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

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THE ROCKS KEY RESOURCE AREA – KRA 28
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: Burdekin Shire
LOCATION:
The resource is located about 14 kilometres southwest of Home Hill (see map KRA 28).
EXTRACTIVE RESOURCE: Quarry Rock
EXTRACTIVE RESOURCE DESCRIPTION:
The resource comprises granitic rocks, mainly adamellite.
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 25 years supply. The resource is conveniently situated to
supply the Ayr-Home Hill area and surrounding districts.
SEPARATION AREA:
To the north, east and west the full 1000 metre separation distance is adopted to protect the
resource from future subdivision, as the surrounding land is lower than the resource itself. On
the southern side, the Burdekin River bed and banks are included in the 1000 metre separation
distance to avoid any likely impacts from possible future development either within the river
itself or in the southern riparian zone.
TRANSPORT ROUTE:
The rock is transported directly onto the Ayr – Dalbeg Road.
State Planning Policy 2/07 Guideline