State Planning Policy 2/07 Guideline - Queensland Mining and Safety

HILLS TERRACE KEY RESOURCE AREA – KRA 77
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: Esk Shire and Ipswich City
LOCATION:
The resource is situated on the southern side of the Brisbane River about 6 kilometres
southeast of Fernvale (see map KRA 77).
EXTRACTIVE RESOURCE: Sand and Gravel
EXTRACTIVE RESOURCE DESCRIPTION:
The resource consists of a deposit of fine to coarse sand and gravel, which occurs in an
alluvial terrace of the Brisbane River downstream of Fernvale. Potential resources of up to
5.5 million tonnes are indicated, which as yet are unworked.
SIGNIFICANCE:
The resource has the potential to supply the western Brisbane, Ipswich, Esk and Gatton Shire
markets for several decades.
SEPARATION AREA:
The full separation distance of 200 metres has been applied around the identified resource
boundary due to the absence of any intervening natural features to buffer quarry impacts.
TRANSPORT ROUTE:
The transport route utilises existing roads along Hills Road and Pine Mountain Road to the
Brisbane Valley Highway.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The KRA contains land classified as good quality agricultural land (1994 Esk DPI
Agricultural Land Classes Map). The resource/processing area is adjacent to the Brisbane
River and a minimum buffer width of 50 metres from the resource/processing area to the river
has been established.
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