Project Proponent Port Hedland Port Authority Proposal description The proposal involves the dredging of not more than 14.2 million cubic metres (Mm3) of material for eight new berth pockets, a turning circle and a link to the existing shipping channel. The proposal also involves the construction of two new land based dredge management areas (DMMAs). Dredged material will be disposed offshore at an existing disposal ground in Commonwealth waters and the new and existing DMMAs. Assessment Number 1856 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Infrastructure Land use Last updated November 08, 2013 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Assess - Assessment on Proponent Information - Category A Extract of determination 1856-ChairDets-201210.pdf (PDF, 61.32 KB) Preliminary Environmental Factors Benthic Communities and Habitats Marine Environmental Quality Date published Monday, December 20, 2010 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 1380 EPA Report South West Creek Dredging and Reclamation Proposal (PDF, 1.75 MB) Key Environmental Factors Benthic Communities and Habitats Water Date published Monday, January 10, 2011 - 12:00 Appeals close Monday, January 24, 2011 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 859 (PDF, 5.32 MB) Post-assessment changes S46C changes to conditions Attachment 3 to Statement 859 – Change to conditions 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5 & 6-6 – change to proposal approved under section 46C on 8 November 2013. Date S46C Friday, November 8, 2013 - 12:00 s. 45C amendments Attachment 1 to Statement 859 – Relocation of DMMA G Discharge Point and Modification of Zone of Permanent Mangrove loss - change to proposal approved under s45C on 27 October 2011. Attachment 2 to Statement 859 – Realignment of the access track between Utah Point Road and the dredging area, and associated changes to the zone of permanent mangrove loss – change to proposal approved under s45C on 2 May 2012. Date of approval s. 45C Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 12:00 Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 12:00
