Air and Dust Management Plan
Key risk areas that were subject to further detailed impact assessment and risk management
planning include the following:
Health and safety of project personnel from interaction with equipment as well as mobile
and fixed plant, during construction and operation activities
Dust fallout and deposition, including impacts to fauna and nearby sensitive receptors,
from wind erosion of exposed surfaces and vehicle movement along haul roads
Flora, vegetation communities and fauna habitat impact from spread of weeds and feral
animals due to vehicle movements and/or inappropriate waste management
Groundwater quality from seepage, embankment failure or overtopping of tailings, residue
storage facilities and/or process liquor evaporation ponds
Decline in availability of water to existing and/or future users, within the Southern basin
from progressive water table drawdown arising from groundwater extraction rates
Social and family tensions from increased disposable income and distribution of benefits
payments in the local communities
Employment impacts to existing local businesses (e.g. retail, hospitality, council) due to
recruitment of project personnel
Wellbeing of project personnel due to living away from home and lack of family / support
networks.