Controlling Ants In A Commercial Environment

Dec 3, 2015 | | 0 Comments

You are an accommodation provider / school gardener / business owner and your guests / kids / customers are jumping around brushing ants off their feet & legs.

This time of year seems to be just wonderful if you are an ant. For some reason there seems to be plenty for ants to do as the first days of summer approach.

The simple give away signs of ant mounds on the footpath and loose sand in the garden leads us to look a bit further and just see where these ants are traveling to or from.

The small sand castles on the path usually mean the ants are right there and have plenty of small ant holes all close by. These are not really a problem as they are very small ants and easy to contain with ant dust or a borax mixture. (Recipe for that here)

The more major problem is when you see the bigger ants in a line moving in both directions, some marching away from the nest and others heading back.

These ants are the ones that get into everything and are big enough to bite kids and annoy your guests. They trail from rubbish bins, kitchens and bedrooms in fact where ever they can find some crumbs they will make a trail back to their nest.

How do we get rid of these hard working little fellas without poisoning kids, guests and customers? Plus we dont want to see ant powder trails all around an accommodation complex or school yard.
Remember too that most ants actually do a good job but they annoy us and our guests. They look bad and ant trails can go for over a hundred meters.

First thing I do is stand still and just look at a line of ants to determine which way they are marching. Simply walk slowly in that direction allowing the eyes to focus on the line they are making.

A lot of the time the line of ants will seem to disappear but as long as you are patient and concentrate on looking for ant movement you will see the line again. Even if they are in a bit of bush or rocks you will see the line of ants so just keep walking in the direction they are travelling. You may have to look a few meters ahead and side-ways from there, don’t panic you will find them again.

Eventually the activity of ants will get more noticeable and very soon you will see a mound with a hole that ants are diving in and out of. Look all around this area as there will more than likely be a few ant hills here and all close by. Most ant holes will be smaller than a five cent piece and likely have four or five holes close by. The mound around the hole is quite distinctive and if you jump up and down a bit the ant activity multiples very quickly.

The best time of day to find these ant mounds and nests is in the morning before it gets too hot. They are on the move early and easy to track.

What do you do when you find these nests? Some will be ten metres from where you first saw them on the pathways, and others will be up to fifty meters away. Either way no problem, a strong chemical mixture of ant poison works well. Just pour directly down the hole. Definitely better than any powders available and usually meaning the nest will be vacated quite quickly. By using a liquid directly down the ant hole there is no need to poison the track or pathways where you first saw them, they will head back to the nest and won’t return in a hurry. No guests getting poisoned or powder trails all around the place.

We do not recommend pouring petrol down the ant nest holes as this can be quite destructive when lighten up, especially this time of year, we don’t want a fire to break out.

Now keep in mind you will kill a lot of the ants but the rest will re-nest elsewhere, which is fine as we just want them to go marching off somewhere else, we don’t want to eradicate them altogether.

The smaller type ants actually help keep termite ants at bay so we need to keep a happy medium. We don’t want the ants get into our guest’s rooms and belongings but we do want the ants to keep those nasty little termites at bay. Plus they do clean up a lot of tiny food scraps, dead flies and bugs.

Just keep an eye out for ant trails and repeat until they head off to the neighbours property, and they will.
You can get some good brownie points with the neighbours by offering this simple advice, they will love you for days, until they realise you probably encouraged the ants to march there way, oh well.

Tracking ants is an art form and more so if you have bush, wood chips and rocks. This can make the art more challenging and more demanding but you will always find them.
Embrace the challenge and have a bit of fun with it, enjoy the reward when you find that big nest.
Just remember you are not there to kill them all off just redirecting them to greener pastures……

Hope this was useful and feel free to comment or ask questions on basic tracking and containment of ants.

We have plenty here in Dandaragan and keep them in containment not eliminated, that’s impossible.

 

Transerv Energy Equity Research

Nov 27, 2015 | | 0 Comments

Transerv Energy

Warro 5 & 6 Drilling imminent

Transerv energy limited is an Australian energy investment company with interests in West Australia.
Drilling has commenced at the Warro gas field near Dandaragan Badgingarra in West Australia about 180km north of Perth.

Information on Transerv and this project in west australia is here

The imminent drilling will determine the viability of the Warro field.
We expect the share price to run on the back of positive news flow in the lead up to drilling.

TSV’s Perth Basin permits cover 2,400km2 including the Warro gas field which straddles Retention Leases R-6/R-7, located 200km north of Perth and 31km east of both the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) and the Parmelia Gas Pipeline (PGP).

Warro is a tight gas field with an estimated 3-4 Tcf of recoverable gas. In 2008, Alcoa agreed to a staged farm-in which includes a multi well drilling program to earn up to a 65% interest, (spending $100m minimum). To date Alcoa has earned a 43% interest and spent $53m on two wells and the acquisition of seismic surveys.

The Warro-3 and Warro-4 wells drilled by Alcoa were subjected to substantial fracture simulation and extended testing programs. While gas flows in excess of 5 mmscf/d were observed, persistent water flows interfered with the gas from the wells.

Post-acquisition of 3D seismic, an extensive review of the field by a team of USA experts led by K Shanley concluded that the wells were poorly located and water flows were most likely the result of intersecting large, deep-seated faults connected to a pressured deep water source. The review also concluded that substantial gas flows were possible if wells were positioned away from faulting.

As shown in Figure 1, the location of faulting (the blue linear features near Warro-3 & 4) is believed to be the source of the water that was previously encountered.

Full Article Here

 

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Gamble Responsibly When Sowing Your Crop

Nov 26, 2015 | | 0 Comments

The Sound Of Raindrops Pelting On The Roof When Harvesting in November.

Sing along …

Rain drops are falling on my head
That doesn’t mean it’s not a good thing for the farm,
Raining’s lots of fun…
But I am complaining cause the rain is a falling …
On my crop
And its now at harvest time,
Oh no
This is worrying me.

Classic song isn’t it, might be hard to recognise it, my song writing skills are not always recognised.

Rain drops in July August Sept even October and that would be about right, but it’s the 2nd of November here in Dandaragan Moora West Australia.

