Prawn Farm at Heron Point, Exmouth Gulf ProjectProponent: Cape Seafarms Pty LtdProposal description: The proposal is for a staged development of a 120 hectare prawn farm at Heron Point, approximately 35 kilometres south of Exmouth in Exmouth Gulf. Assessment Number: 1087Region: GascoyneReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: AquacultureLast updated: August 28, 1997Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Consultative Environmental ReviewPreliminary Environmental Factors: Benthic Communities and HabitatsCoastal ProcessesFlora and VegetationTerrestrial Environmental QualityHydrological ProcessesInland Waters Environmental QualityDate published: Friday, 14 February, 1997 3. AssessmentScopingApproved: Wednesday, 5 March, 1997 Environmental ReviewPublic submissions: Monday, 24 March, 1997 to Monday, 7 April, 1997Environmental Review documentation: Consultative Environmental Review document 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 854EPA Report: Prawn Farm at Heron Point, Exmouth GulfDate published: Friday, 30 May, 1997Appeals close: Friday, 13 June, 1997 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Thursday, 28 August, 1997Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 456
