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Derby Tidal Power Project [1073]

Project
Proponent: 
Derby Hydro Power Pty Ltd
Proposal description: 

The proposal is to construct and operate a tidal power station across the mouth of Doctor’s Creek, near Derby, for the generation of electricity. The proposal also includes the construction of power lines to distribute power to major centres in the West Kimberley.

The proposal was remitted by the Minister for further assessment (Assessment 1453).

Assessment Number: 
1073
Region: 
Kimberley
Referred under EP Act: 
s38
Industry sector: 
Power generation
Last updated: 
June 9, 1999
2. Decision on whether to assess this proposal
Chair's Determination: 
Consultative Environmental Review
Date published: 
Friday, 27 December, 1996
3. Assessment
Scoping
Approved: 
Thursday, 20 February, 1997
Environmental Review
Public submissions: 
Monday, 8 December, 1997 to Monday, 19 January, 1998
Environmental Review documentation: 
PDF icon Derby Tidal Power Project - Consultative Environmental Review
4. EPA Report on assessment
EPA Report Number: 
942
EPA Report: 
PDF icon Derby Tidal Power Project
Key Environmental Factors: 
Benthic Communities and Habitats
Coastal Processes
Marine Environmental Quality
Marine Fauna
Flora and Vegetation
Landforms
Terrestrial Environmental Quality
Terrestrial Fauna
Water
Hydrological Processes
Date published: 
Wednesday, 9 June, 1999
Appeals close: 
Wednesday, 23 June, 1999

Source URL:https://www.epa.wa.gov.au/proposals/derby-tidal-power-project-1073