Echo 1/9/07 pg 5

Keeping tabs on brickworks

Construction works are expected to start on the BGC brickworks later this month, with earthworks at the South Guildford site nearing completion.
Members of the BGC Brickworks Community Consultative Committee visited the site last month, and say progress at the brickworks is well advanced.

Committee Chairman John Collins said the group had been impressed with the progress made by BGC, and that the company’s commitment to carrying out the earthworks during the winter months had minimised the impact on the community.
“The effect of the earthworks on the surrounding community in terms of dust and other associated impacts has been virtually non existent,” he said.
“The company is right on track to honour that commitment, which is a positive outcome for the local community.”

The committee, formed in December 2006, has been working with BGC and Westralia Airports Corporation to ensure works comply with conditions set by the Federal Transport Minister and commitments made under the Major Development Plan.

During the site visit, members of the committee inspected the ambient air monitoring station, which was a requirement under Ministerial conditions of approval for the project granted last August.
Mr Collins said the monitoring station was first class.
“There has been a lot of high-level planning and the use of sophisticated technical equipment by technicians and consultants engaged by BGC to ensure a comprehensive ambient air monitoring system,” he said.

Mr Collins said from what the committee had seen during its visit, BGC and WAC were working hard to ensure they honour all their commitments.
“The committee is continuing to work through areas of public interest with BGC and WAC in a positive and effective manner to influence better outcomes for both organisations and the community,” he said.