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No.	Report
781	Yakabindie nickel project
	Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) herein reports on the environmental implications of the proposed modification of one condition from the Minister for the Environment's 1990 statement of approval for the Yakabindie Nickel Project. The Yakabindie Nickel Project was originally assessed by the EPA in 1990. The EPA subsequently assessed additional project expansions and modifications for the mining project. Since initial approval, substantial commencement of the project has not occurred mainly due to falling nickel prices. Status: Final Proponent: Dominion Resources Pty Ltd Release Date: 2 June 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 655.32 KB)
779	Increase in alumina production to 3.3 million tonnes per annum at Wagerup Alumina refinery, and associated bauxite mining activities
	Summary: The proponent, Alcoa of Australia Ltd (Alcoa), proposes to increase the capacity of its Wagerup Refinery, located about 120 km south of Perth (Figure 1), from the current 1.7 million tonnes of alumina per annum (M tpa) to 3.3 M tpa, with a proportionate increase in production of bauxite from the mobile mining operations, currently located about 8 km east of the refinery (Figure 2). Status: Final Proponent: Alcoa of Australia Pty Ltd Release Date: 26 May 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 7.02 MB)
780	Wonnich 1 petroleum exploration well, near Montebello Islands
	Summary: Report and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority Status: Final Proponent: Ampolex Ltd Release Date: 19 May 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.32 MB)
778	Increase in Tiwest pigment plant production capacity to 80,000 tonnes per annum
	Summary: Report and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority Status: Final Proponent: Tiwest Joint Venture Release Date: 12 May 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 3.34 MB)
777	Collie Power Station Wastewater Management and Disposal System
	Summary: A proposal by the proponent Western Power Corporation (formerly the State Energy Commission of WA), to build a new coal-fired power station 8 km north-east of Collie producing a nominal 600 MW of electricity received environmental approval from the Minister for the Environment in June 1991. An Environmental Condition of the approval was that SECWA submit a detailed proposal for wastewater treatment and disposal for separate environmental approval. Status: Final Proponent: Western Power Corporation Release Date: 12 May 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 4.3 MB)
776	Onslow Solar Salt Project, Onslow
	Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority herein reports on the environmental implications of the proposed withdrawal of three conditions from the Minister for the Environment's 1991 statement of approval for the Onslow Solar Salt project near Onslow. Onslow Salt Pty Ltd, the replacement proponent for Gulf Holdings Pty Ltd, is finalising the design of the saltfield and considers that the three conditions are not now required in view of the latest information on the protection of arid zone mangroves from the impacts of saltfields. Status: Final Proponent: Onslow Salt Pty Ltd Release Date: 12 May 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 3.15 MB)
775	Proposal to dredge a portion of the Swan River and foreshore to provide access to private boathousing, Mosman Park
	Summary: Report and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority Status: Final Proponent: Mrs A M M W Bennett Release Date: 13 April 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.85 MB)
774	Bunbury Harbour City - Marlston Hill development - proposed changes to environmental conditions
	Summary: This development was assessed by the EPA and approved by the Minister for the Environment in 1992, and environmental conditions were set in 1993. The Marlston Hill site is located north of the Bunbury CBD. The site has been used previously for industrial purposes including storage of petroleum products, railway workshops, a sewage treatment plant and grain storage facilities. LandCorp and the South West Development Commission propose to redevelop the site for residential purposes. Status: Final Proponent: Landcorp and the South West Development Commission Release Date: 30 March 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 3.25 MB)
773	Pinjar Gas Turbine Power Station: Environmental Review and proposed combined cycle extensions
	Summary: The proponent, Western Power Corporation (formerly the State Energy Commission of WA), proposed development of the Pinjar gas turbine power station (Pinjar Station) in 1988. The proposal called for the installation of eight Frame 6, 37 Megawatt (MW) open cycle gas turbines. The Pinjar station was originally proposed as peak load plant, to operate at times of high electricity demand (eg mid-winter and mid-summer). Status: Final Proponent: Western Power Corporation Release Date: 30 March 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 4.62 MB)
772	Transport of Sodium Cyanide Solution from Kwinana - Change to environmental conditions
	Summary: In 1987, the EPA assessed a proposal by Australia Gold Reagents Pty Ltd (AGR) to construct and operate a sodium cyanide plant in Kwinana and recommended that road transportation of sodium cyanide solution was unacceptable within a "defined area of concern", that is 50km of the Perth GPO and designated surface and groundwater catchment areas (EPA 1987a). This advice was accepted by the then Minister for the Environment and was reflected in the Environmental Conditions set on the proposal. Status: Final Proponent: Australian Gold Reagents Pty Ltd Release Date: 24 March 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 4.78 MB)
771	Seawall and land reclamation to extend Rous Head, Fremantle
	Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has been requested by the Minister for the Environment under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, to report on the proposed modification to the Fremantle Inner Harbour Deepening Project. The Fremantle Inner Harbour Deepening Project was assessed by the EPA and approved by the Minister for the Environment on 12 October 1988 (Appendix 1). Status: Final Proponent: Fremantle Port Authority Release Date: 16 March 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.4 MB)
770	Bunbury to Augusta Road - Busselton Bypass
	Summary: Main Roads Western Australia propose to construct a major road bypassing the urban areas of Busselton. The general route, including feeder roads, was selected by the Main Roads Western Australia in the late 1970s. The route was subsequently gazetted in the Shire of Busselton Town Planning Scheme in 1982. The proposed roads cross a number of watercourses (e.g. the Vasse River), floodplains, a lake gazetted for protection by the Environmental Protection (Swan Coastal Plain Lakes) Policy 1992, and wetlands including palusplain and sumplands. The proposed bypass road alignment ran next to the Broadwater wetland suite which has conservation values identified by the System One Report and by waterbird surveys coordinated by the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union. A significant section of the bypass road followed an old railway line route containing locally significant vegetation. Status: Final Proponent: Main Roads Western Australia Release Date: 16 March 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.85 MB)
769	Jimblebar Rationalisation and Planned Expansion, Formerly Mccamey's Monster Iron Ore Mining Proposal
	Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority has been requested by the Minister for the Environment, under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, to report on the proposed expansion of the Jimblebar iron ore mine (formerly known as McCamey’s Monster). The proposal by BHP Iron Ore (Jimblebar) Pty Ltd (the proponent) involves an increase in the mining rate from five to eight million tonnes per annum, and the expansion of both the scree and bedrock mining areas. Status: Final Proponent: BHP Iron Ore (Jimblebar) Pty Ltd Release Date: 10 March 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.56 MB)
801	Burrup Peninsula draft land use and management plan
	Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has considered the environmental implications of the Burrup Peninsula Draft Land Use and Management Plan and Burrup Peninsula Draft Land Use and Management Plan Technical Appendices prepared for the Burrup Peninsula Management Advisory Board in May 1994 (O'Brien Planning Consultants, 1994a & b). This report provides the advice of the EPA on the Burrup Peninsula Draft Land Use and Management Plan as a submission to the Board and is not a formal assessment under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act. Status: Final Proponent: Burrup Peninsula Management Advisory Board Release Date: 28 January 1995 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1015.01 KB)
767	Baldivis Tailings Pond Rehabilitation Project and Effluent Management System Upgrade
	Summary: Western Mining Corporation Limited (WMC) operates the Kwinana Nickel Refinery (KNR). Liquid effluent from the refinery is discharged into a lined tailings pond at Baldivis. In 1979 the pond was found to be leaking, leading to contamination of the groundwater beneath the site. Status: Final Proponent: Western Mining Corporation Limited Release Date: 9 December 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.04 MB)
766	Boddington Gold Mine: Rehabilitation strategy
	Summary: The Boddington Gold Mine was originally assessed by the EPA in 1985. The EPA has subsequently assessed additional project expansions for the mine. In response to recommendations from the EPA, an Environmental Management Programme was prepared by Worsley Alumina in 1987 detailing all aspects of environmental management for the project, including environmental management commitments. Status: Final Proponent: Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd Release Date: 8 December 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 2.89 MB)
764	Expansion of Ewington Coal Mine, Ewington II, Collie - proposed change to environmental conditions
	Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority has received a proposal from the Griffin Coal Mining Company Pty Limited (the proponent) for the expansion of the Ewington open cut coal mine. The planned addition (Ewington II) is immediately east of Griffin’s previously approved Ewington mine (Ewington I), and approximately five and a half kilometres east of the town of Collie. This expansion was assessed by the EPA as an addition to the existing operation under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act. Status: Final Proponent: The Griffin Coal Mining Company Pty Limited Release Date: 2 December 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.22 MB)
765	Central Coast Regional Strategy
	Summary: The Central Coast Regional Strategy was prepared for the Central Coast Planning Study Steering Committee by the Department of Planning and Urban Development as part of the strategic planning programme of the State Planning Commission. The Steering Committee included officers representing the Department of Environmental Protection. Status: Final Proponent: State Planning Commission Release Date: 2 December 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 450.24 KB)
762	Change of environmental conditions - Beenyup ocean outfall duplication
	Summary: In 1989 the Water Authority of Western Australia referred to the Environmental Protection Authority a proposal to build a second ocean outfall from the Beenyup Wastewater Treatment Plant into Marmion Marine Park. The proposal was assessed and reported on in Bulletin 393 of January 1990 1. In July 1990, the Minister for the Environment issued a statement that the proposal could proceed subject to a number of environmental conditions and commitments. Status: Final Proponent: Water Authority of Western Australia Release Date: 25 November 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.77 MB)
761	Southern River Bridge link between Spencer Road and Corfield Street
	Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority considers that there are two main environmental issues of significance associated with this proposal. These are the impact on System Six area M75 including the loss of important Banksia woodland vegetation, and the protection of water quality in the Southern River. The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended that the proponent implement the recommendations contained in this report, in addition to the commitments nominated by the proponent in Appendix 4. Status: Final Proponent: City of Gosnells Release Date: 10 November 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.32 MB)
760	Pilbara to goldfields gas pipeline
	Summary: The Goldfields Gas Pipeline Joint Venture participants propose to construct a buried pipeline from near Onslow to Kalgoorlie, via Newman in the eastern Pilbara. The pipeline would transmit gas from the existing Dampier to Perth gas pipeline to the Pilbara and Goldfields regions, initially for power generation at minesites owned by the participants. Six lateral buried pipelines would be constructed from the main pipeline to deliver gas to the proposed gas-fired power stations at the minesites. The pipeline would have the capacity for other developments by energy consumers along the route in the future. Status: Final Proponent: Wesminco Oil Pty Ltd, Western Mining Corporation Ltd, Normandy Pipelines Pty Ltd and BHP Minerals Pt Release Date: 28 October 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.96 MB)
759	Ord River Dam hydro power project
	Summary: In April 1992, the Minister for the Environment issued a statement that a proposal to build a hydro-electric power station on the Lake Argyle Main Dam of the Ord River and transmission line could proceed subject to a number of environmental conditions and commitments. The proponent for this proposal, Argyle Diamond Mines (ADM) decided not to proceed with the proposal at that time. In 1994, the proposal was taken up and modified by the Ord Hydro Consortium, and the proposed changes were referred to the Minister for the Environment. In February 1994, the Minister for the Environment requested the Environmental Protection Authority to initiate investigations and provide a report to him under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act. The EPA has reported to the Minister (Bulletin 756) and environmental conditions are being finalised. Status: Final Proponent: Ord Hydro Consortium Release Date: 27 October 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.88 MB)
758	Water supply for Kemerton Industrial Park
	Status: Final Proponent: Water Authority of Western Australia Release Date: 14 October 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.63 MB)
757	Proposed peat mine in Lake Tamworth, Baldivis Swan Coastal Plain Environmental Protection Policy listed lake
	Summary: The Lake Tamworth Partnership propose to mine peat in Lake Tamworth which is located in Baldivis, approximately 40kms south of Perth. The lake is listed for protection in the Environmental Protection (Swan Coastal Plain Lakes) Policy which prohibits unauthorised filling, mining, drainage or effluent discharge into nominated wetlands. The proposal was the subject of a Consultative Environmental Review with a four week public review period. Status: Final Proponent: Lake Tamworth Partnership Release Date: 30 September 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.07 MB)
754	Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment 950/33 and North-East Corridor Structure Plan
	Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority received considerable public feedback on many of the issues related to the corridor and its planning. Many of the 93 submissions on the Public Environmental Review for the Perth-Darwin Highway provided comment on the Amendment and Structure Plan. In addition, many letters and phone calls were received, and meetings were held with representative groups from the community. Status: Final Proponent: State Planning Commission Release Date: 30 September 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 3.75 MB)
753	Route alignment for Perth to Darwin National Highway and Fast Transit Route, and excision of land from State Forest No. 65 and Priority 1 Source Protection Area for urban development
	Summary: An alignment for the Perth-Darwin National Highway from Reid Highway to Muchea and a future public transport corridor have been included by the State Planning Commission in a major amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme for the North East Metropolitan Corridor (Amendment No. 950/33). The amendment proposes to reserve land necessary to accommodate the future highway and an adjacent public transit corridor. Status: Final Proponent: Main Roads Western Australia and Ellenbrook Management Pty Ltd Release Date: 26 August 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 4.37 MB)
752	Geraldton Port Expansion - proposed change to environmental conditions
	Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority considers that the Geraldton Port Authority has identified the potential impacts from the above environmental issues and believes that the proposal will not have any significant adverse environmental impacts with proper management. Status: Final Proponent: Geraldton Port Authority Release Date: 12 August 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.22 MB)
756	Ord River Dam hydro power project
	Summary: In April 1992, the Minister for the Environment issued a statement that a proposal to build a hydro-electric power station on the Lake Argyle Main Dam of the Ord River could proceed subject to a number of environmental conditions and commitments. The proponent for this proposal, Argyle Diamond Mines (ADM) decided not to proceed with the proposal at that time. In 1994, the proposal was taken up and modified by the Ord Hydro Consortium, and the proposed changes were referred to the Minister for the Environment. In February 1994, the Minister for the Environment requested the Environmental Protection Authority to initiate investigations and provide a report to him under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act. Status: Final Proponent: Ord Hydro Consortium Release Date: 9 August 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.41 MB)
755	Land Use Changes Affecting Kwinana Environmental Protection Policy Buffer - MRS Amendment No. 939/33 A
	Summary: In November 1993 the State Planning Commission advised the Environmental Protection Authority of the proposed Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment No 939/33A to rezone land bounded by Beeliar Drive, Stock Road, Frobisher Avenue and Fawcett Road, Munster in the City of Cockburn. This proposal is hereinafter referred to as the Munster Amendment. Status: Final Proponent: M Mihaljevich, P & S Hilliard, D & N Marinovich, A & C Carcione Release Date: 9 August 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.43 MB)
751	Proposed change to Yalgorup National Park boundary, extension to wastewater treatment site, septage disposal facility and quarry proposal, Tims Thicket, City of Mandurah
	Summary: The Department of Conservation and Land Management proposes (section 2) to realign the northern boundary of Yalgorup National Park, in the vicinity of Tims Thicket. This new boundary would exclude a portion of Reserve 21271 north of Tims Thicket Road, and include a portion of Reserve 24198 south of Tims Thicket Road (figures 1 & 2). Status: Final Proponent: Department of Conservation and Land Management, Water Authority of Western Australia and City of Man Release Date: 5 August 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.89 MB)
750	Smoke Creek alluvial mining further expansion, Argyle Diamond Mine
	Summary: Following a trial alluvial mining operation in the mid 1980s, Argyle Diamond Mines Pty Ltd (ADM) received approval from the Minister for the Environment to develop an alluvial mining operation in Smoke Creek on 12 July, 1989. The approval was subject to a number of legally binding environmental conditions, including a condition requiring the proposal to be limited to the headwaters of Smoke Creek, as shown in the Notice of Intent submitted in 1989 (Argyle Diamond Mines Pty Ltd, 1989). The 1989 environmental conditions have now been cleared following the completion of that mining operation. Status: Final Proponent: Argyle Diamond Mines Pty Ltd Release Date: 29 July 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 658.22 KB)
749	Review of Peel Inlet — Harvey Estuary Management Strategy, Stage 2, Environmental Conditions
	Summary: This document has the following purposes: (1) to provide the public with background information about the status of the environmental conditions set for the management of the Peel-Harvey estuary; (2) to present the Environmental Protection Authority's preliminary appraisal of the management of the Estuary; and (3) to seek public comment on the request to modify some of these Conditions prior to the EPA considering that request in detail. Status: Final Proponent: Public discussion paper of the Environmental Protection Authority Release Date: 29 July 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 2.35 MB)
741	Kemerton silica sand mining proposal
	Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has received a proposal from Gwalia Consolidated Ltd for the development of a silica sand mining operation at Kemerton, approximately 25 kilometres north of the City of Bunbury (figure 1). The project site is located on private land immediately north of the Kemerton Industrial Park, covering an area of 1,620 hectares. The proponent would exercise an option to purchase the land if the project proceeds, and following the granting of all necessary approvals. Status: Final Proponent: Gwalia Consolidated Ltd Release Date: 29 July 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 2.3 MB)
746	Proposal to change land use affecting System Six areas and lakes protected under the Environmental Protection Policy to Urban, Industrial, Special Uses and transportation purposes, to be reflected in the major Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendments for the
	Summary: The Department of Planning and Urban Development, on behalf of the State Planning Commission has prepared two Major Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendments (937/33 and 938/33) for the South West Corridor. These amendments foreshadow future land use changes. Status: Final Proponent: Department of Planning and Urban Development Release Date: 15 July 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 4.26 MB)
748	Eastern Corridor Major Roads Study
	Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority has been requested by the Minister for the Environment under Section 46 of the Environmental Act, to report on proposed modifications to the section of the approved alignment within the Metropolitan Region of the Perth to Adelaide National Highway. Status: Final Proponent: Main Roads Western Australia Release Date: 15 July 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.3 MB)
747	Construction of reservoir within Reserve 34537 and associated pipework through Neerabup National Park, Wanneroo
	Summary: The Water Authority of Western Australia (WAWA) proposes to construct a service reservoir within the Neerabup Water Supply Reserve 34537 together with associated pipework within the Neerabup Water Supply Reserve 34537 which would be built through Neerabup National Park. Status: Final Proponent: Water Authority of Western Australia Release Date: 15 July 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.12 MB)