The sound of raindrops this time of year is not so good. I know many farmers in this region and rain is not part of the equation at harvest time.

When I drive from Moora to Regans Ford I see rows of canola swathed out in lines to dry before being gathered up to harvest, raindrops in November is not good.

Heard on the news that this October has been one of the driest ones in years, might have looked better had these raindrops arrived a few days earlier. But still that wouldn’t have helped a farmer harvesting their crop today.

Wouldn’t you just love to be a farmer, sow a crop spray a few weeds, harvest it maybe store it for a bit then sell for wads of cash. Sounds like a decent plan. The world needs cereals, there is a proven system in place to grow it, markets out there to buy it so what could possibly go wrong?

Bloody rain, if your karma is not great it can rain too late to sow and too early to harvest for the ultimate outcome, quality and quantity of these little seeds.

Yes these little seeds that we sell as a commodity in a worldwide market, governed in price through supply and demand. And maybe brokers but that’s another story.

Oh yes and let’s not forget, the weather in countries on the other side of the world, did Canada and the US have raindrops at the right time of year? Are their crops bountiful or dry and shrivelled? Are they spoilt by rain at harvest?

This grain producing idea really does sound familiar, like option trading, eft’s, money markets or just straight out gambling. But get it right and hello Christmas shopping time and new car saleyards.

We better set up an advertising campaign to “only grow crops responsibly”. After all you are gambling on the rain for a living, for your families’ well-being, for other businesses to sell products and services to you so they can make a living. You get the point.

When we hear raindrops in April May through September October spare a thought for that cereal box on your table and be grateful for the gamblers that produce it. Remember a happy farmer means a happy town, means a happy region means happy business people and so forth.

The good ole saying that Australia lives off the farmers back may have taken a dent through the mining boom but over time it is still a very valid claim.
Rain drops are magical sounds that we take it for granted, as a farmer they just like them to land within a certain time frame, sounds fair enough.

As I write this those raindrops are getting heavier and its 7am on the 2nd November. I’m not a farmer, we have an accommodation place so the rain drops won’t hurt us today, in fact it means I can turn off the sprinklers as our lawns will get some nice rain water to deepen the greenness and make the village look better. Might even reduce an early bush fire.

This time of year though I can only hear the silence of a harvester in waiting, ready to roar into life and harvest that crop so we can enjoy our breakfast and morning tea scones. (at a fair price J)

Please gamble responsibly.

Mineral Sands Mine On Hold?

Oct 7, 2015 | | 0 Comments

REVOKE OF ORDER TO TEMPORARY CLOSE A PORTION OF CARO ROAD FOR MINING PURPOSES FROM APRIL 2015

Location: Caro Road, Cataby

Applicant: Iluka Resources 

Date: 9 June 2015 

PROPOSAL It has come to the attention of staff the closure of a portion of Caro road is not ready to be completed due to Tronox mining camp still requiring access to the road. Council is asked to revoke its decision of 26 March 2015 to close the road from April 2015 and resolve to repeat the public notice period on notification from Iluka Resources once the Tronox camp has commenced relocation. 

It has since been discovered the road cannot be closed due to Tronox mining camp still requiring access to Caro Road and the road cannot be closed until the camp is relocated. 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION 2 That Council’s decision for item 9.4.2 from the Council meeting held 26 March 2015 being:

 “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”.

Be revoked. 

Full Shire report here REVOKE OF ORDER TO TEMPORARY CLOSE A PORTION OF CARO ROAD FOR MINING PURPOSES FROM APRIL 2015

Land Sea and Air

Sep 24, 2015 | | 0 Comments

Land Sea and Air

Seems you can get to Dandaragan Redgum Village near Moora by all means of transport, even though there is no lake river or sea near-by.
There is a chopper in the back car park, a boat in the front car park and many forms of land vehicles in the main car park.

I suppose a speed boat on a trailer may not count as a sea arrival but it’s the next closest thing.
Don’t really know why we are getting such a variety of transport type vehicles at the moment but it certainly makes walking through the carpark at 4.30 in the morning on our way to cook all these guests breakfast a little more interesting.

That’s the thing about a mine shut week where many people gather from all walks of life depending on the contractors needs for the particular maintenance programme.

Some of the crew staying at Dandaragan Redgum Village have been here several times working for the one contractor and going from one mine to another. Most so called mine shuts around the Dandaragan – Cataby are less than a week so these guys get to travel around a fair bit, hence bring the boat.

It maybe a few days off before the next mine they visit and the coast is a very attractive option if they have a few days off. 

Jurien Bay, Cervantes or even Lancelin are only an hour away so why not make the most of it?

dandaragan carpark moora

So whether you fly a chopper for a living, work on mine sites or just passing through with a seed cleaning machine you will always find a park at the Dandaragan Redgum Village.

dandaragan redgum village moora

And yes we will serve you up a hearty cooked breakfast at a time that suits you pack a lunch and come home that evening to a homemade dinner cooked freshly just for you.

Land Sea or Air we can accommodate you 🙂 

 

Guests Booking Into Redgum Village

Sep 17, 2015 | | 0 Comments

Don’t see this every day, but just another example of anything is possible at Redgum Village Dandaragan Moora when it comes to guest requirements. If you want to land a helicopter here well you can.
Areopower required some accommodation for their guys doing transmission line inspections and asked the obvious question” can we land a chopper at your place?” Sure, I mean why not.
So yeah we can now add helicopters as part of our vehicle parking ability. And yes its safe, secure, convenient and free.

guests at redgum village dandaragan moora

 Video here on our you-tube channnel

Badgingarra Wind Farm

Aug 13, 2015 | | 0 Comments

REQUEST FOR EXTENSION TO PLANNING APPROVAL – BADGINGARRA WIND FARM

Badgingarra moora, dandaragan Locality
 
Applicant: APA Group
File Ref: Development Services App / Development Application / 2012 / 60
Disclosure of Interest: None
Date: 11 October 2014
Author: Barbara Macaulay, Planning Officer
Signature of Author:
Senior Officer:  Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Signature of Senior Officer:
 
BADGINGARRA WIND FARM
 
PROPOSAL
The applicant is seeking a further extension of 2 or 3 years to the period of planning approval for the Badgingarra Wind Farm (scheduled to lapse on the 19 December 2014) to the 19 December 2016 or 2017.
The reason for the delay in carrying out the approved proposal is provided below:
“As with our previous extension, the project has continued to experience a major delay to its critical development path mainly due to the delays experienced by Western Power to obtain the relevant approvals for the construction of its 330 kV Midwest Transmission Line project. Western Power has commenced construction of the Mid West Energy Project – Stage 1 (Southern Section) and is expecting to complete this stage by the end of 2014. This will enable the connection of the Badgingarra Wind Farm”.
A copy of the 2012 planning approval and 2013 amended planning approval is provided in the Attachments along with the formal letter requesting an extension of planning approval.
 
