Pioneer Quarries Tas 4 Pty Ltd, Saltwood Road Sand Recovery Project, Bridport

Current Stage

Assessment Withdrawn

Proposal Details

Client: Pioneer Quarries Tas 4 Pty Ltd

Premises: Saltwood Road Sand Recovery Project

Activity: a quarry and materials handling

Class of Assessment: 2B

Important Dates

Assessment Commenced: 9/3/2023

Assessment Withdrawn: 15/2/2024

Status: The proponent withdrew the proposal on 15/02/2024.

The Proposal

​Pioneer Quarries Tas 4 Pty Ltd are proposing to recommence operations at the existing Saltwood Road Sand Recovery Project in Bridport. They are proposing to increase permitted sand extraction from 57,000 cubic metres to a maximum of 350,000 cubic metres per year. The project is located approximately six kilometres east of Bellingham and 12km west of Bridport. Sand extracted from the site will be used for production of local asphalt and concrete.​

Notice of Intent 

 Pioneer Quarries Tas 4 Pty Ltd, Saltwood Road Sand Recovery Project, Bridport - NOI (PDF 3Mb)

​Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines

EIS 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.

 Pioneer Quarries Tas 4 Pty Ltd, Saltwood Road Sand Recovery Project, Bridport - EIS Guidelines (PDF 2Mb)