745	Proposal to subdivide Jandakot AA lots 122, 123 and 403 Acourt Rd, Canning Vale
	Summary: The Canning Property Group proposes to partly develop for residential purposes Lots 122, 123 and 403 Acourt Road, Canning Vale, with the remaining portion being given up for inclusion in the Jandakot Botanic Park. Status: Final Proponent: Canning Property Group Release Date: 14 July 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 2.22 MB)
744	Land use strategy for Bold Park and environs
	Status: Final Proponent: City of Perth Release Date: 30 June 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 4.32 MB)
743	Rezoning of land from urban deferred to urban, Egerton adjacent to Ellenbrook
	Summary: Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd are proposing a major residential development intended to provide some 3,650 residential lots on 495 ha of land located at Egerton, about 20km from Perth in the North East Corridor. Status: Final Proponent: Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd Release Date: 29 June 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 2.28 MB)
742	Titanium dioxide pigment plant debottlenecking
	Summary: The Tiwest Joint Venture (TJV), the proponent, proposes to increase the production of finished titanium dioxide pigment at its Kwinana Pigment Plant. The Tiwest Joint Venture has requested changes to Condition 1 of the Ministerial Statement of 26 April 1989, relating to the Pigment Plant. Condition 1 restricts the original plant to 54,000 tonnes per annum of finished titanium dioxide pigment, as assessed by the Environmental Protection Authority in Bulletin 373. The proponent now proposes to undertake a "de-bottlenecking" process so that the plant can be rated to 64,000 tonnes per annum of finished titanium dioxide pigment. Status: Final Proponent: Tiwest Joint Venture Release Date: 15 June 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 636.71 KB)
739	Proposed short-term continuation of dredging of shell sand on Success Bank, Owen Anchorage; and proposed strategy to address the long-term environmental issues of shell sand dredging
	Summary: Cockburn Cement Limited (the proponent) proposes to dredge 3.7 million tonnes of shell sand from 67ha of Success Bank over a two year period. The area would be dredged using existing plant and equipment. Of the 67ha that is proposed to be dredged, 17ha has substantial seagrass coverage. Status: Final Proponent: Cockburn Cement Limited Release Date: 6 May 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 2.05 MB)
740	Metropolitan Region Scheme proposed major amendment no 948/33 North West corridor East Wanneroo
	Summary: The State Planning Commission has released a major amendment (amendment no 948/33 -East Wanneroo) to the Metropolitan Region Scheme for the North West corridor for a three month public submission period. The amendment proposes to zone land for urban and industrial development and roads and reserve land for parks and recreation. Status: Final Proponent: State Planning Commission Release Date: 5 May 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.2 MB)
738	Yandicoogina Marillana iron ore project - change of environmental conditions due to increase in rate of production
	Summary: BHP Iron Ore, the proponent, has proposed an increase in its rate of production at its Yandi iron ore mine from 10 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 15 MTPA. Status: Final Proponent: BHP Iron Ore Limited Release Date: 26 April 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 410.04 KB)
737	Mining of gypsum from Chinocup A Class Nature Reserve, Pingrup
	Summary: Mr P G Patterson proposes to mine gypsum sand from the dunes along the southern edge of Lake Chinocup, within the Chinocup A Class Nature Reserve. Lake Chinocup is 25km east of Nyabing, the local government centre for the Shire of Kent, and 10km west of Pingrup, the nearest town. Status: Final Proponent: Mr P G Patterson Release Date: 14 April 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 2.42 MB)
736	Proposal to amend part of System Six boundary M8, lot 2 Snake Swamp, Landsdale
	Summary: Oxleigh Holdings Pty Ltd proposes to develop part of Lot 2 near the corner of Alexander Drive and Gnangara Road Landsdale for residential purposes. A portion of this Lot known as 'Snake Swamp' was identified in recommendation M8 (Wanneroo Wetlands - Eastern Chain) of the Environmental Protection Authority's System Six report, as being valuable for conservation because of its wetland functions. Status: Final Proponent: Oxleigh Holdings Pty Ltd Release Date: 31 March 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.78 MB)
735	Reid Highway - Beechboro Road to Great Northern Highway
	Status: Final Proponent: Main Roads of Western Australia Release Date: 18 March 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.35 MB)
733	Quicklime plant and limestone quarry, Nowergup near Wanneroo - change of Environmental Conditions to allow increases in production rates
	Summary: Swan Portland Cement Ltd (the proponent) received approval from the Minister for the Environment to develop the quicklime plant and limestone quarry at Nowergup on 8 June 1992, subject to a number of legally binding Environmental Conditions and Commitments (Appendix 1). That approval was given after an assessment by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and release of its Report and Recommendations on the proposal (EPA Bulletin 491) in October 1991. Status: Final Proponent: Swan Portland Cement Ltd Release Date: 11 March 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.28 MB)
734	Change to environmental conditions for regional recreation centre Stage 1 Boundary, Port Kennedy
	Summary: The Port Kennedy Regional Recreation Centre proposal was assessed by the EPA in 1989, approved by the Minister for the Environment in August 1990 (Appendix 1), and received further government endorsement in the Port Kennedy Development Agreement Act of 1992. Status: Final Proponent: Fleuris Pty Ltd Release Date: 25 February 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 2.35 MB)
732	Exploration drilling in EP TP/3 Part 1 and Roller Oilfield, Offshore Onslow
	Summary: West Australian Petroleum Pty Ltd (WAPET) has sought approval for changes to refuelling practices and oil spill response plans in its offshore permit area, TP/3 Part 1, located west of Onslow (Figure 1). The changes would be effective whilst oil production in Roller Oilfield and drilling elsewhere in Exploration Permit TP/3 Part 1 are under way. These projects were both previously assessed and reported on by the Environmental Protection Authority in September 1991 and environmental conditions were set by the Minister for the Environment in October and December 1991. Status: Final Proponent: West Australian Petroleum Pty Ltd Release Date: 18 February 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 1.07 MB)
731	Brick and Tile Works, Malaga - Change of Ministerial Conditions due to proposed subdivision of Lot 121 Illawarra Crescent, Malaga
	Summary: International Brick and Tile Pty Ltd (the proponent) received approval from the Minister for the Environment to develop the Malaga Brick and Tile Works (Figure 1) on 1 September 1987, subject to a number of legally binding Environmental Conditions and Commitments (Appendix 1). That approval was given after an assessment by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and release of its Report and Recommendations on the proposal (EPA Bulletin 292). A Works Approval and subsequently, a Licence (Appendix 2) were granted to the proponent to construct and operate the works. Operations commenced in 1988. Status: Final Proponent: International Brick and Tile Pty Ltd (Futuris Corporation Ltd) Release Date: 17 February 1994 Appeals close Click here to view the document (file type: Acrobat PDF file size: 767.6 KB)

