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Brine Pipeline and Outfall

Project
Proponent: 
Harvey Water
Proposal description: 

Harvey Water propose to construct and operate a pipeline and ocean outfall to dispose brine wastewater. The pipeline will be located between the Kemerton Strategic Industrial Area and the Indian Ocean south of Binningup in the Shire of Harvey. 

The pipeline will convey brine to a single outlet diffuser outfall. The outfall will be located approximately 400 m from the shoreline and will be installed under the seabed by horizontal directional drilling from the coast. The outlet pipe will protrude above the seabed and will be fitted with a jet diffuser.

Assessment Number: 
2289
Region: 
Perth
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Utilities
Last updated: 
May 25, 2022
Current Status: 
Ministerial Statement published
Ministerial Statement published
1. Referral
Comment on this referral: 
Brine Pipeline and Outfall
Comment period: 
Tuesday, 23 March, 2021 to Monday, 29 March, 2021
Referral documentation: 
PDF icon Referral Form.pdf
PDF icon Proposal Content Document.pdf
PDF icon Supporting Document.pdf
PDF icon Appendix A.pdf
PDF icon Appendix B and C.pdf
PDF icon Appendix D.pdf
PDF icon Appendix E.pdf
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chair's Determination: 
Assess - Additional Assessment Information (public review)
Extract of determination: 
PDF icon Brine Pipeline and Outfall
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Benthic Communities and Habitats
Marine Environmental Quality
Flora and Vegetation
Terrestrial Fauna
Inland Waters
Date published: 
Tuesday, 27 April, 2021
3. Assessment
Request for further information
Date: 
Thursday, 6 May, 2021
File upload: 
PDF icon CMS17953 - Notice under s40(2)(a) - further information required for assessment.pdf
Environmental Review
Public submissions: 
Monday, 29 November, 2021 to Monday, 13 December, 2021
Make a submission: 
Brine Pipeline and Outfall - Additional Information
Environmental Review documentation: 
PDF icon Additional Information.PDF
PDF icon Additional information - Appendix A.pdf
PDF icon Additional information - Appendices B-D.pdf
PDF icon Additional information - Appendix E.pdf
Date Published (Environmental Review documentation): 
November 29, 2021
Proponent response to submissions: 
PDF icon 12543714-REP-C_Harvey Water Discharge Monitoring and Management Plan_updated.pdf
PDF icon Harvey Water Brine Pipeline and Outfall Response to Submission Assessment 2289 February 2022.pdf
PDF icon Harvey Water Discharge Monitoring and Management Plan_updated March 4 2022.pdf
Minor or preliminary work under s. 41A(3)
s. 41A(3) notice: 
PDF icon CMS17953 - S41A(3) Notice - 231221.pdf
Date of approval s. 41A(3): 
Thursday, 23 December, 2021
4. EPA Report on assessment
EPA Report Number: 
1721
EPA Report: 
PDF icon EPA Report 1721 - Brine Pipeline and Outfall - assessment report.pdf
Key Environmental Factors: 
Benthic Communities and Habitats
Marine Environmental Quality
Flora and Vegetation
Terrestrial Fauna
Inland Waters
Date published: 
Monday, 4 April, 2022
Appeals close: 
Tuesday, 26 April, 2022
5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposal
Ministerial Statement
Date of approval: 
Wednesday, 25 May, 2022
Ministerial Statement: 
PDF icon Ministerial Statement 1190

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/brine-pipeline-and-outfall