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Decision Sheet
Resource Management Act 1991
Event number:
LUSE-202.2013.00000208.001
Decision number:
2013/14 - 74
Applicant:
New Talisman Gold Mines Limited
Document reference:
FRED Doc 1143008
Subject:
To undertake exploratory underground drilling and blasting at the Talisman Gold Mine in Karangahake, on land legally described as Lot 4 DP 316844 (65780).
Decision:
THAT pursuant to Sections 104, 104B and 104D of the Resource Management Act 1991 the Hauraki District Council grants consent to this non-notified non-complying activity application to undertake exploratory underground drilling and blasting at the Talisman Gold Mine in Karangahake, on land legally described as Lot 4 DP 316844 (65780), for the following reasons:
 It is considered that the adverse effects on the environment of the proposal will be no more than minor. In particular conservation, visual, amenity, recreation, heritage and cultural values will be maintained, and appropriate measures can be put in place that will ensure that the noise, vibration, hazardous substances and traffic effects are avoided, remedied or mitigated.
 Written approval has been obtained from the only party considered to be adversely affected.
 The proposal is consistent with the objectives and policies of the Appeals Version of the Proposed District Plan.
 The proposal is consistent with the purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991.
Subject to the following conditions:
1. That the exploration activity be carried out in accordance with the plans and information submitted as part of the application received by the Hauraki District Council on 24 October 2013.
2. That the exploration activity be limited to a maximum of 20,000m³ of metallurgical samples per annum.
3. That a Traffic Management Plan shall be prepared for approval by Council prior to the commencement of this activity. The Traffic Management Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management and shall include (but shall not be limited to) the following:
 Details of the sections of road subject to this plan;
 Road users and their respective type and frequency of use;
 Speed limits for trucks and other vehicles associated with the exploration activity;
 Matters to be included in site induction;
 Use of headlights and warning lights on vehicles;
 Procedures to be undertaken at blind corners and upon encountering pedestrians and cyclists along access road;
 Hours of operation of heavy vehicles;
 Limitation of heavy vehicle use during school bus operating hours on River Road, Karangahake; and
 Details on the use of a radio system to ensure one way vehicle movement along access road
4. All outdoor lighting at the Portal Pad shall be installed, designed and directed into the Portal Pad.
5. All activities which are the subject of this consent, shall be conducted to ensure that noise levels at or within the notional boundary do not exceed the following limits:
Day time 7.00am to 10.00pm 50 dBA LAeq(15min)
Night-time 10.00pm to 7.00am 40 dBA LAeq(15min)
6. Noise shall be measured and assessed in accordance with New Zealand Standards:
NZS 6801: 2008 - Measurement of Environmental Sound
NZS 6802: 2008 - Environmental Noise
7. All activities which are the subject of this consent, shall be conducted to ensure that ground vibration exposure do not exceed the following parameters:
Parameter Standard
Blast Duration as defined by the delay timing (ie the difference in time between the first and last charge detonation)
8 seconds
Number of Blasts
1 per day
Overpressure (Pmax)
Less than 115 dBL – 95 percentile 120dBL - maximum
Peak Amplitude (Vmax)
5.0 mm/second
Time of Day
7.00am to 6.00pm
Days
Monday to Saturday (excluding public holidays)
8. All ground vibration measurements shall be taken at or within the boundary of allotments adjoining the site on which the exploration activity is undertaken. Measurements are to be taken in the ground not within buildings.
9. That in the event of any complaints being received by Council in relation to blast effects and ground vibration, the applicant shall install a certified and calibrated vibration monitor at a location approved by Council and that meets the current Australian Standard AS2187.2 (or equivalent international standard), and shall provide the results of the monitoring to the Council, for a period of 1 month.
10. The consent holder shall ensure that those undertaking works on the subject site are instructed that should any human remains or archaeological items be exposed, that
activity in that area is to cease immediately and the Police, New Zealand Historic
Places Trust, Hauraki District Council and Kaumatua representing the local Tangata
Whenua shall be contacted. Work can recommence in the affected area when any
necessary authorisations or consents have been obtained.
11. That pursuant to Section 36(1)(b) of the Resource Management Act 1991, the
Applicant shall pay Council charges for receiving, processing and granting the
Resource Consent.
12. That pursuant to Section 36(1)(c) of the Resource Management Act 1991 the
applicant shall pay an administration fee of $110.00 for administration of the consent.
13. That pursuant to Section 36(1)(c) of the Resource Management Act 1991 the
applicant shall pay all Council’s costs for monitoring this consent including all costs
associated with the consideration and certification of plans and details associated
with the consent as appropriate.
Advice Notes
1. The applicant is advised that they must obtain all applicable approvals required under
the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 prior to commencing the
activity authorised by this consent.