 0 1 J. 0 0 0 1 0 400-0500 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 0 2 1 0500-0600 3 3 1 2 5 2 9 7 600-0700 8 10 12 9 8 5 13 10 13 13 16< 13 10 5 700-0800 15 14 I 15 12 16 16 12 0800-0900 18< 15 19< 15 16< 16< 900-1000 16 19< 15 14 18< 13 16< 14 14 000-1100 12 17 14 16< 12 12 15 12 12 t1100-1200 13 14 12 10 13 18 14 10 11 1200-1300 10 10 10 10 11 15 13 12 13 300-1400 14 12 12 12 14 11 14 16 15 1400-1500 16 17 17 16 16 U 14 15< 15 15 1500-1600 17 16 16 14 14 13 15 22< 20 600-1700 23< 28 22< 19 20< 16< 144 22 20< 700-1800 20 29< 21 22< 19 9 9 10 9 t1800-1900 10 10 12 9 9 7 5 5 6 6 4 5 5 6 1900-2000 5 6 5 5 4 4 8 9 2 2000-2100 4 3 5 5 5 1 4 2 I2100-2200 4 2 3 4 1- 2 2200-2300 3 4 1 2 3 0 2 1 I2300-2400 0 3 1 4 2 TOTALS 157 180 174 182 200 182 167 172 161 12Hr 7-19 173 205 196 205 225 207 194 195 178 16Hr 6-22 174 209 201 208 232 209 200 200 185 18Hr 6-24 177 213 204 212 236 212 204 205 186 2411r 0-24 1 10 9 9 9 9 AHR 8 9 7 10 18 19 16 16 16 PEAK 18 19 16 16 16 17 15 16 17 PM HR 16 17 16 17 20 16 15 22 20 PEAK 23 29 22 22 I * - Not in logging period. I I I 1 Gteg Alderson & Assócates. Pty. LtcL I:Balanced Systems PIar!ning.Consitaflt :..

It is anticipated that the proposed quarry would produce sealing aggregate, road base, concrete aggregate primarily for the Kyogle Council local area as described I above, and that the main haul route would be east and north along the Summerland Way. Hence the existing road network to the west is not examined further.

2.3 The Site

The site of the quarry is depicted on the accompanying illustrations and is defined I as Lot 1 DP 366036, Parish of Stratheden, County of Rous in the Council area of Kyogle Shire. The site has 'an area of 59.69 ha. and is owned by the Carlill family.

The proposed quarry site is a steep sided, flat top basaltic plateau that resulted from an ancient lava flow filling a sandstone valley from which all the surrounding material has been eroded leaving an inverted landscape.

The site rises steeply from a gently undulating and level plain at 65 metres elevation to reach a height of 120 metres. This plateau separates the small I communities of Edenville and Cedar point and lies to the south of Kyogle.

The following assessment describes various aspects of the site. Various specialist assessments within the appendices of this report further describe aspects of the I site.

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majority of rainfall occurring between January and May. March is the wettest month

with an average rainfall of 192 mm.

December, January and February are the warmest months with a mean daily 0 maximum temperature of 25.4 C. July, with a mean daily minimum temperature of I 0 6.4 C. is the coldest month.

I The predominant winds within the district are northeasterly and southeasterly winds.

Southeasterly winds predominant in winter and spring.

In summer mónths relative humidity exceeds 70% at 9 am. and 58% at 3 pm.

I Relative humidity during winter months reaches 77% at 9 am and 50% at 3 pm.

Annual evaporation approximates 85% of annual precipitation. The extended mean monthly pan evaporation is highest between December and February with June I experiencing the lowest mean monthly evaporation.

2.3.1.2 Flora and fauna systems

Appendix D contains a flora and fauna assessment undertaken by Gary Opit, Environmental Consultant, examining the flora and fauna values of the site and likely impacts resulting from the use of the site as a quarry.

The report identifies the site is generally clear and native vegetation now exists as scattered remnant trees, regrowth and a portion of remnant dry rainforest on the I steep north eastern slope where it receives adequate rainfall. The rainforest remnant is located immediately to the south of the proposed quarry access road. This remnant has been fenced to exclude cattle for some years. I

The scattered remnant and regrowth trees which occur across the slopes and I plateau and act as shade trees for cattle. These are broad leaf applegum, Pink I bloodwood, red ironbark, forest redgum and swamp turpentine.

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I I I I t' I k BALANCED SYSTEMS PLANNIN6 CONSULTANTS I LL'J)c T Dl\t\ AT Q I N I Q 3 CLIMATIC DATA - SOURCE; BUREAU OF METEOROLOCY P.O.BOX 36 BAN6ALOW N.S.W. 066 895301 6RE6 ALDERSON &ASSOC. PTY LTD. CEDAR POINT QUARRY CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL EN6INEERS. I SCARRABELOTTIS RD. NASHUA. N.S.W. 2479 TEL: (066) 291552 FAX: (066) 291552. I UIustrticn Ie.l2arec1,2y photo/graphics L'nn FO, J.5o>. 979 MLIIui1iI2ftn, 2792. 066 249700 The report concludes that the natural vegetation environment of theproposed I quarry site and immediate locality is extremely degraded in that the original forests

have been cleared for the grazing of cattle and only remnant trees remain within

I the area.

The report identifies that the dry rainforest remnant is a rare and isolated remnant

' which provides habitat for fauna and impedes the movement of soil down the steep

slope.

2.3.1.3 Water Systems

The proposed quarry is located on the top of a plateau which runs from the northwest to the south east. The height of the site is such that it is not traversed by I any water system but during heavy and sustained rainfall water would runoff the site and down several gullies which adjoin the site on three sides.

Storm water discharge from the proposed quarry site does eventually make its way into the Richmond River water system. Several of the small gullies have been I dammed as part of the farming activities carried out by the Carlill family in past I years. The health of the small watercOurses appears to be good as does the Richmond I River at this location. I Greg Alderson & Associates Pty Ltd Ba'anced Systems Planning Consultants I would be trapped and thus there could be a reduction in runoff from the site if the quarry is approved, in certain frequency storm events. I

2.3.1.4 Soil Systems

The proposed quarry is located on a southeast trending ridge with only a thin cover of soil. The plateau nature of the site has also many outcrops of basalt stone throughout the proposed site.

The proposed quarry site comprises of upper and lower black basalt flows which appear to be separated by a 2 metre thick zone of basalt agglomerate. The upper basalt layer is slightly coarser than the lower flow. The shape of the flat topped ridge or plateau indicates a horizontal layer which could be one of thq thickest flows in the district. Thick lava flows generally make superior quarry products because of the more consistent properties due to the absence of weathering and the reduction in groundwater alteration. The larger grain size also generally indicates a harder

stone.

The nearest contaminated site are cattle tick dip sites which are located down slope of the quarry as outlined in section 2.2.2.

2.3.2 Human Systems

2.3.2.1 Site History

The proposed quarry is situated on grazing land owned by the Carlill family at Edenville Road, Cedar Point. The potential of the site for quarry was discovered by Mr. Carlill during farming activities to create a small farm dam. The depth of soil was shallow and the rock beneath very hard.

The proposed quarry site has been used for many years for cattle grazing and some summer cropping. At the time of our inspection the site was being used for cattle grazing and had some internal paddock fences dividing the area.

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Quarry Name: < Point Quarry Site Descriptioi I DP 366036 • , • April 1997 Site Location: Paael7 ' The assessment was undertaken with consultation with representatives of Gudgin Gudduba Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC).

The assessment assessed the site and previous documentation within the region and the list of registered sites held by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

The ground survey was undertaken with a representative of the LALC present. The report recommendations were discussed with the LALC and their letter is attached to the report.

The assessment of significance was analysed in terms of scientific/archaeological, cultural and public significance.

The report within Appendix E concluded that is highly unlikely that subsurface archaeological deposits of high archaeological significance would occur within the proposed quarry site as the soils of the site are very shallow.

The survey found that the two scarred trees (named in the report as Carlill i & 2) which occur within the boundaries of the proposed quarry are assessed as I having moderate archaeological significance. I 2.3.2.3 Agricultural Capability Assessment

In terms of land capability assessment for agricultural purposes, a broad scale Agricultural Capability Assessment of the locality was undertaken by NSW I Agriculture. The methodology for this assessment was based on identifying land units of 'good agricultural land', utilising a mapping and class rating system of five (5)

I suitability categories. Reasonably sized units of 'good' agricultural land would be expected to be recommended for agricultural protection zoning.

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The Agricultural Capability Assessment determined that the proposed quarry site consists of Class 4 land, therefore concluding it did not consist of 'good agricultural I land'. In these circumstances the site would not be recommended for agricultural protection zoning. A site inspection of the site confirms this classification. I 2.3.2.4 Visual Character

The visual character of the immediate locality of the proposed quarry is of a rural I nature. The locality is within a broad valley where the principal visual components comprise grazing and cropping lands, rural settlement within a range of settlement 1 densities and remnant vegetation. The Richmond River, the Summerland Way Highway and railway line provide additional visual features.

The proposed quarry site is located on the top of a, plateau which has an elevation of some 80 metres above the valley floor. The slopes from the valley floor to the top of I the plateau enjoy a moderate coverage of remnant trees which provide a substantial visual screen to the proposed quarry site.

The major public viewing areas within the locality to the proposed quarry site are from I the valley floor such as local roads, the highway and the railway corridor. The immediate locality of the quarry site is part of a distant background view from the elevated Durham's Lookout on the Kyogle - Lismore Road as depicted within I Illustration No. 4A.

The visual exposure of the site is limited. The major factors providing the limited visual exposure are the elevated nature of the site and the visual screening provided I by the existing vegetation around the site. The accompanying illustrations depict the visual exposure of the site. I I I I I 1 I 1 I

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or roof water harvesting. Council proposes that a portable amenities building be providedon site for staff in a location close to the entrance road. Work staff will bring their own water, lunch etcand roff water surface supply should not be required. It should be noted that portable ameniteies are being prooposed.

Should it become necessary to obtain potable water other than by roofwater harvesting, access to water from the Carlill family supply would be possible with I their formal agreement. At the time of our inspection of the site there was sufficient water flowing in the Richmond River which passes through the Carlill farm. We I understand that the Carlill family have a water licence from Water Resources to draw ater from theRichmond River.

I Wastewater Disposal

The disposal of human wastewater as a result of the personnel on site would not be I such as to require a permanent sewerage disposal system. It is proposed that the portable amenities room would have toilet facilities provided by a "Port-a-loo" type I installation which is brought to the site as required. Should a further permanent onsite septic tank and disposal system be required a separate application would be I required at that time.

I Power

Electricity supply lines are available along Edenville and Omagh Roads and the I Carlill farm currently utilises electricity from the North Power grid.

However, it is proposed that power for the crusher at the quarry be provided by a portable diesel generator. It is not envisaged that grid power will be required to the I work crusher on site. ------

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Telephone

Telstra services are located along Omagh Road and in fact a small telephone exchange building is situated approximately lOOm. from the Edenville Road intersection. Phone services are available to the Carlill family farm house. I

The higher parts of the site is within mobile telephone range. The mobile phone I service in the Northern Rivers is continually being extended and service areas are I increasing. Cdmmunications to the site area available to all Council vehicles by two way radio.

2.3.2.6 Acoustic Environment

An Acoustic assessment was undertaken by Toby Fiander and Associates and their report is attached as Appendix C. The results of this assessment are that generally the site is satisfactory for the proposed quarry activities.

However, the south west corner is restricted by the Lynch family house, Edenville I Road, and this will mean the south west corner of the resource is not able to be removed while ever this house remains. Further testing with the pit work area in I place may reveal that attenuation can be achieved by the bulk of the pit walls.

I 2.3.2.7 Site Access

I Access to the proposed quarry work site is currently provided by a graveled tractor track which has grassed over in parts. The track joins the Edenville Road almost I opposite the Carlill family home which is about 450m west of the Omagh Road intersection. Illustration No. 6A. depicts the access track or road to the proposed I quarry site.

The access road is located within the land under the ownership of Mr Peter Carlill and would be leased to Kyogle Council along with the proposed quarry site.

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IL LU STRATI ON N 0.4 E BALANCED SYSTEtv\S PLANNING CONSULTANTS GREG ALDERSON &ASSOC. PTY LTD. EDENVI LLE RD. FROM THE WEST OF THE SITE P.O.BOX 36 B,N6ALOW N.S.W. CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS. TEL: 066 895301 SCARRABELOT11S RD. NASHUA. N.S.W. 2479 CE EAR POINT QUARRY TEL: (066) 291552 FAX: (066) 291552.

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I The position of the entrance to the site has good sight distance to the east approximately 300m. To the west the sight distance is reduced by a road I embankment. This sight distance can be improved by repositioning of the entrance and adjustments to the bank and vegetation to the west. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

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I ...... Greg Alderson & Associates Ny Ltd Balanced Systems Ptanning Consultants I 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL I This section of the report describes the proposed development for which the application is seeking planning consent and also describes the objectives of the I proposed development. The proposed monitoring and maintenance program is described. I 1 3.1 The Resource

A geotechnical assessment of the proposed Carlill Quarry has been undertaken by I Dr. John Smith and S. Cotter of the Centre for Coastal Management, at the Southern Cross University and is dated April 1996. Refer to Appendix B. The I report indicated that the resource consists of the following:

The main rock type is a black basalt lava flow which is present in two layers separated by a zone of basaltic agglomerate. The upper basalt is slightly more I coarse than the lower layer. The shape of the flat topped ridge indicates that the basalt layers are horizontal. • The upper basalt has vertical joints throughout at a spacing of about 1 m to 2m I indicating thick flows. The lower basalt has more closely spaced joints indicating a thinner flow. I The upper flow is estimated, without the aid of surveying equipment, to be in the order of 20m thick. This flow could be one of the thickest lava flows in the

I district. The thick lava flows generally make superior quarry products because the I properties are better due to absence of weathering, less alteration by ground water and the coarser grain size. • The relatively coarse grained nature of the basalt would enhance its bonding to I bitumen and its resistance to polishing if used as a road sealing stone.

. The material samples were found to be non plastic indicating a low proportion of I clay minerals. The low plasticity of the samples suggest that fine material would need to be added if the crushed stone is to be used as road base.

I Material from the upper and lower flows is of a high quality and suitable for crushed rock purposes. I

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Quarry Name Cedar Point Quarry Site Oescription Lot I DP 366036 April 1997 I Site Location: Edenville RQad, Cedar Point, Kyogle Page 23 I Greg Alderon & Associates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Planning Consultants I Material from the agglomerate and the near surface weathered rock would I probably be suitable for road base. The high quality of the stone product means the product is too good for use as I general fill and general road base, usage may require mixing with fines to act as a binder. Council may find that its management practices, at the road construction I site, may need to be reviewed in light of the better quality product, than currently available. I k 3.1.1 Extent of Resource The extent of the resource could well extend as far to the north as the flat topped I ridge. The thickness is about 20m for the top layer below which is a 2 metre layer of agglomerate, probably moderately altered overlaying a further basalt flow. The I extent of the resource horizontally is therefore limited by property ownership.

Given the extent of the lease or land holding, the subject of this investigation, the I volume of basalt in the whole site is estimated at 5 million cubm. and the volume of basalt to the north of the two properties the subject of this report could be just as I high. These figures should be accepted as preliminary estimates only and are based on the Geological Report by CCM and a site survey by Kyogle Council. I Adverse environmental impacts may also see these number reduced significantly. Li 3.1.2 Proposed Annual Usage

The development application associated with this EIS proposes to seek consent for I an average extraction rate of 50,000 cubm. per annum. This extraction rate should I lead to a quarry life of many years but at least 50 years. 3.1.3 Enduse and Destination of Material I The geological reports provided by the Centre For Coastal Management indicate that the basalt is considered suitable for road aggregate and with fines added road I base, while the agglomerate and weatnered higher level flow is suitable for road I base.

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Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry Site Description: Lot I DP 366036 . . . . . April1997.. Site Location: EdenviUe Road, Cedar Point, Kyogie Page 24 I Greg Alderson & Assocates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Ptanning Consultants

I It is understood that the Kyogle Shire Council, as the quarry manager, will use material from the subject quarry throughout the Shire. The end use will primarily be I for road maintenance, reconstruction, bitumen sealing and general construction carried out by the Council or its contractors. It is possible that the product material I could also include selling of aggregate for concrete manufacture, again in the Shire area. I The quality of the aggregate is so good that it would be suitable to be mixed with I cement as concrete. Supplies of stone for concrete aggregate are limited to the Teven quarries at Alstonville or Richmond River at Coraki. This would provide an I additional income for the Council. 3.1.4 Market Assessment I As in 3.1.3 above the proposed quarry resource will be used to provide material for I use on the road system of the local area and as aggregate for the concrete industry. In examining the market options for similar quality and quantities of product I material the larger regional impact must be considered.

Other quarry sites are located in the vicinity of the subject site and Illustration No. 5 I shows quarries with approved development applications along with those still being considered by Council. Quarries which have not proceeded to a development I application with Council are not shown. I The nearest quarries under the operation of the Council are Chadburns Pit Murwillumbah Road, Old-Cob-O-Corn Road, Knapps Pit Lismore Road, Keeris Pit I Mummulgum and Griffiths Pit Murwillumbah Road.

Private quarries at Sargents Road, Fawcetts Plains Road, Collins Road, Omegah I Road, Ettrick Road, and Bazanos' Nimbin are approved by Kyogle or Lismore Ii Council's. The minimum distance to the Kyogle township, from these quarries mentioned I above either private or Council controlled, is indicated in the Table 1. below. Council currently transports gravel from the Chadburn quarry to the eastern part of I the Shire for road construction and maintenance. The distance from the subject

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I quarry to Kyogle is similar to the Chadburn quarry and other smaller lesser quality resourced quarries. The approval of the operation of the subject quarry would see I haulage costs for road base kept to a similar level to the current value while sealing and concrete aggregate could be obtained locally, thus benefiting the community. I The subject quarry is only about 6 km. from the Kyogle town centre. I Table No.1 Neighbouring Quarries supplying to Kyogle Township

Quarry Name Distance to Kyogle Type of Material I .:: •.•• Township ...: :..:.... 011ey's Sargents Road 11 Sub Base Basalt I Browns Fawcetts 4 Sub Base Basalt Plains I McCullums Collins Ck. 8 Sub Base Basalt Rd. I Lynchs Creek 20 Sub Base Basalt Four Winds Ettrick 8 Sub Base Basalt I Road Hills Omagh Road 10 Sub Base Basalt Eggins Trentys Lane 26 Sub Base Basalt I Kirkiands Road Nimbin 15 Road Base Old-Cob-O-Corn Road 9 Road Base I (Sandstone)

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I Environmental Impact Statement . Extractive Industry Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry ... . . ... .. Site Description: Lot I DP 366036 April 1997 I Site Location: Edenviile Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle . . Page 26 I ...... . ...... Greg Alderson & Assocates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Planning Consultartts I 3.2 Quarry Management Objectives

The objectives for the proposed quarry are as follows: I Provide for a suitable supply of adequate road construction and maintenance gravel resources and concrete aggregate within the Kyogle locality. Particularly 1 to meet future demand for road construction and maintenance at an acceptable quality and price. I Utilise known local gravel deposits which are an accessible source of reliable quality an'd maximise their potential for present and future use

I Develop an integrated management plan for the quarry which provides future management and introduction of mitigating measures and controls to addresses I potential environmental interactions and impacts Undertake and manage the quarry operation in a manner, consistent with the aims, objectives and provisions of the relevant planning instruments including: I - North Coast Regional Environmental Plan 1988 - Kyogle Shire Council Interim Development Order 1974 I - Kyogle Development Control Plans, such as DCP No. 2 . Maintain and enhance soil, water and habitat resources of the property in a I sustainable manner. Locate the quarry and associated infrastructure so as to avoid potential I environmental hazards or significant adverse impacts Provide a contemporary drainage and run off management system utilising the natural drainage network on the site including the use of retardation basins, I filtering and cleansing mechanisms to protect downstream natural systems. . Implement design and management strategies which seek to maximise the use I of the extractive resource. . Provide contemporary management approaches to noise, dust, refuse and I stormwater aspects of the operation, and Implement measures which will minimise impacts on surrounding landuses and I the rural amenity of the locality from on-site operations and off-site traffic impacts of the operation.

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Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry . . . .. i ...... Site Description: Lot I DP 366036 April 1997 . I Site Location: Edenvilie Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle .. . Page 27 I Greg Alderson & Associates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Planning Consultants

I 3.3 Proposed Quarry Operation

I 3.3.1 Outline of Operations

I The quarry would be operated on a continuous basis using Kyogle Council labour and equipment. The nature of quarry operations are such that it will form the major I source of gravel product for the Council. I A typical pattern of use of the quarry would comprise the following:

Quarrying activities for some 265 days per year generating the following I activities:

I - establishment phase - the initial phase of establishment, likely to occur over one month, will strip the first stage area and form the quarry pit shape of the I quarry and build earth wall barriers for noise buffering, commence tree planting for visual screening. I - blasting - blasting to loosen the raw product material to allow the formation of I a pit. Blasting is likely to occur on average 5 times per year.

