Budgarjook Road – Banana Wells Gravel Pit – 2023 Northern Expansion
Phase:Clearing proposal closed for submission
Sealing of the northern section of Broome-Cape Leveque Road (BCLR) (SLK 103 – 207) was completed in 2007 and has been under the maintenance and control of the Shire of Broome. Management and maintenance of the road asset has become the responsibility of Main Roads from 1st July 2021. To continue the management and maintenance of BCLR, Main Roads must conduct geotechnical investigations to identify high-quality material sources. This process aids Main Roads to target areas with suitable material and reduce the clearing footprint of our Material Pits.
The proposal involves the expansion of the existing Banana Wells Gravel Pit to guide the clearing and development of its expansion in 2024. Clearing of up to 6 ha is approved under this Clearing Assessment Report for geotechnical activities within a 92.6 ha Development Envelope.