BACKGROUND
At its meeting on the 12 December 2008, Council granted conditional planning approval for the Badgingarra Wind Farm for a period of two (2) years. In 2010 an extension to planning approval was granted on 11 November for a further two (2) years with an additional 6 conditions added to the 2008 planning approval. At its meeting on the 18 April 2013 Council considered amendments to the proposed development due to improvements in wind turbine technologies. The variation resulted in a new design and more efficient turbine but an increase height to the tip of the turbine to 140 metres. The Council resolved at this meeting to approve the proposal subject to the conditions imposed in 2008 and 2012 as stated:
 
1. The proponents shall (prior to the erection of wind turbine generators) provide notification to the RAAF Aeronautical Service of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators;
 
2. The proponents shall (prior to the erection of the wind turbine generators) provide notification to Air Services Australia of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators;
 
3. The proponents shall (prior to the erection of wind turbine generators) provide notification to CASA of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators;
 
4. The access points onto the subject land and any road works shall be located and constructed to the satisfaction of the Manager of Technical Services and Works and include all necessary drainage and signage. Costs applicable to the construction of the access points onto the site and any related issues shall be borne by the proponents;
 
5. Access to the proposed development will only be allowed along Cadda Road and Yerramullah Road. The proponents will be required to undertake routine maintenance works on Cadda Road (from the Brand Highway to Munbinea Road) and Yerramullah Road (from Cantabilling Road to the intersection with Bibby Road) for the duration of the construction phase.  
The cost of the routine maintenance will be determined on a shared basis with the Shire (to be agreed prior to the commencement of the project based upon forecast traffic volumes). Any costs associated with required upgrades needed before development of the Wind Farm occurs shall be to the satisfaction of the Manager Technical Services and Works and be at the cost of the proponents;
 
6. The proponents in conjunction with the Shire of Dandaragan shall commission a Road Condition Report prepared by a recognised engineer (agreed to by both parties) prior to the commencement of the project. The Road Condition Report shall, at least but not be limited to, identifying the following issues;
a) Suitability of the existing pavement strength (in wet and dry conditions) to cater for the proposed haulage loads and traffic volumes;
b) Suitability of the existing horizontal and vertical alignments to cater for the proposed haulage loads and traffic volumes; and
c) Identify and provide plans and costings for any required upgrade works to the existing road network to make it suitable for the proposed haulage loads and traffic volumes.
The costs associated with the preparation of the Road Condition Report and any road works identified in the Road Condition Report shall be undertaken at the cost of the proponents prior to any works commencing onsite;
 
7. The Shire of Dandaragan requires Cadda Road (from the Brand Highway to Munbinea Road) and Yerramullah Road (from Cantabilling Road to the intersection with Bibby Road) to be in no lesser standard at the end of the construction phase as they were prior to the development commencing. A photographic record of the condition of the subject roads shall be prepared prior to commencement of the project;
 
8. The proponents shall provide a Traffic Management Plan to Main Roads WA and the Shire of Dandaragan prior to the commencement of construction. The Traffic Management Plan shall address;
·       Transportation of materials to the project site;
·       Obtaining the necessary written approvals / permits from Main Roads WA Heavy Vehicle Operations Branch; and
·       The transport of all divisible and indivisible loads and acquisition of necessary permits for transport of these loads.
 
9. Following the submission of the development application, if the proponents propose changes resulting in significant additional environmental impact in the opinion of the Shire of Dandaragan, these changes shall not be undertaken without prior consultation with the Shire of Dandaragan and the Environmental Protection Authority Service Unit;
 
10. The proponents are required to obtain a Clearing Permit in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004 in the case of any proposal to clear existing remnant native vegetation on the site to the satisfaction of the Department of Environment and Conservation;
 
11. The Wind Farm shall comply with the South Australian Environmental Protection Authority “Wind farms environmental noise guidelines (interim)” dated December 2007 and relevant sections of the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority “Guidance of the Assessment of Environmental Factors Environmental Noise Draft No 8” dated May 2007;
 
12. Noise from the operational Wind Farm shall not exceed 5dB(A) above the background noise level or 40dB(A) (using a 10 minutes LAeq), whichever is the greater, at existing residences inside the development envelope;
 
13. Noise from the operational Wind Farm shall not exceed 5dB(A) above the background noise level or 35dB(A) (using a 10 minutes LAeq), whichever is the greater, at existing residences outside the development envelope;
14. The background noise limits for the proposed development are to be based on the pre-recorded background noise measurements. (Refer to Table 5 of the development application.);
 
15. The proponents shall develop and implement a post construction noise monitoring program at the noise sensitive receptors listed in Table 5 of the development application to assess compliance of the operational Wind Farm with the noise limits. The post-construction noise monitoring program shall be conducted at the same time of year as when the background noise measurements were recorded. Results of the program shall be forwarded to the relevant authority
 
16. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponents shall commission third party noise modelling studies (in accordance with planning consent condition number 11) to demonstrate the final Wind Farm design complies with the noise limits outlined in this approval. The intended noise modelling methodology shall be discussed with the Department of Environment and Conservation Noise Branch, at the appropriate time;
 
17. The proponents shall develop and implement a bird mortality monitoring program within 12 months of commencement of Wind Farm operations. The program shall be developed in consultation with the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) and / or the WA Museum. Results of the program shall be forwarded to the Shire of Dandaragan;
 
