Media statements are also released by the Minister for Environment.
Please note that the email address for general media enquiries is info.epa@dwer.wa.gov.au.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has decided to accept amendments to the Proposed Browse to North West Shelf Development, determining that the amended proposal would be of substantially the same character as the existing proposal currently under assessment.
The State Waters component of the Woodside Energy Ltd proposal to extract hydrocarbons from the Torosa reservoir, 425km north of Broome, has been under assessment by the independent Authority since 2019.
Read more...A proposal to produce iron pellets and hot briquette iron for export has been recommended for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), subject to conditions to support the ongoing protection of conservation-significant fauna.
The Port Hedland Iron Pty Ltd proposal is to develop a downstream iron ore processing facility in the Boodarie Strategic Industrial Area (SIA), about 10km south-west of Port Hedland.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has accepted a request to amend the Smiths Beach Project Yallingup – Coastal Tourism Village proposal, during assessment.
The proponent, Smiths 2014 Pty Ltd, made a request under section 43A of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to remove the universal access ramp from the proposal.
Read more...A proposal to extend Robe River Mining’s West Angelas iron ore operation has been recommended for environmental approval by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), subject to groundwater and dust conditions to mitigate impacts on Karijini National Park.
The West Angelas Revised Proposal, located 130km north-west of Newman, includes the development of new above and below water table deposits and associated activities to continue the life of the existing approved mine.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended a proposal to relocate barge operations to the southern end of Rottnest Island’s Thomson Bay be implemented subject to strict conditions.
The South Thomson Development Barge Landing Project is a Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) proposal to extend and redevelop the existing Army Groyne to create a breakwater, barge landing ramp, ferry berth, refuelling and small craft landing facility, and access road.
Read more...A proposal to construct and operate a solar power system to supply the town of Broome will not be assessed by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
EPA Chair Darren Walsh said today the EPA had published its decision not to assess the Horizon Power project under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act).
“After considering public submissions and conducting a preliminary investigation, we consider that the likely environmental effects of the proposal are not so significant to warrant formal assessment by the EPA,” Mr Walsh said.
Read more...Public consultation has started today on two significant mining proposals in the Northern Jarrah Forest.
For the next 12 weeks, the EPA will accept feedback on Alcoa of Australia Limited’s 2023-2027 bauxite mining operations in the Darling Ranges and its Pinjarra Alumina Refinery Revised Proposal.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has completed its assessment of the Gnarabu
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) will assess the proposed expansion of Talison’s Greenbushes lithium operation and has decided to include eight weeks of consultation in its public environmental review.
Last month Talison Lithium Australia Pty Ltd referred a proposal to the EPA to increase the production of spodumene ore and lithium mineral concentrate at its mine 250km south of Perth.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has taken the step of seeking public comment on amendments to Woodside’s Proposed Browse to North West Shelf Development.
The State Waters component of the proposal to extract hydrocarbons from the Torosa reservoir, 425km north of Broome, has been under assessment by the independent Authority since 2019.
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