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

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FOXDALE KEY RESOURCE AREA – KRA 26
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: Whitsunday Shire
LOCATION:
The resource is located about 4 kilometres north of Proserpine (see map KRA 26).
EXTRACTIVE RESOURCE: Quarry Rock
EXTRACTIVE RESOURCE DESCRIPTION:
The resource comprises andesite.
It is the site of a major quarry supplying a wide range of crushed rock products.
SIGNIFICANCE:
The resource remaining in the existing quarry and immediately surrounding land is substantial
and estimated to be in excess of 20 years supply. The resource is conveniently situated to
supply the Proserpine and Whitsunday regional areas.
SEPARATION AREA:
The full 1000 metre separation distance from the face and processing area is adopted. A
lesser separation distance could be considered on the northern and northeastern sides of the
hill because at present the crest of the hill buffers the quarry from any potential noise and dust
and it is not be visible from those directions. However, the potential for development of
potential resources in that direction exists, so a lesser distance is not used.
TRANSPORT ROUTE:
The transport route extends along Quarry Road to the Bruce Highway.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
A small area of ‘of concern’ vegetation under the Vegetation Management Act 1999 lies
within the Council reserve and is likely to be protected by the conditions of the operational
plan. It is also partly protected by a buffer around a communication tower on top of the hill.
State Planning Policy 2/07 Guideline