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: April 26, 1991
LASMO Oil (Australia) has proposed an offshore exploration drilling program for petroleum within its permit areas EP-342 and TP/9 at the open end of Exmouth Gulf. This proposal seeks environmental approval for the drilling of two wells in 1991 followed by a minimum of three others over the period 1992-1994. 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...Last updated: June 27, 1989
Minora Resources NL has submitted a proposal to drill a third exploration oil well in its lease, EP 325, Exmouth Gulf. The well is located 13 km south east of the town of Exmouth. Minora propose to use a jack-up rig and drilling would take about 24 days to complete. Drilling is proposed during the winter of 1989. Read more...Last updated: May 15, 1989
Proposal to undertake a seismic survey in an area which partially overlaps the south-eastern corner of Cape Range National Park. The proposal involves 12.9 km of seismic survey in the National Park using the vibroseis technique. This would require some ground disturbance, primarily by walking a bulldozer along the survey lines with its blade raised in order to press the vegetation down rather than clearing it. Three 50 m drill holes would be required but no drilling mud or additives would be... Read more...Last updated: November 1, 1988
Minora Resources NL, the proponent is the operator for a joint venture which has proposed to drill two offshore exploration wells within Exploration Permit 325, which lies in the Exmouth Gulf between November 1988 and February 1989. These wells are known as the Rivoli and Whalebone Prospects. Read more...Last updated: January 18, 1988
The proposal is to establish a mariculture development at several locations within Exmouth Gulf. The proposal covers the culture of a variety of products including algae (, Dunaliella salina, ), brine shrimp (, Artemia, ), prawn species indigenous to the area, oysters indigenous to the area, and fish of various species. Read more...