18. The proponents shall develop and implement an annual monitoring program for Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo (Calyptohynchus latirostris) bird strike, foraging and roosting (including any avoidance) behaviour, with reporting to the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. The WA Museum (Mr Ron Johnstone or his nominated appointment) is to be consulted in developing appropriate surveying methodologies for Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo. The duration of this monitoring will be defined during the development of the program and subject to review, based on findings during the first two years’ monitoring;
 
19. The proponents shall provide road signage to the specification and satisfaction of Main Roads WA and the Shire of Dandaragan;
 
20. The proponents shall submit a Drainage Management Plan for internal access roads for the endorsement of the Manager Technical Services and Works and a Drainage Management Plan where any impacts occur externally to the properties contained within the application;
 
21. A display panel designated to the Badgingarra Wind Farm shall be included in the existing Viewing Area Information Stand at the Emu Downs Wind Farm;
 
22. The proponents shall ensure sufficient clearance is maintained from Western Powers’ existing and planned transmission and distribution lines and associated facilities to the satisfaction of Western Power;
 
23. The proponents shall provide landscaping to screen buildings to a similar standard as was planted at the Emu Downs Wind Farm;
 
24. Any leasehold arrangements exceeding 20 years for part lots are to be referred to the Western Australian Planning Commission for approval;
 
25. The submissions / objections lodged by the Department of Industry and Resources, Image Resources NL and Jurien Industrial Minerals Ltd being withdrawn and that Council be indemnified against any possible action from these organisations with regard to granting of planning approval,  prior to the commencement of any on site works;
 
26. Decommissioning of the above ground plant and equipment (excluding concrete pads; footings; and in-ground cables) on the subject land will commence within a period of 12 months from termination of operations and be completed within a time period of the satisfaction of the Shire of Dandaragan. This will occur following submission by the proponents of a plan outlining the process of decommissioning;
 
27. Planning consent is granted for a maximum period of two years from the date of this approval during which time the development must be substantially commenced;
 
28. The proponent is advised that planning approval is not a building licence. A building licence must be formally applied for and obtained from Building Services before commencement of any site and / or development works;
 
29. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall commission detailed archaeological and ethnographic surveys, compliant with Aboriginal Heritage Act (1972) dated September 2011, over areas of proposed infrastructure;
 
30. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall make arrangements in consultation with the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council for any required Aboriginal heritage monitoring;
 
31. prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall provide and implement a Fire Management Plan that addresses the impacts of the Wind Farm through the construction phase to operation, approved by Council and Department of Fire and Emergency Services of Western Australia;
 
32. All fencing shall be of rural construction such as open post and rail or post and wire, to the satisfaction of the Shire;
 
33. prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent will consult with landowners on the location of known weed infestations and will implement measures, as agreed with landowners, and in accordance with any relevant regulation under the Bio-security and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and measures recommended by the Western Australian Department of Food and Agriculture; and
 
34. The proponent shall prior to commencement of construction, implement necessary strategies to mitigate an future noise non-compliance that may arise from the construction or operation of the Wind Farm.
 
COMMENT
The request for a 2 or 3 year extension to the current Badgingarra Windfarm planning approval is considered legitimate based on the statement of justification provided in the letter. The delays are mainly due to the delays experienced by Western Power to obtain the relevant approvals for the construction of its 330kV Midwest Transmission Line Project. Construction has now commenced on the project with stage 1 expected to be completed by the end of 2014.
Western Power has indicated it will offer Badgingarra Wind Farm a preliminary Access Offer in February 2015 and a final Access Offer in January 2016. The proponent is reasonably confident the project will commence construction within two years however, the preference is for a three year extension.
 
However, in granting the extension it should be made clear to the proponent that the Council’s decision does not provide an avenue to change any of the current conditions of approval nor afford a right of appeal to the State Administrative Tribunal. The decision merely relates to the period of time upon which construction work must have substantially commenced, generally interpreted as ‘slab on the ground’, or in this instance could mean footings completed for most of wind turbines.
Since the original approval was given 6 years ago, there have been some agency name changes and in February 2014 the Environmental Protection Authority release Bulletin No.21 ‘Guidance for wind farm developments’. It is recommended the conditional planning approval is updated to reflect these minor changes. It is recommended that Council grant only a two year extension in case changes occur during this time period.
 
APA Group held a Badgingarra Wind Farm landowners meeting on Tuesday 30th September and support for the project remains strong amongst landowners. Given there are no changes to landowners nor the proposed development it would be reasonable to approve the proposal subject to the conditions imposed in 2008 and 2012 with the slight modifications mentioned previously.
 
CONSULTATION
The proponent has provided with its written request for extension continuing support by landowners. Therefore, it is not considered necessary for further public consultation be undertaken at this time.
 
STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT
·       Clause 10.5.2 of the Local Planning Scheme No. 7 states:
10.5.2 “a written request may be made to the local government for an extension of the term of planning approval at any time prior to the expiry of the approval period in Clause 10.5.1”
·       Planning Bulletin 67 – Guidelines to Wind Farm Development
 
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
There are no policy implications relevant to this item.
 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
A planning application fee to the value of $15,750 shall be paid by the applicant, being 50% of the planning application fee to validate the extension of the planning approval.
 
STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS
Renewable energy projects deemed compatible with surrounding land uses should be encouraged through identification in future strategic planning instruments for the Shire, including any new municipal strategic plan, the Local Planning Strategy and new Local Planning Schemes.
 