- ripping - ripping of the material from within the quarry pit with a bulldozer or I excavator will then be the principal method of moving the quarry material.

1~ - crusher - a mobile crusher would operate within the pit excavation and would crush and screen the raw product ready for stockpiling. The crusher may be I loaded by a dedicated quarry truck or a front end loader.

- load and haul - a rubber tyred loader will load road haulage trucks within the I quarry pit. Traffic generation would typically average at 15 (15 cubm.) truck movements per day, which would typically occur on about 250 days in the I average year. Using larger trucks and dogs, would result in less truck I movements. I

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3.3.2 Establishment phase

The establishment phase of the quarry is likely to occur over approximately a one month period of activity but generally the first two years could be regarded as the I establishment phase as tree planting and other works can take longer to establish. The following table provides a typical program, of implementation.

Typical program of implementation I The following provides a typical program for establishment and ongoing operation of I the quarry. Year Activity

Year 1 - fence perimeter of the Cell 1 and stage I of the quarry area. Also I isolate, by fencing, the landscape areas. - placing stockpiles or bunds of overburden on perimeter for I screening and planting on bunds plus perimeter landscaping as per the Plan of Management. - construction of access road, entrance, sealing and landscaping I - construction of sediment ponds. - initial stripping and excavation of the quarry works area and the I commencement of the pit excavation. - establishment of access or entry to the pit for trucks, crusher and I other work area equipment. I Year 2 - continue the excavation of the pit - create a product stockpile area within the pit - carry out further landscaping and replace any landscaping that I has died or been damaged.

Year 3 and after - continue excavation and winning of material as per management plan

I - commence progressive rehabilitation of the earlier extraction area. I

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I 3.3.2 Extraction Method

I The excavation site will be stripped of vegetation and topsoil will be stockpiled on site for future use. Any overburden will also be stockpiled for filling of site during I rehabilitation.

I Raw material will be loosened by drilling and blasting after which a dozer or excavator will move material to stockpiles for loading. The main basalt flow is to be extracted by blasting to bring the raw product down from the face ready for loading 1 to the dedicated quarry truck. The raw product is then transported to the crusher/screen for processing and grading. Blasting could occur up to typically 3 to I 5 times per year. Blasting is undertaken by a contractor and is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the EPA and Council. Section 3.5.1.1. of this I report examines in detail the blasting plan for the quarry.

I Prior to the opening of any new area to the north of the site will be stripped and the soil stockpiled in the form of a bund around the boundaries of that cell. This will I have the effect of diverting water flow across the site and onto the adjacent grazing paddock and allow the soil to be stored in close proximity to its final placement as part of the rehabilitation. The depth of soil is not great on the site, approximately I 0.5m and there will not be a large amount of overburden.

Raw materials will be loaded into the mobile crusher by loader or excavator and quarry truck. The mobile crusher consists of a primary crusher, secondary crusher I and screens. The crushed products will be stockpiled on site in their various grades. I The products produced from the quarry will be utilised for road maintenance and reconstruction in the Kyogle Council area. Product will also be used as sealing aggregate throughout the region. It is proposed as part of this assessment to cart I the products up to about 50 km from the quarry. The product will be sold commercially to recover the costs of running the quarry operation and as an I enterprise for the local Council. The proposed production level is an average of 50,000 cubm. per year. I I

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The quarry is proposed to be worked as a "pit type quarry", which will move in stages and then northward as a cell is completed, such as shown in Illustration No.6A. The depth of each cell of extraction will be approximately 30 metres.

The operation will be undertaken with benching at 6m vertical face then a 3m horizontal bench. See rehabilitation plan in Illustration No. 7B. This method of operation will aid in the final rehabilitation of the site. It is proposed that each cell be rehabilitated as the operation moves to the north to limit the amount of quarry I open to a maximum of 6 ha. Council currently has recently purchased a mobile crusher which will be moved by I Council as required. This Plan of Management proposes that the mobile crusher and screen would be operated on the subject quarry as required and establish I sufficient stockpile of product material to match usage requirements.

The Council machine is a 36 x 24 jaw crusher feeding over an 3.6 x 1 .5m screen I with oversized material passing through an SAP2 impactor, would be provided during operations to enable crushing of the ripped material. Loading of crusher and I haulage trucks would be undertaken using a rubber tyred front-end loader as is the current operation at Councils other quarries. The position of the crusher would be I as close as possible to the work face. I 3.3.3 Transportation

Road transport is currently the only practical means available for removal of I extracted material from the site. It is expected that over any one year, haulage would be predominantly to the north from the quarry, that is back towards Kyogle. I Transportation of gravel would be in Council fleet of trucks and dogs or contract trucks of 10 to 20 cubic metre capacity. At the proposed average extraction rate of [ 50,000 cubm. the average annual fleet of trucks movement is estimated at about 15 truck loads per working day, based on the use of 15 cubic metre capacity trucks I for 48 weeks and 5 days per week. All haulage will be during daylight in normal working hours. k I

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I The Sydney to Brisbane rail line passes close to the quarry site, approximately 1 .5 km east, and a future transportation method involving a rail siding at Cedar Point I could be considered. I 3.3.4 Hours of Operation

The proposed hours of operation of the quarry would be between 700am and 4.30 I pm on Monday to Friday and 700am. to 12.00 mid-day on Saturday if required.

I Proposed Hours of Operation.

I The quarry will be operated for approximately 250 days per year for 9.5 hours per day Monday to Friday between the hours of 7 AM and 4.30 PM. Again these figures L could be increased based on demand but the hours would be keep within the EPA guidelines for' daytime usage of 7.00 AM to 6.00 PM. Weekend work and emergency operations are not planned at this stage but could eventuate as Council I can be required to undertake relief work from time to time.

I Blasting, would be between 9 am and 3 pm on Monday to Friday to conform with the EPA requirements.

I 3.3.5 Employment

The proposed quarry will predominantly be operated by Kyogle Shire Council using its own works staff. There will be staff member nominated as the on-site quarry manager who will be responsible for the safe operation of the site and the implementation of the environmental repair requirements nominated in this report.

Kyogle Council staff or local machinery operators will be employed as required to I win and load material. Council or local contract trucks will be used to cart the gravel to the various destination in the local area. Drilling and blasting operations if required will be undertaking using private contractors. Crushing and screening will I also be carried out by Council with gravel stockpiled for carting at a future date. Council has purchased a mobile crusher and will carry out this function at other I Council operated quarries. I

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3.3.6 Waste Disposal

Waste from the site is traditionally regarded as overburden material from stripping operations. In this Plan of Management the overburden is not regarded as a waste product as it is essential for effective rehabilitation of the site. This overburden resources will be stockpiled on site for future spreading over and rehabilitation of the disturbed or quarried area.

The overburden stockpiles will be seeded and planted to reduce erosion and to I improve their appearance. Overburden, will be used on the site as part of the quarry rehabilitation. Section 3.5.6 deals with the Rehabilitation Plan for the quarry I site following extraction of the raw material.

I Fuel and oil drums may be used for machinery supply. These are typically returned to the supplier foi refilling. Any drums will be located within a bunded area to I ensure that any spillage would be retained for collection and disposal in an approved manner, as shown on illustration 6A. Drums stored on site will be regarded as a package store if the quantity of drums (package group 3) is above I 5000 litres. Australian Standard AS 1940 - 1993 would apply in this case. The ground around the storage would need to be keep clear of combustible vegetation I or refuse for a distance of at least 3m and potential spillage is prevented from reaching a protected work or watercourse by a kerb or bund. The size of the bund I will be adequate to control the full volume of fuel or oil stored. The location of the fuel storage will be adjacent to the proposed overhead fuel tank. I The access to the quarry work area is via an existing gravel track which would have

a cattle grid at the point of formal entrance to the quarry work area and a second I grid at the junction of the access track with Edenville Road. These structures will not only control cattle movements at the site but serve to catch any sediment from I vehicle tyres as they enter and leave the site. This waste product will be periodically collected and recycled back into the raw product stream at the crusher.

It is not proposed to store any explosives on site, the Plan of Management for the I operation of the quarry provides that private contractors would carry out drilling and blasting. They are expected to bring their materials to the site and remove any unused detonators wire and explosive etc. I

I Environmental Impact Statement - Extractive Industry I Ii Erosion and sediment control structures I installed prior to commencement of I 1cluarry operations I / (( J I LEGEND Extent of Excavation / I qq I lBoundart' Between Cells Fence JRetrieted area due to noise impact to V I I' I Ccli Number °•o°c/I c)) 1 Contour ; 10 Sedirnentatiot'i Pond dossn and laterally. I _ Quaint Access Road I Bunded area for fliel drums and (00 'C) Stockpile area is to be within the pit clear of the actual work area, but at all times above the sediment I I pond. 00 I E)-u'.1 1pit and work area Cell A. - Overburden stockpiles are to be seeded with grasses = I common to the area for rehabilitation work. Gates to be installed to allow cattle access when Existing trees to be lar' is not in use and to separate access from I retained The Quarry floor of each stage of the pit is to be regratcd to litlI towards a sediment pond, which is Access track to be reconstructed at new levels during away horn the work area, in order to control the excavation as stanes are opened. I potential discharae of sedmuent from the site.

Access road to each cell to be screened Primary Sediment pond to be installed to collect silt by a bund and ti'ee planting at all times. 1 washed oll'the work area, sized in accordance with The road may be lowered and adjsmsted the Soil Conservation Service requirements for a as required to facilitate access, moderately erodible soil. Minimum volume 850m7, I 411 Artificial wetland Secondary sediment ponds to be installed to collect Limit work area to 2,5ha, extensions only after first silt washed off the work area, sized in accordance stages have been rehabilitated. with the Soil Consei'vation Service requirements for a moderately erodible soil. Total mininluill volume zD f I 1 200nf, total minimum area 820ni2. ç 'N0 I CARLILL QUARRY CEDAR POINT PLAN OF MANAGEMENT I Access and entrance to the quarry, is to be maintained N by the operator. the work area will allow truck turning to ensure entrance and exit in a forward direction at all times. GREG ALDERSON & ASSOC.PTY.LTD. I CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ACN 059 559 858 Secondary pond constructed with Scan'abelottis Rd NASHUA NSW 2479 emergency spillway, freebousrd. crest istion6A Tel: (066) 291552 Fax: (066) 291552 I width abd batter grades Sediment waste from the settling ponds will be collected and recycled back into the I raw material process at the crusher. It is envisaged that the ponds will be periodically cleaned out and the silt used as fines for the mixing through the I crusher.

No other waste materials are anticipated. I 3.3.7 Utility Services

V As outlined in Section 2.3.6, it is not proposed to use existing grid electricity or I telephone services to the proposed quarry. Electricity requirements for a crusher would be provided by a portable diesel generator. Toilet facilities would be I provided by a "Port-a-loo" or similar. Gas cooking facilities are also proposed. I 3.3.8 Fuel and Oil Storage

A permanent fuel or oil storage facilities at the quarry is provided by way of a tank I mounted on a stand. This fuel supply will be predominately for use of the Councils front end loader and the designated quarry truck. Road transport trucks are I refueled at the Councils depot, not on the subject site.

I Sub-contractors employed on site during operations are expected to provided their own fuel and this is usually from either standard 200 litre drums. Any storage of I drums will be within a designated area which is suitably bunded to ensure no escape of fuel spillage, this area is shown on Illustration 6A.

I Should extraordinary refueling be required of any Council plant then this will be undertaken from one of Council's designated fuel trailers. Refueling will only occur I in a specified refueling area. Machinery grease requirements are expectcd to be minimal, and will generally be restricted to 20 litre drums. d

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It is proposed that an area confined by a complete bund or bund on the low side, be provided on each successive bench for storage of fuels and oils and for refueling

I and greasing of machinery. The bund will prevent escape of grease, oils and fuels to downstream waterways. Note fuel drums etc. are regarded as minor storage I PG11 as per Australian Standard 1940- 1993.

3.3.9 Safety

All activities in the proposed quarry will be required to meet the provisions of the I Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Mines Act.

Suitable signs warning of quarry traffic, on Edenville Road, indicating the possibility of trucks entering and leaving the quarry, would be an advantage and should be I erected with the agreement of Kyogle Shire Council's Traffic Advisory Committee. 3.4 Off-Site Aspects of the Operation

The main off-site aspect of the operation will be traffic generation. As outlined in I Section 3.3.3, it is expected that the average daily truck movements will be 30 AADT (15 x 2). Although truck movements are expected to be predominantly to the I east, to the Kyogle township, when the total movements over a year are considered. On a daily basis truck movements will probably be in the same I direction as Council works on a particular project.

During operation, additional traffic will also be generated as follows: I

Floatage of machinery - sub-contractors such as track mounted drilling equipment

I used to drill holes for blasting, 4 movements per year Employee commuting - 6 movements per day of operation

I 3.5 Plan of Management

A Plan of Management has been prepared for the operation of the proposed quarry basedon an expected life of about 50 years. The plan provides for an average annual production rate of 50,000 cubm.. The likely annual production rate is related to the quality of the product to the local Kyogle community. Council expects

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that the quarry product will be the main source of good quality road base, sealing and concrete aggregate for the effective life of the quarry.

The Plan of Management has been prepared to minimise the impact of the proposed quarry on the environment and meet the quarry management objectives as outlined in section 3.2 of this document.

3.5.1 Operational Techniques

The quarry will be operated primarily as a blast, load, crush and screen operation. 1 3.5.1.1 Blasting

The drilling and blasting is carefully controlled to minimise the impact on the I surrounding environment. The Department of Mineral Resources and Department of Industrial Relations criteria stipulate the following criteria for blasting which are I complied with currently and would be meet in the future operation of the quarry: Blasting Criteria Department of Mineral Resources I

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As the quarry face moves with the removal of material it may be necessary to I Greg Alderson & Associates Ny, Ltd Balanced Sys±ems Ptannig ConsuRants I Reducing maximum instantaneous charge (MIC) by use of delays, reduced hole I diameter and/or deck loading to the minimum possible loading. Ensuring that broken lumps and excessive humps or "toe" are removed prior to I the firing of the main blastholes. Optimising blast design (change burden and spacing by altering drilling pattern and/or delay layout, alter hole inclination). I Exercising strict control over the spacing and orientation of all blast drill holes and use of the minimum practicable sub-drilling which gives satisfactory toe I conditions. Establishing times of blasting to suit the situation: e.g. fire all quarry blasts at a I set time acceptable to neighbours and preferably when background noise is highest. I Means to reduce airblast overpressure

1 Reduce the MIC to the lowest possible level. Ensure stemming is adequate. I Eliminate exposed detonating cord (cover with at least 300mm of road base). Eliminate secondary blasting. Also, make extra efforts to eliminate the need for I toe shots, (e.g. better control of drill patterns). Assess weather conditions at the time of the blast (avoid heavy cloud cover and 1 avoid firing if a strong wind is blowing towards residences. In particular, avoid days of severe temperature inversion). Considering not loading a shot with explosives if the weather forecast is I u nfavou ra ble. Ensure that the holes are spaced in such a manner that the explosive force is I just sufficient to break the stone to the required size.

I , A record of the trial blast has been included as Appendix D and the results are that Peak Air Overpressure in dBL is measured at 107.5 at the corner of Ettrick Road I and Edenville Road and 114 dB(L) at the Lynch residence on Edenville Road (identified as Offsite Dwelling No. 1 on Illustration No.8), with a 10 km SE wind blowing directly towards the house. This figure is below the design limit 115 dB(L). I The Peak Particle velocity was 0.25 mm/s and 1.65 mm/s at the respective receptor Greg Ak&son & Associates Pty Ltd Ba'anced Systems Planning Consultants

locations. This test was as part of a trial blast carried out by Councils contractor in June 1996.

i 3.5.1.2 Extent of Operations I Quarry operations would be confined to Council's owned or leased land. The limit of excavation is shown in Illustration No.6A.

3.5.2 Water Management I The quarry is,located on a spur or crest which naturally tends to shed water to the 1 eastern side of the work area. It is proposed to provide a diversion drain or catch drain across the south and western side of the quarry area to divert runoff from I upstream around the quarry area.

The main source of water within the quarry work site would be from stormwater I falling directly onto the quarry. The nature of the excavation method will ensure that the floor of the quarry will be relatively flat and hence the velocity of runoff would I be very low. A series of sediment ponds will need to be constructed within the quarry work area to collect the sediment load. I The potential sources of water pollution would be the erosion of sediment from stockpiles, work area, haul road or other disturbed areas. It is not intended to I service plant on site nor carry out wash down activities etc.

The pit nature of the proposed extraction area will limit water discharge from the floor of the quarry to the surrounding environment. The only discharge point will be I by pumping over the overburden stockpile. This first or primary sediment pond could be located at the eastern end of the extraction area and would take the form I of a pond dug into the quarry floor.

Runoff from the site would be collected by a second pond which will form the main I sediment pond and is located outside the pit area.

A third pond will be the existing farm dam on the eastern side of the site.

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I development application. The basic principles in the preparation of the final Water / Management Plan for the quarry operation are as follows:

the ponds are sufficiently large to accommodate the first flush storm on the site, the storage volume is calculated from a one in five year storm over the I disturbed site. . the structural integrity of the pond and other erosion control structures shall be I one in twenty years. That is the one in twenty year storm event shall be able to pass through the site without damage to the structures.

I water collected in the settling ponds will be pumped over the site as dust suppressant and used by the Councils water cart on the quarry haul roads. The I rate of application will be such as not to cause runoff to surrounding waters. As a general rule the water reuse will be limited to the quarry work area above the settling pond so that any excess water will run off back into the pond. I the secondary pond will be constructed with an emergency spiliway, freeboard, crest width and batter grades. An artificial wetland is to be constructed below I the spill way, based on our previous calculations using the EPA model it is expected that the I Council will need to spray the haul roads on at least 120 days per year. Spraying at the work face may need to be more frequent as the raw material is I often dry beneath the surface. water collected in settling ponds can also be reused to promote growth of landscaping areas. 1 the operation of the quarry should aim to ensure that the ponds are drained before the commencement of the next storm event. The ponds should be I retained at water level which allows 90% of the capacity of the wastewater

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available for use at all times. The pumping capacity should be to empty the pond to 90% capacity within 36 to 48 hours of a storm event.

I if necessary coagulant may need to be used to achieve the required sedimentation and pH levels. I • a diversion drain shall be constructed around the secondary settling pond to allow stormwater above the first flush to be diverted around the pond. • a monitoring program is to be installed to ensure that the water discharge from I the site achieves the standard set by the EPA. We expect from the EPA letter ' attached in Appendix G that: NFR should be less than 50mg/I , less than 10mg/I oils and greases I and a pH between 6.5 and 8.5. the monitoring program shall involve sampling at regular intervals, minimum of I quarterly, and the recording of results in such a way as to allow inspection by the EPA staff as required. I • should discharge to the local water course be necessary the above water quality criteria will be meet. The mechanism for discharge will be via a grassed swale constructed in accordance with the erosion control guidelines nominated in I Appendix H. The level of turbidity is expected to be low as a result of the settlement ponds and the option of use of flocculants to ensure further I settlement. as detailed in section 3.5.6 and 3.5.8 fuel storage and refueling will be carried I out within a designated area which is bunded to isolate spillage and ensure that no discharge can occur to the water system.

I 3.5.3 Soil Management

The proposed method of excavation will minimise the likelihood of soil disturbance from both water and wind borne sources. Runoff velocities will be low due to the I relatively flat nature of the quarry floor which will ensure little or no waterborne soil erosion. Wind velocities within the excavated pit will be limited due to quarry faces I on all sides.

It is proposed to install two sediment ponds one within the quarry work area, a I second east of the work site above the existing farm dam. The specifications from I .. .. .. ...... .. ... . .. Environmenta' Impact Statement Extractive Industry

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I the Soil Conservation Service guidelines for sizing sediments ponds is tabulated I below, along with the calculated pond sizes. Specification and sizing of sediment pond I Slope Gradient % 5 - 7.5 Soil Erodibility (K factor) as per 0.02 I CCM_report_(0.02_-_0.03) Maximum Disturbed Catchment 2.5 ha Area - ha (From Council Survey I P Ia ns) Primary pond upper level 850 cubm. 1 East of Site 1200 cubm. Combined Basin Volume - cubm. 1200 cubm. I Area Upper Pond 600 m2 Area East of site 820 m 2 I Combined Basin Surface Area - m2 820m2 I The pond volume required by the Water Management Plan standards as listed above in section 3.5.2.1 is 750 cubm. , this figure is based on the total disturbed area of activity of 2.5 ha and a time of concentration of 10 minutes for a 1 in 5 year I ARI. This figure compares well with the value calculated in the table above.

