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: September 21, 1992
The proposal is for the construction of an airstrip and fishing base on vacant Crown land in the vicinity of Cape Londonderry, approximately 260 km north-west of Kununurra. Read more...Last updated: July 9, 1992
The proposal is to collect an existing backlog of waste polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and chlorinated pesticides which are stored at various centres in Western Australia and export them to the United Kingdom for destruction by high temperature incineration at the Rechem facilities at Fawley and Pontypool. The proposal does not cover waste which may be generated in the future as it is unlikely these materials would ever be used again in Western Australia. Environmental issues relating to... Read more...Last updated: June 16, 1992
The proposal is to construct and operate a crocodile farm and tourist facility on the corner of Broome and Crab Creek roads, Broome. The proponent is seeking about 25ha of crown land which is mostly salt-marsh, includes some high ground with pindan vegetation and is within about 40m of mangroves which form part of Dampier Creek. The proponent intends to develop tbe crocodile farm over several years and would develop the high ground first. Ultimately 3,300 crocodiles would be held on the site... Read more...Last updated: May 21, 1992
Terrex Resources N L has applied for Exploration Licences 04/646 and 04/647 which are located immediately north of Broome. This tenement application is being formally assessed as it is located in an area with high conservation values. Read more...Last updated: April 29, 1992
The proposal involves the construction and operation of a hydro-electric power generation facility next to the main dam on the Ord River, using facilities established during initial dam construction for such a purpose. When the dam wall was built, two tunnels were built to allow for provision and control of irrigation water, and the possibility of utilising waters from Lake Argyle to generate electricity. The hydro-electric generating station would be built at the downstream "toe" of... Read more...Last updated: January 28, 1992
The proposal is for the mining and processing of approximately 12 million tonnes of alluvial gravels extending for a distance of 2.5km downstream beyond current mining operations in Smoke Creek. The company proposes to begin mining later in 1991 and the programme is expected to take five years to complete. Additional areas under consideration downstream pending feasibility studies will be the subject of later referrals if mining is proposed. Read more...