South Thomson Development Barge Landing Project ProjectProponent: Rottnest Island AuthorityProposal description: The Proposal is to extend and redevelop the existing Army Groyne into a barge operations facility in South Thomson Bay at Wadjemup / Rottnest Island. The Proposal includes: Dredging for the purpose of construction for a breakwater/laydown area and for a barge turning circle. Use of dredge spoil for re-use as reclamation to create a laydown area. Extension of the existing Army Groyne to create a breakwater. Barge landing ramp. Ferry berth. Small craft landing facility. Fuel storage and refuelling facility. Onshore storage shed. Upgrade to the onshore access road. Utility service connections (water, power, communications). Assessment Number: 2487Region: PerthReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: InfrastructureLast updated: September 15, 2025Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 1. ReferralComment on this referral: South Thomson Development Barge Landing Project Comment period: Friday, 30 August, 2024 to Thursday, 5 September, 2024Referral documentation: Referral form Proposal Content Document.pdf Supporting document 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Assess - Additional Assessment Information (public review)Extract of determination: South Thomson Development Barge Landing ProjectPreliminary Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsBenthic Communities and HabitatsCoastal ProcessesMarine Environmental QualityMarine FaunaFlora and VegetationTerrestrial FaunaDate published: Monday, 16 September, 2024 3. AssessmentRequest for further informationDate: Tuesday, 14 January, 2025File upload: Request for futher information Environmental ReviewPublic submissions: Monday, 24 March, 2025 to Monday, 14 April, 2025Make a submission: South Thomson Development Barge Landing Project - Additional InformationEnvironmental Review documentation: Proposal content document.pdf S40(2)(a) RFI response.pdf Supporting Document.pdf Appendix A STBD construction sequence and method.pdf Appendix B Marine Fauna and BCH Assessment.pdf Appendix C Plume Extension Habitat Assessment.pdf Appendix D Coastal Processes Assessment.pdf Appendix E Peer Review Memo.pdf Appendix F Dredge Plume Modelling Assessment.pdf Appendix G Baseline Water Quality Results.pdf Appendix H SAP Report.pdf Appendix I FVC Flora and vegetation survey.pdf Appendix J RPS Flora and vegetation Survey.pdf Appendix K Basic Fauna Survey.pdf Appendix L GHG Emissions Assessment.pdf Appendix M SWALSC.pdf Appendix N BCH Assessment.pdf Appendix O DEMMP.pdf Appendix P CEMP.pdf Appendix Q OEMP.pdf Appendix R Database searches.pdf Appendix S UWN Assessment.pdf Appendix T Marine Magnetic survey.pdf Appendix U Acoustic Assessment.pdf Appendix V Spill Prevention and Response Plan.pdf Appendix W CHRMAP.pdfDate Published (Environmental Review documentation): March 24, 2025Proponent response to submissions: Response to Submissions - 28 April 2025.pdfDate published (Proponent response to submissions): May 2, 2025 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 1783EPA Report: EPA Report 1783 South Thomson Barge.pdfKey Environmental Factors: Benthic Communities and HabitatsCoastal ProcessesMarine Environmental QualityMarine FaunaFlora and VegetationTerrestrial FaunaDate published: Thursday, 19 June, 2025Appeals close: Thursday, 10 July, 2025 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Friday, 12 September, 2025Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 1255
