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

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WEST EURI CREEK KEY RESOURCE AREA – KRA 37<br />

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: Bowen Shire<br />

LOCATION:<br />

The resource is located about 15 kilometres west-southwest of Bowen (see map KRA 37).<br />

EXTRACTIVE RESOURCE: Quarry Rock<br />

EXTRACTIVE RESOURCE DESCRIPTION:<br />

The extractive resource comprises mainly diorite.<br />

It is the site of a major quarry supplying a wide range of crushed rock products.<br />

SIGNIFICANCE:<br />

There are substantial resources remaining in the existing quarry <strong>and</strong> adjacent l<strong>and</strong>, estimated<br />

to be in excess of 25 years supply. The resource is conveniently situated to supply the Bowen<br />

regional area.<br />

SEPARATION AREA:<br />

The existing quarry <strong>and</strong> future resources <strong>and</strong> processing activities are all located within the<br />

one block which is covered by a lease <strong>and</strong> the extractive permit. A 1000 metre separation<br />

distance has been adopted.<br />

TRANSPORT ROUTE:<br />

The rock is transported via West Euri Road, which leads northwards to the Bruce Highway to<br />

Bowen <strong>and</strong> other markets to the north, south, <strong>and</strong> southwest<br />

<strong>State</strong> <strong>Planning</strong> <strong>Policy</strong> 2/<strong>07</strong> <strong>Guideline</strong><br />

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