Last updated: November 22, 2011
The proposal involves the construction and operation of an open pit magnetite mine located approximately 90 kilometres east-north-east of Albany, and pipelines for ore slurry transport and return water, connecting the mine site and new port loading facilities in the Port of Albany. Read more...Last updated: December 3, 2010
The proposal is for the dredging of 12 million cubic metres of sediments to widen and deepen the existing shipping channel into Princess Royal Harbour and to extend the shipping channel into King George Sound to allow access of cape-size vessels to the Port. Dredged material will be disposed offshore at a location in King George Sound. A portion of the dredged material will be used for reclamation of up to 9 hectares of Princess Royal Harbour to construct a new berth (Berth 7). Read more...Last updated: September 6, 2010
Revised proposal by the Esperance Port Authority (EsPA) to increase iron ore export from the Esperance Port at a rate of up to 8 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). Read more...Last updated: February 19, 2009
LandCorp proposes to construct a boat harbour for commercial and recreational craft through the expansion of the existing Albany Town Jetty with a breakwater that will shelter a 6.6 hectare area of water. Read more...Last updated: January 14, 2009
The request for the EP A to inquire into the environmental conditions and commitments under section 46 resulted from the Water Corporation applying to add an additional tree farm (Albany Tree Farm 2) to the existing proposal. This additional area, which did not include a treated wastewater storage dam, would not be licensed under Part V of the Act under licensing procedures applying at that time. A decision was made, therefore, to include the additional tree farm in the original proposal by a... Read more...Last updated: September 10, 2007
Proposal to clear approximately 1000 hectares (ha) of native vegetation on Kent Location 1664, corner Lake Magenta and Reserve Roads, Shire of Jerramungup by Mr Brian Burns. Read more...Last updated: March 28, 2007
Inquiry under s46 regarding splitting Ministerial Statement 421 into two separate statements to allow different proponents for separate components of the project. Read more...Last updated: April 28, 2006
The proposal is to reclaim a maximum of 3.5 hectares (ha) of Hanover Bay in Princess Royal Harbour to create a commercial and urban development along the Albany foreshore. This development involves tourist and residential accommodation, and industrial and maritime uses. As part of the development plan, it is proposed to provide services including drainage, sewerage, and connection to water mains and power. The foreshore redevelopment is part of a larger redevelopment plan for the Town of Albany. Read more...Last updated: February 12, 2002
The proposal is to clear 100 hectares of native vegetation on Kent Location 1910 for agriculture. Specifically, the stated purpose of the proposed clearing is to enable the expansion of an existing grazing and cropping enterprise. Location 1910 is located approximately 40 km south of Jerramungup on Roberts Road, in the Shire of Jerramungup. The proposed clearing, if allowed to proceed, would reduce the amount of native vegetation on the property from 400 hectares (approximately 36% of the... Read more...Last updated: August 14, 2001
The proposal is for construction and operation of facilities for annual export of 1.5 million tonnes of iron-ore, including the installation of a railcar dumper facility, iron ore storage, dust control systems and conveyor and loading equipment. Inquiry under s46 into amending the conditions of Ministerial Statement 325 , specifically in relation to noise. Read more...Last updated: December 4, 2000
Proposal by Mr W O'Halloran (the proponent and landowner) to clear approximately 184 hectares of native vegetation on Kent Location 1766 in the Shire of Kent for agricultural purposes. The proponent has indicated that the purpose for the proposed clearing is for growing wheat, lupins and sheep. Read more...Last updated: June 4, 1999
The proposal is for the mining and processing of up to 4 million tonnes per annum of nickel ore from Bandalup Hill approximately 35 kilometres east of Ravensthorpe, producing 30,000 tonnes per annum of nickel metal and 2,200 tonnes per annum of cobalt sulfide over a period of 20 years. Read more...Last updated: June 4, 1999
Proposal by Cable Sands (WA) Pty Ltd to: Extend the approved Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine into a small part of Class "C" Reserve 44705, Nelson Location 13471 which is adjacent to D'Entrecasteaux National Park and Modify the approval relating to the company's mining operations at Jangardup. Read more...Last updated: October 16, 1998
The proposal is to clear 250 hectares of native vegetation on Plantagenet Location 6783 Branson Road, Shire of Plantagenet. Location 6783 is situated approximately 70 kms north east of Albany, immediately south of the Stirling Range National Park. Read more...Last updated: January 17, 1997
Mr P G Patterson proposes to mine gypsum sand from the dunes along the southern edge of Lake Chinocup, within the Chinocup A Class Nature Reserve. Lake Chinocup is 25km east of Nyabing, the local government centre for the Shire of Kent, and 10km west of Pingrup. Read more...Last updated: November 11, 1996
The proposal is to construct a new berth at the eastern end of the Port of Albany, reclaim 5.5ha of Princess Royal Harbour to provide land backing to the new berth, and dredge a basin 6.0ha in extent between the berths and the existing entrance channel to provide sufficient depth of water for ship handling purposes. Read more...Last updated: June 28, 1996
The proposal is to improve Albany Port's facility for the mooring of existing port service vessels and for a new large tug. The proposal involves: dredging of approximately 25,000 cubic metres (m 3 ) (1.6 hectares) of material to provide a maximum water depth of -6m CD (Chart Datum); reclamation of 0.4 hectares of PRH using dredge spoil; establishment of a coarse sand beach fronting the reclamation area; construction of a rubble mound breakwater, approximately 250 metres long, using... Read more...Last updated: March 15, 1996
The proposal is to establish an export abattoir at Narrikup, 20km north of Albany. Read more...Last updated: October 25, 1993
The proposal is to export 1.5 million tonnes of iron ore per annum through the port of Esperance. The ore would be mined by Portman mining at Koolyanobbing and transported by Westrail via the rail link through Kambalda, Norseman and Salmon Gums to the port of Esperance for loading onto ships. The Portman Mining Koolyanobbing iron ore mining venture was separately referred to the Environmental Protection Authority previously. It was determined that it would be subject to Works Approval and... Read more...Last updated: August 11, 1993
The proposal is to rezone and subdivide land at Lot 401 La Perouse Court, Frenchman Bay within the Shire of Albany. The property is located south-east of the town of Albany, adjacent to King George Sound and at the base of Vancouver Peninsula. Lot 401 has a total area of 16.2ha with 354 metres of beach frontage to Frenchman Bay. The proposal for rezoning and residential subdivision of Lot 401 Frenchman Bay involves subdividing the subject land to create 15 housing lots ranging in size from... Read more...