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Project number 4537/2
Project name

AustSand Mining has applied on behalf of T T Sands Pty Ltd for an area permit to clear up to 17.27 hectares of native vegetation. The application area is located immediately adjacent to an existing sand mine.

Clearing is proposed to be undertaken using a bulldozer with a rake on the front for the purpose of extracting silica sands (GHD Pty Ltd, 2011a). The vegetation will be stockpiled on the boundary of the cleared area and will be respread over rehabilitated areas (GHD Pty Ltd, 2011a).
Project status Current
Proponent(s) T T Sands Pty Ltd T/A AustSand Mining
Project location

M 7000793

Project bioregion(s) Jarrah Forest
Assessment criteria (a) it comprises a high level of biological diversity., (b) it comprises the whole or a part of, or is necessary for the maintenance of, a significant habitat for fauna indigenous to Western Australia.
Residual impact

The proposed clearing was found to be at variance to Principles (a) and (b) predominantly due to the application area's function in providing significant feeding habitat for Carnaby's black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris) and as an important ecological corridor.
Offset conditions

Prior to clearing native vegetation the Permit Holder must implement and adhere to the offset proposal titled, "Austsand Mining Mindijup Mine Clearing Permit Offset Proposal January 2012."
Statutory process EP Act Clearing (Part V)
Approved project area (ha) 17.27

Decision(s):

DECISION 1
Date: 2012-06-21 Ministerial statement: None
OFFSET 1
Condition status: Current
Type(s): Land acquisition
Rationale:

The offset proposes that AustSand Mining will provide funds to the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) to purchase land which will be managed for conservation purposes. The offset land totals 103 hectares which will offset the clearing of 17.27 hectares of native vegetation at a 6:1 ratio. The offset land is rich in Proteaceous species which will provide feeding habitat for Carnaby's black cockatoo and is strategically located adjacent to the Stirling Range National Park. The implementation of this offset will mitigate the environmental impacts associated with the proposed clearing.
Security arrangements:

The land is freehold and will be transferred to the State of Western Australia.
Governance arrangements:

DEC have committed to managing the land as conservation land, with a potential to change the tenure of the land to A Class reserve in the future.
Offset location:

Part of Lot 51 Branson Road, Takalarup (South Stirlings).
Approved offset area (ha): 103.0
Bioregion(s): Esperance Plains
Delivery agent:

CONDITION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

The Permit Holder must implement and adhere to the offset proposal "AustSand Mining Mindijup Mine Clearing Permit Offset Proposal January 2012".
Timeframe:

Prior to clearing native vegetation.
Complete: Yes
IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

AustSand Mining will provide funds to DEC for the purchase of the offset land.
Timeframe:

Prior to clearing native vegetation.
Complete: Yes

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