Dorset Council, Ben Ridge Road Quarry Intensification, Mathinna Plains

Current Stage

Assessment Commenced

Proposal Details

Client: Dorset Council

Premises: Ben Ridge Quarry

Activity: quarry and materials handling

Class of Assessment: 2A

Important Dates

Assessment Commenced: 2/10/2023

The Proposal

Dorset Council is proposing to intensify operations at the Ben Ridge Road Quarry, located off Ben Ridge Road approximately 2.7 km west from the Mathinna Plains Road junction. The proposal involves a production increase from 5,000 cubic metres to 10,000 cubic metres of gravel per year, and an increase in crushing and screening of material from 1 000 cubic metres to 10 000 cubic metres per year.​

Notice of Intent​​​​

 Dorset Council, Ben Ridge Road Quarry Intensification, Mathinna Plains (PDF 2Mb)

​Environmental Effects Report Guidelines

EER Guidelines have been prepared by the Board to assist the proponent to prepare a case for assessment. Based on the information contained in the Notice of Intent, the guidelines identify the key issues which are expected to be relevant to the assessment of the proposal.

 Dorset Council, Ben Ridge Road Quarry Intensification, Mathinna Plains - EER Guidelines (PDF 266Kb)