Documents Regarding Caval Ridge Mine Horse Pit Extension, Bowen Basin Decision Brief - EPBC 2021/9031.

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An approval decision brief for the Caval Ridge Mine Horse Pit Extension in Queensland's Bowen Basin (EPBC 2021/9031) recommends approval under the EPBC Act's threatened species and water resources controlling provisions. The project covers 1,214 hectares with 911 hectares of disturbance, clearing 167.84 hectares of Ornamental Snake preferred habitat, 23.40 hectares of King Bluegrass habitat, and 83.53 hectares of Squatter Pigeon habitat (54.82 preferred, 28.71 suitable). The department concluded the action would not have unacceptable impacts on threatened species or water resources if conditions are met, with approval valid until 2062. The decision was signed 19 December 2024, exceeding the statutory deadline of 11 October 2024. Offsets were proposed across two properties with