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Pivot Irrigation System Research

Project
Proponent: 
Kelliher Bros.
Proposal description: 

The proponent, Kelliher Bros. plan to expand their grass-fed beef production business from 6 weeks a year to year-round grazing.  To achieve this, the proponent would like to trial the installation of a single 40 ha centre pivot irrigator for irrigating pasture within an area of Lot 209 Paterson Road, Ravenswood (88 ha). 

The proposal occurs within the Environmental Protection Peel Inlet - Harvey Estuary Policy 1992 policy area.

Assessment Number: 
2202
Region: 
Peel
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Land use
Last updated: 
April 15, 2019
Current Status: 
Decision on whether to assess has been published
Decision on whether to assess has been published
1. Referral
Comment on this referral: 
Pivot Irrigation System Research
Comment period: 
Wednesday, 21 November, 2018 to Tuesday, 27 November, 2018
Referral documentation: 
Referral Form (PDF, 283.18 KB)
Nutrient and Irrigation Management Plan (PDF, 346.38 KB)
Figures (PDF, 21.43 MB)
Appendices (PDF, 8.62 MB)
Research Paper - Appendix (PDF, 23.43 MB)
Location Map (PDF, 2.13 MB)
More information from proponent (PDF, 282.85 KB)
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chairman's Determination: 
Assess - Referral Information
Extract of determination: 
Pivot Irrigation System Research (PDF, 337.79 KB)
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Terrestrial Environmental Quality
Inland Waters
Date published: 
Monday, 15 April, 2019
3. Assessment
Request for further information
Date: 
Thursday, 2 May, 2019
File upload: 
CMS17475 - Notice requiring further information - 020519 (PDF, 413.58 KB)

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/pivot-irrigation-system-research