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East Pilbara Generation Hub

Project
Proponent: 
Pilbara Energy (Generation) Pty Ltd
Proposal description: 

The proposal is to construct and operate a wind farm and linear infrastructure to provide renewable energy to Fortescue mining operations within the Pilbara. The proposal comprises of wind turbines, 220 kV transmission lines, substations and switchyards, 33 kV reticulation lines, a borefield, roads, pipelines, corridors of overhead lines, battery energy storage, accommodation camps, wastewater treatment plant, optional airstrip and supporting infrastructure.

The Proposal is located approximately 40 km southeast of Marble Bar and 90 km east of Fortescue’s Iron Bridge Project in the Shire of East Pilbara and Nyamal Native Title determination area. The development envelope extends across the Eginbah, Panorama, and Corunna Downs pastoral leases.

The proposal would include a total disturbance of 2,318.80 hectares including 1,290.68 ha of permanent clearing and 1,028.12 ha of temporary clearing across a development envelope of 98,772.61 ha

Assessment Number: 
2499
Region: 
Pilbara
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Power generation
Last updated: 
June 6, 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: 
East Pilbara Generation Hub
Comment period: 
Friday, 16 May, 2025 to Thursday, 22 May, 2025
Referral documentation: 
PDF icon Referral form
PDF icon Proposal Content document
PDF icon Environmental Review Document
PDF icon Appendix A_Flora and Vegetation Assessment Report.pdf
PDF icon Appendix B_Terrestrial Fauna Survey Report.pdf
PDF icon Appendix C_Short-Range Endemic Terrestrial Invertebrate Survey.pdf
PDF icon Appendix E_Noise Impact Assessment.pdf
PDF icon Appendix F_Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment.pdf
PDF icon Appendix G_EPGH Baseline Hydrology Study.pdf
PDF icon Appendix H_PTP Stage 6 Baseline Hydrology and Impact Assessment.pdf
PDF icon Appendix I_EPGH Post Development Hydrology Study.pdf
PDF icon Appendix J_EPGH Desktop Groundwater Assessment.pdf
PDF icon Appendix K_EPGH Construction Water Supply Hydrogeological Assessment.pdf
PDF icon Appendix L_EPGH Subfauna Assessment.pdf
PDF icon Appendix M_Environmental Management Plan.pdf
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chair's Determination: 
Assess - Additional Assessment Information (public review)
Extract of determination: 
PDF icon Chair Determination -East Pilbara Generation Hub.pdf
Preliminary Environmental Factors: 
Social Surroundings
Flora and Vegetation
Terrestrial Fauna
Inland Waters
Date published: 
Friday, 6 June, 2025
3. Assessment
Request for further information
Date: 
Tuesday, 22 July, 2025
File upload: 
PDF icon Notice Requiring Information for Assessment - 220725.pdf

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/east-pilbara-generation-hub