ATTACHMENTS
Circulated with the agenda are the following items relevant to this report:
·       A copy of the 2012 Planning Approval (Doc Id: 9524)
·       A copy of the 2013 amended Planning Approval (Doc Id: 13264)
·       Request for Extension / Transfer of Planning Approval – Badgingarra Wind Farm Project (Doc Id: 40878) (Marked 9.4.4)
 
VOTING REQUIREMENT
 
 
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
That Council pursuant to Clause 10.5.2 of the Shire of Dandaragan Local Planning Scheme No.7 grant a two year extension to the planning approval granted 12 December 2008 for the Badgingarra Wind-farm resulting in the revised expiry date of 19 December 2016 subject to the following conditions:
 
1. The proponents shall (prior to the erection of wind turbine generators) provide notification to the RAAF Aeronautical Service of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators;
2. The proponents shall (prior to the erection of the wind turbine generators) provide notification to Air Services Australia of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators;
3. The proponents shall (prior to the erection of wind turbine generators) provide notification to CASA of the location and height details of the wind turbine generators;
4. The access points onto the subject land and any road works shall be located and constructed to the satisfaction of the Executive Manager Infrastructure and include all necessary drainage and signage. Costs applicable to the construction of the access points onto the site and any related issues shall be borne by the proponents;
5. Access to the proposed development will only be allowed along Cadda Road and Yerramullah Road. The proponents will be required to undertake routine maintenance works on Cadda Road (from the Brand Highway to Munbinea Road) and Yerramullah Road (from Cantabilling Road to the intersection with Bibby Road) for the duration of the construction phase. The cost of the routine maintenance will be determined on a shared basis with the Shire (to be agreed prior to the commencement of the project based upon forecast traffic volumes). Any costs associated with required upgrades needed before development of the Wind Farm occurs shall be to the satisfaction of the Executive Manager Infrastructure and be at the cost of the proponents;
6. The proponents in conjunction with the Shire of Dandaragan shall commission a Road Condition Report prepared by a recognised engineer (agreed to by both parties) prior to the commencement of the project. The Road Condition Report shall, at least but not be limited to, identifying the following issues;
a) Suitability of the existing pavement strength (in wet and dry conditions) to cater for the proposed haulage loads and traffic volumes;
b) Suitability of the existing horizontal and vertical alignments to cater for the proposed haulage loads and traffic volumes; and
c) Identify and provide plans and costings for any required upgrade works to the existing road network to make it suitable for the proposed haulage loads and traffic volumes.
The costs associated with the preparation of the Road Condition Report and any road works identified in the Road Condition Report shall be undertaken at the cost of the proponents prior to any works commencing onsite;
7. The Shire of Dandaragan requires Cadda Road (from the Brand Highway to Munbinea Road) and Yerramullah Road (from Cantabilling Road to the intersection with Bibby Road) to be in no lesser standard at the end of the construction phase as they were prior to the development commencing. A photographic record of the condition of the subject roads shall be prepared prior to commencement of the project;
8. The proponents shall provide a Traffic Management Plan to Main Roads WA and the Shire of Dandaragan prior to the commencement of construction. The Traffic Management Plan shall address;
·       Transportation of materials to the project site;
·       Obtaining the necessary written approvals / permits from Main Roads WA Heavy Vehicle Operations Branch; and
·       The transport of all divisible and indivisible loads and acquisition of necessary permits for transport of these loads.
9. Following the submission of the development application, if the proponents propose changes resulting in significant additional environmental impact in the opinion of the Shire of Dandaragan, these changes shall not be undertaken without prior consultation with the Shire of  Dandaragan and the Environmental Protection Authority Service Unit;
10. The proponents are required to obtain a Clearing Permit in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004 in the case of any proposal to clear existing remnant native vegetation on the site to the satisfaction of the Department of Parks and Wildlife;
11. The Wind Farm shall comply with the South Australian Environmental Protection Authority “Wind farms environmental noise guidelines (interim)” dated December 2007 and the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority ‘Environmental Protection Bulletin No. 21 Guidance for wind farm developments’ dated February 2014;
12. Noise from the operational Wind Farm shall not exceed 5dB(A) above the background noise level or 40dB(A) (using a 10 minutes LAeq), whichever is the greater, at existing residences inside the development envelope;
13. Noise from the operational Wind Farm shall not exceed 5dB(A) above the background noise level or 35dB(A) (using a 10 minutes LAeq), whichever is the greater, at existing residences outside the development envelope;
14. The background noise limits for the proposed development are to be based on the pre-recorded background noise measurements. (Refer to Table 5 of the development application.);
15. The proponents shall develop and implement a post construction noise monitoring program at the noise sensitive receptors listed in Table 5 of the development application to assess compliance of the operational Wind Farm with the noise limits. The post-construction noise monitoring program shall be conducted at the same time of year as when the background noise measurements were recorded. Results of the program shall be forwarded to the relevant authority;
16. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponents shall commission third party noise modelling studies (in accordance with planning consent condition number 11) to demonstrate the final Wind Farm design complies with the noise limits outlined in this approval. The intended noise modelling methodology shall be discussed with the Department of Environment Regulation Noise Branch, at the appropriate time;
17. The proponents shall develop and implement a bird mortality monitoring program within 12 months of commencement of Wind Farm operations. The program shall be developed in consultation with the Department of Parks and Wildlife and / or the WA Museum. Results of the program shall be forwarded to the Shire of Dandaragan;
18. The proponents shall develop and implement an annual  monitoring program for Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo (Calyptohynchus latirostris) bird strike, foraging and roosting (including any avoidance) behaviour, with reporting to the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. The WA Museum (Mr Ron Johnstone or his nominated appointment) is to be consulted in developing appropriate surveying methodologies for Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo.
The duration of this monitoring will be defined during the development of the program and subject to review, based on findings during the first two years’ monitoring;
19. The proponents shall provide road signage to the specification and satisfaction of Main Roads WA and the Shire of Dandaragan;
20. The proponents shall submit a Drainage Management Plan for internal access roads for the endorsement of the Executive Manager Infrastructure and a Drainage Management Plan where any impacts occur externally to the properties contained within the application;
21. A display panel designated to the Badgingarra Wind Farm shall be included in the existing Viewing Area Information Stand at the Emu Downs Wind Farm;
22. The proponents shall ensure sufficient clearance is maintained from Western Powers’ existing and planned transmission and distribution lines and associated facilities to the satisfaction of Western Power;
23. The proponents shall provide landscaping to screen buildings to a similar standard as was planted at the Emu Downs Wind Farm;
24. Any leasehold arrangements exceeding 20 years for part lots are to be referred to the Western Australian Planning Commission for approval;
25. The submissions / objections lodged by the Department of Industry and Resources, Image Resources NL and Jurien Industrial Minerals Ltd being withdrawn and that Council be indemnified against any possible action from these organisations with regard to granting of planning approval, prior to the commencement of any on site works;
26. Decommissioning of the above ground plant and equipment (excluding concrete pads; footings; and inground cables) on the subject land will commence within a period of 12 months from termination of operations and be completed within a time period of the satisfaction of the Shire of Dandaragan. This will occur following submission by the proponents of a plan outlining the process of decommissioning;
27. Planning consent is granted for a maximum period of two years from the date of this approval during which time the development must be substantially commenced;
28. The proponent is advised that planning approval is not a building licence. A building licence must be formally applied for and obtained from Building Services before commencement of any site and / or development works;
29. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall commission detailed archaeological and ethnographic surveys, compliant with Aboriginal Heritage Act (1972) dated September 2011, over areas of proposed infrastructure;
30. Prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall make arrangements in consultation with the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council for any required Aboriginal heritage monitoring;
31. prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent shall provide and implement a Fire Management Plan that addresses the impacts of the Wind Farm through the construction phase to operation, approved by Council and Department of Fire and Emergency Services of Western Australia;
32. All fencing shall be of rural construction such as open post and rail or post and wire, to the satisfaction of the Shire;
33. prior to the commencement of construction, the proponent will consult with landowners on the location of known weed infestations and will implement measures, as agreed with landowners, and in accordance with any relevant regulation under the Bio-security and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and measures recommended by the Western Australian Department of Food and Agriculture;
34. The proponent shall prior to commencement of construction, implement necessary strategies to mitigate any future noise non-compliance that may arise from the construction or operation of the Wind Farm; and
35. Planning approval for the extension of planning approval will commence from the date of receipt of the planning application fee to the value of $15,750

