After a successful series of inspections across the state’s west and northwest, the Victoria Earth Resources Regulator said it is on its way to sites in the Mitchell, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander shires between 18 and 20 June.
The inspections are part of a broader program aimed at better understanding how mine and quarry operators are managing risks. The agency said Information gathered will inform future audits and inspections.
“We’ll be checking things like site boundaries and extraction limits, as well as ensuring operators are properly managing dust and noise,” said Rebecca Carlton, acting chief inspector, Resources Victoria.
“If required, we’ll take enforcement action to ensure behaviour is changed to protect nearby communities, infrastructure and the environment.”
The regulator said recent inspections have identified some sites with inadequate fuel management, poor waste storage and a lack of boundary markers.
Source: Resources Victoria