Byford Quarry- Invitation for Public Comment
Public Notice
Ransberg Pty Ltd
Byford Whitby Quarry, portion of Mining Lease M701240
EPBC 2021/9045
Notification for Publication of Preliminary Documentation under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
Invitation for Public Comment
In accordance with Section 95A(3) of the EPBC Act, public comment is invited on an action proposed to be undertaken on Mining Lease 70/1240 at Lot 901 South Western Highway, Whitby in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale approximately 40 km southeast of Perth.
Ransberg Pty Ltd are proposing to undertake clearing associated with the Byford (Whitby) Quarry operations. The proposed works will necessitate the clearing of 13.2 ha of vegetation within a boundary of the same size. The clearing will take place within Mining Tenement M70/1240 Karrakup (the site) for storage purposes.
The proposed clearing will facilitate construction of the following elements:
- Storage and laydown areas;
- Access tracks/roads; and
- Associated quarry infrastructure.
The proposed action has been determined to be a controlled action under the EPBC Act and will be assessed through Preliminary Documentation. The controlling provision under Part 3 of the EPBC Act are listed threatened species and communities (sections 18 and 18A). The EPBC-listed species and communities (protected matters) that are impacted by the proposed action includes the following:
- Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo (Zanda latirostris formerly Calyptorhynchus latirostris) (Endangered);
- Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii naso) (Vulnerable);
- Baudin’s Black Cockatoo (Zanda baudinii formerly Calyptorhynchus baudinii) (Endangered);
- Chuditch, Western Quoll (Dasyurus geoffroii) (Vulnerable).
In accordance with Section 95A(3) of the EPBC Act, Preliminary Documentation related to the proposed action is available for viewing and comment for a minimum of 10 business days from the date of advertisement.
Viewing the Preliminary Documentation
Hard copies of the Referral and Preliminary Documentation (including all attachments) will be available to view for a period of 10 business days from 2 May 2024 to 16 May 2024 at the following locations:
- Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale and State Library of Western Australia Public Libraries
Copies of the document may be downloaded below.
If you require assistance accessing the document please call Ben Hollyock at JBS&G on 9380 3100.
Submissions can be addressed to WA Limestone:
reception@walimestone.com
PO Box 1404 BIBRA LAKE DC WA 6965
Public submissions are to be received by 15 May 2024.
DOWNLOADS
Appendix A EPBC Referral Document 2021
Appendix B WA Limestone Byford Quarry Expansion Supporting Information for MNES, Bamford 2022
Appendix C Mattiske Expert Advice 2021
Appendix D Flora and Vegetation of the WA Blue Metal Quarry Survey Area at Serpentine, Mattiske 2005
Appendix E Prposed Land-Swap, WA Bluemetal Mundijong Quarry, Fauna Assessment, Western Wildlife 2006
Appendix G Black Cockatoo Habitat Survey, Proposed Quarry Extension M70-1240, Kirkby 2017
Appendix H Revised Mine Closure Plan, WA Bluemetal Whitby Quarry M70-1240, 2016
Appendix I Murdoch Licence Agreement_Marri Planting Research Project
Appendix J Offsets Strategy Rev 4 (calculations removed)
Appendix L ISO14001 Certification
Appendix M WA Limestone 8772 Albany Highway, Bannister Threatened Fauna Assessment, Bamford 2022
Appendix N Bannister Offset Management Plan – Rev 4
Byford Whitby Quarry, portion of Mining Lease M70-1240 – Preliminary Documentation, EPBC 2021-9045