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: April 24, 1997
The proposal is to extend the existing breakwater in the northern precinct of Jervoise Bay. In summary, the breakwater extension will: commence immediately west of the Cockburn Power Boat Association facility, be 700 metres (m) long, approximately 40m wide, and cover 2.8 hectares (ha) of seabed; be constructed of limestone rubble mound, as used in the existing breakwater and has an expected construction period of 40 weeks; and form a harbour with an entrance width of 120m at mean sea level. Read more...Last updated: December 7, 1996
The main components of the proposal are: a Conservation and Foreshore Reserve of approximately 23.9ha along the Mandurah Channel frontage of the development site; approximately 500 single residential waterside lots (R 15 and R20) established along the margins of 33ha of canal waterways, which will be linked with the existing canal system within the Port Mandurah Stage 1 development and the Mandurah Channel; two areas of communal (group) housing development (R 40) covering 2. 7ha and providing... 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: July 2, 1996
The proposal is to expand alumina production from 2.0 million tonnes per annum to 3.5 million tonnes per annum at the Worsley Alumina Refinery, Collie, and undertake associated bauxite mining activities at Boddington. 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: June 25, 1996
The proposal is to construct and operate additional infrastructure to satisfy the requirements of the recently proposed AUSI Iron Project Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant near Wickham in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, the subject of EPA Bulletin 794. Read more...Last updated: November 21, 1995
Inquiry under s46 regarding amendment of conditions of Ministerial Statement 168 . The proposed changes involve the withdrawal of three conditions and consequential changes to three commitments from the 1991 statement. Onslow Salt submitted a final proposal in January 1995 (Onslow Salt Pty Ltd, 1995), which contained a detailed description and justification for the proposed changes. Read more...Last updated: September 28, 1995
Tiwest Joint Venture proposes to increase the production of finished titanium dioxide pigment at its Kwinana Pigment Plant from 64,000 to 80,000 tonnes per annum by undertaking a "debottlenecking" process. Read more...Last updated: September 8, 1995
The proposal is to develop the East Spar offshore gas field, located in Commonwealth waters approximately 50 kilometres west of Barrow Island. Processing facilities would be constructed and operated on Varanus Island immediately adjacent to the existing Harriet Joint Venture facilities on the island. A new submarine pipeline would bring gas/condensate from the gas field to the processing facilities. The existing Harriet Joint Venture export pipeline would carry gas to the trunkline on the... Read more...Last updated: September 6, 1995
The proponent, Western Power, proposes to dispose of about 6,700 m 3 /d of clear saline water from the Collie Power Station via a 68 km pipeline to the ocean at the northern end of the Leschenault Peninsula north of Bunbury. The saline water to be discharged would have a Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) level of 3,200 to 5,000 g/m 3 , and have ambient temperature. The main constituent would be sodium chloride or common salt. This water, although unsuitable for the power station, could be used by... Read more...Last updated: June 9, 1995
Ampolex Ltd proposes to drill an exploration well at a site approximately 8 km south-west of Hermite Island in the Montebello Islands and approximately 3 km west of the Montebello Islands barrier reef Read more...Last updated: April 7, 1995
Proposed modification to the Fremantle Inner Harbour Deepening Project. Read more...Last updated: March 13, 1995
In 1989 the Water Authority of Western Australia referred to the Environmental Protection Authority a proposal to build a second ocean outfall from the Beenyup Wastewater Treatment Plant into Marmion Marine Park. Some conditions which related solely to the pre-construction and construction phases have now been satisfactorily completed and formally cleared. They are no longer necessary and can now be deleted. Read more...Last updated: October 5, 1994
Proposed modification to the Geraldton Port Expansion Plan Read more...Last updated: August 4, 1994
Cockburn Cement Limited (the proponent) proposes to dredge 3.7 million tonnes of shell sand from 67ha of Success Bank over a two year period. The area would be dredged using existing plant and equipment. Of the 67ha that is proposed to be dredged, 17ha has substantial seagrass coverage. Read more...Last updated: March 28, 1994
The proposal is to redevelop and upgrade the existing facilities at the Mandurah Marina, Lot 11, Old Coast Road, Mandurah. The site is 9.4 hectares in area and the current development consists of two basins and associated commercial areas. The redevelopment will extend the southern basin, upgrade the commercial area, create residential housing lots, and formalise the public foreshore reserve. Read more...Last updated: February 21, 1994
This proposal involves the development of a canal estate with some similarities to one previously proposed at the same site, which was assessed by the Environmental Protection Authority in October 1992 and subsequently withdrawn by the proponent. The principal differences between the previous proposal and this proposal are: a reduction of the area proposed to be developed by approximately 30 hectares; and the ceding of approximately 69 hectares of privately owned land by the proponent to the... Read more...Last updated: August 24, 1993
The proposal is to establish additional facilities for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) extraction and export within the existing onshore treatment plant at the Burrup Peninsula. The existing Gas Treatment Plant occupies 231ha on a lease at Withnell Bay, near Dampier on the Burrup Peninsula about 1,300km north of Perth. The area within the lease has undergone major development, with the portions of Plant constructed to date consisting of a domestic gas plant, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant,... Read more...Last updated: March 17, 1993
The proposal is for Stage 1 of an urban and canal development beside Dawesville Channel, Mandurah. The area proposed to be developed as part of the Southport proposal involves land currently in the ownership of the proponent, and land currently under the ownership of State government authorities which is to be transferred to the proponent under an existing legal agreement. The proposal will also impact on a portion of 'A' Class Crown Reserve No. 2851, known as Caddadup Reserve. This... Read more...Last updated: October 7, 1992
The Water Authority of Western Australia has proposed that all municipal wastewater from Albany undergo secondary treatment at the Timewell Road (No. 2) plant prior to being piped and irrigated onto trees and pasture at a land disposal site on the outskirts of Albany. This proposal constitutes part of a long-term plan to rehabilitate the eutrophic Princess Royal Harbour and would result in the removal of the Point King sewage outfall (a significant source of nutrients to the harbour). Read more...