The depth of the proposed excavation, in relation to the natural ground, will assist in containing any dust from occasional blasting operations within the site. Blasting contractors will be required to provide matts etc. and mobile crushers will be fitted with water sprays to reduce spread of small particles and dust. Water carts will be used to control dust on haul road.

A licence will be sort from EPA with respect to the Clean Air Act to operate the I mobile crusher and application will be made for a Pollution Control Licence.

Assistance in the prevention of the removal of sediment on vehicle tyres, from the site, will be achieved by the necessity for vehicles to cross the cattle grids at the entrance to the quarry.

I Environmental Impact Statement Extractive industry. Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry Site Description Lot I DP 36036 Apnl 1997 I Site Location: Edenville Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle Page 41 Any discharge from the site to adjacent areas will be overflow from the sedimentation basin. As this basin will only overflow during extended wet periods, U waterborne soil erosion will not be a problem at this site. The area downstream of the quarry is well grassed, which will assist in soil stability.

Grass swales will be used to transport water from the quarry work area ponds to the I creek system. These swales will be detailed in engineering plans supplied as a condition of consent. The design parameters for the swales will be in accordance I with the Soil Conservation Service requirements see Appendix H.

The measures outlined in Section 3.5.3 should minimise dust from crushing and the I occasional blasting operations and any windborne erosion from the floor of the i quarry. The elevated position of the quarry site and its central location in relation to the I farming activities mean that there is no wetland vegetation or other sensitive vegetated areas which could be adversely impacted by the quarry operation.

3.5.3.2 Erosion Control Strategy

The soil and raw product has been classified by Dr. John Smith in his Geological I Sediment control structures in the form of grassed swales and siltation ponds are to be installed as part of the quarry Plan of Management. Details of which will be provided as part of the final engineering plans submitted following conditional I approval of the operation. The principals of the design of these structures are detailed earlier in this section 3.5.3. and Appendix H.

It should be noted that all sediment and control structures reffered to in the Plan of I Management will be installed prior to any topsoil removal or additional earthworks 1 and excavation, as shown on Illustration 7.

I 3.5.4 Vegetation Management

It is proposed to revegetate the walls of the quarry after extraction has been completed to the limit of the quarry site, this will reduce the potential sediment I loaded discharges from the site. Progressive vegetation is not an option for the floor as the whole floor area is used for storage of raw product or vehicle I movements.

It is proposed to establish trees around the outer limit of the excavation to provide a I visual buffer to the quarry. Not that the quarry is visible from any public place or neighbouring residence. The planting will assist in establishing the final I rehabilitation use of woodlot and grazing as well as reduce the dust emissions from the site. The planting would preferably be carried out during the growth season to I maximise the opportunities of establishment. It is recommended that species native to the area be selected which can survive the dry conditions due to the lack I of facilities for watering.

As part of the vegetation management plan it is proposed to rehabilitate the quarry I by planting the area with native species common to the area. The use of naturally occurring plant species would reduce the need for the use of fertilisers to establish

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Rehabilitated site to be shaped to allow overland flow of water to the natural water system. 11

I Final rehabilitation of site by top dressing with Outer tree planting to be integral pa of final seeded overburden and planting of trees common to if Qi pit and work area cell B. rehabilitation, the area. -

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The Quarry Iloor of each stage of the pit isle be I graded to fill towards a sediment pond, which is away from the work area, in order to control the Sedimentation pond to be retained as firm dam and nolential discharee of sediment from the site. part of linal rehabilitation.

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Quarry face to be benched, lop dressed with seeded overburden and planted with trees and shrubs I conasson to the area. 40— I 25 so 75' too lo 1'7 Zoo L.25 Z's'o 2-75 300 3cf) I mJr

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growth and also mean that the plants grow more strongly and need less maintenance.

The work face will be benched when the extraction meets the limit of the available land under Council control. When the extent of the quarry site is reached then overburden will be placed on the benches and planting will be undertaken. Illustration No. 7 depicts the rehabilitation to be undertaken progressively.

The proposed rehabilitation plan will ensure that the vegetation is established I progressively and thus ensuring the visual impact of the quarry is negligible.

Buffers will be established between site and any drainage line or waterway.

3.5.5 Staging I

It is proposed that the quarry pit be excavated in a stages with a northern I movement.

The second stage of extraction would be to lower the floor and complete the extraction in cell A. Illustration No.6A. shows the proposed stages and the limit of I excavation for the proposed quarry. It is expected that there would be at least three stages involved in the extraction of raw material from the subject quarry and a I fourth or final stage being the rehabilitation.

3.5.6 Rehabilitation and Final Landform

The management plan for the quarry development as outlined in this EIS provides I for the operation of the quarry with a view to limiting the disturbance to the landscape and surrounding environment and providing opportunity for rehabilitation I of the quarry site during and following raw material extraction.

The management plan provides for spreading of overburden and topsoil across the I quarry floor and against the work face. Extensive planting of grasses, trees and shrubs to permit cattle grazing on the site, is proposed as a final land use. The I constructed sediment pond to the east of the site could be retained after final rehabilitation as a farm dams for cattle water or other farm activities.

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I The rehabilitated areas should be fenced until the vegetation cover is firmly established and strong enough to withstand grazing, or simply retained as a fenced I area. I It is proposed to revegetate the walls of the quarry after extraction has been completed to the limit of the quarry site, this will reduce the potential sediment loaded discharges from the site. Progressive vegetation is not an option for the 1 floor as the whole floor area is used for storage of raw product or vehicle movements.

It is recommended to use fertiliser to assist in revegetation, the fertiliser used will be based on soil tests of the site at the rehabilitation stage.

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4. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND INTERACTIONS

This section provides details of the likely impacts of the proposed quarry I development and the mitigating measures proposed to minimise impact on the

surrounding environment. The impacts are divided into sections for ease of I examination.

4.1 Site Impacts I

4.1.1 Water Systems

There will be minimal runoff from the proposed quarry due to the proposed method I excavation, as outlined in Section 3.5.2. The Plan of Management provides for the construction of a small sediment pond within the work area and a sedimentation management pond to the east of the quarry site designed in accordance with Soil I Conservation Service specifications. These ponds will provide a collection point for any suspended particulate matter and prevent it from being carried downstream. I Runoff from quarry access roads is also to go in these sedimentation ponds.

4.1.2 Soil System

Soil and water systems are closely linked as soil erosion is primarily caused by the passage of stormwater across a site carrying with it soil particles. The volume of runoff from the proposed quarry will be limited due to the small catchment and the diversion of upstream runoff by the installation of an upstream catch drain. The velocity of runoff will be low because of the minimal grade on the quarry floor. As a

result of the quarry management plan as outlined in Section 3.5.3, the impact on soil systems is expected to be minimal. I Greg Alderson & Associates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Ptannrng Cotsultants

I Stockpiles of crushed rock will be located in the quarry work area clear of any stormwater flow lines. The size of the stockpile is usually limited to correspond to I the gravel supply requirements. If a stockpile is left standing for too long the surface of the pile tends to loss the fine particles and in this way the grading of the I gravel is disrupted. A gravel with uniform grading is not as valuable and the practice of holding stockpiles for a long time is therefore not economically viable.

I 4.1.3 Flora and Fauna

I The quarry site is previously disturbed grazing land. The Flora & Fauna Assessment by Gary Opit within Appendix D identifies the quarry operations and I associated access would cause a loss of a small grove of the scattered remnant trees. The report states all of these plants have regenerated after the clearing of the I original forest and are common species. No rare or threatened species are known to be located on the site of the proposed quarrying activity.

I The report concludes that the proposed quarry operation will not have a significant impact on the natural environment because of its degraded nature and lack of blo I diversity and it is recommended that it proceed.

I Additionally the report recommends that all vegetation on the steep south eastern slope south of the south eastern access track be protected so as to stop erosion and I because the association of plants is now rare in the district due to clearing for agricultural and have an important function preserving local biodiversity. The report also makes recommendations regarding revegetation of the site at the end of the life I of the quarry.

I In terms of potential koala habitat the report found one species of koala foodtree listed in schedule 2 in SEPP 44 which was the forest redgum which did not make up I at least 15% of the total number of trees in the upper and lower strata of the tree components. I Therefore the area was assessed as not having potential koala habitat. I I I I I Greg Alderson & Associates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Ptanning Consultants

I 4.1.4 Archaeological

I The Archaeological Assessment by Archaeologist, Huw Barton within Appendix E undertook an assessment of significance in terms of scientific/archaeological, cultural I and public significance.

I The report within Appendix E concluded that is highly unlikely that subsurface archaeological deposits of high archaeological significance would occur within the I proposed quarry site as the soils of the site are very shallow.

The tio scarred tress (named in the report as Carlill 1 & 2) which occur within the I boundaries of the proposed quarry were assessed as having moderate archaeological I significance. The Plan of Management for the proposed quarry excludes these trees from quarrying I activities and specifically ensures the ongoing protection of the trees.

The likely impact of the proposed quarry on archaeological issues is that the two I scarred trees will be specifically recognised and protected. I I I I I I I I

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With the Management Plan proposed the impacts downstream are addressed. Sedimentretention ponds will contain soil erosion and the movement of any contaminated water. Dust impact from the haul road will be controlled by sealing of the access track.

Water collected at the road side will be distributed before it becomes a concentrated volume of water requiring piping or major control. The road side I drains will be grass swales with mitre drains at regular intervals to direct small quantities of water across the grassed paddocks and not directly to the creek I system along the access road. Where culverts are required they will be installed in accordance with the specifications for engineering works for Kyogle Council and I include energy dissipation controls for scour protection.

I Water discharge from the second sediment pond will be required to pass through an artificial wetland to ensure polishing of water to the best quality possible and avoiding transport of any water born pollution. However it is not expected that I water discharge will occur. The system of water management from the site is to comply with the zero discharge design. It is expected that a storm water discharge I from the site would only occur following an extreme event, in excess of the 1 in 5 year ARI. I

4.2.2 Noise Control

The protected nature of the quarry and the relatively low density settlement pattern I will assist to avoid significant noise impacts. As the quarry is a new operation the noise impact is critical and there is a house to the south west of the site where I noise impacts could be observed. The proposed extraction in this sector will be restricted.

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Truck movements to and from the quarry will also be a source of noise but mainly I effecting the Carlill residence.

An Acoustical Assessment has been carried out by Toby Fiander and Associates I and is attached as Appendix C. From this report it is clear that the quarry can , operate without adverse impact on the neighbouring residences other than for the I restriction caused by the Lynch residence in Edenville Road (identified as Offsite Dwelling No.1 in Illustration No. 8).

1 4.2.3 Air Quality Issues

The black basalt does not generate excessive amounts of air or dust pollution. I Water carts will be operated to control dust in the work area.

Trucks within the quarry area itself have the potential to produce dust, and some maintenance such as watering will be required from time to time to minimise dust I levels. Edenville Road is sealed past the proposed entrance of the quarry, thus avoiding the potential for dust impacts in this section. When the quarry is operating, watering of the haulage road may be required to control dust levels. I Following sealing of the access road the water can cease.

Sealing of the access road from Edenville Road entrance to the quarry site is ' proposed by Council as a means of reducing wear and tear on vehicles, and to reduce the possibility of soil erosion and air pollution by dust emission.

1 The Plan of Management continues with the Councils current practices and operation of quarries and this coupled with the topography of the site provides a considerable amount of protection from wind impacts. The amount of dust leaving I the site would be less than from an open quarry in a more exposed location. 1•

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4.2.4 Potential Visual Impacts

Section 2.3.2.4 and Illustration No. 4 demonstrate the visual exposure of this elevated site, from public viewing areas, is limited. Existing vegetation along the I slopes of the site further visually screens the site. The Plan of Management for the proposed quarry further reduces the potential for visual impacts by requiring I earthbunding and tree planting to be carried out on the edge of the site or plateau. This planting is to be a first stage activity.

I The major aspect of the proposed quarry which mitigates the potential for visual exposure and impacts is the quarry design, which requires the quarry to be a pit I type where the principal quarrying activities are within a pit thus being out of sight. I 4.2.5 Potential Land use Impacts

I The locality of the proposed quarry site is characterised by agricultural uses with some rural residential uses within the locality. This assessment identifies that the I proposed quarry and associated activities are not likely to create landuse conflicts. The exclusion of quarrying within the south west corner of the subject plateau, as I depicted within the accompanying illustrations, mitigates against potential landuse conflict with the dwelling on the small rural land parcel to the south of the site I (identified as Offsite Dwelling No. 1 in Illustration No.8) I I I I I I

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4.3 Traffic Impact Assessment

1 4.3.1 Proposed Improvements to Local Roads I The entrance to the quarry access road will be upgraded to ensure safe turning into and out of the quarry site. Widening of the entrance will be carried out to allow through traffic to pass the entrance without the need to stop to allow a turning I vehicle to manoeuvre. The relatively small volume of traffic on Edenville Road, AADT 115 to 205, does not warrant more than a type A intersection as per I Austroads Part 5, Intersections at Grade.

With the' small volume of quarry traffic, 30 truck movements per average day, the impact on the local road system is between 15% and 26%. The average figure can I be regarded as 20%. Council has resolved that quarries pay road upgrading contributions at the rate of $0.03/tonne/kilometre and this will be used to carry out I maintenance and reconstruction to the local road system.

1 4.3.2 Road Safety

I Quarry trucks using local roads produce a similar impact to cattle and farming transport. It is proposed that warning signs be installed in the vicinity of the quarry entrance to warn motorists of the presence of slow moving quarry trucks in the I area. Signs could also be an advantage through the bends in Edenville Road I advising that the quarry trucks could be using the road and are slow moving. The quarry will provide a community service for many years and generate income I for the Kyogle Shire Community.

I There are no particular bad spots, within the proposed haulage road system, in the immediate area of the quarry, which could be identified as hazardous to quarry I vehicles. 4.3.3 Traffic Noise Impact

The local roads in the vicinity of the quarry carry trucks as part of their service to I the local farming community. The majority of the traffic from this proposed quarry is likely to travel to the east and not effect residents other than the Carlills. Sealing

I of the access track with the quarry lease area will also reduce vehicle noise.

4.3.4 Annual Average Daily Traffic Volumes

Traffic Counts were obtained from Kyogle Shire Council, and are attached in Illustration No. 5. On the Summerland Way a recent count was undertaken, I between the 7th to 29th August 1996 and the 7 day 24 hour average figure was 2500 vehicle movements. To the west of the proposed quarry, approximately 100 1 metres west of Carlills driveway, on Edenville Road, was also measured from the 7th to 29th August 1996 where the 7 day 24 hour average vehicle movement figure was 116. Additional counts were also taken 150m west of the Edenville Bridge and I the 7 day 24 hour average was 204 vehicle movements. These figures compare with the RTA figures for the Summerland Way of 1963 AADT in 1990 measured at I Cedar Point north of the Lismore Road intersection.

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No upgrading of the Summerland Way is considered necessary to enable haulage from the proposed quarry.

The Edenville Road bridge across the Richmond River is a single lane and currently has a 25 tonne load limit. Our preliminary examination of the bridge I shows that Council could possible be able to raise the load limit. The capacity of a single lane bridge is similar to a single lane road 150 AADT. Thus the bridge is I near its capacity when traffic volume only is considered.

It is feasible to construct a separate bridge adjacent to the existing bridge and divide the traffic to have each structure taking a separate traffic direction. The new

I structure should be provided for the east bound traffic, to cater for fully laden quarry trucks.

I Council does have 10 cubm. trucks which cbuld be used in the establishment phase of the quarry allowing a budget to be put in place for the ultimate construction of a I new structure for east bound traffic including the laden quarry vehicles.

Suitable signs warning traffic on Edenville Road of trucks entering and leaving the quarry are recommended and would be erected with the agreement of Kyogle

I Council's Traffic Advisory Committee. I 4.3.6 Internal Road Safety

The internal access and haul roads are relatively straight with good sight distance I except for the bend at the gate or grid. To improve safety at this location the Management Plan proposes to widen the pavement to allow passing. Traffic speed I at this point would also be low due to the distance to the entrance. Dips have already been introduced into the access track and these would be maintained to I control drainage. They would have a second function of slowing traffic speed.

The slope on the access road is about 13% which is considered safe for fully loaded I Greg Aldeson & Assocates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Planning Consultants

Truck movements within the quarry work area will be minimal. Trucks will be expected to drive to the stockpile where they would be loaded by a rubber tyred 1 loader. The loader would also be expected to feed the mobile crusher when it is operating utilising a dedicated quarry truck which does not leave the quarry. I All product or overburden stockpiles will be located within the quarry work area as shown in Iflustration No.6A. There is sufficient space available for this to occur and I space is not to be reduced as part of the current plan. I 4.3.7 Adjacent Intersection Safety I The nearest intersection to the west on Edenville Road is the road to Ettrick. To the east Omagh Road which is approximately 0.5 km east of the quarry access road. I This intersection is lightly trafficked the sight distance is good. The quarry trucks would mainly travel straight through the intersection along Edenville Road.

1 4.3.8 Servicing and Parking Arrangements I The quarry is currently seR'iced by the access track constructed by the Carlill family as part of their farming activities. Alternate vehicular access to the northern end of the site is available from the Wood property. This alternate access is not as well I developed and would be suitable for four wheel vehicles and tractors only.

The Carlill access is in good condition for a farm access track and is adequate for conventional two wheel drive vehicles.

Parking for staff and visitors to the quarry is proposed to be made available I adjacent to the amenities building. It is our understanding that the Council intends to formalise a parking area for staff and visitors to the quarry.

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I quarry will enable an increase in the level of works rather than paying transport costs to haul material extra distances. It is expected that the quarry would be used I to supply products within a radius of approximately 50 kilometres of the site. rj 4.5 Energy Statement

I We have estimated that the fuel requirements for the winning, stockpiling, loading and transport of 1000 cubm. of gravel for a round trip of 40 km is in the order of I 5500 litres. Of this figure the extraction process involves the drilling, blasting, crushing and loading. Fuel requirements are estimated at between 400 - 500 litres I of diesel per 1000 cubm.. While the transport is estimated to use approximately 5000 litres per 1000 cubm, of material extracted.

I Energy saving will be effected for the community by the opening of this proposed quarry as haul distances will be retained at approximately the current levels. I Presently Councils main quarry is known as "Chadburns Pit", which is located on the Murwillumbah Road about 12 km north of Kyogle. The proposed quarry at I about 6 km south of Kyogle and may infact provide some energy advantage for works in the Cedar Point locality. I 4.6 Pollution Control Licence I

The quarry may require a water pollution control licence as there are some extreme I events which may see water discharged from the site. As detailed in section 3.5.2.1 the water is to be reused on site to achieve a zero discharge in storm events I up to the one in five year storm event. I As the total site area is above the 2 ha and therefore approval may be required under the Pollution Control Act in respect of noise emissions. It is Planned that the amount of the work area open and active at any one time would be limited to below I 2 ha. I Greg AId eson. & A sociates Pty. Ltd, :1 Ba1aced Systems Plan ng.Consultants

I 5.0 Measures to Ameliorate Potential Impacts and Risks

I This section describes measures to ameliorate potential impacts and risks, describes

the proposed measures which are designed to mitigate potential adverse impacts and I risks associated with the proposal.

£1 Impact Amelioration to Potential Water Systems Impacts

Potential risks are the carry over of sediments from the excavation site into the creek system polluting the creek water and causing siltation.

Water runoff from the proposed quarry due to the method of excavation, will be minimal. The pit type excavation of the higher level will tend to trap water into the hole and only allow discharge at high water levels or via pumping. Detention can be provided, within the pit work area and in the second pond below the work area I and quarry entrance. Quiescent conditions can be created for settlement of particles. The details are discussed in Section 3.5.2. I

The Plan of Management provides for the construction of a small sediment pond

I within the respective work area or pit and a secondary sedimentation management pond to the east of the quarry. All ponds are to be detailed in accordance with the requirements of the Councils own Engineering Specifications and in accordance I with Soil Conservation Service specifications. Appendix F provides typical detail for the ponds and other sediment control measures. Sizing of the ponds is I nominated in Section 3.5.3 of this report. These ponds will provide a collection point for any suspended particulate matter and prevent it from being carried I downstream.

The condition of the pond will be monitored and if required desilting will be carried out and the fine particles extracted and remixed with the raw material prior to its transport to a suitable works site. The fine particles in the sediment pond are to be I regarded as a resource not a waste product.

