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40MW Biomass Power Plant, Manjimup (s. 46)

Project
Proponent: 
Western Australia Biomass Pty Ltd
Proposal description: 

The proposal involves the construction and operation of a 40 Megawatt power plant fueled by up to 380,000 tonnes (+/-10%) per annum of Eucalyptus globulus (Bluegum) and pine plantation wastes, a pipeline for water supply, and a power line connecting the power plant to the sub-station.

Inquiry under s46 in response to a request for extension of timeframe for substantial commencement, condition 3 of Ministerial Statement 791.

Assessment Number: 
2009
Region: 
South West
Referred under EP Act: 
s46
Industry sector: 
Power generation
Last updated: 
October 2, 2014
Current Status: 
Ministerial Statement published
Ministerial Statement published
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chair's Determination: 
s46 request for a change to environmental conditions (not subject to appeal): Public Notification
Extract of determination: 
PDF icon 2009-ChairDets-190514.pdf
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Inland Waters Environmental Quality
Date published: 
Monday, 19 May, 2014
4. EPA Report on assessment
EPA Report Number: 
1517
EPA Report: 
PDF icon 40MW Biomass Power Plant, Forest lease No.1994/97, Shire of Manjimup – inquiry under s46 of the EP Act
Date published: 
Monday, 23 June, 2014
5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal
Ministerial Statement
Comments: 

Summary: The proposal involves the construction and operation of a 40 Megawatt power plant fuelled by up to 380,000 tonnes (+/-10%) per annum of Eucalyptus globulus (Bluegum) and pine plantation wastes, a pipeline for water supply, and a power line connecting the power plant to the sub-station.

Date of approval: 
Thursday, 2 October, 2014
Ministerial Statement: 
PDF icon Ministerial Statement 983

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/40mw-biomass-power-plant-manjimup-s-46