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2011-2012 AEMR 3.0 Environmental Management and Performance 3.1 Meteorological Monitoring 3.1.1 Environmental Management The WCPL maintains a weather station in accordance with the Australian Standard AS2923 – 1987. The weather station is located approximately 350m east of the WCPL administration building (see Figure 3.1). The meteorological station was approved for relocation to its current position (see Figure 3.1) by the OEH in December 2007. As required under Schedule 4, Condition 10(a) of Development Consent DA 305-7-2003, the meteorological station records the following parameters: temperature (at 2 m and 10 m); lapse rate; wind speed; wind direction; solar radiation; humidity; and sigma theta. Evaporation is calculated from this information, for use in reports such as the site water balance. Meteorological information collected at the weather station is used on a daily basis for general mining activities including the location of operating plant and equipment, and to minimise blasting impacts on the neighbouring residences. 3.1.2 Environmental Performance During the reporting period the meteorological station maintained a high percentage capture rate for data. The malfunctioning solar radiation sensor reported in the previous AEMR, was replaced and recalibrated in accordance with relevant Australian Standards at the beginning of this reporting period. In June 2012, WCPL’s environmental monitoring specialist completed a comprehensive maintenance and calibration program at the meteorological station. A summary of weather data recorded during the reporting period is provided below and in Appendix 2A. 3.1.3 Rainfall and Evaporation The monthly and cumulative rainfall and evaporation data for the 2011-2012 reporting period is provided in Figure 3.2 below. The long term annual average rainfall is from the Bureau of Meteorology Jerry’s Plains Post Office weather station, which has recorded weather data since 1884, is provided in Appendix 2A. A total of 729.8mm of rainfall was recorded at WCPL during the reporting period, approximately 84.7mm above the long term average recorded at Jerrys Plains Post Office. The highest monthly rainfall of 124.1 mm was recorded in February 2012. The long-term average rainfall (1884 – 2012) recorded at the Jerrys Plains Post Office weather station is 645.1mm. Rainfall recorded during the previous reporting period (2010-2011) was 741.0mm. 3.1.4 Temperature The maximum and minimum temperatures recorded during the 2011-2012 reporting period are shown in Figure 3.3 below. The maximum temperature of 37.5 0 C was recorded in January 2012, which was below the maximum 42.5 0 C recorded in January 2011. The lowest temperature of -1.8 0 C which was above the minimum of -5.7 0 C recorded in July 2010. The seasonal average temperatures recorded during the reporting period were as follows: 11.4 0 C in winter; 18.0 0 C in spring; 21.1 0 C in summer; and 16.8 0 C in autumn. These results are typical of temperature variations in this region. 3.1.5 Wind Speed and Direction The dominant winds recorded during the 2011-2012 reporting period were from the northwest (NW) and south east directions with the strongest wind strength from the NW. The maximum wind speed of 4.9 m/s was recorded in September 2011. The mean monthly wind speed varied between 1.6 m/s to 2.1 m/s, with the yearly average being 1.8 m/s. The annual and seasonal wind roses for the reporting period are shown in Figures 3.4 to 3.8. Page 36
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Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION...
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