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Rottnest Island Worker Accommodation

Project
Proponent: 
Rottnest Island Authority
Proposal description: 

The Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) propose to develop workers accommodation to support island businesses, enhance visitor experience and meet growing tourism needs for Wadjemup / Rottnest Island. The proposal is for 149 accommodation units for up to 336 people. The worker accommodation will be available specific workers who are required to reside on Rottnest Island for the purpose of delivering essential services to visitors and ensuring continued operations of the island.

The proposal area is located on Lot 10976 on Deposited Plan 216860 along Parker Point Road, Rottnest Island. 

Implementation of the proposal will involve the removal of up to 3.29 ha of native vegetation that represents the Callitris preissii (or Melaleuca lanceolata) forests and woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain (SCP30a) Threatened Ecological Community and contains habitat for two threatened fauna species (Quokka and Rottnest Island Bobtail).

Region: 
Perth
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Land use
Last updated: 
May 19, 2025
Current Status: 
Decision on whether to assess has been published
Decision on whether to assess has been published
1. Referral
Comment on this referral: 
Rottnest Island Worker Accommodation
Comment period: 
Monday, 5 May, 2025 to Monday, 12 May, 2025
Referral documentation: 
PDF icon Referral form
PDF icon Proposal Content Document - s.38 referral - RIA Worker Accommodation.pdf
PDF icon Attachments to s38 referral PCD - RIA Worker Accommodation.pdf
PDF icon RIA Worker Accommodation - architectural plans.pdf
PDF icon RIA Worker Accommodation s38 referral submission by CCWA.pdf
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chair's Determination: 
Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Not appealable)
Extract of determination: 
PDF icon Rottnest Island Worker Accommodation
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Social Surroundings
Marine Environmental Quality
Flora and Vegetation
Terrestrial Fauna
Inland Waters
Date published: 
Monday, 19 May, 2025

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/rottnest-island-worker-accommodation