Iluka Resources Ltd
Proposed Temporary Closure Of Portion Of Caro Road For Mining Purposes
Location: Caro Road, Cataby
Applicant: Iluka Resources Ltd
Folder Path: Business Classification
Scheme / Roads / Road
Closures / Temporary
Date: 1 April 2018
PROPOSAL
To consider a request from Iluka
Resources for the temporary
(approx. 10 years) closure of a portion
of Caro Road, Cataby for
mining purposes.
BACKGROUND
On 26 March 2015 Council resolved the
following in regards to this
matter:
That Council order the
temporary closure of portion of Caro Road,
Cataby for the purposes
of mining commencing from April 2015 for
a period of 10 years or
the cessation of mining activities whichever
occurs sooner subject
to:
1. in pursuance of
Section 3.50 of the Local Government Act
1995 the CEO forward a
copy of the local public notice to the
Commissioner of Main
Roads;
2. the applicant
arrange alternative access with Fire and
Emergency Services;
3. the applicant
complies with the requirements of Telstra;
4. the applicant
complies with the requirements of Western
Power;
5. the applicant
liaises with APA group in regards to working in
the vicinity of an
underground gas pipeline and access
arrangements; and
6. on cessation of
mining activity within the road reserve, the
road is to be restored
to the satisfaction of the CEO and at the
cost of the applicant.
However this decision was later revoked
by Council on 25 June
2015 under the Local Government Act 1995
section 3.50 (6) on
request by Iluka Resources due to road
access still being required
for the relocation of the Tronox mining camp.
In revoking the decision Council also
resolved to re-initiate the
public notice in accordance with the
Local Government Act 1995
to close portion of Caro Road, Cataby
for the purposes of mining
for a period of up to 10 years on
commencement of the relocation
of the Tronox mining camp.
Iluka Resources contacted Shire staff
and informed them that they
would like to revisit the temporary road
closure on 22 February
2018. Correspondence confirmed Iluka
Resources would like to
have Caro Road closed from 1st July 2018
onwards, as this would
provide for the new Tronox camp
construction and relocation of
existing Tronox facilities to the new
site on Cataby Road.
Subsequently a public notice was
initiated from 22 February 2018
to 30 March 2018 under the Local Government
Act 1995 section
3.50 (4). Council is requested to
consider submissions received in
deciding this application (see schedule
of submissions).
COMMENT
The application is for a temporary
closure of the road rather than a
permanent closure as there will be a
need for existing properties
along Caro and connecting roads to
maintain legal access for any
future development.
Iluka Resources have arranged
alternative access arrangements
with all surrounding landowners who
require access to the portion
Caro Road during its temporary closure.
Iluka Resources in the previous approval
stated the following:
“Iluka commits to the
restoration of the road and re-instatement of
all services (power,
communications etc.) back to pre-disturbance
condition or alternate
permanent re-routing of services to the
satisfaction of the
service utility.
This has come about as
we will be entering contracts with Telstra
and Western Power to
permanently re-route services such that all
customers requiring
services during and directly after mining will
not be affected.”
Shire staff has been informed there has
been no change to these
commitments by Iluka Resources.
Additionally, there has been no change
of the previous stated
minimum road reserve restoration
requirement of a Type 4 gravel
road with the following specifications:
pavement width 9m;
gravel thickness 300mm;
table drains;
culverts at water courses with head
walls and minimum diameter of 375mm (locations to be confirmed with Shire prior
to reinstatement);
guide posts and signage as directed by
the Shire;
property access crossovers;
fencing; and
vegetation rehabilitation.
Infrastructure service provider Telstra
have advised the proponent
to liaise with them before commencing
ground disturbance to
ensure the relocation of their assets is
not required. It is staff
understanding that the proponent has or
is in the process of
completing this request.
Given this information Council is
requested to order the temporary
road closure subject to Iluka Resources
meeting the above stakeholder requirement.
CONSULTATION
Neighbouring property owners
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation
and Attractions
Department of Primary Industries and
Regional Development
Department of Planning, Lands and
Heritage
Department of Fire and Emergency
Services
Department of Mines and Petroleum
Main Roads
Telstra
Water Corporation
Western Power
ATCO Gas
STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT
Local Government Act 1995 - Subdivision
5 - certain provisions
about thoroughfares.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
There are no policy implications
relevant to this item.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications
relevant to this item.
STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS
2016 – 2026 Strategic Community Plan
Goal 1: Great Place for
Residential and Business Development
Objectives
How the Shire will contribute
1.1 Ensure
planning and land availability provides opportunity for sustainable
growth and
lifestyle options / choices
a) Strategic
land use planning across the Shire, with a focus on coastal
settlement and
town centre strategy.
Goat 5: Proactive and
Leading Local Government
Objectives
How the Shire will contribute
1.3 Ensure
timely provision of essential and strategic infrastructure
a) Provide and
manage a network of roads and bridges for safe and efficient vehicle movement
ATTACHMENTS
Circulated with the agenda is the
following item relevant to this
report:
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
That Council order the
temporary closure of portion of Caro
Road, Cataby for the
purposes of mining commencing from 1
July 2018 for a period
of 10 years or the cessation of mining
activities whichever
occurs sooner subject to:
1. in pursuance of
Section 3.50 of the Local Government Act
1995 the CEO forward a
copy of the local public notice to
the Commissioner of
Main Roads;
2. the applicant
complies with the requirements of Telstra;
and on cessation of
mining activity within the road reserve,
and
3. the road is to be
restored to the satisfaction of the CEO and
at the cost of the applicant.
