Perth Wave Energy Project

Project

Proponent:

Proposal description:

The proposal is for the marine component of the Perth Wave Energy Project (PWEP) which involves the installation of five 11 metre diameter CETO (Carnegie's wave energy technology) units 3km south west of Garden Island and laying two pipelines to transfer the energy harnessed by the CETO units to an onshore power generation facility located on Garden Island.

Region:

Peel

Referred under EP Act:

s38

Industry sector:

Power generation

Last updated:

December 10, 2012

Current Status:

Decision on whether to assess has been published

2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal

Chair's Determination:

Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Appealable)

Extract of determination:

Chairman's Determination - Perth Wave Energy Project

Preliminary Environmental Factors:

Benthic Communities and Habitats

Coastal Processes

Marine Environmental Quality

Marine Fauna

Public advice:

Public Advice - Perth Wave Energy

Date published:

Monday, 10 December, 2012