This "Search Proposal" function provides all assessment documentation associated with a specific proposal, from referral through to Ministerial Statement, where relevant. Information on a specific proposal not available through this search function can be obtained by contacting DWER, EPA services: info.epa@dwer.wa.gov.au
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Last updated: May 5, 2020
Change Condition 3 to extend the time limit of authorisation for substantial commencement of the proposal Read more...Last updated: April 28, 2020
To develop and operate an iron ore mine, processing facilities and supporting infrastructure, 45 km south-south-east of Pannawonica in the Shire of Ashburton, and a 176 km haul road from the mine site to the customer delivery point near Cape Preston. Read more...Last updated: April 28, 2020
Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) is proposing to construct and operate a new pedestrian link bridge (Kids Bridge) that crosses Winthrop Avenue (Ave), between Monash Ave and Aberdare Road. This will connect the northern green space of the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre to Kings Park and Botanic Garden (KPBG). The objective of the proposal is to provide direct and safe access for patients, families and staff with respite from the hospital. At present access to KPBG from the hospital... Read more...Last updated: April 20, 2020
The Department of Transport is proposing to construct and operate the Port Hedland Spoilbank Marina Proposal, including marine and land-based components within the Town of Port Hedland, Pilbara, WA. The Proposal includes: marina basin, mooring facilities (up to 80 pens), boat launching area, sand trap and entrance channel capital dredging works resulting in up to 900,000 cubic metres (m3) of dredge spoil and dredged to a maximum depth of -2m chart datum (-6m AHD). Dredge spoil will be used... Read more...Last updated: April 20, 2020
The proposal is to undertake an onshore three-dimensional (3D) seismic survey in the northern Perth Basin. The survey area is about 300 kilometres (km) north of Perth, and its nearest boundary is about 4.5 km north of the town of Eneabba and about 25 km southeast of the town of Dongara. The survey area is situated within four local shires: Shire of Irwin, Shire of Three Springs, Shire of Mingenew and Shire of Carnamah. The intent of the Zemira 3D Seismic Survey is to collect a high-quality 3D... Read more...Last updated: April 14, 2020
The proposal is to develop and operate a general cargo facility within the Port Hedland inner harbour, within the Town of Port Hedland. Read more...Last updated: April 14, 2020
Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council propose to construct and operate a Community Recycling Centre (CRC) and Waste Transfer Station (WTS) within the existing Hazelmere Resource Recovery Park, at Lots 814, 100 and 301 Lakes Road Hazelmere, in the City of Swan. The CRC would be accepting a range of materials for reuse, recycling and disposal from community members, while the WTS would provide for the short-term storage capacity for consolidation of various waste streams including refuse and food... Read more...Last updated: April 6, 2020
Hamersley Iron Pty Limited propose to expand its existing Brockman 4 Syncline Iron Ore Mine. The expansion would include further clearing of up to 4,800 hectares and expand its current development envelope by 2,567 hectares. Additional dewatering would also take place resulting in dewater discharge extending further along Boolgeeda Creek by nine kilometres. Read more...Last updated: April 6, 2020
Talison Lithium Australia Pty Ltd (Talison) is proposing to expand the existing Greenbushes Lithium Mine that has been operated for over 30 years, to increase the production of spodumene ore and lithium mineral concentrate from the operation. This proposal is an expansion of the existing mining operation and has not previously been assessed by the EPA. The mine is located in the South West of Western Australia, immediately south of the town of Greenbushes, approximately 250 km south east of... Read more...Last updated: April 3, 2020
The construction of facilities for the development of the Greater Gorgon Gas Fields on the North-West Shelf, and the processing and export of the gas at a liquefied natural gas plant to be constructed on Barrow Island. Read more...Last updated: March 18, 2020
St Ives Gold Mining Company Pty Limited proposes to expand the existing open-cut and underground gold mining developments with 2,061 hectares (ha) of disturbance. The proposal is located in Lake Lefroy approximately 20 kilometres south east of Kambalda (Shire of Coolgardie). The revised proposal would include an additional disturbance of 5000 ha: additional lake-based disturbance of up to 2,000 ha; and additional land-based disturbance of up to 3,000 ha. Read more...Last updated: March 17, 2020
Changes to conditions 3-1 and 3-2 in order to extend the Time Limit for Proposal Implementation. Read more...Last updated: March 17, 2020
The Jimblebar Optimisation Project is a revision of the existing Jimblebar Iron Ore Mine approved under Ministerial Statements 683, 809 and 857. The Revised Proposal is for mining operations at Jimblebar, located approximately 40 km east of the town of Newman. Mining of iron ore deposits will be undertaken above and below the water table. Mining operations will include open pits, overburden storage areas and the construction and operation of associated mine, processing and rail infrastructure.... Read more...Last updated: March 16, 2020
Resource Group (WA) Pty Ltd proposes to construct a hard rock quarry at Lot 150 (792) Clydesdale Road, Grass valley. Holcim (Aust) Pty Ltd will be the eventual operators of the quarry. The proposal will extract, crush and screen approximately seventy thousand tonne (70,000tn) of hard rock per year with an approximate life of the quarry being 20-30 years. The proposal would require the clearing of 8.41 hectares (ha) of native vegetation and have a developmental envelope of 15.2 ha. Read more...Last updated: March 12, 2020
Atlas Iron Pty. Ltd (the proponent) propose to develop the Corunna Downs Project (the proposal), an iron ore project located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The proposal includes the development of five open pits using conventional drill and blast, load and haul methods. 23.3 million tonnes of iron ore will be mined above the watertable over an approximate timeframe of 6 years. Associated infrastructure will include waste rock dumps, a mine operation centre, borefield and... Read more...Last updated: February 24, 2020
The Rottnest Island Authority proposes to redevelop the Rottnest Lodge on Rottnest Island, WA. The proposal will involve the demolition and/or refurbishment of existing accommodation, the construction of new accommodation and associated infrastructure. The proposal will involve clearing of up to 0.5 ha of native vegetation within the 1.8 ha development envelope. Read more...Last updated: February 10, 2020
GrainCorp Liquid Terminals Australia Pty Ltd proposes to construct and operate a bulk liquids terminal at Lot 108 Kwinana Beach Road, Kwinana Beach within the Kwinana Strategic Industrial Area. The proposal would involve disturbance of approximately 2.7 hectares and site activities include the transfer and storage of bulk liquids including urea ammonium nitrate liquid fertiliser solution, tallow, vegetable and used cooking oils, industrial solvent, and caustic soda 33%. Read more...Last updated: February 3, 2020
Main Road WA proposes to construct and operate 5 km of duel carriageway around the City of Albany to allow heavy freight vehicles to bypass local traffic to access the Port of Albany. The proposal involves clearing of 11.6 ha of native vegetation and 8.6 ha of non-native vegetation within a 96 ha development envelope. Read more...Last updated: January 30, 2020
The Minister for Environment has requested that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) inquire into and report on the matter of adding the proposal description and changing the implementation conditions relating to the Additional Tunnel Kiln & Fluoride Scrubber proposal, in order to remove completed conditions, and conditions and commitments managed by other agencies, incorporate relevant commitments onto conditions and updated the remaining conditions. Read more...