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Fibre Optic Submarine Cable between Port Hedland and Darwin (Project Fitzroy)

Project
Proponent: 
Skiron OPCO Pty Limited
Proposal description: 

Skircon OPCO Pty Ltd (the proponent) proposes to construct and operate an offshore submarine fibre optic cable to service the iron ore and oil and gas industry. The fibre optic cable would extend from Darwin, Northern Territory to Port Hedland, Western Australia. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reviewed and considered the potential impacts of the portion of the proposal which coincides with State waters and lands.

Region: 
Pilbara
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Infrastructure
Last updated: 
December 7, 2016
Current Status: 
Decision on whether to assess has been published
Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/fibre-optic-submarine-cable-between-port-hedland-and-darwin-project-fitzroy