Free Range Poultry Farm

Aug 13, 2015 | | 0 Comments

Proposed Free Range Poultry Farm Alteration

 
Proposed Free Range Poultry Farm Alteration
 
Munbinea Road Hill River
 
Location: Lot 25 Munbinea Road
Applicant: AAA Egg Co Pty Ltd
File Ref: Development Services Apps / Development Applications / 2014 / 79
Disclosure of Interest: None
Date: 19 January 2015
Author:Manager Planning
Senior Officer: 
Signature of Senior Officer:
free range poultry farm dandaragan
 
PROPOSAL
The proponent is seeking planning approval for a free range poultry farm located on Lot 25 Munbinea Road, Hill River.
 
BACKGROUND
The applicant originally applied for a Free Range Poultry Farm at Lot 4 Mimegarra Road. It was found that this site was potentially subject to inundation and for this reason the application was not proceeded with through the JDAP. This new proposal at Munbinea Road is for a lesser sized development, as such it is not a mandatory JDAP application and can be determined by the Council.
A presentation on the proposal was presented to Councillors at the Council Forum held on 27 November 2014 by Mr Peter Bell from AAA Eggs.
Councillors and Staff visited an operational AAA Free Range Poultry Farm at Muchea on 5 December 2014. Staff met onsite with the Department of Water to discuss issues on the 14 January 2015.
Council met with Dr David Cook, Forensic Entomologist, University of Western Australia at the Council Forum held on 22 January 2015 to discuss the risk of stable fly from the proposed new poultry farm. Dr Cook advised that the risk of stable fly breeding at the property is low if good management and monitoring is in place.
The property comprises of approximately 657 acres or 265.8 hectares and is situated on the corner of Munbinea Road (1,614 metre frontage) and Eragilga Road (1,461 metre frontage). The property runs north from Eragilga Road along Munbinea Road, to west with north facing slope gently falling towards the northern boundary.
The site has been largely cleared of the original vegetation and there is an area of pine plantation in the northwest corner, which also houses the only buildings, a shearing shed, toilet block and utility shed. The slopes on the property range from two to sixteen percent. The land slopes downwards from Munbinea road to the east and then uphill to the East, with the lowest point being approximately 250 metres East of Munbinea Rd. The land also slopes gently to the North, and is part of the Hill River catchment.
 
The proposal consists of:
·       8 egg laying sheds approximately 132m x 19.7m and height of 5m
·       2 pullet rearing sheds approximately 75m x 12m
·       8 silos approximately 8m high
·       Managers residence
·       Office, Four Donga Workers accommodation and recreational facilities
·       Coolroom/workshop
The objective for ‘Rural’ zoned land in Local Planning Scheme No.7 is:
 
Rural Zone
To provide for a range of rural activities such as broadacre and diversified farming so as to retain the rural character and amenity of the locality, in such a way as to prevent land degradation and further loss of biodiversity.
A free range poultry farm fits under the land use “animal husbandry – intensive” Under the Scheme this is defined as; “animal husbandry – intensive” means premises used for keeping, rearing or fattening of pigs, poultry (for either egg or meat production), rabbits (for either meat or fur production) and other livestock in feedlots.
Agriculture Intensive, Agroforestry, and Animal HusbandryIntensive are “D” uses (discretionary approval) in a Public Drinking Water Supply Area where Council will have due regard to the potential impact on groundwater quality. The proposed development is not within a public drinking water source reserve.
 
5.22 PROTECTION OF WATER SOURCES
5.22.2 Groundwater Areas
Groundwater protection areas have been established by the Water and Rivers Commission (now DEC) known as the Jurien Groundwater Area and Gingin Groundwater Area.
Landowners and developers are required to obtain a licence prior to the construction of a bore or well on any property for groundwater extraction except for stock or domestic purposes.
The Department of Regulation, Department of Parks and Wildlife (both the previous DEC) and Department of Water have been consulted on this application. The Department of Water have provided detailed information as well as discussions with Shire staff onsite as detailed in the attached schedule of submissions.
This resulted in an amendment to the siting of the proposal within the subject property.
 
