Project Proponent Tidal Energy Australia Proposal description The proposal is to construct and operate a tidal power station across the mouth of Doctor’s Creek, near Derby, for the generation of electricity. The proposal also includes the construction of power lines to distribute power to major centres in the West Kimberley. Note: This assessment is of a modification to the Derby Tidal Power proposal (previously reported in Bulletin 942 and Bulletin 984). Assessment Number 1453 Region Kimberley Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Power generation Last updated July 22, 2013 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 1. Referral Referral documentation Notification of changes to the Derby Tidal Power Project (PDF, 8.12 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Formal under Section 43 (Not appealable) Preliminary Environmental Factors Flora and Vegetation Landforms Date published Monday, 16 September, 2002 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1071 EPA Report Derby Tidal Power Project (PDF, 191.05 KB) Key Environmental Factors Benthic Communities and Habitats Coastal Processes Marine Environmental Quality Date published Monday, 7 October, 2002 Appeals close Monday, 21 October, 2002 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Monday, 22 July, 2013 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 941 (PDF, 7.61 MB)
