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)