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: December 13, 2019
The South Coast Highway Kojaneerup Project involves the reconstruction of the Kojaneerup Section of the South Coast Highway, between Straight Line Kilometre (SLK) 46.4 and 65.7, generally bound between Cheyne Road (south) and Kojaneerup West Road (north) in the localities of Manypeaks and Green Range, located approximately 40km north-east of the City of Albany. The total development envelope is 136 hectares, of which 31 ha is native vegetation that will be removed. Clearing will occur in a... Read more...Last updated: December 9, 2019
The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is proposing to implement the Bayswater to Malaga Rail Works (the ‘Proposal’). The Proposal comprises the construction and operation of a 9 km dual passenger railway track extending from the existing Midland railway line from the existing Bayswater station to Malaga. The Proposal includes two new stations at Morley and Noranda with intermodal rail, bus, carpark and active mode (cycling and walking) facilities at each station and turnback facility. The... Read more...Last updated: November 25, 2019
The Western Australian Water Corporation is proposing to construct the Perth Seawater Desalination Plant 2 (PSDP 2) as part of Perth’s Integrated Water Supply Scheme which aims to provide additional sources of drinking water to supplement the existing metropolitan water supply. The PSDP2 Proposal will be located within the Kwinana Industrial Area, approximately 38 km south of the Perth Metropolitan Area, on Lot 1864, Riseley Road in Naval Base. PSDP2 will be developed in two stages (each with a... Read more...Last updated: October 28, 2019
The Commissioner of Main Roads is proposing to upgrade the section of Tonkin Highway between Guildford Road (Bayswater) and the Great Eastern Highway (Belmont). The key components of the project are: construction and operation of two new bridges over the Swan River road widening, reconfiguration, and modification of existing interchanges construction and operation of on/off ramps and collector distributor roads connectivity of the principal shared path to and along Tonkin Highway. The proposal... Read more...Last updated: October 7, 2019
The proposal aims to reduce the flow of high salinity river water entering Wellington Dam and improve the quality of dam water for irrigated agriculture in the Collie and Myalup irrigation districts. The proposal is to construct a weir, pump stations and pipeline infrastructure and take saline water from the Collie River East Branch of the Upper Collie River, construct and operate a reverse osmosis Water Treatment Plant and supply desalinated water to the Water Corporation via Harris River Dam. Read more...Last updated: September 16, 2019
The Shire of Broome is proposing to undertake an upgrade of the Town Beach Jetty as part of a set of upgrades to Broome’s Town Beach, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The Broome Town Beach Groyne Upgrade and Jetty Project includes upgrades to the existing groyne and the construction of a new concrete jetty extending offshore from the groyne. Piling works associated with the construction for the new concrete jetty and fishing platform would be undertaken during daylight hours for 2... Read more...Last updated: September 2, 2019
Brikmakers (BGC Australia Pty Ltd) propose to extract clay and sand at Lots 5 and 6 (1728) Great Northern Highway, Bullsbrook. The site was historically used for the grazing of cattle. Therefore, the majority of the site has been previously cleared of vegetation. Several stands of native trees are located mostly to the west of Lot 5 and to the north of Lot 6. The proposal would include the clearing of 7 hectares of native vegetation and excavation of up to 26 metres in depth. Read more...Last updated: September 2, 2019
The Commissioner of Main Roads is proposing to undertake modification works within the existing Tonkin Highway Road Reserve between Guildford Road and Hepburn Avenue. The proposed modification works allow for: Future upgrade of Tonkin Highway to a four lane ‘all-lane-running’ scenario Future construction and operation of a mass transit system within the Tonkin Highway media by other agencies. The proposed modification works will require realignment and reconstruction of the Tonkin Highway Road... Read more...Last updated: July 8, 2019
The proposal involves the construction and commissioning of a new tailings storage cell (Cell 12A) for the storage of lithium processing tailings at the Banksia Road Waste Management Facility (Banksia Road WMF) located at Lot 2 on Plan 65861, Crooked Brook in Western Australia (WA). It is proposed that Cell 12A will have the capacity to contain approximately 522,000 tonnes of tailings. Read more...Last updated: June 24, 2019
Salt Lake Potash proposes to develop the Lake Way SOP Demonstration Plant. The proposal is ocated in and around Lake Way, approximately 25 kilometres south of Wiluna. The proposal will extract and evaporate natural brines to produce up to 50,000 tonnes per year of Sulphate of Potash (SOP). The activities and infrastructure include: On-playa infrastructure – brine extraction trenches; pond infrastructure; and associated pipework. Off-playa infrastructure – processing plant, process water... Read more...Last updated: June 24, 2019
