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: January 14, 2009
The request for the EP A to inquire into the environmental conditions and commitments under section 46 resulted from the Water Corporation applying to add an additional tree farm (Albany Tree Farm 2) to the existing proposal. This additional area, which did not include a treated wastewater storage dam, would not be licensed under Part V of the Act under licensing procedures applying at that time. A decision was made, therefore, to include the additional tree farm in the original proposal by a... Read more...Last updated: September 10, 2007
Proposal to clear approximately 1000 hectares (ha) of native vegetation on Kent Location 1664, corner Lake Magenta and Reserve Roads, Shire of Jerramungup by Mr Brian Burns. Read more...Last updated: March 28, 2007
Inquiry under s46 regarding splitting Ministerial Statement 421 into two separate statements to allow different proponents for separate components of the project. Read more...Last updated: April 28, 2006
The proposal is to reclaim a maximum of 3.5 hectares (ha) of Hanover Bay in Princess Royal Harbour to create a commercial and urban development along the Albany foreshore. This development involves tourist and residential accommodation, and industrial and maritime uses. As part of the development plan, it is proposed to provide services including drainage, sewerage, and connection to water mains and power. The foreshore redevelopment is part of a larger redevelopment plan for the Town of Albany. Read more...Last updated: February 12, 2002
The proposal is to clear 100 hectares of native vegetation on Kent Location 1910 for agriculture. Specifically, the stated purpose of the proposed clearing is to enable the expansion of an existing grazing and cropping enterprise. Location 1910 is located approximately 40 km south of Jerramungup on Roberts Road, in the Shire of Jerramungup. The proposed clearing, if allowed to proceed, would reduce the amount of native vegetation on the property from 400 hectares (approximately 36% of the... Read more...Last updated: August 14, 2001
The proposal is for construction and operation of facilities for annual export of 1.5 million tonnes of iron-ore, including the installation of a railcar dumper facility, iron ore storage, dust control systems and conveyor and loading equipment. Inquiry under s46 into amending the conditions of Ministerial Statement 325 , specifically in relation to noise. Read more...Last updated: December 4, 2000
Proposal by Mr W O'Halloran (the proponent and landowner) to clear approximately 184 hectares of native vegetation on Kent Location 1766 in the Shire of Kent for agricultural purposes. The proponent has indicated that the purpose for the proposed clearing is for growing wheat, lupins and sheep. Read more...Last updated: June 4, 1999
The proposal is for the mining and processing of up to 4 million tonnes per annum of nickel ore from Bandalup Hill approximately 35 kilometres east of Ravensthorpe, producing 30,000 tonnes per annum of nickel metal and 2,200 tonnes per annum of cobalt sulfide over a period of 20 years. Read more...Last updated: June 4, 1999
Proposal by Cable Sands (WA) Pty Ltd to: Extend the approved Jangardup Heavy Minerals Mine into a small part of Class "C" Reserve 44705, Nelson Location 13471 which is adjacent to D'Entrecasteaux National Park and Modify the approval relating to the company's mining operations at Jangardup. Read more...Last updated: October 16, 1998
The proposal is to clear 250 hectares of native vegetation on Plantagenet Location 6783 Branson Road, Shire of Plantagenet. Location 6783 is situated approximately 70 kms north east of Albany, immediately south of the Stirling Range National Park. Read more...Last updated: January 17, 1997
Mr P G Patterson proposes to mine gypsum sand from the dunes along the southern edge of Lake Chinocup, within the Chinocup A Class Nature Reserve. Lake Chinocup is 25km east of Nyabing, the local government centre for the Shire of Kent, and 10km west of Pingrup. 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: March 15, 1996
The proposal is to establish an export abattoir at Narrikup, 20km north of Albany. Read more...Last updated: October 25, 1993
The proposal is to export 1.5 million tonnes of iron ore per annum through the port of Esperance. The ore would be mined by Portman mining at Koolyanobbing and transported by Westrail via the rail link through Kambalda, Norseman and Salmon Gums to the port of Esperance for loading onto ships. The Portman Mining Koolyanobbing iron ore mining venture was separately referred to the Environmental Protection Authority previously. It was determined that it would be subject to Works Approval and... Read more...Last updated: August 11, 1993
The proposal is to rezone and subdivide land at Lot 401 La Perouse Court, Frenchman Bay within the Shire of Albany. The property is located south-east of the town of Albany, adjacent to King George Sound and at the base of Vancouver Peninsula. Lot 401 has a total area of 16.2ha with 354 metres of beach frontage to Frenchman Bay. The proposal for rezoning and residential subdivision of Lot 401 Frenchman Bay involves subdividing the subject land to create 15 housing lots ranging in size from... Read more...Last updated: October 27, 1992
The proposal is to establish a 2,500 kilowatt wind farm and associated 33kV powerline near Esperance. The wind farm is to be built within 'C' class Flora Reserve Number 24486, near Nine Mile Beach approximately 8km west of Esperance. 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: 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: October 7, 1991
The Environmental Protection Authority has assessed a proposal to grant exploration licences 63/280 and 63/281, in the Dalyup area, west of Esperance. The application impinges on a proposed nature reserve, as described in the Environmental Protection Authority's Red Book Recommendation 3.10, and other existing nature reserves. Read more...