Intention to grant a concession to McGregor Concrete Limited
Introduction
Have your say on the Minister of Conservation's intention to grant a a 30 year concession to McGregor Concrete Limited on part conservation area and marginal strips – Whitestone River. Submissions close 20 November 2017.The Minister of Conservation gives notice of her intention to grant a 30 year lease/licence/easement under section 17Q of the Conservation Act 1987 to operate a concrete processing plant for gravel processing, storage, concrete production, and right of way access at Whitestone River – Te Anau.
How to submit
Any person or organisation may object in writing to the Director-General against the proposal, or make written submissions on the proposal.
Objections or submissions should be sent to:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
PO Box 5244
Moray Place
Dunedin 9058
Attention: Lisa Wheeler
Email: lwheeler@doc.govt.nz
Note that submitters' information could be disclosed under the Official Information Act 1982 and submissions are part of the statutory process and may be commented on by the applicant.
Hearings
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard in support of his/her objection, or submission, must request (in that objection/submission) an opportunity to appear before the Director-General.
If a hearing is required, it is likely to occur on the week starting 4 December 2017.