All posts by Gavin Moreira

  • From the Secretariat (Issue 113)

    Hurdles in obtaining quarry approval DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA. There has been some positive news this year in the extractive industry space involving planning. Firstly, a certain Shire Council, took a short-sighted view...

    • Posted November 18, 2020
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  • Andrew Goldman Excavations and Doosan Construction Equipment

    MARK DENNY, Southern Head Office / Manager of Doosan Construction Equipment reports on the strong working bond with Andrew Goldman Excavations. From an initial first meeting over a Chicken Parma at the “Bottom Pub” in Cobram, Andrew...

    • Posted November 18, 2020
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  • CMPA News (Issue 113)

    Benefits of the Preferred Suppliers & General Information Reference Manual The CMPA Preferred Suppliers & General Information Reference Manual 2021 will be delivered early in the new year to all members, Voting, Honorary Voting, Associate and Workforce....

    • Posted November 18, 2020
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  • Extractive Industry Work Plan Guideline Update

    Preparation of Work Plans and Work Plan Variations – Guideline for Extractive Industry Projects October 2020 version 1.2. Extractive Industry Work Plan Guideline Update “Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) have released (30.10.20) the revised Preparation of Work Plans...

    • Posted November 18, 2020
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  • ERR’s Geotechnical Guideline for Terminal and Rehabilitated Slopes Extractive Industry

    DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA reports on ERR’s new Geotechnical Guidelines. General comments The approach that the guideline takes seems to be extremely conservative, confusing, and unclear. A ‘Preliminary geotechnical assessment‘ (Section 2.1 and...

    • Posted November 18, 2020
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  • Proposed Draft Buffer Area Overlay – Planning for Amenity, Health and Safety Buffers

    DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA reports on planning issues raised with DELWP. The CMPA has been involved in consultation with Planning, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) over the last 2 years....

    • Posted November 18, 2020
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  • Changes to operating hours for extractives operations

    DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA reports on the meeting held with DJPR. A meeting (Microsoft teams) was held with DJPR to discuss the proposed Changes to Operating hours for extractives operations – Consultation draft...

    • Posted November 18, 2020
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  • Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan Template

    GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA Member Services Manager reports on the development of the latest CMPA publication – Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan Template. In the 2020-21 financial year several CMPA Publications will be completed ready for Members to...

    • Posted November 18, 2020
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  • Tax breaks for Businesses from Federal Governments 2020 budget

    Below is a PLAIN SPEAK table & summary of the Temporary Full Expensing of Depreciating Assets tax incentives and Loss “Carry Back” Tax Opportunities announced in the Federal Government’s 2020 Budget on 6th October 2020. The Government...

    • Posted November 18, 2020
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  • Know your No Go Zones, Look up and Live

    Unfortunately it is not uncommon for Truck Bodies, Excavators Booms, Concrete Pump Booms, Elevated Work Platforms and Cranes to come into contact with Overhead Power Lines. These incidents have the potential to result in a range of...

    • Posted November 18, 2020
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