The Proposal
The proponent proposes the extraction of dolerite rock from an abandoned
forestry quarry near Lake Echo with an annual production limit of 100,000m3.
The activity will use drill, blast and crushing techniques to produce road
building materials for a proposed wind farm in the vicinity.
The proponent has lodged a Permit Application with a supporting Environmental Effects Report (EER) to Central Highlands Council.
The application was referred to the Board of the Environment Protection Authority (the Board) for assessment under the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA).
Notice of Intent
Downie & Co, Bashan 5 Mile Quarry, Central Highlands - NOI (PDF 1Mb)
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.
Downie & Co, Bashan 5 Mile Quarry, Central Highlands - EER Guidelines (PDF 442Kb)
Public Exhibition of Documentation
A copy of the permit application and all plans and other documentation submitted with the permit application (including the EER) are available for public inspection and may be examined during normal business hours at:
Central Highlands Council Offices
19 Alexander Street
BOTHWELL TAS 7030
&
6 Tarleton Street
BOTHWELL TAS 7030
For assistance accesing copies of the EER please contact Barry
Williams on (Ph 0437 394 492 or E: barry.williams@ilmp.com.au).
Public Representations
In accordance with s.57(5) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (LUPAA), any person may make a representation relating to the permit application (including the EER) from Wednesday 14th May 2025 to Thursday 12th June 2025 in writing to:
The General Manager
Central Highlands Council
19 Alexander Street
BOTHWELL TAS 7030
or by emailing the General Manager at: development@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au.
Please note that your correspondence may be publicly disclosed unless there is legitimate commercial, national security or environmental reason for confidentiality. If you would like your correspondence to remain confidential, please make a statement to that effect and indicate the basis for the request.
Environmental Effects Report
The purpose of the EER is to provide a source of information upon which interested individuals, groups, government agencies and the Board may consider the environmental impacts of the proposal.
The EER was prepared by the proponent on the basis of the Project Specific Guidelines for preparation of an EER which were provided by the Board.
Downie & Co, Bashan 5 Mile Quarry, Central Highlands - EER (PDF 3Mb)
Downie & Co, Bashan 5 Mile Quarry, Central Highlands - Appendices (PDF 17Mb)