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I 5.2 Amelioration to Potential Soil System Impacts

I Soil and water systems are closely linked as soil erosion is primarily caused by the passage of stormwater across a site carrying with it soil particles. The volume of I runoff from the proposed quarry will be limited due to the small catchment and the diversion of upstream runoff by the provision of a catch drains above the quarry pit. I

Within the quarry pit the velocity of runoff will be low because of the minimal grade I on the quarry floor.

I Details are outlined in Section 3.5.3, the amelioration of potential impact on soil systems is expected to be provided by the design of the quarry work area and the placement of sediment ponds, grassed swales and catch drains. I

The material proposed to be extracted at this quarry is relatively stable and will I usually be of sufficient size that it will not be readily eroded by stormwater.

Further amelioration will be provided by the placement of stockpiles of crushed rock clear of any stormwater flow lines. The size of the stockpile is usually limited to I correspond to the product supply requirements.

5.3 Amelioration to Potential Flora and Fauna Impacts

Any impacts to the existing flora and fauna can be ameliorated by the proposed tree planting and final rehabilitation.

I During construction or extraction the potential flora and fauna impacts are ameliorated by the staged rehabilitation plan. The site is currently a grazing I paddock and has been so for many years. Any environmental impact would have occurred many years ago and a new ecosystem has been established. The Flora I and Fauna report discusses this aspect.

The method of rehabilitation being benchinq and extensive replanting will result in an improved habitat regime. Rehabilitation of the site does have potential for restoring some of the habitat value of the area by providing vegetation and tree I

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cover which is more sympathetic to potential fauna habitat which is not presently on the site.

I The amelioration of potential impacts must also be viewed against the Flora & Fauna Assessment by Gary Opit Appendix E, which indicates that there are no I significant flora and fauna values which would be impacted by the proposed quarry due to the existing disturbed nature of the site. No rare or threatened species are I known to be located on the site.

H Potential impacts on the rainforest remnant south of the proposed access road are minimised by the sealing of the access road thus avoiding dust impacts on the I vegetation.

H 5.4 Amelioration of Potential Downstream Impacts

I With the proposed Management Plan the impacts downstream are addressed and ameliorated by the installation of sediment ponds which will contain soil erosion and I the movement of contaminated water. I Dust impact from the haul road will be controlled by sealing of the access road.

Water collected at the road side will be distributed before it becomes a I concentrated volume of water requiring piping or major control. The road side drains will be grass swales with mitre drains at regular intervals to direct small I quantities of water across the grassed paddocks and not directly to the creek system along the access road. These swales will act as filters as well as reducing I the water velocity. I Water discharge from the second sediment pond will be required to pass through an artificial wetland to ensure polishing of water to the best quality possible and I avoiding transport of water born pollution. I I I Environmental Impact Statement - Extractive l:ndustry Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry Site Description: Lot I DP 366036 i: April 1997. I Site Location: Edenville Road, Cedar Point, Kyogie Page 59. Greg Alderson & Associates.Pty Ltd Ba'anced S ystems Ptanng Consultants

5.5 Amelioration of Potential Noise Impacts

The amelioration of potential noise impacts is achieved by the design of the quarry pit and the distance of the quarry from the adjoining residences. The topography of the adjoining land area will ensure that noise from machinery is directed up rather than outwards.

I As the quarry is to be located within an excavation, or pit, with a face height of approximately 12 metres in height. Machinery is surrounded so that much of the I noise from the operation would be shielded from the nearest residences. The main source of noise generation will be during the establishment of the initial bench, to I the south west, when equipment will be located on the natural ground surface. This initial establishment can also be shielded from residences, other than Carlills, by I commencing from the east of the work site, where a natural protection can be gained for the Lynch residence (Offsite Dwelling No. 1 within Illustration No. 8) by the remainder of the ridge to the south and west. I

Potential impacts from blasting are ameliorated by the precautions outlined for I blasting in Section 3.5.1.1 and are specifically designed to minimise the impact of this occasional operation on the neighbouring residences.

Further control is achieved by the fact that all machines working the quarry will I always be required to meet the manufacturers specifications with respect to their muffler systems, thus reducing the noise from the operation of the quarry. When combined with the depth of the excavated walls, will minimise the impact of noise I from the quarry.

An Acoustical Assessment has been carried out by Toby Fiander and Associates and is attached as Appendix C.

From this report it is clear that the quarry can operate without adverse impact on I the neighbouring residences. Other than some restriction to the extent of the quarry in the south west. I Greg Akierson & Associates Pty. Ltd Balanced Systems Ptanning Consu'tants

5.6 Amelioration of Potential Air Quality Impacts

Water carts will be operated to control dust as required. Water sprays for control of dust emission from the crusher can also be installed.

I Water of the quarry work area will also be required for the trucks working within the confined space of the quarry pit at certain times. I

Edenville Road is sealed past the proposed entrance of the quarry, thus avoiding I the potential for dust impacts in this section of public road. When the quarry is operating, watering of the haulage road may be required to control dust levels until I the completion of the sealing operation.

5.7 Amelioration of Potential Visual Impacts

Potential Visual impacts have been minimised due to the location of the quarry within a pit on an elevated site. Screen planting is to be carried out to supplement the existing vegetation screens on side slopes of the elevated site.

The natural ground shape affords a visual barrier to all quarters of the quarry and I this will ensure that it is maintained as a discrete operation.

If needed further amelioration can be achieved by tree planting along the haul road, where it travels down the eastern spur as this is the only area of potential exposure I to the quarry operation.

5.8 Amelioration of Potential Archaeological Impacts

Potential archaeological impacts have been avoided by removing the portion of the sitecontaining the scarred trees as identified within Appendix E. A suitable buffer zone is provided to ensure these trees are protected. I I Greg AIdersor & Associates Pty. Ltd Ba'anced Systems Ptarrnrng Consultartts I I 6.0 JUSTIFICATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT

This section of the report provides justification to the preferred option for achieving n the proposal's objectives.

I 6.1 Analysis of Alternatives

I Section 3.1.4 examines the Market Supplies of material in the Kyogle area. As stated in section 3.1.3 the proposed quarry resource will be used primarily to I provide material for use on the road system of the local area, particularly those local roads under the control of the Kyogle Council and for the local concrete I manufacturing industry.

Other quarry sites are located in the vicinity of the subject site are discussed in I detail in section 3.1.4 and Illustration No.9 shows quarries with approved I development applications along with those still being considered by Council. The nearest quarries under the operation of the Council are Chadburns Pit I Murwillumbah Road, OId-Cob-O-Corn Road, Knapps Pit Lismore Road, Keens Pit Mummulgum and Griffiths Pit Murwillumbah Road. I Private quarries at Sargents Road, Fawcetts Plains Road, Collins Road, Omagh I Road, Ettrick Road, Trentys Lane, and Bazanos' Nimbin are either approved or being considered by Kyogle or Lismore Council's now.

I The minimum distance to the Kyogle town centre, as detailed in Table 1. of section 3.1.4 is relevant to the consideration of alternative sources of suitable road base I and gravel. Opening of the proposed quarry would potentially reduce haulage costs and gravel cost to the community but certainly keep it comparable with the existing costs. This I figure could be greater for certain work sites or if material were to be hauled from I

Table No.1 Neighbouring Quarries supplying to Kyogle Township

I Quarry Name Distance to Kyogle Type of Material Township km I OUey's Sargents Road 11 Sub Base Basalt Browns Fawcetts Plains 4 Sub Base Basalt

I McCullums Collins Ck. 8 Sub Base Basalt

Lynchs Creek 20 Sub Base Basalt I Four Winds Ettrick Road 8 Sub Base Basalt Hills Omagh Road 10 Sub Base Basalt I Eggins Trentys Lane 26 Sub Base Basalt Healey's Pit 11 Sandstone I Bazzanos Nimbin 15 Road Base Blakebrook Lismore 40 Road Base & Aggregate

I Chadburns Pit 7 Road Base & Aggregate

Cedar Point Quarry 7 Road Base & Aggregate I (Subject Quarry) I I I I I

I Environmental Impact Statement- Extractive industry Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry Site Description: Lot I DP 366036 April 1997 I Site Location: Edenville Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle Page 63 I Geg Alderson & Assoàiates Pty. Ltd. Baiancedsysterns Planning Cortsitants I 6.2 Cumulative Impacts of Subject quarry and Others in Shire

The cumulative effects of the this quarry along with others in the Kyogle Shire area I are minimal as this quarry will replace the soon to be completed Chadburns Pit at Murwillumbah Road which is the main source that currently provides A grade roadbase and sealing aggregate for the Kyogle Council. The Table 1 above shows I the Type of Material produced from each quarry in the same market area as the subject quarry. The closest quarry product material of compatible quality is I available from Nimbin. This quarry does not have the annual production rate to meet the requirements of the Kyogle Council. /

The completion of the extraction at Chadburns Pit is an efficient use of resource I and will allow time for Kyogle Council to properly establish the operation at the subject quarry at Cedar Point as an alternate source for the future. The subject quarry is not challenged as to its value for high quality product and there are I smaller quarries which can supply product for some of the Councils activities such as road shoulder grading, gravel road maintenance, road base in certain areas and I general fill activities. This does occur with the Kyogle Shire Council's activities and these other supplies are regularly sourced to preserve its own specific quality I product and also to ensure the best economy for residents, saving transport costs where possible and supporting the local quarry industry.

It is noted that the Roads and Traffic Authority support the 'identification and preservation of areas containing essential deposits for future community use". This I is the aim of this document with the addition of assessing the environmental impact of achieving this goal. L I H I

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7.0 CONSULTATION

This section of the report describes the consultation processes undertaken in I formulation of the proposal

I 7.1 Consultation with Government Agencies 1 7.1.1 DURP Directors Specifications

I A letter was sent to the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning seeking details as to the specifications for the preparation of this Environmental Impact Statement. I The Departments response is attached within Appendix A.

' All the issues raised in the Directors letter have been dealt with in this Statement I and are referenced here:

Potential impacts dust, noise, vibration, erosion, mitigation impacts - Refer to Sections 4.1, 4.2, 3.4.1.2 I • Soil erosion and protection - Refer to Sections 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 5.1. and Appendix F, I • Aboriginal Heritage - Refer to Section 2.3.4 Traffic impacts - Refer to Sections, 4.3 • Visual impacts - Refer to Section 4.2.4, 5.1. I Rehabilitation methods - Refer to Sections 3.5.6. . Cumulative impacts - Refer to Section 6.0. I SEPP No. 46 Native Vegetation - Refer to Appendix E . SEPP No. 44 Koala Habitat - Refer to Appendix E 1 North Coast Regional Environmental Plan - Refer to Section 8.2 7.1.2 Roads and Traffic Authority

The RTA response is included as part of Appendix B. The concerns raised by the I RTA are addressed in the report and cross referenced here: The EPA response is included as part of Appendix B. A cross reference is provided I here:

Contour plan and distances to residences - Refer to Illustration 8 . Air pollution controls - Refer to Section 4.2.3 I Noise Pollution Controls- Refer to Section 4.2.2 and Appendix C Blasting impacts - Refer to Section 3.5.1.1 and Appendix • Water Pollution- Refer to Section 4.1.1, 5.1.1 and Appendix F I Rehabilitation program- Refer to Section 3.5.6 and Illustration 10. I • Clean Water Act Licence- Refer to Section 3.5.3 7.1.4 Land and Water Conservation

I The Department of Land and Water Conservation now includes the Soil Conservation Service and as such soil conservation matters are nominated in this I letter. The issues raised in the letter are summarised as follows:

1 Erosion Control Plan- Refer to Section 3.5.3. Rehabilitation Plan- Refer to Section 3.5.6 and Illustration 7 I Water Matters- Refer to Section 3.5.2 I 7.1.5 NSW Agriculture The issues raised by the RDA unit of the NSW Agriculture are as follows: I Agricultural quality- Refer to Section 2.3.2.3 I Neighbouring farming activities- Refer to Section 4.2.1 Competition for water- Refer to Section 3.5.2 and 4.1.1 I Lechate discharge- Refer to Section 4.2.1 I I

Environmental Impact Statement - Extractive lndu

Cedar Point Quarry Site Description: Lot 1 DP 366036 SiteQuarryName: Location: Edenville Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle A public meeting was held at the Cedar Point hail on the evening of Tuesday the I 18th June to provide information and discuss the proposed quarry.

Approximately 20 local residents living within the general locality of the quarry site attended the meeting. Following a presentation regarding the EIS planning process

I and the preliminary known aspects of the proposed quarry a discussion, on topics raised by community members, was held.

I Topics raised and discussed included the following:

I The EIS development application process . The high incidents of asthma in the locality and potential quarry impacts such as I dust generation on residents with asthma. . Whether the crusher would be a wet or dry operation I How it was possible that the quarry operation could keep within 5 decibels of the background noise of the locality • The shape of the proposed quarry pit I Blasting aspects including the trial blast which was undertaken on the day. • Whether the vibrations from blasting will increase as the quarry hole deepens I What happens if a blast damages a house . Mechanisms to control or eliminate dust I The existing bridge on Edenvilie Rd including its load limits and the upgrading issues I Upgrading the haulage road between the site and the bridge The volume of material on the site • Who monitors the sedimentation ponds I Whether there would be any limit on truck usage during school bus times . Other haulage route aspects e.g. Omagh Rd I What happens if the quarry hits a spring • Impacts on farm bores and springs I

Environmenta' Impact Statement - Extractive Industry

QuarryName: Cedar Point Quarry Site Description: Lot I DP 366036 April 1997 Site Location: Edenville Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle Page 67 I Greg AJderson & Associates Pty Ltd Baaiced ystem.... Ptannirg Cosuants

I Hours of operation, whether the quarry would operate on weekends and at night Likely number of trucks per day I The size and type of trucks to be used Likely life expectancy of the quarry I Potential alternatives to using quarry material for road construction Discussion regarding councils other quarry - Chadburn will cease I Will the quarry provide restriction on a future subdivision 'in the locality

Consultations also occurred with residents within the immediate locality of the I quarry. Additional consultation occurred with landowners immediately to the north I and south of the proposed quarry site. I I I I I I I I I I I 1 Envtronmentat Impact Statement Extractive industry Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry Site Description Lot I DP 366036 ApnI 1997 1 Site Location: Edenville Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle .... Page 68 I Gfeg Alderson & Assoc;ates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Ptanrnig Corsiltants I 8. STATUTORY PLANNING ASSESSMENT I This section examines the consistency of the proposed development with the I provisions of relevant planning policies, objectives, statutory instruments and legislation.

I The chapter is setout as follows:

I 8.1 EIS Statutory Requirements 8.2 State and Regional Plans I 8.3 Local Environmental Plan 8.4 Development Control Plans I 8.5 S90(1) Assessment

I 8.1 EIS Statutory Requirements

I The following assessment addresses the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation, 1994.

I 8.1.1 Schedule 2 Matters

I I. A summary of the environmental impact statement

I The executive summary at the front of this report summarises the matter.

I A statement of the objectives of the development or activity I Section 3.2 of this report provides the objectives for the proposal.

An analysis of any feasible alternatives to the proposal having regard to the I objectives

I Section 6.1 of this report addresses this matter and provides reasons for the preferred option. I 1 Environmental Impact Statement - Extactive Industry Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry •. Site Descriptron Lot I DP 366036 1 Site Location: Edenville Road., Cedar Point, Kyogle . Greg Alderson & Associates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Ptanntng Consultants

4. An analysis of the development or activity, including:

(a) a full description of the development or activity

I Section 3 of this report provides a detailed description of the proposed development.

(b) a general description of the environment likely to be affected, together with I a detailed description of those aspects of the environment likely to be

significantly affected; and

Section 2 of this report and Appendix D describes the site and locality while Section 4 I addresses the likely environmental impacts. I (c) the likely impact on the environment having regard to:

(i) the nature and extent of the development I the nature and extent of any building or work associated with the development or activity I the way in which any such building or work is to be designed, constructed and operated I any rehabilitation measures to be undertaken

I This report describes the nature and extent of the proposed quarry including the associated environmental impacts. The Rehabilitation Plan and assessment of likely

impacts describes the manner in which the proposal seeks to mitigate perceived I impacts.

(d) a full description of the measures proposed to mitigate any adverse effects of the development or activity on the environment

Section 5 of this report describes the mitigating measures proposed to be undertaken I to minimise likely environmental impacts to the site and locality.

5. The reasons justifying the carrying out of the development or activity in the I manner proposed, having regard to the biophysical, economic and social 1 considerations and the principles of ecologically sustainable development. I Environmental Impact Statement Extractive Industry Quarry, Name: Cedar Point Quarry Site Description: Lot IDP 366036 Apfll 1997 I Site Location: Edenville Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle Page70 .. 1 Greg Alderson & Associates .Pty.:Ltd.. : •.::j::j. Baiáncëd$ystems

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Section 6 of this report provides justification and reasons for the carrying out of this I development. The proposed design option is considered the option most consistent with the principles of ecologically sustainable development as improved environmental outcomes will be achieved. I

6. Compilation of the measures referred to in item 4(d) I I Section 5 of this report provides a compilation of the proposed mitigating measures. f 7. A list of any approvals that must be obtained under any other Act or law I before the development or activity may lawfully be carried out

There are no know approvals required at this stage but statutory authorities may I require liciences or certificates from time to time.

I 8.2 State and Regional Plans

8.2.1 SEPP No. 44 Koala Habitat I

The report within Appendix D by Gary Opit, Environmental Consultant assesses the I proposal in the context of SEPP No. 44. The policy is not applicable in the I circumstances. 8.2.2 SEPP No. 46 Native Vegetation

The report within Appendix D by Gary Opit, Environmental Consultant identifies that natural vegetation clearing so as to impact on SEPP 46 is not proposed. I

8.2.3 North Coast Regional Environmental Plan 1988

The North Coast Regional Environmental Plan 1988, gazetted in December 1987 applies to all land within Kyogle Shire and other shires on the North Coast of NSW. I The REP is the principal statutory instrument specifying regional and state planning policies and as such replaces other previous S117 Directions (,other than 3- G22, I G25,

•:.. . Environmental Impact Statement - Extractive Industry I Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry . . Site Description Lot I DP 366036 ApriI 1997 I Site Location: EdenvilleRoad, Cedar Point, Kyogle . Page 71 .. .. ...... Gteg.Aèán:&IóàiatePtyLtd . . BaIa èSy . téms PtannIngConsltants I The approach adopted by the REP is to specify objectives and directions on a range I of matters to be met and undertaken by Councils when preparing local environmental plans and considering development applications. Relevant provisions of the REP I which apply when considering this development application on the subject site include:

I Clauses 6 &12 agricultural resources

The proposed quarry is not likely to adversely impact on existing agricultural activities as addressed within this report.

Clauses 16 &18 geological resources I The application for this quarry is consistent with these clauses. The Plan of Management includes erosion and sediment control plans and a rehabilitation plan. I

Clause 28 natural environment - objectives

The proposal is consistent with these provisions relating to protecting the natural I environment, the scenic quality and water quality as addressed within this report.

8.3 I.D.O. No. I Shire of Kyogle

Pursuant to the Interim Development Order, the site is located within the Non Urban A Zone, where extractive industries are permissible, with the consent of the Council.

1 8.4 Development Control Plans

Provisions of relevant Kyogle Development Control Plans are identified below, I together with a statement of the consistency of the proposed development with those provisions. The applicable DCPs pertaining to this application are:

Development Control Plan No. 2 - Development in Rural Areas applies to the site I 8.5 S90(1) Assessment

This section assesses the consistency of the application in relation to the provisions of I Section 90(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.

SECTION 90 (1)

(a) the provisions of - I any environmental planning instrument; any draft environmental planning instrument that is or has been placed on exhibition pursuant to section 47(b) or 66(1)(b); any draft State environmental planning policy which has been submitted to I the Minister in accordance with section 37 and details of which have been notified to the consent authority; and any development control plan in force under section 72, applying to the I land to which the development application relates;

Regional Environmental Plan - refer to section 8.2 of this report. Local Environmental Plan (IDO)- refer to section 8.3 of this report.

I Development Control Plans - refer to section 8.4 of this report. I In summary, the application is a permissible use which complies with applicable planning instruments.

(al) the provisions of - any conservation agreement entered into under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 and applying to the whole or part of the land to which the development application relates; and I any plan of management adopted under that Act for the conservation area to which the agreement relates:

Not applicable

I (b) the impact of that development on the environment and where harm to the environment is likely to be caused, any means that may be employed to protect I the environment or to mitigate that harm; ... I Greg Aldersón & Assocates Pty. Ltd •:. :.BaancedSystems Plan n gCbnsultants

Section 4 has identified the likely impacts and provided mitigating measures where an adverse impact may be generated. In terms of the natural environment, the report

I within Appendix D concludes the proposed operation will not generate significant adverse impacts on the natural environment subject to implementation of I recommendations.

A range of management measures to ameliorate potential adverse impacts on the site I are proposed within the management plan.

