GEPS submission to Major Projects Modification 13 Dunmore Quarry Pit extension

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GEPS objects to the proposed destruction of vegetation of state and national significance in this DA Modification and the inability of the compensation proposal to offset this loss.

This quarry will have a significant impact on threatened flora species Illawarra Zieria (Zieria granulata) and Illawarra Irene (Irenepharsus trypherus) and contribute to cumulative impacts of quarrying in the area on Melaleuca armillaris Tall Shrubland and Illawarra subtropical rainforest Endangered Ecological Communities.

The full submission can be downloaded here.

GEPS wrote directly to the Minister, Tanya Plibersek, indicating that he organisation was concerned about the proposed impact on the habitat of Endangered species Zieria granulata in the proposed NSW Major Projects Modification 13 Dunmore Quarry Pit extension DA470-11-2003-Mod-13.

This proposed quarry extension will require the clearing of approximately 900 individual Illawarra Zieria plants (ZG) listed as an endangered species under the BC Act and EPBC Act.

The letter to the Minister can be downloaded here.