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 25, 1994
The Goldfields Gas Pipeline Joint Venture participants propose to construct a buried pipeline from near Onslow to Kalgoorlie, via Newman in the eastern Pilbara. The pipeline would transmit gas from the existing Dampier to Perth gas pipeline to the Pilbara and Goldfields regions, initially for power generation at mine sites owned by the participants. Six lateral buried pipelines would be constructed from the main pipeline to deliver gas to the proposed gas-fired power stations at the mine sites... Read more...Last updated: June 1, 1994
BHP Iron Ore has submitted a further proposal to increase the rate of production from 10 MTPA to 15 MTPA. This increase would require the following modifications to the present operation, approved under Ministerial Statement 29 as amended by Ministerial Statement 259 : minor modifications to the existing processing plant to increase its capacity to 11 MTPA; the construction of additional processing facilities, as required, to increase capacity to 15MTPA; a gradual increase in mobile mining... Read more...Last updated: March 17, 1994
West Australian Petroleum Pty Ltd (WAPET) has sought approval for changes to refuelling practices and oil spill response plans in its offshore permit area, TP/3 Part 1, located west of Onslow. The changes would be effective whilst oil production in Roller Oilfield and drilling elsewhere in Exploration Permit TP/3 Part 1 are under way. Read more...Last updated: March 2, 1994
The proposal is to use the poison sodium monofluoroacetate (1080) to assist in the control of feral goats in the rangelands of Western Australia. Feral goats depend upon artificial water supplies on pastoral stations during dry periods of the year between April and September. During these periods, the Agricultural Protection Board proposes to temporarily poison drinking water in modified poisoning troughs installed specifically for this operation. Trials have shown that four days of 1080... Read more...Last updated: January 11, 1994
The intended location for disposal of dredge spoil is proposed to be changed from land disposal in No Name Creek (as approved in Ministerial Statement 320 ) to marine disposal in a previously used offshore disposal ground. Woodside believes that offshore disposal will provide more assurance than onshore disposal in preventing any significant environmental impact to the near shore environment. This is the inquiry under s46 regarding the proposed change. To comply with other statutory... Read more...Last updated: January 6, 1994
The proposal is to establish an energy infrastructure in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. This proposal will provide natural gas and electric power for future industrial developments and includes: a 215 kilometre buried gas pipeline from Karratha to Port Hedland; a gas turbine power station at Port Hedland; approximately 400 kilometres of high-voltage power transmission line from Port Hedland to Newman; a back-up generating plant at Newman; and closure of the existing diesel powered... Read more...