In terms of noise and air impacts, Section 3.5 and Appendix C address the likely impacts and necessary mitigating measures.

(C) the effect of that development on the landscape or scenic quality of the i locality; Sections 4 of this report addresses potential visual impacts. The future visual impact I of the proposed quarry will not be visually obtrusive as the quarry is not visually exposed to any significant extent.

I (ci) the effect of that development on any wilderness area (within the meaning of the Wilderness Act 1987) in the locality;

Not applicable

(c2) whether there is likely to be a significant effect on the environment of protected fauna;

I The specialist report within Appendix D assesses the provisions of S5A and concludes I proposed quarry will not impact on the environment of protected fauna. the social effect and the economic effect of that development in the locality;

The proposed development is likely to contribute positively to the social and I economic circumstances of the locality. the character, location, siting, bulk, scale, shape, size, height, density, I design, or external appearance of that development; Greg Alderson & Associates Pty Ltd Balanced SysLtems Ptanntng Consultants

The existing character of the locality is of a relatively low density of settlement rural environment. In this context this rural quarry is not considered to be out of character with the locality. I

This report assesses the proposal in the context of the appearance from public I places, siting, design external appearance and concludes no significant adverse I impacts will be generated. f) the size and shape of the land to which that development relates, the siting of any building or works thereon and the area to be occupied by that I development;

The size and shape of the subject site is considered satisfactory for the proposed purpose. The design of the proposed development responds to the characteristics of I the site. (g) whether the land to which the development application relates is unsuitable for that development by reason of it being, or being likely to be, subject to I flooding, tidal inundation, subsidence, slip or bushfire or to any other risk;

The site is not subject to any significant hazard. I

(h) the relationship of that development to development on adjoining land or I on any other land in the locality;

This report assesses the likely impacts on land within the immediate locality. In terms I of nearby dwellings, Illustration 8 identifies minimal impact on settlement pattern within the locality.

(i) whether the proposed means of entrance to and exit from that development and the land to which that development application relates are adequate and I whether adequate provision has been made for the loading, unloading, manoeuvring and parking of vehicles within that development or on that land;

I Adequate means of access is available to the site by the proposed access road as I described within Sections 4.3.6 and 4.3.7 of this report.

Within the quarry site, adequate areas are provided for loading, unloading, I manoeuvring and parking of vehicles. Section 4.3 of the report provides a traffic impact assessment for the proposed I quarry.

I The traffic impact assessment concludes the likely increase in traffic on the local road system will not exceed the capacity of the road system. Measures are mproposed to progressively u8pgrade the local road system.

(k) whether public transport services are necessary and, if so, whether they are available and adequate for that development;

Not applicable

whether utility services are available and adequate for that development;

(I) No utility services are required for the proposed development.

(m) whether adequate provision has been made for the landscaping of the land to which that development application relates and whether any trees or other vegetation on the land should be preserved;

The flora and fauna assessment within Appendix D assesses the flora values of the site. The report identified any flora species of significance and provided recommendations to protect such species.

(ml) whether that development is likely to cause soil erosion;

Soil erosion mitigation practices are integral to the design and management of the proposed quarry as described within Section 3.

Section 4.1 .2 identifies the likely impacts of the proposal on the sites soil systems.

Sections 5.1 & 5.2 address the measures within the proposal which are designed to avoid or minimise the risk of soil erosion.

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(n) any representations made by a public authority in relation to that development application, or to the development of the area, and the rights and powers of that public authority;

Written consultation occurred with relevant public authorities during the formulation of the design of the proposal. The outcomes of this consultation is contained within Appendices B & C of this report while Section 7 of this report describes the consultation undertaken.

(0) the existing and likely future amenity of the neighbourhood;

Section 2 of this report describes various aspects of the existing amenity of the locality.

The proposed quarry is unlikely to create significant adverse impacts or conflicting uses, especially upon implementation of the recommendations relating to mitigating impacts, on the immediate locality. This report has identified the likely impacts on the immediate locality and has proposed a range of mitigating measures to minimise any potential adverse impacts.

The future amenity of the locality is likely to be similar to the existing amenity as no significant land use or settlement pattern change is likely.

(p) any submission made under section 87;

Not applicable at this stage.

(p1) without limiting the generality of paragraph (a), any matter specified in an environmental planning instrument as a matter to be taken into consideration or to which the consent authority shall otherwise have regard in determining the development application;

Refer to Section 8 of this report which addresses applicable provisions within relevant planning instruments.

Environmental Impact Statement - Extractive Industry I Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry Site Description: Lot I DP 366036 April 1997 I Site Location: EdenviUe Road, Cedar Point, Kyogle Page 77 I Greg Alderson & Associates Pty Ltd Ba'anced Systems Panntig Consultants

I the circumstances of the case;

I The proposed quarry is considered positive in social, economic and natural environment terms subject to implementation of the mitigating measures outlined I within this report.

I the public interest; and

The proposed quarry is for the purpose of an adequate and affordable supply of road I making material for the maintenance and construction of local roads and other uses. This assessment has demonstrated the likely impacts of the proposed development I and provided a range of mitigating measures to minimise potential adverse impacts. The proposal is considered consistent with public legislature, policy and objectives. I On balance, the proposal is considered in the public interest. I any other prescribed matter. Provision for disabled access

I Not applicable

I Coastal Policy

I Not applicable

c. Effect of the development on: I any protected or endangered fauna; and the habitat of any such protected or endangered fauna, means to protect or mitigate harm if the development is going I to cause harm. I Greg Aldeison & Assocates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Ptann ug Corsltants I The proposed quarry is not subject to any significant risk from bushfire. Quarry I management will ensure the proposed quarry does generate any bushfire risk. I I I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I I I I Quarry Name: Cedar Poini Site Description: Lot 1 DP I Site Location: Edenville R I ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... Greg Aderson & Associates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Nanning Consultants I I I I I I I I

I APPENDIX A I

I Development Application Form I I I I I I I I OFFICE USE ONLY FORM 3 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION Registered No:...... Date received...... I Environm ental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 fee: S ...... Section 77 (3) Assessed ReceiptNo:......

I Applicant's Reference No...... TO: ¶7 CITY/MUNICIPALITY!SHIRE OF ...... I J ...- /-cc ... of. ...... . . - ..... (full postal address) I...... Telephone No: (business hours) hereby apply for development consent to carry out the development described below: I Description of the land to which the development applic tion relates: Street No: ...... Street:.. ...... Locality/suburb ......

Name of owner: ...... Council's Assessment No: ......

Real property description: Lot(s) ...... ...... D.P Volume ...... Folio ......

Portion. ...... Parish ......

(NOTE: A plan (in triplicate) of the subject land must accompany the application. Refer to Note 2 of Instructions for Completing Develop- ment Application.)

Description of development or other activity (e.g. advertisement, demolition etc.) for which development consent is I sought: 7c7'4-'i-t c—a ''

I W..... here. .....de ve.lopment involves the erection of a building, state the proposed use of the building when erected:

NOTE:Plans/drawings and other information (in triplicate) describing the development must accompany the application. Refer to Notes 3 and 4 of Instructions for Completing Development Application.

Estimated cost of proposed development:

(where it involves the erection of a building or the carrying out of a work: $...... (NOTE: Refer to Note 1 of the Instructions for Completing Development Application.)

I Environmental impact of proposed development:

The application i accompanied by: an environmental impact statement (in the case of designated development) I * - - delete whichever is inapplicable. Refer to Notes Sand 6.

Signature of applicant or person signing on behalf of applicant..... .- ...... ' Where not signed by applicant state capacity in which application is signed. .. Date 4..T ...... - i9.7 ...

CONSENT OF OWNER

(To he completed: I (a) where the land to ahich the development application rclates doe, not compOse Cioc r and, and the applicant is not the owner of that land: or I /h) vh cry the land c o s:pr se,, Cro n lands and the applicant 0 ot 1 he ,'swfi occupiEr o cv"c' that land.) ..1 . I, ...... '— of...... - I being the owner of the land to which this application relates heiebN consent so the Makin, this application.

Signature of owner or person acting for or on behalf of owner...... -

Where not signed by owner state capacity in which consent is signed...... 9

The General Manager Kyogle Council P0 Box 11 KYOGLE NSW 2474

Dear Sir,

I give my permission for the Technical Services Department of Kyogle Council, or its consultants to submit a development application for the establishment of a hard rock quarry on Lot 1 DP 366036, Parish Stratheden, County Rous which is land owned by me.

Yours Faithfully

F CPLL-L

30 April, 1997. I Greg Arderson &1 Associates p :Lt ::.:..::. I I I I I 1 I I I APPENDIX B I I Geological Report I I I I I

I Centre for Coastal Management

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I Geological Report

I Carlill's basalt prospect, Kyogle I John V. Smith & Stephen J. Cotter April, 1996 I

Location: Cedar Point, Kyogle I Material: basalt Investigation: This report is based on a site visit and site plans and laboratory analysis of samples. I Site visit: 19/3/96 I Existing Workings Shallow exploratoiy excavations have been made on the crest of the end of a southeast trending ridge. A small abandoned quarry has been excavated into the southwestern face I of the ridge. A small quarry between 60m and 80m elevation (below the level of the abandoned quarry on the Carlill site) is located 1km west of the site and comprises vesicular and weathered I basalt apparently of road sub-base quality.

Rock types I The site comprises upper and lower black basalt lava flows separated by 2m thick zone of basaltic agglomerate. The upper basalt is slightly coarser g rained than the lower basalt. I The rocks b elong to the Tertiary age formation known as the Lamington Volcanics. Structure I The rOcks exposed in the site represent parts of two basalt lava flows separated bya 3m thick basalt agglomerate zone. The shape of the flat-topped ridge indicates that the basalt layers are horizontal. The upper basalt has vertical joints throughout at a spacing of about 1 to 2 metres indicating thick flows. The lower basalt has more closely spaced joints. I The joint spacing and grain size indicate that the upper basalt is a thicker layer than the lower basalt. The upper flow extends from the crest of the ridge to an elevation about 4m above the face of the abandoned quarry. This was estimated without the aid of surveying I to be in the order of 20m thickness. If this is a single flow as the field evidence suggests, it would be one of the thickest lava flows identified in the district. Thick lava flows generally make superior quarry products because of (1) more consistent properties due to I the absence of weathered and vesicular flow tops, (2) less alteration by groundwater because of the wide fracture spacing, (3) coarser grain sizes. I Weathering On the crest of the ridge soils are only very thin and fresh bedrock outcrops in numerous I locations. Fresh bedrock is near the surface at most locations on the site. Sampling and Analysis

I Samples were taken from the (1) area of shallow exploratory excavation, (2) shallow excavations for a track leading off the ridge to the northeast, (3) an abandoned quarry on the southwest of the ridge and (4) bedrock exposed on the southwestern side of the crest of the ridge. Samples were analysed for plastic behaviour and mineralogy by microscope I and x-ray diffraction. I Plasticity analysis All samples were found to be non-plastic indicating a very low proportion of clay minerals. The low plasticity (zero) of the samples suggests that fine material would need to be added to the crushed stone for use as road base. The crushed rock may be of I sufficiently high quality to be suitable for specialised crushed stone uses. I I

I Sample No. Liquid Limit % Plastic Limit % Plasticity Index i 15.6 NO 0.0 2 15.3 NO 0.0 I 3 14.5 NO 0.0 4 16.5 NO 0.0 I Mineralogy by microscope Sample grain plagioclase pyroxene olivine glass Fe ox. carbonate No. size % % % % % % I flM1 1 0.4 63 15 5 5 10 2 2 0.3 65 15 2 5 13 0 1 3 0.2 63 10 5 12 10 0 4 0.4 60 15 2 13 10 0

i Microscopic thin section analysis of the samples indicated typical basalt mineralogy including plagioclase, pyroxene and iron oxide. Olivine was also observed and is in the process of transforming to clay minerals. Olivine and glass can be deleterious I components as they transforms to clay minerals, a process which can happen rapidly (weeks) in fine particles and on surfaces but happens more slowly in the interior of rock fragments. The relatively coarse grain size of the upper basalt may enhance its bonding I to tar and.resistance to polishing if used as a road sealing aggregate. Mineralogy by XRD

I X-ray diffraction analysis concurred with the mineralogy of the rock as determined by microscopic thin section analysis. The presence of smectite clay is an indication of the early stages of olivine and glass transformation to clay. The XRD Alteration Index1 I indicates that the rock is only slightly altered. I X-ray diffraction mineral analysis Sample No. smectite c/s feldspar c/s Alteration Index] i 48 302 0.16 I 2 47 260 0.18 3 40 254 0.16 0.10 1 4 42 440 Resource Assessment

I Extent The following comments on the geological extent of the resource do not take into account I land holding, environmental or other constraints on exploitation. Based on the field inspection it is probable that the flat-topped ridge, on which the site is located, represents a horizontal thick (possibly about 20m) basalt flow. Thin (

The Alteration Index is the ratio of the XRD major peaks (in counts/second) of smectite (swelling) clay and feldspar. The index indicates the degree of alteration of the rock (<0.1 = Fresh. 0.1-0.25 = Sligthly I Altered, 0.25-1.0 = Moderately Altered, >1.0 = Highly Altered). I I

thin (about 3m) layer of basalt agglomerate, probably moderately altered overlying a I lower basalt lava flow. The volume of this resource could be calculated from survey plans and depends on the elevation of proposed floor levels. It is reconirnended that at least one borehole be drilled to a depth exceeding 25m to test the thickness of the upper I flow.

Quality

I The material from both the upper and lower basalt lava flows is of a high quality for crushed rock purposes. The properties of the material suggest it would be suitable for purposes of road sealing and concrete aggregate, however, specic testing for polished I aggregate friction value, adhesion to tar and alkali-silica reactions in concrete are recommended. The basaltic agglomerate between the lava flows and the small amount of weathered rock from near-surface parts of the upper flow would probably be suitable for I road base. Excavation

I The fresh basalt will require blasting for excavation after the shallow soils have been removed.

I Erodibility Exposures of the fresh basalt should be considered to have a low erodibility for the I purposes of designing sediment control works. Regional Context

I A review of construction materials in the North Coast region (Brownlow, 1994) has shown the need to incorporate needs for construction materials into long-term regional planning. The Carlill site has the potential to supply a large volume of high quality I material to the region. The site is well located to serve areas surrounding Kyogle and Casino and further east. The nearest major operating quarry (Blakebrook Quarry, I Lismore City Council) is located 30km east-southeast. Reference

I Browniow, J.W. 1994. Construction materials in the North Coast region: demand assessment and proposed resource management strategy. NSW Department of Minera] Resources.

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I RTA QA Specification for unbound and modified base and sub-base materials for surfaced road pavements, (RTA 3051, ed. 3, November, 1994) includes the following plasticity parameters. Liquid Limit max. 20 (base), 23 (sub-base); Plastic Limit max. 20 (base & sub-base); I Plasticity Index max. 6 (base 1, 2a & 2b), 8 (base 2c & 2d), 12 (sub-base). I I I nArC .i flt fl R6Marth94 - ROADS AND TRAFFIC AUTHORflY 31 VICTORIA STREET GP.AFTON, N.S.W 2460 I

TEST REPORT: COARSE AGGREGATE

Z.O FILE No. 240.1254 W ORK: I SH)RE OF KYOGLE MO FILE No. - EVALUATION OF CARLILLS QUARRY. LAB FILE No. 240.5327 I

LAB No. 129S

Date ReceIved: 23 / 8 I 96 I SOU RCE OF MATERIAL: ( Location or name of deposit) Date Authorised 23/8/ 96 CARLILLS QUARRY. No. of Samples 4 I 14mm AGGREGATE Submitted By: MAJOR [antitY represented: [Proposed use: J. N.K SEAL!NG 43 TEST SAMPLE No. SPECIFICATION 42 I

METHOD PRE-TREATMENT.

Passing 63.0 mm sieve % I

Passing 63.0 mm sieve %

Passing 37.6 mm sieve % I

Passing 26.6 mm sieve %

Passing 19.0mm sieve % 100 100 100 I

98 T201 Passing 13.2mm sieve % 90- 100 97

Passing 9.60 mm sieve % 0-30 26 26 I

Passing 6.70 mm sieve % 0-5 1 1

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Passing 2.36 mm sieve %

Passing 1.18mm sieve % 0-1 0 0

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T212 Compacted unit mass tIm3 *

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WORK: Z.O FILE No. 2401254 I SHIRE OF KYOGLE. M.O FILE No. EVALUATION OF CARLILLS QUARRY. I LAB FILE No. 240.5327 LAB No. 129S

DateRecelved: 2318/96 I SOURCE OF MATERIAL: (Location or name otdeposit) DateAuthorised 23/8/96 CARLILLS QUARRY No. or Samples 4 I 10mm AGGREGATE Quantity represented: Proposed use: Submitted By: J. MAJOR N K. SEALING I TEST SAMPLE No. SPECIFICATION 44 45 METHOD PRE -TREATMENT. I Passing 63.0 mm sieve % Passing 63.0 mm sieve % I Passing 37.6 mm sieve % Passing 26.6mm sieve %-. I Passing 19.0 mm sieve % T201 Passing 13.2mm sieve % 100 100 100 I Passing 9.60 mm sieve % 90- 100 100 99 Passing 6.70 mm sieve % 0-30 30 26 r Passing 4.76 mm sieve % 0-5 3 2 Passing 2.36 mm sieve % I Passing 1.18 mm.sieve % 0-1 2 1 T21 I Loose unit mass tim3 - - * I T212 Compacted unit mass t/m3 T213 Particle Shape f/o Misshapen (21 ratio) *

Wet / Dry Strength Variation * * * T21 6 Dry Strength kN

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I 4.6 4.9 T236 Average Least Dimension mm 5.0 I T239 Fractured Faces I SPECIFICATION RTA 1151 GNATURE:.2° -

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M.O FILE No. - SHIRE OF KYOGLE. I LAB FILE No. 240.5327 EVALUATION OF CARLILLS QUARRY. LAB No. 132S

I Date Received: 16-10-96 SOURCE OF MATERIAL: ( Location or name of deposIt) Data Authorised 16-10-96 CARLILLS QUARRY CRUSHED BASALT. I No. of Samples 1

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I REFERENCE: . Request dated 20109196

DATE RECLEVED: 24/09/96 I SAIVLE DETAILS: 14mm Crashed Basalt

AN FRICflON VALUE I Test Methods AS 1141.41 & 42 T 231 & T 233 Reference Air Temp. I Sample No. 42 Aggregate Test Fraction Size mm -13.2 + 9.5

I Polishing Time 0 73 72 25 (Hours) I 2 58 56 24

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Notes: 1. The reference aggregate is Panmure Basalt. (The Ausalian Standard Reference Aggregate).

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MEAN FRICTION VALUE I Test Methods AS 1141.41 & 42 T 231 & T 233 Reference Air Temp. I Sample No. 44 Aggregate CIC Test Fraction Size mm —9.5 +6.7

I Polishing Tim€ 0 72 74 24 (Hours) I 2 60 58 24 I 4 57 54 22 PAPV 54 I 1 Notes: 1. The reference aggregate is Panmure Basalt. (The Australian Standard Reference Aggregate). Mean Friction Values and P.A.F.V corrected to 23°C (From measured air temperature at I time of testing). Samples tested as supplied.

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DATE RECIEVED: 24/09196

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APPENDIX C

Acoustic Assessment

Environmental Impact Statement - Extractive Industry

Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry Site Description: Lot I DP 366036 Site Location: Edenville Road Cedar Point, Kyogle Acoustic Assessment - Proposed Carlill's Quarry Cedar Point

Prepared by G.P. Mashiah. BE, GradlEAust, PEng Tobv Fiander & Associates, Suite 2. 7 Wilton Close, CASTLE HILL NSW P0 Box 6200. Baulkhani Hills Bus. Centre NSW 2153 Ph. (02) 680-3006 Fax (02) 634-1932

Report No: TFA 1735/01 Date: 17 July. 1996 I .Teby Fai der& 4 sod Quarr..darPthit::: I Contents I BACKGROUND . 3

I CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT...... I 2.1 Quarry Operations ...... 2.2 Background Noise Levels ......

I EVALUATION OF NOISE EMISSION LEVELS ......

/ 3. 1 Estimated Operating Noise Levels ...... I 3.1.1 Noise amelioration measures during Construction...... 3.1.2 Predicted noise levels during normal operation of quarry.. I BLASTING......

I SUMMARY 7 I REFERENCES ..... 8 I I I I I I I I I

I CR1-1-N0S4.D0C 2 I

2. CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT

I Responsibility for the control of noise emissions in New South Wales is vested in the local Council and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). The Noise Control Act 1975 is the relevant legislation controlling noise. The two broad objectives used I bN, the EPA are:

a. that the noise from any single source does not intrude greatly above I the prevailing background noise levels

b. that background noise level does not exceed the level appropriate for I the particular locality and lapd use

2.1 Quarry Operations 1 The subject site is located within one kilometre of the Summerland Way and 1 .Skilometres from the North Coast Railway line. This proximity to a busy highway and railway line results in a relatively high background noise level when compared I with other rural areas.