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781

Yakabindie nickel project

Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) herein reports on the environmental implications of the proposed modification of one condition from the Minister for the Environment's 1990 statement of approval for the Yakabindie Nickel Project. The Yakabindie Nickel Project was originally assessed by the EPA in 1990. The EPA subsequently assessed additional project expansions and modifications for the mining project. Since initial approval, substantial commencement of the project has not occurred mainly due to falling nickel prices.
Status: Final
Proponent: Dominion Resources Pty Ltd
Release Date: 2 June 1995
Appeals close
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779

Increase in alumina production to 3.3 million tonnes per annum at Wagerup Alumina refinery, and associated bauxite mining activities

Summary: The proponent, Alcoa of Australia Ltd (Alcoa), proposes to increase the capacity of its Wagerup Refinery, located about 120 km south of Perth (Figure 1), from the current 1.7 million tonnes of alumina per annum (M tpa) to 3.3 M tpa, with a proportionate increase in production of bauxite from the mobile mining operations, currently located about 8 km east of the refinery (Figure 2).
Status: Final
Proponent: Alcoa of Australia Pty Ltd
Release Date: 26 May 1995
Appeals close
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780

Wonnich 1 petroleum exploration well, near Montebello Islands

Summary: Report and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority
Status: Final
Proponent: Ampolex Ltd
Release Date: 19 May 1995
Appeals close
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778

Increase in Tiwest pigment plant production capacity to 80,000 tonnes per annum

Summary: Report and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority
Status: Final
Proponent: Tiwest Joint Venture
Release Date: 12 May 1995
Appeals close
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777

Collie Power Station Wastewater Management and Disposal System

Summary: A proposal by the proponent Western Power Corporation (formerly the State Energy Commission of WA), to build a new coal-fired power station 8 km north-east of Collie producing a nominal 600 MW of electricity received environmental approval from the Minister for the Environment in June 1991. An Environmental Condition of the approval was that SECWA submit a detailed proposal for wastewater treatment and disposal for separate environmental approval.
Status: Final
Proponent: Western Power Corporation
Release Date: 12 May 1995
Appeals close
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776

Onslow Solar Salt Project, Onslow

Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority herein reports on the environmental implications of the proposed withdrawal of three conditions from the Minister for the Environment's 1991 statement of approval for the Onslow Solar Salt project near Onslow. Onslow Salt Pty Ltd, the replacement proponent for Gulf Holdings Pty Ltd, is finalising the design of the saltfield and considers that the three conditions are not now required in view of the latest information on the protection of arid zone mangroves from the impacts of saltfields.
Status: Final
Proponent: Onslow Salt Pty Ltd
Release Date: 12 May 1995
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775

Proposal to dredge a portion of the Swan River and foreshore to provide access to private boathousing, Mosman Park

Summary: Report and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority
Status: Final
Proponent: Mrs A M M W Bennett
Release Date: 13 April 1995
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774

Bunbury Harbour City - Marlston Hill development - proposed changes to environmental conditions

Summary: This development was assessed by the EPA and approved by the Minister for the Environment in 1992, and environmental conditions were set in 1993. The Marlston Hill site is located north of the Bunbury CBD. The site has been used previously for industrial purposes including storage of petroleum products, railway workshops, a sewage treatment plant and grain storage facilities. LandCorp and the South West Development Commission propose to redevelop the site for residential purposes.
Status: Final
Proponent: Landcorp and the South West Development Commission
Release Date: 30 March 1995
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773

Pinjar Gas Turbine Power Station: Environmental Review and proposed combined cycle extensions

Summary: The proponent, Western Power Corporation (formerly the State Energy Commission of WA), proposed development of the Pinjar gas turbine power station (Pinjar Station) in 1988. The proposal called for the installation of eight Frame 6, 37 Megawatt (MW) open cycle gas turbines. The Pinjar station was originally proposed as peak load plant, to operate at times of high electricity demand (eg mid-winter and mid-summer).
Status: Final
Proponent: Western Power Corporation
Release Date: 30 March 1995
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772

Transport of Sodium Cyanide Solution from Kwinana - Change to environmental conditions

Summary: In 1987, the EPA assessed a proposal by Australia Gold Reagents Pty Ltd (AGR) to construct and operate a sodium cyanide plant in Kwinana and recommended that road transportation of sodium cyanide solution was unacceptable within a "defined area of concern", that is 50km of the Perth GPO and designated surface and groundwater catchment areas (EPA 1987a). This advice was accepted by the then Minister for the Environment and was reflected in the Environmental Conditions set on the proposal.
Status: Final
Proponent: Australian Gold Reagents Pty Ltd
Release Date: 24 March 1995
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771

Seawall and land reclamation to extend Rous Head, Fremantle

Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has been requested by the Minister for the Environment under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, to report on the proposed modification to the Fremantle Inner Harbour Deepening Project. The Fremantle Inner Harbour Deepening Project was assessed by the EPA and approved by the Minister for the Environment on 12 October 1988 (Appendix 1).
Status: Final
Proponent: Fremantle Port Authority
Release Date: 16 March 1995
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770

Bunbury to Augusta Road - Busselton Bypass

Summary: Main Roads Western Australia propose to construct a major road bypassing the urban areas of Busselton. The general route, including feeder roads, was selected by the Main Roads Western Australia in the late 1970s. The route was subsequently gazetted in the Shire of Busselton Town Planning Scheme in 1982. The proposed roads cross a number of watercourses (e.g. the Vasse River), floodplains, a lake gazetted for protection by the Environmental Protection (Swan Coastal Plain Lakes) Policy 1992, and wetlands including palusplain and sumplands. The proposed bypass road alignment ran next to the Broadwater wetland suite which has conservation values identified by the System One Report and by waterbird surveys coordinated by the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union. A significant section of the bypass road followed an old railway line route containing locally significant vegetation.
Status: Final
Proponent: Main Roads Western Australia
Release Date: 16 March 1995
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769

Jimblebar Rationalisation and Planned Expansion, Formerly Mccamey's Monster Iron Ore Mining Proposal

Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority has been requested by the Minister for the Environment, under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, to report on the proposed expansion of the Jimblebar iron ore mine (formerly known as McCamey’s Monster). The proposal by BHP Iron Ore (Jimblebar) Pty Ltd (the proponent) involves an increase in the mining rate from five to eight million tonnes per annum, and the expansion of both the scree and bedrock mining areas.
Status: Final
Proponent: BHP Iron Ore (Jimblebar) Pty Ltd
Release Date: 10 March 1995
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801

Burrup Peninsula draft land use and management plan

Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has considered the environmental implications of the Burrup Peninsula Draft Land Use and Management Plan and Burrup Peninsula Draft Land Use and Management Plan Technical Appendices prepared for the Burrup Peninsula Management Advisory Board in May 1994 (O'Brien Planning Consultants, 1994a & b). This report provides the advice of the EPA on the Burrup Peninsula Draft Land Use and Management Plan as a submission to the Board and is not a formal assessment under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act.
Status: Final
Proponent: Burrup Peninsula Management Advisory Board
Release Date: 28 January 1995
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767

Baldivis Tailings Pond Rehabilitation Project and Effluent Management System Upgrade

Summary: Western Mining Corporation Limited (WMC) operates the Kwinana Nickel Refinery (KNR). Liquid effluent from the refinery is discharged into a lined tailings pond at Baldivis. In 1979 the pond was found to be leaking, leading to contamination of the groundwater beneath the site.
Status: Final
Proponent: Western Mining Corporation Limited
Release Date: 9 December 1994
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766

Boddington Gold Mine: Rehabilitation strategy

Summary: The Boddington Gold Mine was originally assessed by the EPA in 1985. The EPA has subsequently assessed additional project expansions for the mine. In response to recommendations from the EPA, an Environmental Management Programme was prepared by Worsley Alumina in 1987 detailing all aspects of environmental management for the project, including environmental management commitments.
Status: Final
Proponent: Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd
Release Date: 8 December 1994
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764

Expansion of Ewington Coal Mine, Ewington II, Collie - proposed change to environmental conditions

Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority has received a proposal from the Griffin Coal Mining Company Pty Limited (the proponent) for the expansion of the Ewington open cut coal mine. The planned addition (Ewington II) is immediately east of Griffin’s previously approved Ewington mine (Ewington I), and approximately five and a half kilometres east of the town of Collie. This expansion was assessed by the EPA as an addition to the existing operation under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act.
Status: Final
Proponent: The Griffin Coal Mining Company Pty Limited
Release Date: 2 December 1994
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765

Central Coast Regional Strategy

Summary: The Central Coast Regional Strategy was prepared for the Central Coast Planning Study Steering Committee by the Department of Planning and Urban Development as part of the strategic planning programme of the State Planning Commission. The Steering Committee included officers representing the Department of Environmental Protection.
Status: Final
Proponent: State Planning Commission
Release Date: 2 December 1994
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762

Change of environmental conditions - Beenyup ocean outfall duplication

Summary: In 1989 the Water Authority of Western Australia referred to the Environmental Protection Authority a proposal to build a second ocean outfall from the Beenyup Wastewater Treatment Plant into Marmion Marine Park. The proposal was assessed and reported on in Bulletin 393 of January 1990 1. In July 1990, the Minister for the Environment issued a statement that the proposal could proceed subject to a number of environmental conditions and commitments.
Status: Final
Proponent: Water Authority of Western Australia
Release Date: 25 November 1994
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761

Southern River Bridge link between Spencer Road and Corfield Street

Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority considers that there are two main environmental issues of significance associated with this proposal. These are the impact on System Six area M75 including the loss of important Banksia woodland vegetation, and the protection of water quality in the Southern River. The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended that the proponent implement the recommendations contained in this report, in addition to the commitments nominated by the proponent in Appendix 4.
Status: Final
Proponent: City of Gosnells
Release Date: 10 November 1994
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760

Pilbara to goldfields gas pipeline

Summary: The Goldfields Gas Pipeline Joint Venture participants propose to construct a buried pipeline from near Onslow to Kalgoorlie, via Newman in the eastern Pilbara. The pipeline would transmit gas from the existing Dampier to Perth gas pipeline to the Pilbara and Goldfields regions, initially for power generation at minesites owned by the participants. Six lateral buried pipelines would be constructed from the main pipeline to deliver gas to the proposed gas-fired power stations at the minesites. The pipeline would have the capacity for other developments by energy consumers along the route in the future.
Status: Final
Proponent: Wesminco Oil Pty Ltd, Western Mining Corporation Ltd, Normandy Pipelines Pty Ltd and BHP Minerals Pt
Release Date: 28 October 1994
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759

Ord River Dam hydro power project

Summary: In April 1992, the Minister for the Environment issued a statement that a proposal to build a hydro-electric power station on the Lake Argyle Main Dam of the Ord River and transmission line could proceed subject to a number of environmental conditions and commitments. The proponent for this proposal, Argyle Diamond Mines (ADM) decided not to proceed with the proposal at that time. In 1994, the proposal was taken up and modified by the Ord Hydro Consortium, and the proposed changes were referred to the Minister for the Environment. In February 1994, the Minister for the Environment requested the Environmental Protection Authority to initiate investigations and provide a report to him under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act. The EPA has reported to the Minister (Bulletin 756) and environmental conditions are being finalised.
Status: Final
Proponent: Ord Hydro Consortium
Release Date: 27 October 1994
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758

Water supply for Kemerton Industrial Park

Status: Final
Proponent: Water Authority of Western Australia
Release Date: 14 October 1994
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757

Proposed peat mine in Lake Tamworth, Baldivis Swan Coastal Plain Environmental Protection Policy listed lake

Summary: The Lake Tamworth Partnership propose to mine peat in Lake Tamworth which is located in Baldivis, approximately 40kms south of Perth. The lake is listed for protection in the Environmental Protection (Swan Coastal Plain Lakes) Policy which prohibits unauthorised filling, mining, drainage or effluent discharge into nominated wetlands. The proposal was the subject of a Consultative Environmental Review with a four week public review period.
Status: Final
Proponent: Lake Tamworth Partnership
Release Date: 30 September 1994
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754

Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment 950/33 and North-East Corridor Structure Plan

Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority received considerable public feedback on many of the issues related to the corridor and its planning. Many of the 93 submissions on the Public Environmental Review for the Perth-Darwin Highway provided comment on the Amendment and Structure Plan. In addition, many letters and phone calls were received, and meetings were held with representative groups from the community.
Status: Final
Proponent: State Planning Commission
Release Date: 30 September 1994
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753

Route alignment for Perth to Darwin National Highway and Fast Transit Route, and excision of land from State Forest No. 65 and Priority 1 Source Protection Area for urban development

Summary: An alignment for the Perth-Darwin National Highway from Reid Highway to Muchea and a future public transport corridor have been included by the State Planning Commission in a major amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme for the North East Metropolitan Corridor (Amendment No. 950/33). The amendment proposes to reserve land necessary to accommodate the future highway and an adjacent public transit corridor.
Status: Final
Proponent: Main Roads Western Australia and Ellenbrook Management Pty Ltd
Release Date: 26 August 1994
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752

Geraldton Port Expansion - proposed change to environmental conditions

Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority considers that the Geraldton Port Authority has identified the potential impacts from the above environmental issues and believes that the proposal will not have any significant adverse environmental impacts with proper management.
Status: Final
Proponent: Geraldton Port Authority
Release Date: 12 August 1994
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756

Ord River Dam hydro power project

Summary: In April 1992, the Minister for the Environment issued a statement that a proposal to build a hydro-electric power station on the Lake Argyle Main Dam of the Ord River could proceed subject to a number of environmental conditions and commitments. The proponent for this proposal, Argyle Diamond Mines (ADM) decided not to proceed with the proposal at that time. In 1994, the proposal was taken up and modified by the Ord Hydro Consortium, and the proposed changes were referred to the Minister for the Environment. In February 1994, the Minister for the Environment requested the Environmental Protection Authority to initiate investigations and provide a report to him under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act.
Status: Final
Proponent: Ord Hydro Consortium
Release Date: 9 August 1994
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755

Land Use Changes Affecting Kwinana Environmental Protection Policy Buffer - MRS Amendment No. 939/33 A

Summary: In November 1993 the State Planning Commission advised the Environmental Protection Authority of the proposed Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment No 939/33A to rezone land bounded by Beeliar Drive, Stock Road, Frobisher Avenue and Fawcett Road, Munster in the City of Cockburn. This proposal is hereinafter referred to as the Munster Amendment.
Status: Final
Proponent: M Mihaljevich, P & S Hilliard, D & N Marinovich, A & C Carcione
Release Date: 9 August 1994
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751

Proposed change to Yalgorup National Park boundary, extension to wastewater treatment site, septage disposal facility and quarry proposal, Tims Thicket, City of Mandurah

Summary: The Department of Conservation and Land Management proposes (section 2) to realign the northern boundary of Yalgorup National Park, in the vicinity of Tims Thicket. This new boundary would exclude a portion of Reserve 21271 north of Tims Thicket Road, and include a portion of Reserve 24198 south of Tims Thicket Road (figures 1 & 2).
Status: Final
Proponent: Department of Conservation and Land Management, Water Authority of Western Australia and City of Man
Release Date: 5 August 1994
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750

Smoke Creek alluvial mining further expansion, Argyle Diamond Mine

Summary: Following a trial alluvial mining operation in the mid 1980s, Argyle Diamond Mines Pty Ltd (ADM) received approval from the Minister for the Environment to develop an alluvial mining operation in Smoke Creek on 12 July, 1989. The approval was subject to a number of legally binding environmental conditions, including a condition requiring the proposal to be limited to the headwaters of Smoke Creek, as shown in the Notice of Intent submitted in 1989 (Argyle Diamond Mines Pty Ltd, 1989). The 1989 environmental conditions have now been cleared following the completion of that mining operation.
Status: Final
Proponent: Argyle Diamond Mines Pty Ltd
Release Date: 29 July 1994
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749

Review of Peel Inlet — Harvey Estuary Management Strategy, Stage 2, Environmental Conditions

Summary: This document has the following purposes: (1) to provide the public with background information about the status of the environmental conditions set for the management of the Peel-Harvey estuary; (2) to present the Environmental Protection Authority's preliminary appraisal of the management of the Estuary; and (3) to seek public comment on the request to modify some of these Conditions prior to the EPA considering that request in detail.
Status: Final
Proponent: Public discussion paper of the Environmental Protection Authority
Release Date: 29 July 1994
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741

Kemerton silica sand mining proposal

Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has received a proposal from Gwalia Consolidated Ltd for the development of a silica sand mining operation at Kemerton, approximately 25 kilometres north of the City of Bunbury (figure 1). The project site is located on private land immediately north of the Kemerton Industrial Park, covering an area of 1,620 hectares. The proponent would exercise an option to purchase the land if the project proceeds, and following the granting of all necessary approvals.
Status: Final
Proponent: Gwalia Consolidated Ltd
Release Date: 29 July 1994
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746

Proposal to change land use affecting System Six areas and lakes protected under the Environmental Protection Policy to Urban, Industrial, Special Uses and transportation purposes, to be reflected in the major Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendments for the

Summary: The Department of Planning and Urban Development, on behalf of the State Planning Commission has prepared two Major Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendments (937/33 and 938/33) for the South West Corridor. These amendments foreshadow future land use changes.
Status: Final
Proponent: Department of Planning and Urban Development
Release Date: 15 July 1994
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748

Eastern Corridor Major Roads Study

Summary: The Environmental Protection Authority has been requested by the Minister for the Environment under Section 46 of the Environmental Act, to report on proposed modifications to the section of the approved alignment within the Metropolitan Region of the Perth to Adelaide National Highway.
Status: Final
Proponent: Main Roads Western Australia
Release Date: 15 July 1994
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747

Construction of reservoir within Reserve 34537 and associated pipework through Neerabup National Park, Wanneroo

Summary: The Water Authority of Western Australia (WAWA) proposes to construct a service reservoir within the Neerabup Water Supply Reserve 34537 together with associated pipework within the Neerabup Water Supply Reserve 34537 which would be built through Neerabup National Park.
Status: Final
Proponent: Water Authority of Western Australia
Release Date: 15 July 1994
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745

Proposal to subdivide Jandakot AA lots 122, 123 and 403 Acourt Rd, Canning Vale

Summary: The Canning Property Group proposes to partly develop for residential purposes Lots 122, 123 and 403 Acourt Road, Canning Vale, with the remaining portion being given up for inclusion in the Jandakot Botanic Park.
Status: Final
Proponent: Canning Property Group
Release Date: 14 July 1994
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744

