❓ Question regarding a mining lease application near Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park, raising concerns about environmental impact, park expansion, and conflicts with existing land uses. The answer deflects some responsibility to other departments and outlines standard referral processes.
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With regards to a mining lease application M70/1302 proposed on land that adjoins the Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park, Boranup, I ask
(a) will the Department of Environment and Conservation assess the impacts of this proposal on the unique and sensitive environment of the area;
(b) will the Minister please table the Mineralisation Report for this proposal;
(c) does this proposal encroach on any lands that are proposed to expand the Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park and if so will the Minister please provide details;
(d) will mining in this sensitive environment so close to the Boranup forest and unique marine environment of Hamelin Bay pose any risk of adverse impacts on the existing natural heritage values;
(e) will mining in this area pose any risk of adverse impacts on the iconic south west underground caves located in this area; and
(f) will mining in this area conflict with any pre-existing land uses, such as ecotourism, viticulture, farming and agricultural practices?
(a) will the Department of Environment and Conservation assess the impacts of this proposal on the unique and sensitive environment of the area;
(b) will the Minister please table the Mineralisation Report for this proposal;
(c) does this proposal encroach on any lands that are proposed to expand the Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park and if so will the Minister please provide details;
(d) will mining in this sensitive environment so close to the Boranup forest and unique marine environment of Hamelin Bay pose any risk of adverse impacts on the existing natural heritage values;
(e) will mining in this area pose any risk of adverse impacts on the iconic south west underground caves located in this area; and
(f) will mining in this area conflict with any pre-existing land uses, such as ecotourism, viticulture, farming and agricultural practices?
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Answered
20 February 2012
Responded by
Minister for Environment
Response time
89 days
(a) I am advised that reserve 30656 for 'Quarry Lime Sand' that is the subject of this application is vested with the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River. In accordance with the
Mining Act 1978
the normal practice is for the Department of Mines and Petroleum to refer the application to the Shire and the Minister responsible for the reserve for their recommendations.
(b) This question should be directed to the Minister for Mines and Petroleum.
(c) The Draft Management Plan for the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Capes Area Parks and Reserves, released for public comment on 10 December 2010, proposes that reserve 30656 be added to the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
(d)-(f) It is expected that the Department of Mines and Petroleum would refer any mining proposal that may have a significant effect on the environment to the Environmental Protection Authority in accordance with their memorandum of understanding.
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Mining Act 1978
the normal practice is for the Department of Mines and Petroleum to refer the application to the Shire and the Minister responsible for the reserve for their recommendations.
(b) This question should be directed to the Minister for Mines and Petroleum.
(c) The Draft Management Plan for the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Capes Area Parks and Reserves, released for public comment on 10 December 2010, proposes that reserve 30656 be added to the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
(d)-(f) It is expected that the Department of Mines and Petroleum would refer any mining proposal that may have a significant effect on the environment to the Environmental Protection Authority in accordance with their memorandum of understanding.
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