Last updated: April 30, 2025
Southern Ports Authority propose to facilitate export of magnetite by allowing the construction of a new Berth 5 and expanding current anchorages in King George Sound. Berth 5 is to be constructed consisting of an offshore piled structure with mooring dolphins. Transhipment vessels will leave Berth 5, transit to an inner anchorage and load an ocean-going vessel for first-stage export. Vessels will then transit to a deeper anchorage to complete second-stage export. The anchorages are currently... Read more...Last updated: April 30, 2025
The Southdown Magnetite Project proposal is an amendment to Ministerial Statement 816 (MS 816). MS 816 approves the construction and operation of an open pit magnetite mine located approximately 90 kilometres east-north-east of Albany. Including pipelines for ore slurry transport and return water, connecting the mine site and port facilities in the Port of Albany. The revised proposal includes the following proposed amendments: • revised mine plan and associated infrastructure layout resulting... Read more...Last updated: September 4, 2024
The Shire of Esperance proposes to develop a new Waste Management Facility (WMF) at Lot 12 Kirwan Road, Merivale. The proposed WMF will be a 17 ha Class III Putrescible Landfill with a lifespan of 30 years. Read more...