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 22, 2015
The proposals are to develop a water supply source using a bore located in the Chittering Road reserve in Lower Chittering and distributing to various properties. The proposals would involve the combined abstraction of up to 390 megalitres per annum. One of the proposals involves the construction of a 1.2 kilometre pipeline running east of the bore within the northern section of the road reserve of Chittering Road., Note: Two separate proposals have been referred for assessment however,... Read more...Last updated: January 20, 2015
To build and operate a Waste to Energy and Materials Recovery Facility on Lot 1 Office Road, 3 kilometres north-east of Rockingham in the Rockingham Industrial Zone. Read more...Last updated: October 16, 2014
The proposal is to develop a mineral sands mine near the Keysbrook township. The proposal involves the extraction and processing of a low-grade heavy mineral sands deposit. This inquiry under s46 is in regard to a request for an extension of time for substantial commencement specified in Ministerial Statement 810 . Read more...Last updated: June 18, 2014
Subdivision of Lot 500 Patterson Road, East Rockingham identified in plan of subdivision titled Rockingham Industry Zone Subdivision Plan Lot 500 Patterson Road, Rockingham (Rockingham Amended Plan dated 7 August 2013). Inquiry under section 46(4) into the implementation conditions of Ministerial Statement 863 . Read more...Last updated: April 22, 2014
The Port Kennedy Regional Recreation Centre proposal was assessed by the EPA in 1989, approved by the Minister for the Environment in Ministerial Statement 105 , and received further government endorsement in the, Port Kennedy Development Agreement Act 1992, . During that time active consideration was being given to shifting part of the area proposed for conservation. Following the completion of the EPA's assessment and while the conditions were being set, this possible change was... Read more...Last updated: April 2, 2014
The proposal is to create a major public recreation and conservation park venue for the community of Western Australia at a key coastal site in the Perth metropolitan region. Read more...Last updated: February 12, 2014
Proposal by Ocean Dunes Pty Ltd to develop a recreational resort complex incorporating an 18 hole dune links type golf course of international competition standard, marina and beach resort and a residential estate on a 245 ha coastal site at Eglinton, some 45 mins north of the Perth Central Business District. Read more...Last updated: January 20, 2014
The proposal is to undertake development (stormwater management and landscaping) within the Cockburn Central West wetland in accordance with the Cockburn Central West Wetland Concept Plan. Read more...Last updated: December 6, 2013
Extract sand from mining tenement ML70/326, Lot 5892 Maralla Road, Bullsbrook. Inquiry under s46 to change the conditions of Ministerial Statement 24. Read more...Last updated: November 25, 2013
On 21 September 2011, Western Power, through the Minster for Energy, applied to the Minister for Environment for an approval under noise regulation 17 in relation to Western Power’s existing and future electrical distribution transformers. The basis of the application was that the noise emissions from a large number of distribution transformers operated by Western Power do not comply with the assigned noise levels specified by the noise regulations, due to their proximity to noise sensitive... Read more...Last updated: November 18, 2013
The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia proposes to develop a pedestrian bridge over the Swan River linking the East Perth foreshore to the Burswood Peninsula and the construction of a bus hub at East Perth. The proposal forms the third component (Part 3) of the new Perth Stadium Project, Part 1 being the construction of the Stadium and associated Sports Precinct, and Part 2 being the construction of the Transport Corridor Infrastructure including rail works and upgrades to the... Read more...Last updated: September 2, 2013
Water Corporation is proposing to implement a 14 gigalitre per annum groundwater replenishment scheme (GWRS) of recycled wastewater to the Leederville and Yarragadee aquifers, located on the Swan Coastal Plain. Read more...Last updated: July 17, 2013
The proposal is to subdivide Lot 504 Lexia Avenue, Upper Swan into three rural lots. The EPA considers that the proposal, as described, cannot meet the EPA’s environmental objectives for: specially protected (threatened) fauna; regionally significant vegetation, wetlands and watercourses; and surface water quality and quantity. Read more...Last updated: July 15, 2013
Antoine (Tony) and Malaky Sader propose to replant an area of approximately 2000 square metres of Lot 54 Wolfe Road, Banjup. Read more...Last updated: March 18, 2013
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has received a referral on the proposal to maintain a permanent water body in Lake Jualbup. The proposal is to convert Lake Jualbup into a constructed lake by lining the lake bed with a polymer additive and constructing sloped banks and concrete walls to reduce water loss to the surrounding environment. The EPA considers that the potential environmental issues associated with the proposal are: • Water quality impacts on aquatic fauna, • Impacts on... Read more...Last updated: March 13, 2013
Burswood Nominees Ltd intends to develop a 25 storey hotel addition at their integrated Crown Perth complex in Perth. The development will comprise two distinct areas: the Towers, which will accommodate a total of 500 rooms; and the low-rise Podium, which will contain a large convention and meeting complex, restaurants, retail and public spaces. Read more...Last updated: January 11, 2013
The referral received by the EPA is for the construction and operation of the stadium. The EPA considers that the main environmental issues are associated with the pre-construction site works, which will stabilise and prepare parts of the site before the main construction phase. The site was previously used as a landfill facility and has been classified as "possibly contaminated - investigation required" under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003. Preconstruction site works will... Read more...Last updated: December 24, 2012
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has received a referral from the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) to revitalise the island’s 22 hectare public golf course, west of the Thomson Bay settlement. Read more...Last updated: November 19, 2012
Existing quarry operations (Pioneer No.1) are located on freehold land owned by Pioneer at Lot 11, Neuman Road, Heme Hill in the Shire of Swan. It is proposed to relocate the operation to a new site (Pioneer No.2), within the freehold property, 1.5 kilometres east of the present site in a valley behind the main ridge of the Darling Scarp. Pioneer No.2 is expected to be operational within three years of the date that all necessary approvals have been obtained. The new site has at least 100 years... Read more...Last updated: September 10, 2012
The most significant impact of the proposed resource extraction involves the clearing of 219 hectares of native vegetation. A beneficial outcome of the proposal is the retention of 218ha of remnant native vegetation for conservation purposes, which includes: • Bush Forever sites 293 and 384 (119ha); and • Threatened Ecological Community (FCT 26a) and Priority Ecological Community (FCT24) (99ha). Read more...