ProjectProponent: BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pty LtdProposal description: The proposal is for an increase in the mining rate from approximately 12 Mtpa to 45 Mtpa. The Wheelarra Hill Mine located approximately 40 km from Newman. The proposal includes clearing of an additional 580 ha of vegetation. The required water supply would increase from 3,750 kL per day to 11,800 kL per day. The proposal also involves the construction of a new rail spur and loop and Train Load-out facilities as well as the upgrading of existing 66 kV power line and installation of a second line. Assessment Number: 1797Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: Iron OreLast updated: October 12, 2009Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 1. ReferralReferral documentation: Appendix A - Environmental Management Plan.pdf Appendix B - Decommissioning and Final Rehabilitation Plan.pdf Appendix C - Hydrogeological Impact Assessment.pdf Appendix D - Water Management Plan.pdf Appendix E - Significant Species Management Plan.pdf Appendix F - Weed Management Plan.pdf Appendix G - Progressive Rehabilitation Management Plan.pdf Appendix H - Flora and Fauna Assessment.pdf Appendix I - Stygofauna Assessment.pdf Fast scan to a B&W PDF file_1.PDF Wheelarra Hill Mine Modification ARI (3 August 2009).pdf 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assessment on referral information (ARI)Extract of determination: 1797_ChairDets100809.pdfPreliminary Environmental Factors: Flora and VegetationDate published: Monday, 10 August, 2009 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1335EPA Report: Wheelarra Hill Mine Modification Key Environmental Factors: Flora and VegetationDate published: Monday, 10 August, 2009Appeals close: Monday, 24 August, 2009 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Wednesday, 7 October, 2009Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 809
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