Namoi surface water mine footprints - charts

Abstract

This dataset was derived by the Bioregional Assessment Programme from multiple source datasets. The source datasets are identified in the Lineage field in this metadata statement. The processes undertaken to produce this derived dataset are described in the History field in this metadata statement.

This dataset contains all the data and plots showing the development of surface water mine footprints in the Namoi subregion. They are published in the Namoi 2.1.6 and Namoi 2.6.1 products.

Dataset History

The Namoi surface water mine footprints represents the area in a mine site that impacts surface runoff through interception and thus preventing its entry to the natural stream network. The footprints includes the entire area disturbed by the coal mine development, including mine pits, roads, spoil dumps, water storages and mine infrastructure. It may also include otherwise undisturbed parts of the landscape from which natural runoff is drained into mine-disturbed areas or retained in reservoirs. As new parts of the mine lease areas are opened up and rehabilitated areas established, the footprint changes over the life of a mine's operation.

This dataset represents a compilation of the change in area of all surface water mine footprints over the lifetime of the mine. The areas have been plotted and are presented in the NAM 2.1-2.2 and NAM 2.6.1 products.

Dataset Citation

Bioregional Assessment Programme (2017) Namoi surface water mine footprints - charts. Bioregional Assessment Derived Dataset. Viewed 12 March 2019, http://data.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/dataset/165711c0-1c40-4994-9cc1-6f478e6628c0.

Dataset Ancestors

• Derived From Namoi surface water mine footprints - compiled

• Derived From Namoi Surface Water Mine Footprints - digitised

• Derived From Namoi Environmental Impact Statements - Mine footprints