Project Proponent Mr M Douglas Proposal description The proposal is to construct and operate a crocodile farm and tourist facility on the corner of Broome and Crab Creek roads, Broome. The proponent is seeking about 25ha of crown land which is mostly salt-marsh, includes some high ground with pindan vegetation and is within about 40m of mangroves which form part of Dampier Creek. The proponent intends to develop tbe crocodile farm over several years and would develop the high ground first. Ultimately 3,300 crocodiles would be held on the site and the proponent expects up to 15,000 visitors per annum. Assessment Number 468 Region Kimberley Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Land use Last updated June 16, 1992 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Date published Monday, June 25, 1990 - 12:00 3. Assessment Scoping Approved Friday, October 5, 1990 - 12:00 Environmental Review Environmental Review documentation Consultative Environmental Review document (PDF, 3.96 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 619 EPA Report Relocation of crocodile farm to corner Crab Creek and Broome roads, Broome (PDF, 1.08 MB) Date published Friday, March 27, 1992 - 12:00 Appeals close Friday, April 10, 1992 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Tuesday, June 16, 1992 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 268 (PDF, 159.03 KB)
