117Preparation of survey plan

117 Preparation of survey plan

117 Preparation of survey plan

(1) The operator of a mine for which a survey plan is required must ensure—

(a) a detailed survey plan of the mine is prepared, and

(b) the survey plan is certified by an individual nominated to exercise the statutory function of mining surveyor for the mine.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—60 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—300 penalty units.

(2) The operator of a petroleum site must ensure—

(a) a detailed survey plan of the petroleum site is prepared, and

(b) the survey plan is certified by a surveyor registered under the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—60 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—300 penalty units.

(3) The survey plan must reference the mine or petroleum site to the Geocentric Datum of Australia and the Australian Height Datum.

(4) The survey plan of a mine must show the following, if present at the mine—

(a) the workings of the mine, including disused workings and bore holes,

(b) other disused workings that are attached to, or near, the mine,

(c) the location of high voltage electrical installations,

(d) the location of telephones and other fixed plant associated with the radio and telecommunications systems,

(e) water dams and tailings dams,

(f) natural features surrounding the mine,

(g) places for the storage of hydrocarbons or explosives,

(h) for an underground mine—points of entry and exit, including emergency exits,

(i) for an underground mine—refuge chambers,

(j) for an underground coal mine—caches, refill stations and change-over stations.