STATUTORY MINE PLANS

1. STATUTORY MINE PLANS BY: ED COTTRELL CHAIR – SURVEYORS BOARD OF QUEENSLAND E.C.Cottrell, Chair, Surveyors Board of Queensland

2. Introduction • I’m Ed Cottrell, Chair of the Surveyors Board of Queensland • Registered for 37 years, with an involvement with Queensland Coal Industry for at least 25 years • Today's discussion deals with Statutory Mine Plans E.C.Cottrell, Chair, Surveyors Board of Queensland

3. Statutory Mine Plans • What is the legal basis of a Mine Plan • Who is Responsible • How often are they prepared • Where are they to be kept • Mine Plan and Accuracy • Mine Plan Content • Summary E.C.Cottrell, Chair, Surveyors Board of Queensland

4. Legal Basis of Plans • Mine Plans are a requirement set forth in Queensland legislation. • Section 67 of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999. • Part 8, Sections 58 to 63 and Part 7, Section 126 and 127 of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2001. • The Act stipulates the need for a Mine plan and who is responsible for and regulation defines what form they take and what they must show. E.C.Cottrell, Chair, Surveyors Board of Queensland

5. Who is Responsible • The senior site executive of the mine must keep at the mine and ensure a mine plan is available on request by an inspector • However the accuracy of such plans must be certified : For a Surface Mine, By a Registered Surveyor or Surveying Associate registered under the Surveyors Act 2003. For an Underground Mine, By a person who is competent for underground mine surveying recognised by the council. E.C.Cottrell, Chair, Surveyors Board of Queensland

6. How Often prepared • Plans are continually upgraded • Site senior executive must produce mine working plan annually before 31st December to the chief inspector • If a coal mine is abandoned such plans to be provided within 14 days after the abandonment. • Site Senior executive must provide such plans to adjoining mine management if: • If asked by the adjoining Mine Site Senior executive • If there is information on the plan relevant to the safety of the adjoining mine E.C.Cottrell, Chair, Surveyors Board of Queensland

7. Where are they kept • Site Senior executive must keep at the mine • At least one copy must be in transparent hard copy form for use in overlaying underground mine workings drawings • Consideration should be given to the storage of mine plans especially in circumstances the administration/mine office may become destroyed E.C.Cottrell, Chair, Surveyors Board of Queensland

8. Mine Plan & Accuracy • Plan content are generally described in the Act under section 67 and then more specifically in the regulations sections 58 to 62, Part 8 and sections 126 and 127, Part 7 (Surface mines) • The accuracy of mine plans to be sufficient to achieve an acceptable level of risk in the mine operation. If areas of the plan are inaccurate then they must be highlighted on the plan. E.C.Cottrell, Chair, Surveyors Board of Queensland

9. Mine Plan Content • Mine Grid preferably GDA(94) with AHD levels • If not must be referenced to GDA and AHD • Also must have a control mark near Mine with Mine Grid Values and GDA /AHD values recorded • Hard Copy Mine plans be at a scale 1:2500 • Contours to be shown on Mine working plans covering workings, floors, etc of not more than 5 metre intervals and to show all potential hazards • Record all drilling activity • All mine workings (Current and Abandoned) • If an underground Mine all surface topography to shown as well as the underground workings • All matters affecting safety such as abandoned equipment or hazardous materials are to located and shown E.C.Cottrell, Chair, Surveyors Board of Queensland

10. In Addition to the previous information each plan must include: • Mining lease Boundaries • Cadastral Boundaries of all roads, railways,reserves,easements etc within the mining lease • Natural features such as creeks, water courses etc where inrush sources could occur from within and adjacent to the mine • Location of all artificial structures • All service information both surface and underground such as: • Electrical, communication and other cabling • Water, storm water and sewerage lines • Fuel, Gas and Compress Air storage and reticulation • Rescue equipment, first aid and fire fighting facilities • Etc E.C.Cottrell, Chair, Surveyors Board of Queensland

11. Summary • Mine Plan preparation are a responsible activity and carry a liability • Must be prepared by a registered competent person • Must be available on site • Must be updated continuously and available for presentation annually before 31st December • Must be available to adjoining mine senior site executives E.C.Cottrell, Chair, Surveyors Board of Queensland

12. Fini • Any Questions E.C.Cottrell, Chair, Surveyors Board of Queensland