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Avoca South HIA

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ProposalDescription: 

The development of an industrial and business estate comprising light industry, business parks and warehousing built on platforms. The proposed development will include the rehabilitation of old clay mining area on the footprint. The rehabilitation process will include the filling-up of the excavated areas.

Expanded_Motivation: 

The findings of this report have been informed by desktop data review, Frans and Sian (2015) HIA and impact assessment reporting which include recommendations to guide heritage authorities in making decisions with regards to the proposed project. This study was conducted as part of the specialist input for the Environmental Impact Assessment exercise. The impact assessment study also includes detailed recommendations on how to mitigate and manage negative impacts while enhancing positive effects on the project area.

ApplicationDate: 

Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 14:12

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15393

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20/09/2020
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Avoca South HIA

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