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Rock quarry granted consent
Monday, 5 October 2009The Southland District Council has granted resource consent for a rock quarry in the Mataura Island area, after a hearing was held on 11 September. Idesia Investments Limited has been granted resource consent to take a maximum of 1,900,000 cubic metres of rock from a site at 47 Mataura Island-Fortrose Road, Mataura Island, with the consent having a maximum timeframe of 25 years, Council resource management manager Bruce Halligan said.
The resource consent application was publicly notified, with a number of submissions being received, both in support and opposition. Key concerns expressed in submissions related to noise management issues, visual effects, management of heavy vehicle movements and the extent of monitoring which would occur.
The resource management committee closely considered the issues raised by submitters and its decision, Council has granted the consent subject to an extensive suite of 25 conditions. These include conditions to specify maximum numbers of heavy vehicle movements, maximum noise levels, maximum hours of operation, a minimum buffer from a nearby watercourse, requirements for landscaping and reinstatement, and ongoing monitoring.
There is a right of appeal to the Environment Court on this decision for the applicant and submitters, for a period of 15 working days from their receipt of the decision.