The Shire of Esperance propose to demolish the heritage listed Esperance Tanker Jetty as it has fallen into disrepair and no longer deemed economically viable for the Shire to maintain. The Shire proposes to build a replacement jetty in close alignment with the old structure and extending 400m of its original 512m length. The old piles of the Tanker Jetty will be retained in-situ at mean sea level for the length of the old structure and three meters below the lowest astronomical tide past the... Read more...Last updated: June 10, 2019
The City of Albany (CoA) proposes to construct an artificial surfing reef (ASR) at Middleton Beach, southern Western Australia. The proposed ASR will be built at the southern end of the beach with the aim of enhancing the recreational surfing conditions for local residents and tourists. The ASR will be designed to target beginner-intermediate surfers. Read more...Last updated: May 20, 2019
The Proposal is to undertake essential maintenance works on the Cape Lambert Port A (CLA) wharf facility and associated jetty. The Proposal consists of two components, the CLA Dolphin Life Extension Project and the CLA Jetty Strengthening Project, collectively referred to as CLA Marine Structures Refurbishment Project (the Proposal). The CLA dolphins were constructed between 1972 and 2002, with recent inspections indicating that the current dolphins are near end of life and need replacement. In... Read more...Last updated: April 15, 2019
The proponent, Kelliher Bros. plan to expand their grass-fed beef production business from 6 weeks a year to year-round grazing. To achieve this, the proponent would like to trial the installation of a single 40 ha centre pivot irrigator for irrigating pasture within an area of Lot 209 Paterson Road, Ravenswood (88 ha). The proposal occurs within the, Environmental Protection Peel Inlet - Harvey Estuary Policy 1992, policy area. Read more...Last updated: April 1, 2019
Changes to condition 7 (Restricted areas and management of Tetratheco paynteroe ssp. paynterae at the Windarling Range) to allow future ground disturbing access to the restricted 'Area B', and condition 10 (Residual impacts and risk management measures) in terms of revised research and management offset measures for threatened flora species. Read more...Last updated: March 28, 2019
The EPA has received a third party referral for the development and operation of a Class II or III Putrescible Landfill on a property known as Allawuna, within the Shire of York. The proponent has advised the EPA that only Class II waste will be accepted. The proposal is located on Lots 9926, 26934, 4869 and 5831 Great Southern Highway, Saint Ronans. The proposal has a nominal life expectancy of 37 years and will accept between 150,000 and 250,000 tonnes of waste each year. Read more...Last updated: March 5, 2019
Pilbara Energy Company Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (FMG)) is seeking to develop the Pilbara Transmission Project (the proposal), a high voltage power transmission network in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The proposal is comprised of approximately 375 kilometres of 220 kilo-volt overhead transmission lines with terminal and substation infrastructure. The proposal is to be located within a 4780 hectare (ha) development envelope. The proposal... Read more...Last updated: March 5, 2019
DBNGP (WA) Nominees Pty Limited propose to construct 670m of underground natural gas pipeline between the Albemarle Kemerton Plant (a lithium hydroxide manufacturing plant) and the existing Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline. The proposal is located in Kemerton, approximately 17km north-east of Bunbury and will provide natural gas to the Albemarle Kemerton Plant (Ministerial Statement No. 1085) . The proposed pipeline will be constructed within a 30m wide corridor requiring clearing of 2.... Read more...Last updated: February 18, 2019
The proponent has requested consideration be given to removal of condition 9, which is the spider monitoring program. The Minister noted, that during the assessment of the proposal, offsets were proposed by the proponent but were not conditioned in Ministerial Statement 805. As part of this inquiry, the Minister requested that consideration is given to the application of offsets to the proposal and whether they should be included as a condition. Read more...Last updated: February 4, 2019
The Shire of Ashburton is proposing the development of a new regional waste management facility located on undeveloped land at 150 Onslow Road, Talandji, approximately 36 km south of Onslow. The Pilbara Waste Management Facility will provide a range of waste management services including sustainable initiatives such as material reuse, recycling and recovery as well as treatment and disposal. The facility will include: - Class IV Landfill; - Bulk Waste Area including: Green... Read more...