South West Creek Dredging and Reclamation Proposal ProjectProponent: Port Hedland Port AuthorityProposal description: The proposal involves the dredging of not more than 14.2 million cubic metres (Mm3) of material for eight new berth pockets, a turning circle and a link to the existing shipping channel. The proposal also involves the construction of two new land based dredge management areas (DMMAs). Dredged material will be disposed offshore at an existing disposal ground in Commonwealth waters and the new and existing DMMAs. Assessment Number: 1856Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: InfrastructureLand useLast updated: November 8, 2013Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 1. ReferralComment period: Thursday, 2 December, 2010 to Wednesday, 8 December, 2010 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assess - Assessment on Proponent Information - Category AExtract of determination: 1856-ChairDets-201210.pdfPreliminary Environmental Factors: Benthic Communities and HabitatsMarine Environmental QualityDate published: Monday, 20 December, 2010 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1380EPA Report: South West Creek Dredging and Reclamation ProposalKey Environmental Factors: Benthic Communities and HabitatsWaterDate published: Monday, 10 January, 2011Appeals close: Monday, 24 January, 2011 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Tuesday, 15 March, 2011Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 859 Post-assessment changesS46C changes to conditions: Attachment 3 to Statement 859 – Change to conditions 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5 & 6-6 – change to proposal approved under section 46C on 8 November 2013. Date S46C: Friday, 8 November, 2013s. 45C amendments: Attachment 1 to Statement 859 – Relocation of DMMA G Discharge Point and Modification of Zone of Permanent Mangrove loss - change to proposal approved under s45C on 27 October 2011. Attachment 2 to Statement 859 – Realignment of the access track between Utah Point Road and the dredging area, and associated changes to the zone of permanent mangrove loss – change to proposal approved under s45C on 2 May 2012. Date of approval s. 45C: Thursday, 27 October, 2011Wednesday, 2 May, 2012