COMMENT
The Shire and WAPC have adopted the Local Planning Strategy – Rural Land Use and Settlement 2012 (the Rural Strategy) which provides guidance to Council in assessing this type of application.
The following considerations are taken directly from the Rural Strategy and comments provided on each consideration.
Local Planning Strategy – Rural Land Use and Settlement
 
Appendix 2 intensive agriculture planning considerations when assessing a planning application for intensive agriculture
 
When Council is considering an application for either Agriculture – Intensive, Agroforestry, Animal Husbandry Intensive and Aquaculture it will take into account the following matters.
 
Strategic Considerations
Council will assess the potential impact of the Application and subsequent development to ensure:
Services and infrastructure are adequate, including the road to be used to transport produce and to access the property, power, water and other requirements or can be adequately upgraded which would be the responsibility of the applicant.
 
Comment:
Munbinea Road is a sealed road and provides good access to the site. Western Power have been consulted and advised that there is sufficient power available to the site.
There is no wider potential for land use conflict from things such as spray drift or smoke between existing and proposed use.
 
Comment:
There will be no impact.
It will have no adverse impact on catchment management and ground and surface water.

 
Comment:
The Department of Water have assessed the proposal and met onsite with the proponent. Details of their requirements are in the attached submissions.
It will not sterilise land with potential for urban expansion or other long term land needs.
 
Comment:
There is unlikely to be any urban expansion in the vicinity.
 
Local Considerations
Council will assess proposals for intensive agriculture on the ability of the subject land to accommodate the proposed use, and with due consideration of the risk of off-site environmental impacts and conflict with neighbouring land uses. Factors to be addressed by the proponent and subsequently considered by Council include: the nature and capability of the land;
 
Comment:
Advice from the Department of Water is: 
As shown in Figure 7 of the proponents Land Capability Assessment (Bioscience 2014) there is a drainage channel area from the western boundary in a north-westerly direction to the northern Boundary of Lot 25. This drainage channel area is likely to carry surface flow during storm events, mostly as sheet flow. It cannot be assumed that surface flow in this location will be of no consequence. The topography poses the risks of inundation, damage to the sheds and other infrastructure, and degradation of water quality. The current proposed location of the sheds is therefore not supported by the DoW.
It is suggested that the central portion of the lot is a more suitable location for the sheds, with the layout in a north-to-south orientation. It is recommended that a site visit occur with the proponent, and officers from the Department of Water and the Shire of Dandaragan, to determine an appropriate setback from the drainage channel area and the low-lying land in the western portion of Lot 25.
Following a site meeting with Council staff and the Dept of Water, the applicant has submitted an amended plan showing the proposed sheds in the central portion of the property. The amended plan was supported by the Dept of Water.
Availability and adequacy of water supply:
 
Comment:
The applicant has advised that:
Initial advice from the Department of Water is that there will be sufficient quality and quantity of bore water to service the industry.
Sensitivity of adjacent land uses:
 
Comment:
There are no sensitive adjoining land uses. However in late December 2014 the neighbour submitted a building licence application for a dwelling in proximity to the poultry farm. At this stage a building licence fee has not been paid and as such it is not formally recognised as a bona fide application. The applicant is aware of the proposed poultry farm and may be awaiting the outcome of the planning application.
Remnant vegetation and wetland protection requirements:
 
Comment:
The proposed site has been cleared.
Crop rotation and/or specific land management requirements:
 
Comment:
The applicant has advised that they will crop rotate the remainder of the site and that they will plant screening vegetation that will assist in reducing any nutrient flows to the Hill River area.
Any particular infrastructure layout or transport access requirements:
 
Comment:
There is a current Western Power easement and power lines that traverse the property. The applicant has been made aware of Western Power requirements.
The requirement for permission to use ground and surface water:
 
Comment:
The applicant is liaising with the Department of Water to satisfy this requirement.
 Demonstrate the existing pre-development hydrological regime will be maintained or enhanced where possible:
 
Comment:
According to the Department of Environmental Protection the property is not on the 100 year flood plain.
The separation distances and/or buffers with the adjacent uses which are potentially incompatible can be contained on the subject land rather than being a constraint on adjacent land:
 
Comment:
There are no existing dwellings within 1000 m of the site.
Table 7 – From the Shire’s Local Rural Planning Strategy:
DEC recommended buffer distances between Rural Industries and Residential areas and State Planning Policy 4.3.
– Poultry industry 500 metres
The Department of Food and Agriculture (DAFWA) have advised that there is a required minimum distance of 1000m required between any other poultry farm sheds. Nil
The proposed development will also be able to comply with the 1000m setback requirement from any sensitive land use stipulated under the EPA Guidance Statement No. 3 – Guidance for the Assessment of Environmental Factors – Separation Distances between Industrial and Sensitive Land Uses for poultry farms.
The application complies with both the local Rural Strategy as well as State Policy for buffer distances from residences and other poultry farms.
The development impacts can be managed on site:
 
Comment:
The applicant has advised that:
We will be retaining as much of the existing vegetation as possible and each shed will have a shelter belt of native trees and grass planted on the sides of the sheds
The development should not significantly detract from any scenic landscape and/or conservation attributes identified in the locality:
 
Comment:
The land use will have no adverse impact on the safety, health and amenity of residents in existing dwellings and it will not sterilize land with potential for urban expansion or other long term land needs such as mining; and Given the separation distances from existing dwellings and the very unlikely development of urban land within 500m of the proposal, there is no adverse impacts on nearby residents. The only potential issue may be stable fly, however the applicant has provided a management plan that deals adequately with this issue.
Other matters which may be required to be addressed if requested by Council.
 
Comment:
The Department of Water has advised:
In addition, the proposed use of manure to fertilise pasture on Lot 25 will need to be carefully regulated to ensure a low risk of nutrients contaminating groundwater and surface flow. Manure application rates should be based on site-specific conditions, such as the soil PRI (Phosphorus Retention Index), and the crop requirements. In addition, the irrigation of pasture with nutrientrich wastewater in this location is not supported by the DoW, given the location within the Hill River Catchment.
The Department have also provided suggested conditions of approval which have been included in the officer recommendation.
It is the Officer’s view that if the site is well managed, there will be minimal impact to neighbouring properties and the environment and is therefore supported with conditions.
 
