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

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WEST MOUNT COTTON KEY RESOURCE AREA – KRA 72
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: Redland Shire and Logan City
LOCATION:
The resource is located at Sheldon, between West Mount Cotton Road and Avalon Road (see
map KRA 72).
EXTRACTIVE RESOURCE: Quarry Rock
EXTRACTIVE RESOURCE DESCRIPTION:
The resource comprises two rock types, quartzite and greywacke, interbedded with lesser
amounts of low strength rocks. Weathered overburden materials also form part of the
resource. The resource supports a large quarry that produces aggregates and road bases. The
weathered overburden and low strength rocks are extracted for use as fill.
SIGNIFICANCE:
The greywacke resource is sufficient for 50-100 years supply. The quartzite resource
continues beyond the area outlined and would be sufficient for 20-30 years if all the area with
an extractive licence is used. The two resources are strategically located in an area where
there is a scarcity of approved alternatives. It is also convenient to markets in the
southeastern Brisbane, Redlands and Port of Brisbane areas.
SEPARATION AREA:
The separation area retains a 500 metres minimum distance from the resource limit where
intervening topography would provide adequate screening of quarrying operations. Where
such screening is absent, the separation distance is up to 1000 metres. The separation
distance encompasses parts of the Venman Bushland National Park and the Koala Bushland
Coordinated Conservation Area to the south and west of the resource area. The intent of the
separation area is consistent with the conservation aims for these areas.
TRANSPORT ROUTE:
Transport of all materials is via West Mount Cotton Road connecting with the Mount Cotton
Road.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The Key Resource Area is located within a koala conservation area shown in the SEQ
Regional Plan – Interim Guideline: Koalas and Development, adjacent to Venman Bushland
National Park and the Koala Bushland Coordinated Conservation Area. The
resource/processing area has been set back:
• 200 metres adjacent to Venman Bushland National Park to the south; and
• 150 metres adjacent to land east and west of the resource area. Land to the west is
within a koala conservation area and is designated as a Coordinated Conservation
Area under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. Land to the east is within a koala
conservation area.
A small area of ‘endangered’ vegetation under the Vegetation Management Act 1999 lies on
the northwest margin of the resource/processing area. This is included within the pre-existing
approval area.
State Planning Policy 2/07 Guideline