To assist in balancing the individual community effects and benefits arising from such I situations. the EPA has drafted a schedule of recommended background noise levels for various land uses categories. An extract from the schedule relating to the three I most stringent classifications appears below in Table 1. rhi AT.. 1 D Irl (.trIimr Rrkarnind Nnk t.ivIc I Zoning Description Recommended Acceptable Limit - L90 Acceptable dB(A) Ma.ximum dB(A) Residences in Rural Areas Da\ 45 50 I Night 35 40 Residential Areas Day 45 50 Night 35 40 I Residents near Industrial or Day 50 55 Busy Roads Night 40 45 I Note a day is defined as Monday to Saturday 7.00 am to 10.00 pm. The EPAs objective is for the Lo( background noise levels not to exceed the specified "acceptable" limit. \Vhcre the recommended "acceptable" level is not achievable for I technical or economic reasons. then the lowest achievable may be permitted. provided the resultant noise levels at the receptors do not exceed the relevant "maximum noise I level. \Vhere existing background sound levels are high. the EPA recommends certain planning noise levels for residential receivers. These recommended planning levels I area given in Table No.2. I CRLLN0S4.D0C 3 Toby Fiander & Associates - Acoustic Assessmentfar Pmpasd Carlill's Quarry; Cedar Pvint

Tk1 Nm VPS'c Rrnmmc.ndd Plsnnino t.pvplc Existing Background noise levels Recommended maximum noise levels, for at the most sensitive point in an planning approval purposes, at that point as affected residential area a result of a proposed new noise source A Background is above relevant Preferably set maximum planning level lOdB(A) or acceptable levels more below acceptable level at least. set maximum planning level 10 dB(A) below existing background level B Background is at acceptable level Set maximum planning level lOdB(A) below acceptable level C Background is below acceptable level Set maximum planning level by: ldB(A) 9dB(A) Below acceptable level 2dB(A) 5dB(A) Below acceptable level 3iB(A) 3dB(A) Below acceptable level 4dB(A) 2dB(A) Below acceptable level 5dB(A) 2dB(A) Below acceptable level 6dB(A) omniore 5dB(.b9ye background level

2.2 Background Noise Levels Background noise levels for the proposed quarry were measured and the mimmuni L level is listed in Table No 3., with quarry emission design goals and the EPA recommended L90 level.

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Time of Day - Measured Min L90 EPA Rec. L90 (1) L10 Design Goal 6.0 am - 7.00 am not measured 40 to 45 dB(A) 40 dB(A) am - 6.00 pm 46-47dB(A) 50 to 55 dB(A) 50dB(A) a(1) Resideflts near busy roab

The residential monitorine locations are sho\\li in the Exhibit No. 1 and described briefly belo\\.

Dwelling 1 Dwelling on Edenville Road. approximately 300nietres south of the Southern Edge of the proposed quarry (Lvnch" dwelling).

Dwelling 2 Dwelling on Omagh Road. Omagh Vale approximately 2001nctrcs from the edge of the proposed quarry.

3. EVALUATION OF NOISE EMISSION LEVELS

The acoustic impact from the proposed extraction and transportation operation requires a series of noise level readings to develop a model of potential noise impacts. Noise assessment was undertaken during a trial excavation simulating normal quarry operation using a Komatsu 65E 165hp dozer.

Source and background noise levels were measured on the 20 June. 1996 while trial winning operations were in progress. In addition, a test blast was undertaken by Ron Southon Ptv Ltd on 18 June. and blasting is discussed further in Section 4.

Noise measurements were taken within lOrnetres of the two nearest houses to the proposed quarry. The relatively high readings associated with normal background

CRLLN0S4.D0C 4 I TobjFiód&. A dates - A ustic Aséentfiir pd.Cwlill's.Qttany, CedrPoint.

I noises was due to the proximity of the houses to the Summerland Way and the North Coast Railway line.

I The proposed method of working the quarry will reduce the noise emission from the quarry as it is proposed that the quarry be excavated as a pit. Maximum noise from quarry operations will occur during the initial excavation when the dozer is located on I the crest of the ridge. This was simulated in the trial excavation. As the pit is excavated, the edges of the excavation will form a noise attenuation barrier.

1 It is proposed that blasted material be won by a bulldozer, with rubber tvred loaders feeding a portable crusher and loading trucks.

I The crusher is expected to feed stockpiles from which the road transport trucks will then leave the site using mainly Edenville Road to transport material from the quarry. However, the proposed access road is further away from Dwellings 1 and 2 than the I quarry and also separated by the bulk of the plateaux. From observation during the noise tests. Edenville Road already has a considerable number of heavy vehicle movements serving other quarries and farming activities located west of the subject 1 site.

3.1 Estimated Operating Noise Levels I Table No.4 shows the source noise levels of all plant likely to be used at the quarry and Table No. 5 shows noise measurements at each house around the proposed quarry I site. mU I Item Description Activity Sound Power Level I dB(A) Product Truck Loaded Passby 107 Water Truck Passbv 106 I Front End Loader Cat 926 Loading 110 Dozer Operating on Incline 109 Excavator U}1 07 Rear 105 I Processing Plant Loaded 105

f• I •S1 -: I £ flan (n51' UIJJ. iflJ.} * iu -r - - -- I Receiver Location L10 Measured Noise L10 Predicted L10 Design Level dB(A) Noise dB(A) at Goal future operation* dB(A) I Dwelling 1 60 (Dozer at North edge) 50 50 Dwelling la 65 (Dozer at South edge) N/A 50 Location 2 (Omagh Road) 56 51 50 I * Estimated combined noise tollowing Initial exca anon oi PIL 3.1.1 Noise Amelioration Measures during Construction During initial construction of the quarry, the Lio noise levels will be similar to those I listed in Table No 5 because equipment will be located on top of the ridge with a direct line of sight to dwellings. It is considered that Section 171 of the EPA guidelines would apply during the construction period. This section of the guidelines states that 1 for construction periods of more than 4 weeks and less than 26 weeks the 1- 0 level nieasured over a period of not less than 15 minutes when the construction site is in operation should not exceed the background level by more than I OdB(A). k Construction work would be restricted to Monday to Friday. 7am to 6pm. I CRLLNOS4.DOC 5 I Toby Fiander & Assocatrs - ,4coustw Assesmentfor Proposd Carhll' Qanrrj, Cedar Poirn I The measured background L9(, level of 47dB(A) would permit a construction L)o noise level of 57dB(A). It would be expensive to attenuate construction noise for Dwelling I I when the work is at the southern edge of the proposed quarry and it is proposed that this area be quarantined for quarry operations until the pit is in place.

I Noise attenuation for Dwelling I will need to be provided during initial construction of the pit. It is proposed that overburden from the initial excavation be used to form a barrier of minimum height and thickness of 3.0metres around the southern edge of the I quarry. From Chapter 228 of EPA (1994). it is estimated that the minimum attenuation due to the barrier would be 6dB(A) for frequencies of 2501-1z, and 7dB(A) for frequencies of 2kHz. This would reduce predicted construction noise at Dwelling 1 I to 53dB(A), which would be permissible under Section 171. It is not proposed to provide noise attenuation for the initial stages of excavation at Dwelling 2 as the I measured L 0 level was less than 57dB(A). 3.1.2 Predicted Noise Levels during Normal Quarry Operations It is proposed that the quarry be constructed as a pit type excavation with a frying I pan handle' type of entrance. The y.alls of the pit would thus act as a noise attenuation barrier.

I Section 3.1.1 indicates that a barrier of minimum height and thickness of 3. Ornetres will need to be provided around the southern boundary of the excavation during the construction phase, and it is assumed that this barner is retained during normal quarry I operation. From Chapter 205 of EPA (1994)7 it is predicted that attenuation at dwelling 1 due to distance will be 57dB(A) at 20°C & 20% relative humidity for frequencies of 625Hz. From chapter 228 of the EPA (1994). additional attenuation, I when the quarry excavation is 3.0metres in depth, or has a physical barrier, will be I 2dB(A) for frequencies of 2501-1z, and 1 6dB(A) for frequencies of 2kHz, again at Dwelling 1. I Sound power levels in Table 5. the predicted noise levels of plant at dwelling I are: Truck 38dB(A): I Loader 41dB(A): Dozer 40dB(A): • Crusher 36dB(A) I From chapter 202 of EPA (1 994) the predicted noise level generated by the quarry is 46dB(A). From the measured background Loc, levels of 47dB(A) the predicted I combined 1-10 noise level at Dwelling I during normal quarry operation is SOdB(A). Further attenuation is provided as the depth of the work floor increase and the physical barrier becomes larger or when the pit is at a depth of 3m or greater.

For Dwelling 2. it is predicted that noise attenuation due to distance is 53dB(A) and due to the location of the work floor being in a pit (estimated at greater than 3m) a I figure of 14dB(A) is possible. From chapter 228 of EPA (1994). the predicted noise level generated by the quarry is 48dB(A) at d\\elling 2. which gives a predicted LlO I noise level of 5 1 dB(A). Furticr attenuation will be provided as the pit depth increases. 1

CRLLNOS4.DOC 6 I Tob JMeler & Associate - A eoistic Assessmentfar Propaed Car1zI1's Qtwrrj, Cedar P.ozn

I 4. BLASTING

Chapter 154 of EPA (1994) sets the limiting criteria shown in Table No 6 for blasting I impact at residences.

Tahla Nn c i ;m;f; Critr fiir ('infrnI of Bhictin t Residences I Time of Blasting Blast over-pressure Ground vibration, peak level (dB(Iinear) particle velocity (mmlsec) Mon - Sat 600am - 9.00arn 105 2 I 3.00pm - 800pm Mon - Sat 900am -3.00 pm 115 5

I Ron Southon Ptv Ltd undertook a trial blast on 18 June, 1996. Monitonng was undertaken at Dwelling I. approximately 400metres from the blast location, and at the corner of Ettrick Road and Edenville Road. approximately 600metres from the blast L location. Peak particle velocity and blast over-pressure was measured at both locations and are listed in Table No. 7.

1 Tih1 Na 7 Tt RIf Rcn1fc Distance to Station Blast over-pressure Ground vibration, peak (m) level (dB(linear) particle velocity (mm!sec) I 400 114.0 1.67 600 107.5 0.25

I The blast over-pressure and peak ground vibration measured at Dwelling I. the nearest dwelling were within acceptable limits for blasting between 9am and 3pm. The noise criteria defined in Chapter 154 of EPA (1994). which are summarised in Table No. 6. I are more stringent than damage criteria.

It is concluded that blasting does not provide a constraint to the operation of the I proposed quarry.

During normal blasting operations, the recommendations in the Australian Division of I the Institute of Quarrvings Guidelines for Quarrying Practice should be followed to minimise ground vibration and airblast over-pressure. It is recommended that blast performance be regularly reviewed to ensure that blast over-pressure and ground I vibration measured at dwellings are within the EPA limits.

1 5. SUMMARY Noise amelioration will be necessary for Dwelling I particularly during the I construction period. It is proposed that the overburden be used to provide a noise barrier around the southern edge of the quarry during construction and normal operation. It is not considered feasible to provide noise attenuation for work at the I southern edge of the resource. and it is proposed that this area be initially quarantined. Noise levels during the initial construction period will compl ith Chapter 171 of I EPA (1.994) iftlie amelioration measures nominated in this report are observed. Further monitoring could be carried out after the formation of the work pit and ' determination of the extent of the quarry excavation in the south west corner of the site determined at that stage.

I CRLLNOS4.DOC 7 I Toby Fzander & Asoaates - A coasw Aessine.ntfrr Pmposed CarliWs Qa-arry, Cedar Poi I During normal operation of the quarry, the pit style of excavation combined with the noise barrier along the southern boundary of the quarry will provide sufficient noise I attenuation to meet the EPA guidelines at all measured locations. The predicted source L 0 levels are 49dB(A) at Dwelling 1 and less than 51dB(A) at Dwelling 2 (limited by the high background level). These levels would be permissible due to the relatively I high background L90 noise levels and would increase as the depth of excavation increases.

1 The quarry Plan of Management provides for a frving pan handle" style of entrance to the pit excavation. The entrance faces towards the east, and the only dwelling which will be effected by noise from this entrance is the current landowner's dwelling on I Edenville Road.

No specific structural noise protection works like window double glazing are I considered required at any dwelling.

The trial blast indicates that peak particle velocity and airbiast over-pressure are I within the comfort limits set by the EPA. I Noise does not provide a constraint to the proposed quarry. I I I I I 1 I I I 1

CRLLNOS4.DOC 8 I Tobj Fander & A cwtes - Ac Aementfor Proposed CarJzll's Quarry, Cedar P47U I 6. REFERENCES I Environmental Protection Authority (1994) Environmental Noise Control Manual. Chatswood. I Kinsler..L.E. & FrevA.R. (1990) Fundamentals of Acoustics. John Wiley. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

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APPENDIX D

Flora and Fauna Report

Environmenta

Quarry Name: Cedar Point Quarry. Site Description: Lot I DP 366036 Site Location: EdenviUe Road, Cedar Point, I 3/4/96 Gary Opit - Environmental consultant

I STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL

I EFFECTS I An Assessment of the Requirements of SECTIONS 90 & 5A I OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING I AND ASSESSMENT ACT I I SEPP 44 KOALA HABITAT PROTECTION

I pursuant to I I CARLILL QUARRY Lot 1, DP 366036, I Parish of Stratheden, Edenville Road, Kyogle, I owned by P.A & R.D Carlill. I I I

I prepared for: Balanced Systenis Planning Consultants & Greg Alderson & Associates Pty Ltd. prepared by : Gary Opit, Environmenta' Consultant I Lot 3 Upper Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby, 2482, 066 - 845279 I Paqe : 1 I I Gary Opit - Environmental consultant 3/4/96 I

I CONTENTS I INTRODUCTION page 3 Li Planning Controls 3 I 1.2 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 3 1.3 Sepp-44 Planning Controls 3 I 1.4 Proposed Development 3 1.5 The Study Area 3

I 1.6 Fieldlnvestigation 4 I 2 VEGETATION DESCRIPTION and ANALYSIS 4 3 FAUNAL DESCRIPTION and ANALYSIS 5 . I 4 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT and MTTIATION MEASURES 4.1 Statutory Policy Compliance S 90(1) (a) 5

I 4.2 Section 5A Considerations 6 I 4.3 Sepp- 44 Koala Habitat Protection 7 5 CONCLUSIONS 8 I 6 RECOMMENDATIONS 8 7 APPENDIX 1 8 I 7.1 Plant Species List 8 I 7.2 Animal Species List 9 I I I I I I Paqe 2 3/4/96 Gary Opit - Environmental consultant

I I INTRODUCTION

This statement of environmental effects addresses Section 90 considerations and Section 5A considerations of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act as well as SEPP - 44 Koala Habitat Protection. I 1.1 PLANNING CONTROLS Planning controls for the subject site are contained in a number of statutory policy I documents. The statutory items that this report examines are included in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and the State Environmental Planning Policies. I 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT ACT

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, as amended, contains matters for I consideration when determining a development application in Sections 90 and 5A. These matters will be dealt with in this report. I 1.3 SEPP -44 PLANNING CONTROLS In accordance with clause 47 (1) of the regulations to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, this report details the results of an investigation of potential and core koala habitat. I 1.4 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT A new quarry for crushed basalt from the south-eastern portion of a 120 metre hill between Cedar Point and Edenville on cattle grazing land owned by P.A. & R.D Carlill. It is proposed that the excavation site will be stripped of vegetation, topsoil and I overburden which will be stockpiled for the filling of the site during rehabilitation. Quarrying operations will include drilling, blasting and crushing of the material in a mobile crusher and on site stockpiling before distribution for road maintenance and I reconstruction within a 30 km. radius. The product will be sold commercially to recover some of the costs of running the I quarry operation. The proposed production levels of the quarry are 18,000 tonnes per year, however this figure could increase if commercial markets increase demand. It is proposed to operate the quarry for approximately 55 days per year for 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday between the hours of 7 A.M and 6 P.M initially. These figures could I be increased based on demand. Weekend work and emergency operations are not planned at this stage but could eventuate.

I 1.5 THE STUDY AREA The proposed Carlill Quarry site is a steep sided, flat topped basaltic plateau that resulted from an ancient lava flow filling a sandstone valley from which all the I surrounding material has been eroded leaving an inverted landscape. It rises steeply from a gently undulating and level plain at 60 metres elevation to reach a height of 120 metres. This plateau separates the smll communites of Edenville and Cedar Point and I lies to the south of the town of Kyogle. It is accessed by a track up a south-eastern ridge from the Sextonville Road approximately 500 in. south of its intersection with Om agh Road and visible from the Summerland Way. The quarry site itself is remote I from and not visible from most of the farms in the area. I 3/4/96 Gary Opit - Environmental consultant

I The original native vegetation communities would have included subtropical and dry rainforest in the damper and more protected aspects, Dry sclerophyll Eucalypt forest in the more exposed and drier locations and Swamp Turpentine dominated wetland depressions. These communities have been cleared for the grazing of cattle and for I summer cropping and native vegetation now exists as scattered remnant trees, regrowth and a portion of remnant dry rainforest on the steep south-eastern slope where it I receives adequate rainfall. 1.6 FIELD INVESTIGATIONS I A field survey was carried out on the 2 1st. of February 1996, a flora and fauna survey was conducted throughout the proposed quarry site,. All of the proposed quarry site was examined on foot and all vascular plant species and animal species encountered were identified. Specific searches were made for rare or threatened species that could Li occur in the area. A list of all plant and anirpal species recorded during the survey is shown in appendix I. I 2 VEGETATION DESCRWT'TON AND ANALYSIS

The eastern and western slopes and the level top of the plateau have been cleared and I covered with introduced grasses for the grazing of cattle. Scattered remnant and regrowth trees occur across the slopes and plateau and act as shade trees. These are; I Broadleaf Apple Gum [Angophora subvelutinal Pink Bloodwood [Eucalyptus intermedial Red Ironbark. [E. siderophloia E. tereticorniS I Forest Red Gum [Lophostemon suaveolens , particularly on the plateau top. I Swamp Turpentine The steep south-eastern side of the plateau, south of the access ridge, retains its original I dry rainforest. The following species were identified there; Sally Wattle [Acacia melanoxylOfl 1 Red Ash [Aiphitonia excelsa 1 I Rough-leaved Elm [Apananthe philippinensis 1 Murrogun [Cryptocarya micron eura Cockspur Thorn [Cudrania cochinchinensis Small-leaved Tuckeroo[ Cupaniopsis parvifolia I Bats-wing Coral Tree [Erythrina vespertiliol - - - r .-,-h 1 Silky Oak L jJev111cc1 unusual occurance at this low altitude Native Mulberry [1-ledycarya angustifolia Li [Hymenosporum flavum Native Frangipani (introduced) Large-leaved Privet [Ligustrum lucidum I Brush Box [LophostemOn confertus] 1 Red Kamala [Mallotus phillipensis] \Vhite Cedar [Melia azedarach var. australasica I Green Boll)' Gum [Neolitsea australiensis I [1 Large Mock Olive [Notelaea ]ongifolia] Celerywood [Polyscias elegans]. H [1 I Page:4 I I 3/4/96 Gary Opit - Environmental consultant I I 3 FAUNAL DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS Birds were abundant and included the common open country species normally found U in cleared grazing country with adjacent cover. Species observed were as follows; Laughing Kookaburra I Dacelo gigas] [Malurus melanocephalus I [Rhipidura leucophrys] WillieRed-backed Wagtail Wren Red-browed Firetail Finch Emblema temporalis I Pied Currawong [Strepera graculina I Pied Butcherbird [Cractidus nigrogularis I Australian Magpie [Gymnorhina tibicens] Torresian Crow [Corvvs orru]. No native mammals, reptiles or amphibians were detected during the survey.

4 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATiON MEASURES

4.1 STATUTORY POLICY COMPLIANCE - S .90(1) (a)

Impact on the Environment - S .90(1) (b) Because of the impoverished nature of the environment at the proposed quarry site, due to initial clearing for the grazing of cattle and further disturbance due to summer cropping, the proposed quarrying of Lot 1, DP 366036, Parish of Stratheden, will have minimal impact on the environment. A scattered occurance of Swamp Turpentine, several regrowth shrubs of Red Karnala and Sally Wattle and a few small Eucalypts, all common species, will be lost with the operation of the quarry. However the remnant dry rainforest with its unusual occurance of Native Mulberry, existing on the very steep south-eastern slope should be protected and left undisturbed.

