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: May 9, 2000
The proposal is to develop an industrial park on Lot 51 Murat Road, Exmouth. It includes the installation of stormwater detention basins, services, roads, fencing and firebreaks and the creation of buffers. Read more...Last updated: June 17, 1999
Proposal to construct additional crystallizer ponds at the existing salt works in Useless Loop, Shark Bay. Read more...Last updated: June 14, 1999
The proposal is to construct a new series (F series) of crystallizer ponds at the northern edge of the existing Shark Bay Salt crystallizers in Useless Loop, Shark Bay. Construction of the new series of ponds will enclose approximately 125 hectares of shallow marine environment up to the boundary of Mining Lease 260 SA, of which some 60 hectares is seagrass. Read more...Last updated: January 18, 1999
Apache Northwest Pty Ltd proposes to drill two exploration wells, Chelonia-1 and -2 in Permit Area EP 342 which is located at the head of Exmouth Gulf. Both wells will have the same surface location, situated outside the Ningaloo Marine Park, approximately 100 m from the boundary and 4 km to the SSW of South Muiron Island. Read more...Last updated: December 11, 1998
The proposal is to drill a land based exploration well on Commonwealth (Navy) land at Point Murat, Cape Range Peninsula. The well will be drilled directly to intersect a target at a depth of about two kilometres below Ningaloo Marine Park. 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 25, 1997
The proposal is to drill and evaluate a land-based exploration well, Melanie-1, on Cape Range Peninsula for a gas and oil target. The proposal does not include any future plans to develop a gas or oil field. The proposed Melanie-1 exploration well is located near the north western tip of Cape Range Peninsula, inland of the Yardie Creek Road and behind the line of hills which form the continuation of Cape Range. The project site, which covers an area of approximately 0.8 hectares, is... 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: October 13, 1997
The proposal is to extend the Exmouth water supply borefield, and includes: extending the existing borefield, to the west (equipping existing bores) and to the south (drilling and equipping new bores); increasing the long term supply capacity from approximately 760 million litres per year (ML!yr) to 1,025ML!yr; constructing four dedicated stygofauna monitoring bores (two within the proposed borefield extension and two to the south of Shothole Canyon Road, which has been identified as future... Read more...Last updated: August 28, 1997
The proposal is for a staged development of a 120 hectare prawn farm at Heron Point, approximately 35 kilometres south of Exmouth in Exmouth Gulf. Read more...Last updated: July 23, 1997
The proposed Coral Coast Resort is proposed to be constructed in 4 Stages over a 20 year period. Stage 1 is proposed to be scheduled over 5 years and includes the following components: 'club resort' ( 400 rooms); caravan park (175 bays, 75 chalets); back packer hostel (60 beds); serviced apartments/townhouses (80 units); Visitor Centre, to be run by the Department of Conservation and Land Management; a Town Centre, including shopping plaza, retail outlets, tavern, parking facilities,... Read more...Last updated: September 20, 1996
The proposal is to develop for special residential purposes Lyndon locations 222 and 223, approximately 10 kilometres south of Exmouth. The subject land is on the eastern shoreline of the Cape Range peninsula immediately inland of the coastal dunes and approximately 10 kilometres south of Exmouth. It is proposed to subdivide the land into 177 special residential lots, ranging in area from approximately 0.4 to 3.4 hectares. The EPA's report was released. The WAPC refused the planning... Read more...Last updated: May 16, 1994
The proposal includes: creation of a permanent navigable waterway by dredging a 50 metre wide channel (to a depth of -2.5 m AHD) from the ocean entrance to the south arm of the Gascoyne River delta (at present tidal and river action causes on-going siltation of delta which prevents permanent boat access); use of dredge spoil to build up low-lying land (up to approximately 4.2 metres AHD) adjacent to Whitlock and Babbage islands and the shoreline of the existing Brockman subdivision, to make it... Read more...Last updated: January 29, 1993
The proposal is to extend existing shell grit Reserve No. 41076 northwards to a total of 13.4 kilometres along the beach on the east side of L'Haridon Bight. The extended reserve would be about 197 hectares, more than seven times its current size. The proposal includes a change in extraction method from digging pits to "harvesting" the top 0.3-1.6 metres of shell grit. Reserve No. 41076 is vested in the Shire of Shark Bay for the purpose of "Quarry (Shell Grit)" and is... 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: April 6, 1992
Proposal by Minora Resources NL for drilling within petroleum exploration permit area EP 325, situated in the Exmouth Gulf Area. Read more...Last updated: January 20, 1992
The proposed development concept lor the Coral Coast Marina Resort is for a marina, an associated recreational holiday resort, commercia! facilities and a residential subdivision inland from the marina development. Significant drainage diversion works are necessary to accommodate the proposed marina and residential development. A quarry is required to provide armour stone for breakwater and groyne construction. The Stage 1 marina wou!d have a harbour with an approximate water area of 15.5 ha... Read more...Last updated: January 7, 1992
Mobil Exploration and Producing Australia Pty Ltd has taken over as operator or a proposed offshore exploration drilling program for petroleum within permit area EP-325 within the Exmouth Gulf. This proposal seeks environmental approval for the drilling of exploration wells within three areas known as Cassidy, Cody and Spider. Read more...Last updated: July 5, 1991
The proposal is to commence sand mining operations. It is estimated that the area contains 7000 - 8000 tonnes of sand, and all extraction will be confined to the eastern slope or leeward side of the dune. The proposed method of operation is to remove the top one metre of the dune surface and stockpile this separately for future use. The remainder of the dune will be worked, using a front end loader, to ground level. The sand would be loaded directly on to a truck. No equipment of any kind would... Read more...