Land use strategy for Bold Park and environs

Status: Final
Proponent: City of Perth
Release Date: 30 June 1994
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743

Rezoning of land from urban deferred to urban, Egerton adjacent to Ellenbrook

Summary: Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd are proposing a major residential development intended to provide some 3,650 residential lots on 495 ha of land located at Egerton, about 20km from Perth in the North East Corridor.
Status: Final
Proponent: Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd
Release Date: 29 June 1994
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742

Titanium dioxide pigment plant debottlenecking

Summary: The Tiwest Joint Venture (TJV), the proponent, proposes to increase the production of finished titanium dioxide pigment at its Kwinana Pigment Plant. The Tiwest Joint Venture has requested changes to Condition 1 of the Ministerial Statement of 26 April 1989, relating to the Pigment Plant. Condition 1 restricts the original plant to 54,000 tonnes per annum of finished titanium dioxide pigment, as assessed by the Environmental Protection Authority in Bulletin 373. The proponent now proposes to undertake a "de-bottlenecking" process so that the plant can be rated to 64,000 tonnes per annum of finished titanium dioxide pigment.
Status: Final
Proponent: Tiwest Joint Venture
Release Date: 15 June 1994
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739

Proposed short-term continuation of dredging of shell sand on Success Bank, Owen Anchorage; and proposed strategy to address the long-term environmental issues of shell sand dredging

Summary: Cockburn Cement Limited (the proponent) proposes to dredge 3.7 million tonnes of shell sand from 67ha of Success Bank over a two year period. The area would be dredged using existing plant and equipment. Of the 67ha that is proposed to be dredged, 17ha has substantial seagrass coverage.
Status: Final
Proponent: Cockburn Cement Limited
Release Date: 6 May 1994
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740

Metropolitan Region Scheme proposed major amendment no 948/33 North West corridor East Wanneroo

Summary: The State Planning Commission has released a major amendment (amendment no 948/33 -East Wanneroo) to the Metropolitan Region Scheme for the North West corridor for a three month public submission period. The amendment proposes to zone land for urban and industrial development and roads and reserve land for parks and recreation.
Status: Final
Proponent: State Planning Commission
Release Date: 5 May 1994
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738

Yandicoogina Marillana iron ore project - change of environmental conditions due to increase in rate of production

Summary: BHP Iron Ore, the proponent, has proposed an increase in its rate of production at its Yandi iron ore mine from 10 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 15 MTPA.
Status: Final
Proponent: BHP Iron Ore Limited
Release Date: 26 April 1994
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737

Mining of gypsum from Chinocup A Class Nature Reserve, Pingrup

Summary: Mr P G Patterson proposes to mine gypsum sand from the dunes along the southern edge of Lake Chinocup, within the Chinocup A Class Nature Reserve. Lake Chinocup is 25km east of Nyabing, the local government centre for the Shire of Kent, and 10km west of Pingrup, the nearest town.
Status: Final
Proponent: Mr P G Patterson
Release Date: 14 April 1994
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736

Proposal to amend part of System Six boundary M8, lot 2 Snake Swamp, Landsdale

Summary: Oxleigh Holdings Pty Ltd proposes to develop part of Lot 2 near the corner of Alexander Drive and Gnangara Road Landsdale for residential purposes. A portion of this Lot known as 'Snake Swamp' was identified in recommendation M8 (Wanneroo Wetlands - Eastern Chain) of the Environmental Protection Authority's System Six report, as being valuable for conservation because of its wetland functions.
Status: Final
Proponent: Oxleigh Holdings Pty Ltd
Release Date: 31 March 1994
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735

Reid Highway - Beechboro Road to Great Northern Highway

Status: Final
Proponent: Main Roads of Western Australia
Release Date: 18 March 1994
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733

Quicklime plant and limestone quarry, Nowergup near Wanneroo - change of Environmental Conditions to allow increases in production rates

Summary: Swan Portland Cement Ltd (the proponent) received approval from the Minister for the Environment to develop the quicklime plant and limestone quarry at Nowergup on 8 June 1992, subject to a number of legally binding Environmental Conditions and Commitments (Appendix 1). That approval was given after an assessment by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and release of its Report and Recommendations on the proposal (EPA Bulletin 491) in October 1991.
Status: Final
Proponent: Swan Portland Cement Ltd
Release Date: 11 March 1994
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734

Change to environmental conditions for regional recreation centre Stage 1 Boundary, Port Kennedy

Summary: The Port Kennedy Regional Recreation Centre proposal was assessed by the EPA in 1989, approved by the Minister for the Environment in August 1990 (Appendix 1), and received further government endorsement in the Port Kennedy Development Agreement Act of 1992.
Status: Final
Proponent: Fleuris Pty Ltd
Release Date: 25 February 1994
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732

Exploration drilling in EP TP/3 Part 1 and Roller Oilfield, Offshore Onslow

Summary: West Australian Petroleum Pty Ltd (WAPET) has sought approval for changes to refuelling practices and oil spill response plans in its offshore permit area, TP/3 Part 1, located west of Onslow (Figure 1). The changes would be effective whilst oil production in Roller Oilfield and drilling elsewhere in Exploration Permit TP/3 Part 1 are under way. These projects were both previously assessed and reported on by the Environmental Protection Authority in September 1991 and environmental conditions were set by the Minister for the Environment in October and December 1991.
Status: Final
Proponent: West Australian Petroleum Pty Ltd
Release Date: 18 February 1994
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731

Brick and Tile Works, Malaga - Change of Ministerial Conditions due to proposed subdivision of Lot 121 Illawarra Crescent, Malaga

Summary: International Brick and Tile Pty Ltd (the proponent) received approval from the Minister for the Environment to develop the Malaga Brick and Tile Works (Figure 1) on 1 September 1987, subject to a number of legally binding Environmental Conditions and Commitments (Appendix 1). That approval was given after an assessment by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and release of its Report and Recommendations on the proposal (EPA Bulletin 292). A Works Approval and subsequently, a Licence (Appendix 2) were granted to the proponent to construct and operate the works. Operations commenced in 1988.
Status: Final
Proponent: International Brick and Tile Pty Ltd (Futuris Corporation Ltd)
Release Date: 17 February 1994
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