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: July 8, 2005
The proposal is to construct a marina, resort and residential/ canal development as a land backed extension to the Exmouth Boat Harbour immediately south of the Exmouth township. Read more...Last updated: November 17, 2004
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has been required by the Minister for the Environment to provide further assessment on the proposal by James Point Pty Ltd (JPPL) to construct and operate a private container and general cargo Port (referred to as the Stage 1 Port) to the north of James Point in Cockburn Sound. See the original assessment here . Read more...Last updated: May 26, 2003
The proposal involves the construction and operation of a 30 GL desalination plant at one of two locations in the Kwinana Industrial Area. The alternative sites are at the Kwinana Power Station (KPS) or on the corner of Patterson and Office Roads, East Rockingham. Read more...Last updated: December 6, 2002
Proposal by Hope Downs Management Services Pty Ltd (hereafter referred to as HDMS) to construct a rail line and port facilities to support the development of an iron-ore mine, based on the Hope 1 Deposit. Read more...Last updated: November 28, 2002
Shark Bay Salt Joint Venture proposes to dredge the existing shipping channel in Freycinet Estuary, Shark Bay. The channel is used for the transport of salt from the proponent's ship loading facility at Slope Island. The proposal involves maintenance dredging and some capital dredging. Read more...Last updated: July 31, 2002
The Geraldton Port Authority (GPA) proposes to upgrade the Port of Geraldton (otherwise known as the Port Enhancement Project (PEP)) and undertake preparatory works for the Town Beach Foreshore Redevelopment Project. The objective of the PEP is to enable vessels to sail from the port fully laden. Read more...Last updated: June 22, 2001
Proposal by the Water Corporation to construct and operate a seawater supply and desalination system on the Burrup Peninsula. Read more...Last updated: July 13, 2000
The Proposal is for the construction and operation of a facility for the export of iron ore. The facility would consist of three separate parts; a marine component, a terrestrial component and a rail component- Constructed and operated by FPA, KIPL and Westrail respectively. Read more...Last updated: August 7, 1998
Inquiry under s46 regarding proposed modifications to the Exmouth Boat Harbour Development Project. Read more...Last updated: January 19, 1998
The proposal is to construct and operate a barge loading facility south of Mowbowra Creek in the Shire of Exmouth for the export of limestone proposed to be mined from the nearby Whitecrest Limestone Mine. The proponent has indicated that a future proposal to develop a larger shipping facility, including a dredged shipping approach, is envisaged. Such a proposal is not considered as part of this assessment, and will require further environmental impact assessment at a later stage should the... Read more...Last updated: November 6, 1997
The proposal includes the following key features: construction and operation of a metallurgical limestone mine; production of quicklime at a quicklime plant to be located at the mine; road transportation of limestone and quicklime through Exmouth; and shipping of limestone and quicklime from the Point Murat jetty. Read more...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: 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: 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: 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: 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...Last updated: April 18, 1991
The Department of Marine and Harbours proposes to dredge the Carnarvon Boat Harbour and its approach channels and disperse of the dredge spoil within the Harbour Lease Area. The Harbour Lease area contains environmentally sensitive areas including migratory shorebird habitat and mangroves. Read more...