Application for Public Comment - Proposed Extractive Industry (Gravel) - READVERTISED

Published on Wednesday, 1 February 2023 at 10:00:00 AM

PROPOSED EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY (GRAVEL) – READVERTISED 

LOT 1 FOREST ROAD, NUNILE

The Shire of Toodyay has received an application from Vernice Pty Ltd for an extractive industry at Lot 1 Forest Road in Nunile. The applicant is seeking approval to excavate gravel material from the site – an expected 34,000 tonnes/year over a ten-year period.

The proposed extractive industry operation seeks to meet continuing market demand for gravel material for building and construction purposes. The pit extension operation is proposed to occur within the property, totalling approximately 10 hectares.

The extractive industry will operate as follows:

• Proposed hours of operation on site: Monday to Saturday 6:30am – 5:30pm (excluding Public Holidays)

Your views on this proposed extractive industry are encouraged and welcomed. The proposal is available for inspection at the Shire of Toodyay Administration Centre, Old Court House, 15 Fiennes Street, Toodyay, during office hours. The proposal is also available to view here. 

Submissions may be addressed in writing and lodged with the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Toodyay, PO Box 96, Toodyay WA 6566, by 4:00pm on Thursday 2 March 2023.

Further information on the above proposal is available by contacting the Shire’s Development Services on 9574 9300.

Suzie Haslehurst

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER