Current Stage
Assessment Commenced
Proposal Details
Client: Stanton Excavations Pty Ltd
Premises: Orford Quarry
Activity: a quarry and materials handling
Class of Assessment: 2A
Important Dates
Assessment Commenced: 7/6/2024
The Proposal
Stanton Excavations Pty Ltd is proposing to
intensify operations at the Orford Quarry, located approximately 2.4 kilometres
south of Orford. The proposal includes an increase in extraction and
processing from 20,000 cubic metres to 50,000 cubic metres per annum. The
proposal includes increasing the development area of the southern hard rock pit
by exposing new ground which will require additional clearing of approximately
0.9 hectares of native vegetation. The proposal also includes rehabilitation
outside of the boundary of the mining lease area of the northern gravel pit.
Notice of Intent
Stanton Excavations Pty Ltd, Orford Quarry Development, Orford - NOI (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.
Stanton Excavations Pty Ltd, Orford Quarry Development, Orford - EER Guidelines (PDF 366Kb)