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Last updated: March 20, 2008
The proposal is to establish materials stockpiling and handling facilities with a capacity of approximately 4 million tonnes at Cape Preston, approximately 60km west-south-west of Dampier. Read more...Last updated: November 13, 2007
This report provides the advice and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Minister for the Environment on the environmental factors and principles relevant to the proposal by the Water Corporation to construct, operate and maintain a new Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and ocean outfall at Alkimos. The proposal is to develop the plant in stages up to an operational capacity of 160ML/day beyond 2050. There are two proposed sites for the WWTP, Site A and Site B... Read more...Last updated: October 30, 2007
The proposed Mesa J mining development is a continuation of the sequential development of proven iron ore reserves along the Robe River Valley. This proposal relates to an iron ore mining operation of 600 million tonnes over a period of approximately 20 years. The major components of the proposed development include: Site preparation, including overburden removal and stockpiling of ore which will be extracted along the rail alignment to be constructed on the eastern escarpment of the new Mesa J... Read more...Last updated: September 24, 2007
The proposed Peel Deviation project involves the construction of 52.1 km of dual carriageway freeway-standard highway from the future freeway link north of Mandurah to the existing Perth-Bunbury Highway (Old Coast Road) at Lake Clifton. Read more...Last updated: July 12, 2007
A capital and maintenance dredging program to remove up to 2.5 million cubic metres of marine sediment from within State Waters adjacent to Cape Lambert, and disposal of up to 2 million cubic metres of uncontaminated dredge material to Spoil Ground 1. Read more...Last updated: November 29, 2006
This proposal is for the Development of Industrial Land on the Burrup Peninsula. The proposed site is designated Industrial Lease Area A (Site A). Approval would allow Woodside Energy Ltd to undertake limited site preparation activities for the future installation of infrastructure, such as LNG and condensate storage tanks, which would be needed should the proposed Pluto LNG Development be allowed to proceed. Read more...Last updated: October 6, 2006
The proposal is for a boating facility at Coral Bay at one of two potential sites - North Bills Bay and Monck Head. The boating facility would provide launching facilities for trailered vessels and some facilities for commercial vessels., Note:, The sites were assessed separately (as assessments 1186 and 1484) but reported on together. Read more...Last updated: June 29, 2006
The proponent proposes to construct and operate a number of looping sections adjacent (and connected) to the existing underground gas transmission pipeline within the DBNGP corridor. There are nine separate looping sections proposed from CS 1 south of Karratha, to CS 9, north of Gingin. Looping is a process of duplicating an existing pipeline between compressor stations for a certain distance. Once the specified distance is reached, it then ties back to the parallel pipeline. This design... Read more...Last updated: March 8, 2006
Striker Resources NL proposes to establish a dry door barge site, laydown area, and access road in a coastal inlet 36 kilometres (km) southeast of Cape Londonderry. The site, known locally as Gumboot Bay, is on Unallocated Crown Land that has been identified for inclusion in the Proposed Cape Londonderry National Park (PNP/215). The proposal also includes 3.6 km of unsealed road to be constructed through the PNP/215. This report provides the Environmental Protection Authority's (EPA's... Read more...Last updated: January 25, 2006
Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA), propose to construct an On-ramp from Abernethy Road to Tonkin Highway, Kewdale. This report provides the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA’s) advice and recommendations as required by Section 44 of the, Environmental Protection Act 1986, to the Minister for the Environment, on the environmental factors relevant to the proposal. Read more...Last updated: November 29, 2005
The proposal is to construct and operate a pipeline to supply gas to the Kemerton Power Station (located approximately 22km north east of Bunbury nearby the Kemerton Industrial Estate) and to construct a meter station at the power station site. The proposed pipeline would be 5km long and would connect to the DBNGP at MLV 154/155 and then run parallel to the existing DBNGP until it deviates west to supply the Kemerton Power Station. The proposed pipeline would be installed in the existing 16-... Read more...Last updated: October 28, 2005
The construction of a gas pipeline to supply natural gas for on-site power generation at Nifty Copper Operations located in the eastern Pilbara region. The gas pipeline is a 46 kilometre spur line from the Port Hedland - Telfer Pipeline to Nifty Copper Operations. Inquiry under s46 to change implementation conditions of Ministerial Statement 676 . Read more...Last updated: October 25, 2005
The proposal is for the construction of a gas pipeline to supply natural gas for on-site power generation at Nifty Copper Operations located in the eastern Pilbara region. The gas pipeline is a 46 kilometre spur line from the Port Hedland - Telfer Pipeline to Nifty Copper Operations. Read more...Last updated: August 31, 2005
Inquiry under s46 into the environmental conditions applying to management of the Gnangara and Jandakot groundwater mounds. Three statements are applicable to this request, namely Nos 253 , 438 and 496 . The Department of Environment, on behalf of the Water and Rivers Commission, prepared a review of the environmental conditions applying to management of the Gnangara and Jandakot groundwater mounds and proposed a number of changes to conditions and commitments in these statements. Read more...Last updated: July 8, 2005
The proposal is to construct a marina, resort and residential/ canal development as a land backed extension to the Exmouth Boat Harbour immediately south of the Exmouth township. Read more...Last updated: June 23, 2005
The proposal is to install improved pollution control equipment on the Liquor Burner at Kwinana in order to reduce emissions. The existing pollution control equipment on the Liquor Burner consists of a primary and secondary cyclone with water scrubbing. The proposed pollution control equipment consists of a primary cyclone, filter, wet scrubber and a regenerative thermal oxidiser (RTO). The stack height would also be increased. Alcoa predicts the proposed equipment will result in reductions of... Read more...Last updated: March 4, 2005
The proposal is to construct and operate the South West Metropolitan Railway from Perth to Mandurah. The proposal includes the establishment of rail infrastructure between Perth and Mandurah with the northern section of the line running from the Perth Central Business District to Anketell tunnel via the Kwinana Freeway. South of the Anketell tunnel, the proposed railway passes through the local government areas of the Town of Kwinana, the City of Rockingham and the City of Mandurah, and... Read more...Last updated: January 4, 2005
Inquiry under section 46 of the, Environmental Protection Act 1986, regarding amendments to conditions for the Cockburn 2 proposal. Read more...Last updated: December 30, 2004
The City of Wanneroo intends to construct an extension of Hepburn Avenue between Mirrabooka Avenue and The Avenue, in Landsdale. The major components of project include the: relocation of flora and fauna; collection of seeds; clearing of vegetation; mulching; stripping and stockpiling of topsoil; earthworks, including disposal of surplus spoil; re-spreading of topsoil; spreading of mulch; construction of the road; and management of adjacent land for conservation. Read more...Last updated: November 17, 2004
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has been required by the Minister for the Environment to provide further assessment on the proposal by James Point Pty Ltd (JPPL) to construct and operate a private container and general cargo Port (referred to as the Stage 1 Port) to the north of James Point in Cockburn Sound. See the original assessment here . Read more...