The office of the Minister for the Environment and Water on Friday determined that the proposed ongoing extractive activity at the Kin Kin Quarry site is a controlled action under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
"This decision acknowledges the likely significant impact on listed threatened species and ecological communities and requires the applicant to undertake a new application process, including further environmental assessment and public consultation," Noosa Council Mayor Frank Wilkie said.
Mayor Wilkie said the outcome reflects the strong advocacy and submissions from our community, as well as from local, state and federal government representatives.
"It is a step towards ensuring that environmental values and community concerns are given the consideration they deserve," he said.
