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Proposed silicon project at Picton

Project
Proponent: 
Barrack Mines Limited
Proposal description: 

The proposal is for a silicon smelter at Picton, near Bunbury.

On 31 March 1988, subsequent to the release of the EPA's report and recommendations relating to this assessment, the Deputy Premier referred to the EPA a proposal for the possible relocation of the project to the Kemerton Industrial Area.

Assessment Number: 
151
Region: 
South West
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Industrial
Last updated: 
March 1, 1988
Current Status: 
EPA Report and Recommendations released - appeals closed
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chair's Determination: 
Assess - Public Environmental Review
Date published: 
Thursday, 24 September, 1987
3. Assessment
Environmental Review
Public submissions: 
Monday, 30 November, 1987 to Friday, 29 January, 1988
Environmental Review documentation: 
PDF icon PER document
4. EPA Report on assessment
EPA Report Number: 
326
EPA Report: 
PDF icon Proposed Silicon Project at Picton
Date published: 
Tuesday, 1 March, 1988

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/proposed-silicon-project-picton