Namoi surface water mine footprints - compiled

Abstract

The dataset was derived by the Bioregional Assessment Programme a source dataset. The source dataset is 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.

The Namoi surface water mine footprints represents the area in a mine site that impacts surface runoff through interception preventing its entry to the natural stream network. The footprints includes the entire area disturbed by coal mine operations, including mine pits, roads, spoil dumps, water storages and 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 all surface water mine footprints and has been classified according to the scenario (Baseline or CRDP). This dataset was developed for ease of display in map elements.

Dataset History

This dataset was created by merging the separate surface water mine footprint extents in ArcGIS.

Dataset Citation

Bioregional Assessment Programme (2017) Namoi surface water mine footprints - compiled. Bioregional Assessment Derived Dataset. Viewed 12 March 2019, http://data.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/dataset/2caca31a-67c8-4bdd-aeaa-8477d29022e7.

Dataset Ancestors

• Derived From Namoi Surface Water Mine Footprints - digitised

• Derived From Namoi Environmental Impact Statements - Mine footprints