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Derby Barge Facility

Project
Proponent: 
Colonial Marine Consultants Pty Ltd
Proposal description: 

CMC proposes to construct and operate a barge loading/unloading facility (Derby barge facility) within the Port of Derby, immediately to the north of the existing Derby jetty.  

The proposal would require a total disturbance of 3.5 hectares(ha), which includes 1.66 ha of land reclamation and 1.84 ha harbour basin and dredging to a depth of -1.0 metre Australian Height Datum (AHD). 

The proposed facility would include a purpose-built barge loading/unloading facility, associated servicing (including fuel and water), logistic and administrative facilities.

Region: 
Kimberley
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Utilities
Last updated: 
October 5, 2020
Current Status: 
Decision on whether to assess has been published
Decision on whether to assess has been published
1. Referral
Comment on this referral: 
Derby Barge Facility
Comment period: 
Friday, 4 September, 2020 to Thursday, 10 September, 2020
Referral documentation: 
Referral Form (PDF, 135.43 KB)
Supporting Document (PDF, 2.26 MB)
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chairman's Determination: 
Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. No advice given (Appealable)
Extract of determination: 
Derby Barge Facility (PDF, 199.35 KB)
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Benthic Communities and Habitats
Marine Environmental Quality
Marine Fauna
Date published: 
Monday, 5 October, 2020

Source URL: https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/derby-barge-facility