Project Proponent WAPET Pty Ltd Proposal description The proposal is to drill an exploratory oil well at a site 6 km offshore from the mouth of the Ashburton River and 20 km west of Onslow. Drilling is expected to begin in December 1989 and will take about three weeks to complete. The proposed site lies within a Special Protection Locality in water about 10 m deep. The Ashburton River delta is regarded as being environmentally sensitive because of the presence of mangrove stands. As well, islands, fringing corals, and seagrass meadows nearby have high conservation values. Onslow's interests centre on the tourist, fishing and petroleum industries, and the drill site lies within locally important prawn fishery areas. Assessment Number 298 Region Pilbara Referred under EP Act s38 Industry sector Oil and gas Last updated December 20, 1989 Current Status Ministerial Statement published 1. Referral Referral documentation Notice of Intent - EXPLORATION PERMIT TP/3 PART 1 ROLLER No.1 (PDF, 6.66 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal Chair's Determination Consultative Environmental Review Date published Wednesday, July 19, 1989 - 12:00 4. EPA Report on assessment EPA Report Number 415 EPA Report Roller No.1 Oil Exploration Permit TP/3 Part 1 (PDF, 784.84 KB) Date published Monday, November 27, 1989 - 12:00 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal Ministerial Statement Date of approval Wednesday, December 20, 1989 - 12:00 Ministerial Statement Ministerial Statement 86 (PDF, 109.51 KB)