The Effect of Development on the Landscape, Scenic Quality and the Character of the Locality - S ,90(1)(c) This proposed quarry is located on a prominent hill within a few hundred metres of the Summerland Way south of the town of Kyogle. However the top of the plateau is remote and not easily visible from either roads or residences. Quarrying operations can be designed here so that it is not obviously visible and the planting of screening trees could help. Because of these reasons and the situation of the quarry site in an expansive rural environment it will not effect the landscape, scenic quality or the character of the locality. The Likely Effect to Cause Soil Erosion and Provision for Rehabilitation - Revegetation -S . 90 (1) (m) (ml) The quarrying of crushed basalt at this site should not cause soil erosion as long as siltation ponds are constructed.The quarrying operations should be kept away from the steep south-eastern slope and the dry rainforest retained to impede soil erosion. All vegetation growing on or adjacent the gullylines and watercourses that drain the plateau must be protected so that it can impede the movement of siltation downstream from the proposed quarry site.At the end of quarrying operations the quarry face should be benched or stepped so that native vegetation can rehabilitate the site.lt would be best to rehabilitate the site with dry rainforest species that are growing adjacent the proposed quarry. I I 3/4/96 Gary Opit - Environmental consultant I Representations Made by a Public Authority in Relation to the Development Application -S90( 1 )(n) I Nil. Impact of Proposed Development on Existing Fauna - I Most fauna move through or reside in the remnant dry rainforest along the steep south- eastern slope. Larger birds overfly the quarry site hunting for prey in the grass and amongst the scattered trees. Available open habitat similar to that at the quarry site is extensive in this rural locality. However the remnant dry rainforest is rare and of great I importance to local fauna. If the dry rainforest on the steep slope is left undisturbed impact of the proposed development on existing fauna will be minimal. Because of the degraded nature of the environment at the proposed quarry site, with only isolated I shrubs, trees and a ground cover of introduced grasses and weeds needing to be removed, the proposed quarry will have little impact on the ei sting fauna.

I 4.2 SECTION 5 A CONSIDERATIONS

Significant effect on threatened species, populations or ecological communities, or their I habitats. In the case of a threatened species, whether the life cycle of the species is likely to be disrupted such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at I risk of extinction. No threatened species, populations or ecological communities were detected by the I survey on or adjacent Lot I and no disruption of the life cycle of viable local populations of any species is likely to occur as long as the dry rainforest on the steep south-eastern slope is left undisturbed. I In the case of an endangered population, whether the life cycle of the species that constitutes the endangered population is likely to be disrupted such that the viability of I the population is likely to be significantly compromised. No endangered populations of any species were detected by the survey on or adjacent Lot 1 and no disruption of the life cycle of viable local populations is likely to occur. I In relation to the regional distribution of the habitat of a threatened species, population or ecological community, whether a significant area of known habitat is to I be modified or removed. There will be no significant modification or removal of known habitat for any threatened species, population or ecological community, I Whether an area of known habitat is likely to become isolated from currently interconnecting or proximate areas of habitat for a threatened species, population or I ecological community. The quarrying into a small area of cleared and degraded cattle g land will not isolate any area of known habitat for any threatened species, populationopulation or ecological I community.

(e) Whether critical habitat will be affected. I No critical habitat for any species, population or ecological community will be affected as long as the dry rainforest remnant on the steep south-eastern slope is left I undistUrbed. I I 3/4/96 Gary Opit - Environmental consultant I - (f) Whether a threatened species, population or ecological community, or their habitats, are adequately represented in conservation reserves ( or other similar protected areas) I in the region. No threatened species, populations or ecological communities were detected on Lot 1. I The Border Ranges National Park to the north-east of Kyogle conserves a diverse range of endemic and threatened flora and fauna within unique ecological communities.

(g) Whether the development or activity proposed is of a class of development or I activity that is recognised as a threatening process. Quarrying is recognised as a threatening process in certain situations where threatened species, populations or ecological communities exist in remnant habitat on land that holds reserves of certain comm9d1ties. However because of the small area to be quarried in a degraded environment it is not a threatening process in this instance. I (h) Whether any threatened species, population or ecological community is at the limit of its known distribution. I No threatened species, population or ecological community was recorded at this site and it is unlikely that any local species would be at the limit of its known distribution in I the general area of the quarry site. 4.4 SEPP 44-KOALA HABITAT PROTEcTION

Development control of koala habitat applies to this land at Lot 1 DP 366036, Parish of I Stratheden with Clause 6 of SEPP 44 because the land is in the Local Government Area of Kyogle as noted in Schedule I of SEPP 44 and because the land area, together with any adjoining land in the same ownership, exceeds I hectare. This applies whether or I not the development application applies to the whole or only part of the land but only if it will disturb habitat. Before a council may grant an application for consent to carry out development on land I which will disturb habitat to which Sepp 44 applies an investigation must be conducted to discover if the land is potential koala habitat [clause 7 ] and core koala habitat [clause 8]. If there is core koala habitat there must be a plan of management prepared in I accordance with part 3 of SEPP 44. A plan of management has to be prepared in accordance with the guidelines of SEPP 44 and has to be approved by the council and by the Director-general of National Parks and Wildlife. I The field investigation found one species of koala food tree as listed in Schedule 2 in SEPP 44, Forest Red Gum [Eucalyptus tereticomis] which did not make up at least 15% of the total number of trees in the upper and lower strata of the tree I component.Therefore this area was assessed as not having potential koala habitat. I I I I Pa I I 3/4/96 Gary Opit - Environmental consultant I 5 CONCLUSIONS The natural environment on Lot 1 is extremely degraded in that the original forests have been cleared for the grazing of cattle and only remnant trees occupy the area. However I e has a rare and the stepe south-eastern slope south of the south-eastern access ridg isolated dry rainforest remnant which provides habitat for fauna and impedes the movement of soil down this very steep slope. Quarry operations and associated access [1 roads would cause the loss of a small grove of Swamp TurpentineS [Lophostemon suaveolens], several trees of Pink Bloodwood [Eucalyptus intermedia 1, Red Ironbark [E. siderophloia 1, Forest Red Gum [E. tereticorniS l, Sally Wattle [Acacia I melanoxylofli, Silky Oak [ Grevillea robusta] and Red Kamala [Mallotus philippensiS . All of these plants have regenerated after the clearing of the original I forest and are common species. 6 RECOMIAENDATIOS The quarrying operations will not have a significant impact on the environment because I of its degraded nature and lack of biodiversity and it is recommended that it proceed. However it is also recommended that all vegetation on the steep south-eastern slope to the south of the south-eastern access track be protected so as to stop soil erosion and I because that association of plants is now rare in the district due to clearing for agriculture and have an important function preserving local biodiversity. At the end of the quarry's life it is recommended that the quarry face is stepped and revegetation of native dry rainforest plants is undertaken. All vegetation growing on the gullylines and I watercourses that drain the plateau or growing adjacent the water course will help in the prevention of siltation moving downstream from the proposed quarry site and must be I protected. 7 APPENDIX 1 I 7.1 PLANT SPECIES LIST I SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME ANGIOSPERMS I DICOTYLEDONS ARALIACEAE Ce1 erywood Polyscias elegans ASTERACEAE Croften Weed (introduced) Ageratina adenophora (introduced) Ambrosia artemisiifolia Rag Weed Variable Groundsel Senecio lautus I EUPHORBIACEAE Mall otus philippensis Red Kamala FABACEAE I Erythrina vespertilio Bats-wing Coral Tree LAURACEAE Cryptocarya microneura Murro gun 1 Neolitsea australiensis Green Bolly Gum MELIACEAE Melia azedarach var. australasica White Cedar MIMOSACEAE I Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood or Sally Wattle MORACEAE Cudrania cochinchinensis Cockspur Thorn

Page:8 I - I 3/4/96 Gary Opit - Environmental consultant I MYRTACEAE Angophora subvelutina Large Leaf Apple Gum I Eucalyptus intermedia Pink Bloodwood E. siderophloia Red Ironbark E. tereticornis Forest Red Gum 11 Lophostemon confertus Brush Box L. suaveolens Swamp Turpentine OLEACEAE Ligustrum lucidum Large-leaved Privet (introduced) I Notelaea I ongifol ia Large Mock-olive PROTEACEAE Grevillia robusta Silky Oak I PIYT'OSPORACEAE Hymenosporum flavum Native Frangipani RHAMNACEAE I Aiphitonia excelsa Red Ash SAPINDACEAE Cupaniopsis parvifolia Small-leaved Tuckeroo ULMACEAE I Aphananthe philippinensis Rough-leaved Elm I 7.2 ANIMAL SPECIES LIST AyES - BIRDS

ALCEDINIDAE I Dacelo gigas Laughing Kookaburra MUSCICAPIDAE Rhipi dura leucophrys Willie Wagtail I MALURIDAE Malurus melanocephalus Red-backed Wren PLOCEIDAE I Emblem a temporali s Red-browed Firetail Finch CRACTICIDAE Cracticus torquatus Grey Butcherbird Gymnorhina tibicens Australian Magpie I Strepera graculina Pied Currawong CORVIDAE Corvus orru Torresian Crow I

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Paae:9 I I •..:I. Greg. A1deso n& ::..:: I I I I I I I I I APPENDIX E I I Archaeological Report I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF TWO PROPOSED I QUARRY SITES NEAR KYOGLE IN NORTHERN NSW I I I HUW BARTON I I AUGUST 1996 LI

I I F--j I I HUW BARTON: ARCHAEOLOGY & CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1 P0 BOX 129, NEUTRAL BAY, 2089 (02) 990 41776 I I Table of Contents

I 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND .1 1.1 Summary of findings and recommendations ...... 1 I 1.2 Aboriginal consultation...... 1 I 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT...... 2 3.0 ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT...... 2 I 3.1 Predictions for the study areas...... 5 4.0 FIELDWORK PROCEDURE...... 6 I 4.1 Survey Results...... 6 I 5.0 SITE DESCRIPTIONS...... 7 5.1 Carlill Quarry ...... 7 I 5.2 Chadburn Quarry...... 11 6.0 SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENT...... 12 I 6.1 Scientific/archaeological significance...... 12 I 6.2 Cultural significance...... 12 6.3 Public significance...... 13 I 6.4 Significance assessment of quarry locations, Chadburn and CarlilI...... 13 I 7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 13 I 7.1 Management Options...... 13 7.2 Recommendations ...... 14 I 8.0 REFERENCES...... 15 I I I I I I Proposed Chadburn and Carlill Quarries Archaeological Survey I 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

I This report was commissioned by Balanced Systems: Planning Consultants on behalf of Kyogle Council. It documents an archaeological survey of two proposed basalt I quarry's located nearby the township of Kyogle in northern New South Wales.

I 1.1 Summary of findings and recommendations

I The survey of the proposed quarry site at Carlill found a total of two Aboriginal scarred trees located at the southern end of the study area. Further survey failed to find other examples of this site type or other types of archaeological sites. The survey for the I quarry extension of Chadburn quarry did not find any evidence of archaeologcial sites, and it is not considered likely that there exists any potential for sub-surface I archaeological deposits. No archaeological recommendations are required the I Chadburn Study area. The survey found that the two scarred Mahogany trees (named in this report as sites I Carlill 1 & 2) which occur within the boundaries of the proposed Carlill Quarry are asssessed as having moderate archaeological significance.

I It is recommended that destruction of the scarred trees (sites Carlill 1 & 2) should be prevented and that a suitable buffer zone should be retained around these trees to I ensure that they are not accidentally damaged or destroyed during the operating life of I the quarry. 1.2 Aboriginal consultation

Aboriginal consultation involved communication and a meeting on the 20/6/96, between I archaeologist Huw Barton, and Cohn Fields of the Gudgin Gudduba Local Aboriginal Land Council, and Michael Walker who was present as an elder of the region and also I as a representative of the Gudgin Gudduba Local Aboriginal Land Council. Michael Walker was present during the survey of the proposed Chadburn Quarry I extension and the proposed Carlill Quarry. M. Walker was contacted by phone on the 6/8/96 and the archaeological recommendations were discussed; his veiws were I those of this report. A letter from the Gudgin Gudduba Local Aboriginal Land Council with regard to this project will be sent to NPWS, independently of this report. I

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2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT

The township of Kyogle is situated at the most northerly extent of the Richmond River Drainage basin, on the Richmond River (from: Collins 1993, Figure 4). Both sites are located approximately five kilometres from the township, Carlill quarry lying adjacent to the Richmond River and within its floodplain [Fig 1], whereas Chadburn lies to the east of the town on a spur of the Mackellar Range [Fig 21.

The environment of both study areas is essentially the same, consisting of an extensively cleared landscape that is currently being used for grazing cattle. Grasses constitute the dominant vegetation, with some mature tree species still extant, although rare.

3.0 ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

Few archaeological studies have been undertaken within or near the current study area. A site search conducted on the National Parks and Wildlife database within an area of five kilometres radius around each study area indicated that in June 1996, no archaeological sites had been recorded or were known to occur.

A large number of mythological sites are known to occur within the local region, particularly in the vicinity of Lismore (Collins 1993) and Woodenbong (Radcl iffe- Brown 1929, Calley 1958, Creamer 1974). Bora/ceremonial sites are generally located on low, and level terrain whereas Mythological sites are found on both low and high terrain, with several examples including large geological features (3-3-14) and the mountains themselves (3-3-13, 3-3-1 1). Some of these places are called 'juraveel' sites or increase sites (3-3-8, 3-3-9, 3-3-2, 3-3-3, 3-3-1 1) and are associated with a particular plant or animal species. These sites were the particular responsibility of certain individuals and were maintained by the performance of rituals to maintain the well-being and continuance of the particular plant or animal species (Byrne 1987).

Although there is some information known regarding the location of ceremonial and mythological sites in the region, little is known regarding the general archaeological distribution of occupation sites. The majority of studies undertaken within the region have been surveys which have located little or no archaeological material (Byrne 1981, Byrne 1986a, Byrne 1986b, Byrne 1987, Collins 1993, Davies 1991, Davies 1993).

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From available ethnographic and archaeological evidence, D. Byrne has recently I formulated a land use model of lowland rainforest occupation which also makes general predictions about open site occupation patterns (Byrne 1987). In this model people are making use of the rainforest resources but are not occupying this environment. I Instead people maintain base camps in adjacent envrionments (eg: dry schlerophyll forest, alluvial floodplains) and move into the rainforests to harvest economically useful I plant and animal resources (Byrne 1987:21,54-55). It is also suggested that the major occupation focus would be located near the margins of these rainforests. Smaller I campsites may be expected within cleared areas of rainforest (Byrne 1987:55). I General movment through the landscape would have been along the routes of major watercourses, their associated valleys and also along ridgetop enviroments (Byrne 1987). Where people have camped on ridgelines, stone artefact scatters will be 1 expected to reflect short-term occupation or the remains of specific foraging events. Campsite locations on ridgelines are also expected to occur more frequently within I areas of wet or dry sclerophyll rather than rainforest (Byrne 1987).

I Site location may be relatively restricted spatially within ridgetop environments, and thus easier to locate (Collins 1993), but evidence of prolonged or recurring occupation I events are most likely to be found on the riverine floodplains (Byrne 1986a, Collins 1993). However, the extensive use of these areas by europeans for various agricultural activities, and the corresponding high level of vegetation coverage, I suggests that surface survey in most instances in these environments is unlikely to identify archaeological sites.

3.1 Predictions for the study areas

The proposed Carlill quarry site is a basaltic ridge that overlooks the Richmond River I and its associated and extensive floodplain. The use of this particulary ridgeline for human traffic is also not predicted as the valley and river would have been an easier I and more likely route. The location of significant archaeologcal sites are much more I Proposed Chadburn and Car/ill Quarries Archaeological Suivey

likely to occur adjacent to the river in the large open valley below. Therefore it is not thought likely that an extensive and visible archaeological occupation would occur at this location. However, the utilisation of useful plant and animals species is predicted (Byrne 1987) and reflected in the occurance of two scarred Mahogany trees.

Chadburn quarry is located on a spur of the Mackellar Range which runs north-west towards Little Back Creek. The quarry is located about halfway between the creek and the ridgetop environment of the Mackellar Range, which as a site location, is probably too far from the creek to be attractive as permanent site and too far from the ridge to contain the remains of temporary campsites. Consequently, it is not considered as a likely candidate for past Aboriginal occupation.

4.0 FIELDWORK PROCEDURE

The fieldwork was carried out over a one day period (20/6/96), and was conducted on foot. People carrying out the survey included principal archaeologist, Huw Barton, field assistance was provided by John Craib and Michael Walker. Michael Walker was present as an elder of the region and as a representative of the Gudgin Gudduba Local Aboriginal Land Council. The area of land defined as being within the study area was walked over even though surface visibility was low or zero in both cases. Where surface visibility was increased this was usually due to surface disturbance from heavy machinery which had scraped the surface clear of vegetation or, in the case of Carlill study area, had formed a road for vehicular traffic.

4.1 Survey Results

A total of two archaeological scarred trees were located within the Carlill Quarry study area [Plates 1 &2]. No other types of archaeological material were found located at this location and no archaeological sites were found within the Chadburn study area. The scars are cut into the bark of a Mahogany giR. Visibility within the study area was generally poor (<5%) due to the extensive grass and other vegetative cover.

At both locations the soils were found to be quite shallow and stony, and not considered likely to contain sub-surface archaeological deposit. Studies of site location in the region also suggest that ridge top environments are also unlikely places for long- term or sustained occupation events to occur (Byrne 1987). It is predicted that useful economic resources in these areas were used by peoples (eg: the scarred trees, Carlill 1 & 2) but that occupation events were generally constrained to the valleys and major watercourses in the area (Byrne 1987).

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I 5.1 Carlill Quarry

The Proposed Carlill Quarry is located on top of a level plateau of basalt, which is approximately one kilometre from the intersection between Omagh Road and I Summerland Way. Access to the quarry location is gained via a graded dirt track from Edenville Road, approximately four hundred and fifty metres from the Omagh Road I intersection. The Study area extends for approximately one kilometre along the basalt plateau, the northern end being delineated by a property fence. The southern boundary is formed by the natural boundary of this basalt feature. The western I boundary is also marked by a property fence, which runs along the break of slope. To the east, the extent of excavations will lie approximately twenty metres in I elevation below the face of the plateau [Fig 3].

I The vegetation across the Study area is predominantly grasses and scattered trees [Plates 3&4]. Tree species include Mahogany , which are dominant, and other I eucalypt species. Current landuse of the Study area at present is for grazing cattle, however, there is also evidence that the area has been ploughed in the past, an observation which was subsequently confirmed by the current landowner, Mr Peter I Carlill. The heavy grass cover across the entire Study area restricted surface visibility to 0% for at least 99% of the total area. The ground surface was exposed in three I locations only, all of which were associated with surface disturbance. In two cases the surface soils appear to have been scraped up into piles for the purpose of I growing vegetables [Plate 5]. No artefactual material was located at either of these two locations. At the south eastern end of the study area, a dirt road has been created I for the purpose of gaining access to the quarry site. This road follows the line of a spur which runs in an easterly direction. No archaeological material was located here.

I The nature of the soils here are very shallow with the products of weathering basalt clearly visible on the surface of the plateau. It is considered highly unlikely that sub- I surface archaeological deposit of high archaeological significance would occur within the boundaries of the Study area.

However, the survey recorded the presence of two Aboriginal scarred trees, named in I this report as sites Carlill 1 and Carlill 2 [Figs 4 & 5]. Both of these trees occur within the southern limits of the study area and are currently outside the zone to be quarried. I Other Mahogany's in the Study area were also observed to have scarring, however,

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Carlill 1 consists of a long elongate scar cut into a Mahogany 5P tree. The base of the I scar has some callusing which has distorted its otherwise symmetrical shape. The scar is one hundred and seventy three centimetres long and twenty seven centimetres I at its widest point [Fig 4]. The diameter of the tree was measured to be fifty eight centimetres. This tree is of average size for the Study area and appears to be in a I mature state of growth. State Forests were contacted to determine a relative age for this species of tree based on its thickness, however, such an estimation is not possible there being so many variables which influence the rate of tree growth (State Forests pers. comm.).

