Last updated: 08 December 2016
The proposal is to expand the existing Baldivis Sand Quarry Stage 1 operation for approximately three years. The proposal is located within Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) mining lease M70/1046 and operates under Department of Environment Regulation (DER) Licence L8176/2007/2 and Department of Water Licence (GWL 162863(2)). The proposal is on Department of Parks and Wildlife managed land (State Forest). The area was previously a pine plantation which was then cleared, burned and... Read more...Last updated: 08 December 2016
BAE Systems Australia Ltd is proposing dredging of approximately 1.3 hectares to -6.0m CD and construction of a 75m long land backed wharf close to the existing shoreline. Dredging is proposed to commence in September 2013 and is estimated to take 4 weeks in duration. Construction of the land backed wharf will take up to 9 months. Read more...Last updated: 08 December 2016
The referral received by the EPA is to develop Lot 701 for residential use. The land is zoned 'Urban' under the Metropolitan Region Scheme and 'Residential' (with a residential density coding of R30) under the City of Cockburn Town Planning Scheme No.3. Lot 701 totals approximately 1.71 hectares, of which Auro Pty Ltd proposes to develop approximately one hectare. The subdivision application proposes 16 residential dwellings and a proposed Public Open Space. Approximately... Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
Fortescue Metals Group Limited is proposing to increase the footprint and mining life of the Solomon Iron Ore Project. The proposal consists of expanding mining operations and rail infrastructure beyond the current footprint. Fortescue Metals Group Limited is also seeking approval for an external borefield to provide an additional water supply to support the expansion. The extent of proposed ground disturbance is approximately: 11,322 hectares for the mine expansion within a development... Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
This report provides the Browse Delegates’ (the Delegates) advice and recommendations to the Minister for Environment on the strategic proposal by the Minister for State Development to construct a Common User LNG Precinct at James Price Point in the Kimberley to process gas from the Browse Basin. The Delegates were tasked with assessing the proposal after the Supreme Court of Western Australia found the Environmental Protection Authority’s July 2012 report was invalid and that there had been no... Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
Hanson Australia Pty Ltd (‘the proponent’) proposes to develop three sand quarries within the Gnangara Pine Plantation on tenements E70/3279 (Smokebush Hill), E70 - 3275 (Tamega Road) and M70- 1306 (Mulga Road) (‘the proposal’). Smokebush Hill is located in Two Rocks, approximately 55 kilometres (km) north of Per th Central Business District (CBD) . Tamega Road is located in Pinjar, approxi mately 47 km north of Perth CBD. Mulga Road is located in Gnangara, approxi mately 20 km north of Perth... Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
The Florida Partnership is proposing to subdivide and construct the portion of Florida Beach Estate known as ‘Florida North’, which will create approximately 161 lots for residential development. The site is zoned for this purpose in the Peel Region Scheme and the City of Mandurah Town Planning Scheme. The proposed development footprint is approximately 16.73 hectares (ha) and will require clearing approximately 11.72 ha of native vegetation. Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
The Shire of Gingin has referred an application to make alterations and additions to an existing Poultry farm. The application, from Allerding and Associates on behalf of Snowdale Holdings Pty Ltd, is to add four additional free range chicken sheds and associated paddocks, a manure storage shed, workers accommodation for staff, and to relocate the proposed caretakers dwelling. The purpose of the alterations and additions is to increase the farm capacity from 120,000 to 240,000 chickens. Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
The proposal referred to the Environmental Protection Authority is the Hidden Secret underground Mine. Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd (KCGM) proposes to mine for gold at the Hidden Secret ore body. Hidden secret is an underground ore body located east of Williamstown, 350 metres east of the Mt Charlotte underground mine. The Mt Charlotte Underground Mine is operated by KCGM and is located adjacent to the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth. Mining... Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
The proposal is to clear some portion of Kent Location 1858 for agricultural purposes. The exact area of proposed clearing has changed as the proponent has made further submissions to the State Administrative Tribunal. It is understood that the proponent’s current application is to clear approximately 65 hectares of native vegetation. Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
Doyles Lime Service Pty Ltd proposes to develop a limestone and sand quarry on Lots 1001 and 1002 Preston Beach Road North, Preston Beach. The estimated resource is 1,000,000 tonnes of limestone extracted at 50,000 tonnes per year and 150,000 tonnes of sand, extracted at 10,000 tonnes per year. The proposed limestone pit is 7.5 hectares (ha) and the sand pit is 1.5 ha with a 2.5 ha pit identified for the future. The proposal is expected to have a life of 20 years. Preston Beach Road North is... Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
Warrego Energy Pty Ltd proposes to develop the West Erregulla-2 Exploration Well located approximately 50 kilometres south - east of Dongara. The proposal is a proof of concept (single well). The exploration targets are at depths of 2,000 metres (m) to 5,000m and include geological structures that may yield natural gas. This includes the Dongara tight sandstone which is found below 3,900m and is expected to require hydraulic fracturing. Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
The Southern Ports Authority proposes to construct a 230 metre (m) rock revetment wall to provide erosion protection on port authority land and undertake sand renourishment along eastern Koombana Beach, Bunbury. Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
The Water Corporation proposes to construct a wastewater pressure main from Monash Boulevard Pump Station to Bunbury Wastewater Treatment Plant and has referred a small portion of the pipeline between Verschuer Place and Southwest Highway, Davenport, to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). In considering the proposal the EPA notes that the section of pipe alignment referred intersects the corner boundary of a wetland mapped under the, Environmental Protection (Swan Coastal Plain Lakes... Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
The Shire of Murray proposes to construct an approximate 650 metre section of Fiegert Road, Barragup in the vincinity of the Nambeelup Brook. In considering this proposal the EPA notes that an informal (4 wheel drive accessible) track is already in place within the existing road reserve, and infrastructure in the form of a bridge is in place over the Nambeelup Brook. Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
The Shire of Gingin has referred an application for planning approval to the EPA for a decision on whether or not to assess the proposal and, if so, the level of assessment. The application, from Saratoga Holdings Pty Ltd, is for turf production on Lot 5, 55 Clark Road, Neergabby in Gingin (Shire of Gingin). Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
The Albany Port Authority (APA) proposes to undertake maintenance dredging to remove 'high spots' within the Port of Albany entrance channel and harbor basin, to reinstate navigation depths. The APA proposes to dispose of approximately 82,400 cubic metres of dredged material offshore in King George Sound near the boundary of the Port water limit. The offshore disposal site (G7) has not previously been used but has been designated for the proposed Albany Port Expansion Project which... Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
Skircon OPCO Pty Ltd (the proponent) proposes to construct and operate an offshore submarine fibre optic cable to service the iron ore and oil and gas industry. The fibre optic cable would extend from Darwin, Northern Territory to Port Hedland, Western Australia. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reviewed and considered the potential impacts of the portion of the proposal which coincides with State waters and lands. Read more...Last updated: 07 December 2016
Sirius Gold Pty Ltd proposes to establish an underground mine for nickel and copper in the Fraser Range, Shire of Dundas, 110 kilometres east of Norseman The total proposed area of ground disturbance is approximately 1,100 hectares (ha) comprising 400 ha for the mine and 700 ha for the access road and associated borrow pits. The proposed mine is located in the Great Western Woodlands and in an area remote from human settlements. Product would be transported from the mine by truck in closed... Read more...