CONSULTATION
·       Department of Planning
·        Environmental Protection Authority
·       Department of Agriculture and Food (Geraldton)
·       Department of Environment Regulation
·       Department of Parks and Wildlife (Jurien Bay and Geraldton)
·       Department of Regional Development
·       Department of Lands
·       Department of Health
·       Department of Water (Perth and Geraldton)
·       Department of Fire and Emergency Services
·       Water Corporation
·       Western Power
·       Surrounding land owners
·       Shire officers
 
STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT
·       Local Planning Scheme No 7.
·       Local Planning Strategy – Rural Land Use and Rural Settlement.
 
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
·       SPP 2.5 Land Use Planning in Rural Areas.
·       SPP 4.3 – Poultry Farms.
·       Environmental Code of Practice for Poultry Farms in Western Australia.
·       There are no local policy implications relevant to this item.
 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The applicant has paid a sum of $13,617
 
STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS
·       Shire of Dandaragan Local Planning Strategy – Rural Land Use and Rural Settlement.
 
ATTACHMENTS.
Circulated with the agenda are the following items relevant to this report:
·       Amended Site Plan (Doc Id: 46480)
·       Elevations (Doc Id: 46479)
·       Land Capability Assessment (Doc Id: 46477)
·       Management Plan (Doc Id: 46478)
·       Schedule of Submissions (Doc Id: 46489)
 (Marked 9.4.6)
 
VOTING REQUIREMENT
Simple majority
 
OFFICER RECOMMENDATION
That Council grant planning approval for a proposed Free range Poultry Farm on Lot 25 Munbinea Road, Hill River to AAA Egg Co. subject to the following conditions of approval:
1. The land use and development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved and stamped plans, including the approved Environmental Management Plan.
2. This Approval is for an Animal Husbandry – Intensive (Free Range Poultry Farm) only.
3. The use and development must be substantially commenced within 3 years of the date of this approval.
4. Poultry shed design and management, management of stock feed, water, waste products and all other aspects of poultry farm operation are to comply with the management guidelines set out in the Environmental Code of Practice for Poultry Farms in Western Australia (May 2004) (The Code).
5. The maximum number of laying hens shall be 300,000.
6. Crossovers, access and egress to the subject site from Munbinea Road and any road works shall be located and constructed to the satisfaction of the Executive Manager Infrastructure and include all necessary drainage and signage. Costs applicable to the construction of the access point/s onto the site and any related issues shall be borne by the proponent.
7. All internal roadway surfaces within the site are to be constructed of a suitable material such as paving, road base, limestone or course gravel and compacted to limit dust generation, to the satisfaction of the Shire’s Chief Executive Officer.
8. Notices indicating the type of operation, hours of operation and potential impacts of the poultry farm operation are to be displayed adjacent to the Munbinea Road frontage of the site in accordance with the specifications contained in Statement of Planning Policy No 4.3 Poultry Farms Policy to the satisfaction of the Shire’s Chief Executive Officer. The notices must state that development approval for the construction of the Development on the site has been granted.
9. The use and development must be conducted so that it has minimum impact on the amenity of the area by reason of:
·       Transportation of materials, goods and commodities to and from the premises;
·       Appearance of any buildings, works and materials; and
·       The emission of noise, vibration, dust, wastewater, waste products or reflected light.
10. Applicant is to carry out each of the elements of the Environmental Management Plan including the audit protocol set out within the Environmental Management Plan.
11. Applicant is to undertake regular (Monthly) monitoring for Stable Fly by an independent expert both pre development and post development. Monthly results of monitoring to be provided to the Shire’s Manager Environmental Health.
 
ADVICE:
Note 1: Further to this approval, the Applicant may be required to submit working drawings and specifications to comply with the requirements of the Building Act 2011 and the Health Act 1911 which are to be approved by the Shire’s Manager Building Services and/or Manager Environmental Health prior to issuing a Building Licence.
Note 2: The Department of Health advises that any form of pest control using pesticides must comply with the Health (Pesticides) Regulations 2011.
Note 3: It is advised that the proposal should at all times comply with the Biosecurity & Agriculture (Stable Fly) Management Plan 2013 in order to minimize the effects of stable flies on the community.
Note 4: It is advised that the proposal should at all times comply with the provisions of the Food Act 2008 and related regulations, codes and guidelines and in particular the Primary Production Standard in relation to Egg production.

Department of Water Advice Notes:

To be in accord with the Code, with regard to minimising risks to water resources, the proponent should be required to demonstrate the following (Notes 5 – 11):

Note 5: Separation depth to groundwater for new free range sheds should be a minimum 3 metres above the maximum recorded groundwater level.
Note 6: An appropriate buffer width from wetlands, waterways and floodways. 200m is the recommended buffer (Table 1, p15 of Code).
Note 7: Stormwater management methods which include adequate retention area for contaminated stormwater and wash-down water, in line with the DoW’s Water quality protection note 39 Ponds for stabilising organic matter, and the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Australia (2004+).
Note 8: A buffer distance of 50m between new sheds and water supply bores (measured 20m from perimeter of sheds).
Note 9: Drinking water supply bores located minimum 100m from wastewater disposal sites and preferably ‘upstream’.
Note 10: Appropriate storage of fuel and chemicals in bunded compounds, and an emergency response plan to address any accidental spillage of fuel or other potential contaminants.
Note 11: In addition, the proposed use of manure to fertilise pasture on Lot 25 will need to be carefully regulated to ensure a low risk of nutrients contaminating groundwater and surface flow. Manure application rates should be based on site-specific conditions, such as the soil PRI (Phosphorus Retention Index), and the crop requirements. In addition, the irrigation of pasture with nutrient-rich wastewater in this location is not supported by the DoW, given the  location within the Hill River Catchment.
 
Mining Advice Notes:

Note 12: Tronox request that the proximity of valuable mineral resources and future mining activities be accounted for in the assessment of this development and communicated to the proponent. If approved, the development must be undertaken with the knowledge of being located adjacent to future mining and mineral haulage activities, and the associated interactions that will arise.

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