The elongate scar of Carlill 2 is smaller and deeper than Carlill 1, and is also cut into a Mahogany W tree. The scar is elongate in shape and is appears to be partially I overgrown at the margins by new bark growth. The scar is ninety centimetres long and twenty centimetres at its widest point. The tree has a maximum diameter of sixty I six centimetres. I 5.2 Chadburn Quarry

The Study area at Chadburn Quarry consists of a westward extension to an existing I hard rock quarry [Plates 6&7]. The dimensions of the Study area were approximately three hundred metres by two hundred metres. The eastern boundary was determined I by the current working face of the quarry. The northern and southern boundaries are roughly delineated by the northern and southern extension of the quarry, the eastern I boundary was marked by a ridgeline which runs in a north-south orientation approximately two hundred metres distant from the quarry. I The vegetation of the Study area is cleared land which has a thick grass cover. The land is currently being used to graze cattle and was quite boggy in places, particularly I at the southern end where a small creek drains into the pit. Surface visibility was reduced to zero by the grass preventing survey from being effective. The soil I stratigraphy was examined in the quarry face at several locations to determine the likelihood that excavatable deposit might occur. The soils here vary in thickness but I are generally shallow and quite stony. There appears little opportunity for a stratified archaeological deposit to occur here.

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No archaeological material was found within the proposed Chadburn Quarry extension.

6.0 SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENT

The assessment of significance is the process by which the archaeological resource is managed. Assessment primarily involves a consideration of three broad significance criteria; scientific or archaeological significance, cultural significance, and public significance.

6.1 Scientific/archaeological significance

Scientific significance attempts to place the site under question into a broader regional framework as well as assessing its individual merits in view of current archaeological discourse.

The overriding aim of cultural resource management is to preserve a representative sample. This will ensure that future research directions within the discipline can be based on a valid sample of the past. Establishing whether or not a site can contribute to current research also involves defining 'research potential' (Schiffer and Gummerman 1977, Bowdler 1984), and 'representativeness' (Bowdler 1981, 1984). Questions regularly asked when determining significance are; can this site contribute information which no other site can? Is this site representative of other sites in the region? In regions where previous archaeological work is scant, the relative significance of individual sites is often greater than in areas where there are many more known sites.

6.2 Cultural significance

This area of assessment concerns the importance of a site or feature to the relevant cultural group - in this case the Aboriginal community. Aspects of cultural significance include assessment of, and the relationship of people with sites, items, and landscapes that are important or have become important to the Aboriginal community. This importance involves both traditional and contemporary links with specific areas as well as an overall concern by Aboriginal people for sites generally and their continued protection.

This aspect of significance will be addressed in a separate letter report written by a representative of the Gudgin Gudduba Land Council.

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I6.3 Public significance

Sites that are considered as having public significance do so because they can be I used for educative purposes. By reducing ignorance about why sites are important to the Aboriginal and scientific community, important sites may not be needlessly I destroyed. Educating the public to understand the need for site preservation will ultimately increase the likelihood of maintaining an archaeological resource in the future.

6.4 Significance assessment of quarry locations, Chadburn and Carlill

I The two scarred Mahogany trees (named in this report as sites Carlill 1 & 2) which occur within the boundaries of the proposed Carlill Quarry are asssessed as having I moderate archaeological significance. No sites were located at the propsed Chadburn quarry extension and it is not considered likely that there exists any potential for archaeological excavations within the Study area. No archaeological recommendations are required the Chadburn Study area.

7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

7.1 Management Options

The following range of management options for archaeological sites were developed during the extensive Rouse Hill survey and excavation program (McDonald 1993, I McDonald and Rich 1993) and have been found to be a pragmatic approach on other archaeological sites (Barton & McDonald 1995, Barton 1996). The following are I general management options which in this instance relate to archaeological significance only. I These general management principles are:-

Aboriginal sites of high archaeological significance should be avoided and given appropriate protection. Public use of these areas should be restricted; I Aboriginal sites of moderate significance should be avoided if at all possible. A range of management options should be considered for these sites [e.g. I protective measures, relocation of recreational facilities; or if necessary, Consent to Destroy applications sought from the NPWS]. No further work would be required on I these sites, although the LALC may wish to collect any artefacts present on these sites prior to their destruction; I No management considerations are needed for those sites defined as having low archaeological significance. If they cannot be avoided by or protected from I

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the planned uses in their vicinity then Consent to Destroy applications should be sought from NPWS. No further work would be required on these sites, although the LALC may wish to collect any artefacts present on these sites prior to their destruction;

The management options proposed for this study are:

The two scarred trees (Carlill 1 & 2) located within the confines of the proposed Carlill Quarry are assessed as being of moderate archaeological significance and should be protected.

No management options are necessary for the study area at Chadburn Quarry.

7.2 Recommendations

The following recommendations are based on:

The legal requirements of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (as amended). The NPW Act states that it is illegal for any person to knowingly destroy deface or damage any Aboriginal relic without the proper written consent of the Director General of the National Parks and Wildlife Service;

The data collected during the fieldwork session and subsequent analysis of that information;

The nature of the proposed development within the Study area. It is recommended that:

No further work is required within the proposed Chadburn Quarry extension, and no further work is required for the proposed Carlill Quarry.

Destruction of the scarred trees (sites Carlill 1 & 2) is not recommended. If feasable, a suitable buffer zone should be retained around these trees to ensure that they are not accidentally damaged or destroyed during the operating life of the quarry.

If for some unforseable reason, these trees cannot be protected, the Gugin Gudduba Local Aboriginal Land Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service should be contacted immediately and alternative protection or relocation options should be discussed.

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Cohn Fields I Chairperson Gudgin Gudduba Local Aboriginal Land Council I Kyogle Business Unit P0 Box 567 I Kyogle 2474 I and three copies be sent to

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8.0 REFERENCES

Barton, H. 1996. Archaeological Investigation for the Quakers Hill Bypass, Quakers Hill, NSW. Report prepared for HLA-Envirosciences Pty Limited.

Barton, H. and J.J. McDonald. 1995. Archaeological Investigation of sites affected by augmentation works at Lyell Dam, near Lithgow, NSW. Report prepared for Pacific Power.

Bowdler, S. 1981. Unconsidered trifles? Cultural resource management, environmental impact statements and archaeological research in New South Wales. Australian Archaeology, 12:123-1 33.

Bowdler, S. 1984. Archaeological Significance as a Mutable Quality. In (eds.), S. Sullivan and S. Bowdler. Site Survey and Significance Assessment in Australian Archaeology. Department of Prehistory, RSPAC, ANU Press.

Byrne, D. 1981. Archaeological Survey of the Grafton-Lismore Transmission Line. Unpublished report.

Byrne, D. 1 986a. Assessment of Aboriginal Sites in the Vicinity of Seismic Survey Lines between Kyogle and Woodenbong, NSW. A Report to Webb Jessop Pty Ltd.

Byrne, D. 1987. The Aboriginal and archaeological significance of the New South Wales rainforests. A report to the Forestry Commission of New South Wales and the Australian Heritage Commission.

Byrne,D. 1 986b. Survey for Aboriginal Archaeological Sites Along Proposed Seismic Survey Lines in the Kyogle-Tabulam Area, NSW. A Report to Webb Jessop Pty Ltd.

Calley, M.J.C. 1958. Three Bandjalang Legends. Mankind. Vol.5, No. 5.

Collins, J.P. 1993. Lismore Flood Levee System: An Archaeological Assessment. Report prepared for WBM Oceanics Australia.

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Creamer, H. 1974. Preliminary Report on Investigations of Aboriginal Sites in the I Woodenbong Area of Northern New South Wales. Unpublished Report to the National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW. I

Davies, S.J. 1991. An Archaeological Assessment of the Proposed Telecom Optic I Fibre Cable Route Between the Grafton Telephone Exchange and the Andersons Ridge Regenerator Station, New South Wales. A report to Telecom Australia I Optical Fibre Projects, L.M.B. No6, Concord West 2138. The University of Queensland Archaelogical Services Unit, Report No. 190.

Davies, S.J. 1993. An Archaeological Assessment of the Proposed Telecom Optic Fibre Cable Route Between Urbenville and Woodenbong, New South Wales. A I Report to Telecom Australia. The University of Queensland Archaelogical Services Unit, Report No. 214.

McDonald, J.J. & E. Rich. 1993. Archaeological investigation for the RHIP (Stage 1) I works along Caddies, Smalls and Second Ponds Creek. Rouse Hill and Parklea. Final report on test excavation programme. Report to RH (Stage 1) Pty Ltd.

McDonald, J.J. 1993. Archaeological survey of the Rouse Hill Infrastructure Project (Stage 1) Works along Caddies, Smalls and Second Ponds Creeks, Rouse Hill, I NSW.

Radcliffe-Brown, A.R. 1929. Notes on Totemisim in Eastern Australia. Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute. No.59.

Schiffer, M. B., and G. C. Gummerman. 1977. Assessing Significance. In Conservation I Archaeology. A Guide for Cultural Resource Management Studies. Academic Press, New York, pp. 241-247.

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Plate 5 CarlilI study area: Graded Surface disturbance.

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Gudgin Gudduba Local Aboriginal Land Council I I I I F I I I I I

I I I I Certificate of Appreciation I I This Certificate is issued to mark the appreciation 1 of the work of I Hugh Barton 1 I involving the Archaeological Survey of Aboriginal Sites 1 identified as "The Quarries"

And the subsequent production of a paper on the subject. I In conjunction with; Kyogle Council I National Parks and Wildlife Service of N.S.W. (Kyogle branch) I This certificate aknowledges the appreciation of I The Gugin Guddabah Lands Council. I Chairperson Aboriginal Elder I I I I

I Gteg Arderson & Associates Pty Ltd Balanced Systems Planning Consultants I I I 1 I I I I I APPENDIX F I I Consultation with Director I I I I I I I I New South Wales Government I Department of Urban Affairs and Planning

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Contact: I Mr Rob Doolan Bernadette Long Balanced Systems Planning Consultants Our Reference. P0 Box 36 G96/00072/001 I BANGALOW NSW 2479 Your Reference: I L I Dear Mr Doolan PROPOSED QUARRY, LOT 1, DP 366036, CEDAR POINT, EDENVILLE I ROAD, KYOGLE SHIRE Thank you for your letter of 21 March 1996 indicating that you are consulting with the Director-General regarding the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for I the above development.

If development consent is required for the proposal and it is a designated development, an I EIS must accompany the development application to Lismore City Council, The EIS shall be prepared in accordance with clause 51 of the Regulation (see Attachment No. 1) and shall I bear a certificate required by clause 50 of the Regulation. The EIS Practice Gu.ideline (see Attachment No. 2) is a guide to the type of information I most likely to be relevant to the development you propose. Not all of the matters raised within the guideline may be appropriate for consideration in the EIS for your proposal, and I equally, the guideline is not exhaustive. In addition, pursuant to clause 52 of the Regulation, the Director-General requires that the I following matters be specifically addressed in the EIS. an assessment of the potential impacts associated with dust, noise, vibration, erosion, I from quarry site and access roads, proposed mitigation measures should be included; . proposed erosion mitigation measures and protection of Richmond River and its I tributaries; I . consideration of the possibility of Aboriginal heritage on the site; an assessment of the potential impacts of increased heavy traffic generation;

Governor Macquarie Tower 1 Farrer Place, Sydney 2000 I Box 3927 GPO, Sydney 2001 Telephone: (02) 3912000 I Facsimile: (02) 391 2111 I 2 1 proposed measures to reduce visual impacts of the development;

I rehabilitation measures proposed at the end of lifespan of development; I cumulative impacts from other quarry sites within the shire; the applicability of State Enviromnental Planning Policy No. 46 - Protection and I Management of Native Vegetation;

the applicability of State Environmental Planning Policy No. 44 - Koala Habitat I Protection; I consideration of requirements in the North Coast Regional Environmental Plan. results of consultation with: - Environment Protection Authority 1 - Department of Land and Water Conservation - National Parks and Wildlife Service I - Total Catchment Management Committee (if applicable) I Should you have any further enquiries please contact Bernadette Long on (02) 391 2157. Yours sincerely I

gepphen Brown I Manager Malor Assessments and Hazards Branch - 1 As Delegate for the Director-General I I I I I I I I GrAdésbn & Associàte PtyLtd.:::.:: . . Manc SPSternS.Pta nnIg .t... .:•.:::: I I I I I I I I I APPENDIX G I I Letters of consultation with relevant agencies I I I I I I I I I I

Environment The Director Protection Authority Balanced Systems Nw So,th

BANGALOW NSW 2479 NSW Government Offices POBox36 49 Victoria Street P0 Box 498 Grafton N S W 2460 Our ReferencGR 1381 * 958 Telephone .066. 42 0535 ' Your Reference: 26 tI PR 1996 Facsimile .Ü&ê. 42 1743 Contact: STEVE SMALL I-

Attention: ROB DOOLAN

I Dear Rob,

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT - CARLILL QUARRY, EDENVILLE ROAD, CEDAR POINT.

Thank you for your recent letter requesting comments from I the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) on matters that should be addressed in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS.) for the abovementioned Quarry. We recommend that the following matters are addressed in the EIS:

I 1 AIR POLLUTION 1.1 Disturbed areas should be kept to a minimum and worked I areas should have a rehabilitation plan agreed to by relevant authorities before works are expanded or commenced. All cleared areas not intended for quarrying activities should be rehabilitated. Cleared vegetation I should be mulched for rehabilitation of disturbed areas or disposed off in an approved pit burner.

I 1.2 The information required in the EIS should include the production rate, drilling and blasting operations, crushing and loading operations, working hours, proposed air pollution controls and details of dust I controls for the access roads (near residences) and quarry.

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2. WATER POLLUTION 1 4 I 2 2.1 The EIS should include details of measures proposed to I divert stormwater away from the disturbed areas. Such measures will reduce the incidence of polluted I wastewater discharge after rain events. It may also be necessary to construct sedimentation dams, coagulant injection systems or pH adjustment I facilities for the control of wastewater discharges. If any new ponds or water treatment devices are required, the proponent will need to apply for a Pollution Control Approval for the works. Details of I the information required for an Approval may be obtained from Steve Small at our Murwillumbah Office I (066 726134) 2.2 All runoff from disturbed areas should be collected and passed to suitable sized silt traps and or I sedimentation dams. 2.3 The EIS should provide a soil and water management plan which describes the measures to be undertaken at the F F I site which, if implemented, will mitigate soil erosion and control sediment and nutrient pollution to downslope lands and receiving waters. The plan should I be based on an assessment of the following information: 2.3.1 The physical constraints to development at the particular site, including those relating to soil, I landform type and gradient, hydrology;

2.3.2 appropriate measures to overcome those I constraints, including options for: I a) staging of work b) mitigation/control of onsite soil erosion I c) movement of water onto, through and off-site d) rehabilitation/maintenance of the work area and the way that works will modify the landscape and I drainage pattern for the area. Generally the plan should seek to achieve adequate I pollution controls for sediment and other coarse materials in the two to five year ARI (Average Recurrence Interval) event and the stability of soil and water structures in at least the twenty I year ARI, time of concentration storm event.

2.4 We would recommend appropriate sections of the I "Soil and Water Management for Urban Development" manual (Department of Housing) be used in the I design stage. I I

2.5 The Management plan should detail the following information: I 2.5.1 volume and source of wastewater irrigated 2.5.2 volume and source of wastewater reuse or I 2.5.3 priority of water supply (settling sedimentation dams) for reuse and irrigation dams 2.5.4 anticipated level of wastewaterS in I under various conditions and I 2.5.5 the time taken to empty the dams and basins. the premises 2.6 The wastewater generated by rainfall on should be collected and irrigated over vegetated areas I a rate of the site or on access and haulage roads at will not cause runoff to surrounding waters. I that 2.7 The Wastewater Management Plan should ensure management of waters in sedimentation dams such as to ensure only rare storm events will result in direct discharge from I the site. The details of this will be determined by the water management plan referred to above. ensure that, 2.8 Operation of the settling dams should I where possible, wastewater has drained from them by the be commencement of the next storm event. This can achieved by pumping out the dams 36 to 48 hours after I each storm event. Operational conditions should ensure settling dams are I to maintain 90% of the wastewater design desilted is capacity and stormwater from undisturbed areas diverted around the site. I be 2.9 wastewater which must be discharged should discharged in accordance with a licence from the EPA. EPA would anticipate that the following levels of I disdharge would be acceptable:

2.9.1 less than 50 milligrams per litre of non 1 filtrable residue. 2.9.2 free from oil and grease nor contain more I than 10 milligrams per litre of grease and oil. I 2.9.3 have 'a pH value between 6.5 and 8.5 I 3. NOISE 3.1 We recommend an assessment of the noise impact of unladen vehicles travelling along access roads and the I subsequent impact on local residences. I 3.2 The hours of operation should be based on the I guidelines recommended in the Noise Control Manual (EPA) unless there is no audible noise at the nearest I affected residence. 3.3 The ElS should include a comprehensive noise report I covering operations at the site. 4 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 4.1 The development may require formal approval from the EPA if water pollution control devices are installed. A Pollution Control Licence may be required if polluted I wastewater is discharged from the site. 4.2 The proposal may require approval under the Pollution Control Act in respect of noise (schedule 1 [c] ) if the I site area to be worked is over 20,000 square metres.

4.3 If a mobile crusher and screens are used on site, the I owner of the equipment will need a Pollution Control Licence and need to advise the EPA of the operational I details of the equipment. 5. OTHER ASPECTS I 5.1 Details of any cattle tick dip sites or other potential contaminated sites situated on the access roads or within the proposed site should be addressed in any I proposal for the quarry.

We hope this information is of assistance. If you require further advice you may contact Steve Small of the EPA on 066 726134.

I Yours faithfully, I

JON KEATS Head Regional Operations Unit North Coast I for Director-General I I [I] I Roads and Trafflc I Our reference 240.53144 GC:JS Authority Mr Glenn Charleston (066) 40 1339 Grafton Zone I Your reference: R T A I WIF I Balanced Systems Planning Consultants Better Roads. Safer Roads. P 0 Box 36 Sa'1ng Uves. LI BANGALOW NSW 2479

3 1Victoria Seet Grafton NSW 2460 Telephone (066)40 1300 I Facsimile (066)40 1301 P0 Box 576 KYOGLE SHIRE COUNCIL. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT. Grafton NSW 2460 EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY. CARLILL QUARRY, EDEN VILLE ROAD, DX 76 10 I CEDAR POINT. LOT I DEPOSITED PLAN 366036, I PARISH OF STRATHEDEN.

Dear Sir :. 4- 2 :c- 3 Li I refer to your letter dated 12 February 1996 concerning the above and advise that the Environmental Impact Statement should include a traffic study to determine the impact of the additional volume of traffic generated by this I proposal on the surrounding road network and particularly the Summerland Way (Main Road No 83). I The traffic study should take into account the key issues relevant to the scale of this proposal as set out in Section 2.3 of the Authority's current "Guide to Traffic I Generating Developments". This should at least include information relating to:- stockpiling activities the total traffic impact on the road network of other quarry activities in the area intersection sight distances I existing and proposed access conditions detail of servicing and parking arrangements I This type of development is listed in Schedule I of State Environmental Planning Policy No 11 and is required to be assessed by the North Coast Zone Regional Advisory Committee. Please note that three (3) copies of the application are I required. Current AUSTROADS standards should be adopted when designing any necessary upgrading of the surrounding road infrastructure. Detailed plans of I any roadworks should be submitted with the Development Application for consideration. I The Authority supports the identification and preservation of areas containing essential deposits for future community use. I Yours faitfulIy

I P J Collins -.. Zone Manager I I

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I o I I I I I I TCM / Total Catchment Management I ?kCommunityAnd"I Government Working Together I PU Box 664 Greg Alderson & Associates Aistonville 2477 Scarrabelottis Road I NASHUA NSW 2479 (066) 286 009 I Ky ogle Shire Development Application and Environmental Impact I Statement for Extractive Industry Carlill Quarry 1derville Road, Cedar Point. I Lot 1 DP 366036 Parish of Stratheden

I Dear Greg, I refer to your letter of 5 July asking for our recoriunendations and advice about the abovementioned proposed I development. Total Catchment Management (TCM) is the co-ordinated and sustainable use of land, water, vegetative and other natural resources on a catchment basis, so as to balance resource utilisation and conservation. With regard to H developments such as this, our broader objectives are to minimise ( or where possible, eliminate ) all forms of pollution in our waterways and to minimise any impacts of of such work on water quality and quantity, soil resources or viability of surrounding agricultural land.

I We work towards these objectives at the broader level of strategic planning, through consultation with the community and Local and State Government agencies, and generally do not get involved with individual I developments as the.), arise. Specific guidance on soil and water management, and erosion and sediment control in such developments can be sought from the Department of Land and Water Conservation. P0 Box 664, Aistonville- Your contact there will be I Mr. Wayne Garrard, Catchment Manager for Richmond Catchment. (phone 286009) We thank you for your enquiry. and enclose a copy of our strategic plan for our reference. I I Yours sincerely. I Gerard Ryan I Co-ordinator, Riclunond Catchment Management Committee Chairman: Jeff Spash I (066) 281 900 I I I Grég.Aldècson &Assocatès Pty. LtdI.I :1 Balanced. Systems Ptantl io Cs tan .::.. I I I I I I I I

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