hectares is freehold land owned by Alcoa). The Anglesea Power surrounding environment; Station was commissioned in 1969 and has been operated since Utilise economic reserves of coal; then by Alcoa and is essential to the production of aluminium at Restore post-mined areas to meet Alcoa’s Point Henry Smelter, near Geelong. Alcoa’s mining rights community and legislative extend to 2061 and this Management Plan allows Alcoa continued requirements. use and management of the Mining Area and any future expansion of that area, in accordance with the requirements of the STRATEGIES Mines (Aluminium Agreement) Act 1961. Management Strategies for this Key Area are to: The aims, strategies and actions listed below are and will remain Coordinate mine planning to minimise the responsibility of Alcoa. Where possible, opportunities will be impact on Anglesea sought to utilise the post-mined area for the future benefit of Anglesea Heath, possibly through research and/or recreation Investigate viability of the area opportunities. In addition, any rehabilitation works undertaken providing for recreational and other within the Mining Area will be undertaken to be consistent with, activities as an alternative to the Anglesea and complement the values and management strategies of, the Heath; surrounding Anglesea Heath. Investigate the suitability for post-mined AIMS areas to be used as a venue for trialing Management Outcomes for this Key Area are to: environmental monitoring Minimise impact of coal mining and power generation on ANGLESEA HEATH MANAGEMENT PLAN ~ NOVEMBER 2002 34
hectares is freehold land owned by Alcoa). The Anglesea Power Station was commissioned in 1969 and has been operated since then by Alcoa and is essential to the production of aluminium at Alcoa’s Point Henry Smelter, near Geelong. Alcoa’s mining rights extend to 2061 and this Management Plan allows Alcoa continued use and management of the Mining Area and any future expansion of that area, in accordance with the requirements of the Mines (Aluminium Agreement) Act 1961. The aims, strategies and actions listed below are and will remain the responsibility of Alcoa. Where possible, opportunities will be sought to utilise the post-mined area for the future benefit of Anglesea Heath, possibly through research and/or recreation opportunities. In addition, any rehabilitation works undertaken within the Mining Area will be undertaken to be consistent with, and complement the values and management strategies of, the surrounding Anglesea Heath. AIMS Management Outcomes for this Key Area are to: Minimise impact of coal mining and power generation on surrounding environment; Utilise economic reserves of coal; Restore post-mined areas to meet community and legislative requirements. STRATEGIES Management Strategies for this Key Area are to: Coordinate mine planning to minimise impact on Anglesea Investigate viability of the area providing for recreational and other activities as an alternative to the Anglesea Heath; Investigate the suitability for post-mined areas to be used as a venue for trialing environmental monitoring 34 ANGLESEA HEATH MANAGEMENT PLAN ~ NOVEMBER 2002
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