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: February 20, 2023
Robe River Mining Co. Pty Ltd. (the proponent) propose to develop new above and below water table iron ore mine pits and associated infrastructure to sustain existing West Angelas operations. The proposal is located approximately 130 kilometres northwest of Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The proposal will involve clearing of an additional 7,200 hectares (ha) of native vegetation (in addition to the 12,205 ha currently authorised under Ministerial Statement 1113) within a... Read more...Last updated: February 10, 2023
Saracen Properties Pty Ltd (representing 5 Star Margaret River Pty Ltd and The Beach Village Pty Ltd) proposes to develop various lots along Wallcliffe Road Gnarabup for a 121 room five star resort, and beach village comprising of short-stay accommodation, residential dwellings and commercial premises. The proposal development envelope is 8.11 hectares. The proposal is located on the western side of Wallcliffe Road, Gnarabup Beach. Following the seven day public comment period and consideration... Read more...Last updated: February 9, 2023
Tellus Holdings Ltd are proposing to increase the tonnage of waste accepted at the Sandy Ridge Facility from the current approved (Ministerial Statement 1078) 100,000 tonnes per annum to up to 280,000 tonnes per annum for permanent isolation in the Site’s waste disposal cells. The Proposal will occur within the existing and approved development envelope as outlined in Ministerial Statement 1078 Read more...Last updated: January 17, 2023
Hamersley HMS Pty Limited (the proponent) proposes to develop two new above water table (AWT) iron ore mine pits at the Hope Downs 2 proposal, located approximately 80 km north-west of the township of Newman in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia. The proposal includes a conceptual footprint of approximately 4,700 hectares (ha) to support the development, operation and closure of two new AWT iron ore deposits within a proposed Development Envelope of approximately 14,085 ha. The key... Read more...Last updated: December 22, 2022
Leichhardt Industrials Pty Ltd propose to develop the Eramurra Solar Salt project approximately 55 km west-south-west of Karratha in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The proposal includes the development of a series of concentrator and crystalliser ponds and a processing plant. Supporting infrastructure includes seawater intake, bitterns outfall, desalination plant and groundwater bores, power supply and other infrastructure. Export of product would be via a previously approved trestle... Read more...Last updated: December 21, 2022
The Brockman Syncline proposal is located approximately 60 km west-north west of Tom Price, in the central Pilbara region of Western Australia. The proposal includes up to 9,977 ha of native vegetation clearing to support the development of new and above and below water table mining areas in order to sustain mining at three existing operations; Nammuldi-Silvergrass Brockman 2 Brockman 4 The proposal includes, but is not limited to the following: Dewatering and surplus water management,... Read more...Last updated: August 24, 2022
The Proposal is located 210 km south of Port Hedland and 180 km north west of Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The proposal is located within a 40,653 ha Development Envelope and will require clearing of no more than 9,628 ha of native vegetation. The proposal includes, but is not limited to, the following: - The development of a series of above and below water table mine pits; - Ore processing facility; - Groundwater abstraction for water supply (for the mine and all... Read more...Last updated: July 8, 2022
Technology Metals Australia are looking to develop the Gabanintha Vanadium Project. The Gabanintha Vanadium Project is located within WA’s Mid-West region, approximately 615 km north-east of Perth and 40 km south-east of Meekatharra, adjacent to the Meekatharra-Sandstone Road. The proposal includes development of multiple vanadium deposits (Far North, North, and Central) via open pit mining. Supporting infrastructure for the Project includes waste rock landforms (WRLs), mineralised waste... Read more...Last updated: June 14, 2022
VRX Silica Ltd propose to develop a silica sand mine in the Geraldton Sandplain bioregion of Western Australia, approximately 270 km north of Perth. The proposal would include a total disturbance of 412.2 hectares of native vegetation and will involve sequential mining of sand 8 – 15 metres below the soil surface. Vegetation and topsoil will be relocated to rehabilitation areas using the Vegetation Direct Transfer method. Mining will be undertaken in sections by removing blocks (typically 150m... Read more...Last updated: May 31, 2022
Gascoyne Gateway Ltd proposes to construct and operate a multi-use single jetty and associated shore-based activities approximately 10 kilometres south of Exmouth on the western and eastern sides of Minilya-Exmouth Road. The development envelope is approximately 3.8 km 2 in size and includes a single access jetty, onshore strategic port land, renewables precinct, desalination infrastructure and fuel storage. Read more...Last updated: May 6, 2022
Bennett Resources is proposing to undertake an unconventional exploration drilling and hydraulic fracture stimulation program within Petroleum Exploration Permit EP 371 (EP 371) within the Shire of Derby, West Kimberley. The proposal area is located approximately 123 kilometres south east of the town of Derby. The proposal comprises the construction of up to twenty wells in a region of the Canning Basin that has been previously surveyed and explored for petroleum purposes. The proposal is... Read more...Last updated: December 21, 2021
K plus S Salt Australia Pty Ltd is seeking approval to construct and operate a 3.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) Solar Salt Project located approximately 40 km south-west of the township of Onslow, within the Shire of Ashburton. Read more...Last updated: November 30, 2021
WA Offshore Windfarm Pty Ltd is proposing the construction, operation and decommissioning of the Western Australian Offshore Windfarm project. The project will be located approximately 5.5 km off the coast between Preston Beach and Myalup and will have a generation capacity of up to 300 MW. The Project will comprise up to 37 offshore wind turbine generators (WTGs) with supporting offshore and onshore electrical assets to transfer energy generated by the windfarm to the existing electricity... Read more...Last updated: June 9, 2021
VBX Limited propose to develop a bauxite mine located approximately 15 km west of the town of Kalumburu in the Kimberley. The proposal involves the mining of bauxite in the Kimberley and the use of a conveyor to transport processed ore to a barge-loading facility in Napier Broome Sound, and then trans-shipping of ore. Read more...Last updated: August 10, 2020
The proposal is to construct and operate a multi-use motorsport complex on Lot 78 Punrak Road Keysbrook, and to redirect stormwater to Lot 400 Wigg Road Keysbrook. The proposal would be used for road safety driver training, amateur car events, a go-kart track, V8 supercar events, motorbikes and world rally championships. The proposal would operate seven days a week from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, with potential for extended hours over weekends for special events. Read more...Last updated: August 29, 2019
Italia Stone Group proposes to develop a hard rock quarry at Lot 800 Pruden Road Whitby, approximately 3.5 kilometres east of Mundijong in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale. The proposed quarry is on freehold land and is for the extraction of 50,000 to 100,000 tonnes of hard rock per annum for a period of 20 years. The material will be extracted by drill and blast methods and hauled by truck to a processing area for crushing and stockpiling on site. Read more...Last updated: December 13, 2018
The Shire of Esperance proposes to develop a new Waste Management Facility (WMF) at Lot 12 Kirwan Road, Merivale. The proposed WMF will be a 17 ha Class III Putrescible Landfill with a lifespan of 30 years. Read more...Last updated: September 6, 2018
Gogo Station Pty Ltd proposes to develop up to 8,355 hectares of land for irrigated cropland and associated infrastructure. The proposal is located near the Margaret River (a tributary of the Fitzroy River), approximately 10 kilometres east of Fitzroy Crossing, in the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley. Read more...