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: November 8, 2013
The proposal involves the dredging of not more than 14.2 million cubic metres (Mm 3 ) of material for eight new berth pockets, a turning circle and a link to the existing shipping channel. The proposal also involves the construction of two new land based dredge management areas (DMMAs). Dredged material will be disposed offshore at an existing disposal ground in Commonwealth waters and the new and existing DMMAs. Read more...Last updated: October 21, 2013
The proposal is to develop a commercial-scale algae farm and processing facilities located near Karratha in the Shire of Roebourne. The project would involve cultivation, harvesting, separation and processing of algae. Cultivation would occur in shallow open ponds in the presence of sunlight, seawater and carbon dioxide plus some nutrients and trace elements to promote algal growth. The end products from processing would be: biodiesel for use as fuel; protein-rich biomass for farmed fish and... Read more...Last updated: February 12, 2013
Inquiry under s46 regarding proposed amendments to the Onslow Solar Salt Project, the subject of Ministerial Statement 401 . The changes to the project are to allow the start-up production to increase from 1.5 Mtpa to 2.5 Mtpa. Modifications proposed include: expansion of condenser pond area from 70 km 2 to 80 km 2 ; expansion of the crystalliser pond area from 7.2 km 2 to 8.2 km 2 ; area for storage of bitterns; extension of the jetty structure by 300 m; extension of the dredged approach... Read more...Last updated: January 25, 2013
The implementation of a three year, pilot scale Mulloway (, Argyrosomus hololepidotus, ) and Yellowtail Kingfish (, Seriola lalandi, ) seacage aquaculture trial in the Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (approximately 75 kilometres west of Geraldton), as documented in schedule 1 of Ministerial Statement 649 . Inquiry into request under section 46 for extension of time limit. Read more...Last updated: January 22, 2013
The proposal is for the construction of a deepwater port. Inquiry under s46 regarding changing condition 9 of Ministerial Statement 469 . Read more...