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 released its report on an inquiry into a proposal to change environmental conditions for the Bluewaters power station near Collie.
The Bluewaters Power Station Phase I and Phase II proposals, to construct and operate a sub-critical coal-fired base-load power generating facility 4 km northeast of Collie, were each assessed in 2005.
Read more...A proposal to mine mineral sands has been recommended for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), with strict conditions.
Sheffield Resources Limited’s Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project proposal is located on the Dampier Peninsula in the Kimberley, approximately 95 km northeast of Broome and 75 km west of Derby.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority has released advice on buffer size for urban development in Mandogalup, a suburb in the City of Kwinana.
Read more...A proposal by Elan Energy Matrix Pty Ltd (Elan) to develop and operate a tyre resource recovery facility in Welshpool has been recommended for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...Two proposals to mine significant Banded Iron Formations (BIFs) would cause permanent and irreversible environmental impacts, with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) today recommending against their approval.
Read more...The second stage of the Water Corporation’s proposed Perth Groundwater Replenishment Scheme has been recommended for conditional approval by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
Read more...Western Australia’s second large-scale aquaculture development zone has been recommended for approval by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Read more...An environmental audit on the clearing for the Roe Highway Extension, which is now on hold, found Main Roads WA and construction contractors displayed a “high level of commitment and performance” in implementing environmental approval conditions and management plans.
However the audit identified one minor area for improvement in regards to the correct signage for dieback and weeds.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended conditions for an underground pipeline which intersects a small section of a Bush Forever site.
Read more...The Environmental Protection Authority has today launched its new website and updated guidelines and procedures for environmental impact assessment.
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