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: September 14, 2021
Hastings Technology Metals Ltd propose to expand the existing approved Yangibana Rare Earths Project, a Rare Earth Elements mine which includes on site processing and associated infrastructure. The expansion involves mining from two additional pits (Yangibana and Auer) and one larger amalgamated pit (Bald Hill-Simon’s Find-Fraser’s). The proposal is located approximately 270 kilometres east-north-east of Carnarvon in the Shire of Upper Gascoyne. The proposal would include total disturbance of... Read more...Last updated: May 31, 2021
The Water Corporation propose to construct a seawater desalination plant to supply potable water to the town of Onslow, WA. Seawater intake and brine wastewater release will occur in Beadon Bay, approximately 1 km seaward from the shoreline. The desalination processing facility is to be located at Lot 551, 552 and/or 553 Beadon Creek Road, Onslow. The proposal will involve the installation of permanent subtidal infrastructure in Beadon Bay (intake head, brine diffusers and transport pipes), a... Read more...Last updated: November 9, 2020
NW Interconnected Power Pty Ltd (the Proponent) is seeking to revise its approved proposal to develop the Asian Renewable Energy Hub. The proposal was previously referred under section 38 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act), assessed by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) at the level of Public Environmental Review (PER) (NW Interconnected Power 2019), and subsequently approved by the Western Australian Minister for Environment in October 2020. This referral is for ... Read more...Last updated: May 18, 2020
Change to condition 3 - Time limit for Proposal Implementation. Extension of time limit of 5 years to 15 June 2025, allowing time for project financing. Read more...Last updated: April 20, 2020
The Department of Transport is proposing to construct and operate the Port Hedland Spoilbank Marina Proposal, including marine and land-based components within the Town of Port Hedland, Pilbara, WA. The Proposal includes: marina basin, mooring facilities (up to 80 pens), boat launching area, sand trap and entrance channel capital dredging works resulting in up to 900,000 cubic metres (m3) of dredge spoil and dredged to a maximum depth of -2m chart datum (-6m AHD). Dredge spoil will be used... Read more...Last updated: May 20, 2019
The Proposal is to undertake essential maintenance works on the Cape Lambert Port A (CLA) wharf facility and associated jetty. The Proposal consists of two components, the CLA Dolphin Life Extension Project and the CLA Jetty Strengthening Project, collectively referred to as CLA Marine Structures Refurbishment Project (the Proposal). The CLA dolphins were constructed between 1972 and 2002, with recent inspections indicating that the current dolphins are near end of life and need replacement. In... Read more...Last updated: March 5, 2019
Pilbara Energy Company Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (FMG)) is seeking to develop the Pilbara Transmission Project (the proposal), a high voltage power transmission network in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The proposal is comprised of approximately 375 kilometres of 220 kilo-volt overhead transmission lines with terminal and substation infrastructure. The proposal is to be located within a 4780 hectare (ha) development envelope. The proposal... Read more...Last updated: February 4, 2019
The Shire of Ashburton is proposing the development of a new regional waste management facility located on undeveloped land at 150 Onslow Road, Talandji, approximately 36 km south of Onslow. The Pilbara Waste Management Facility will provide a range of waste management services including sustainable initiatives such as material reuse, recycling and recovery as well as treatment and disposal. The facility will include: - Class IV Landfill; - Bulk Waste Area including: Green... Read more...Last updated: January 11, 2019
City of Karratha are proposing a trial which involves a total of 7,000m 3 of sand renourishment at Dampier Palms Beach using clean coarse sand from the Extraction Area, south of Hampton Oval. Placement of the sand will occur on the beachface, mostly between mean sea level and highest astronomical tide, at two sites either side of a minor rock control at Dampier Palms Beach. The renourishment is proposed to occur in two stages, with: An initial trial renourishment of nominally 3,000m³ based on... Read more...Last updated: December 3, 2018
Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers Limited proposes to construct and operate a methanol plant with a production capacity of approximately 5,000 tonnes per day ( tpd ) on Site E within the Burrup Strategic Industrial Area (SIA) on the Burrup Peninsula. The proposal is adjacent to the Murujuga National Park. The proposal would result in the disturbance of approximately 75 hectares within Site E. Read more...Last updated: October 15, 2018
Changes to conditions 3-1 and 3-2 of Ministerial Statement 772 in order to extend the Time Limit of Authorisation Read more...Last updated: May 14, 2018
Section 46 extension to the Time Limit for Authorisation for substantial commencement. Read more...Last updated: April 16, 2018
Johns Creek Boat Harbour is a small facility located at Point Samson, 40 km east of Karratha. Dredging of the Boat Harbour and Entrance Channel is required to restore navigable depths, and is planned for autumn 2018. Maintenance dredging is proposed to occur within the Boat Harbour and Entrance Channel, with disposal to a sandbank about 1 km south of the Boat Harbour (Western Disposal area). Read more...Last updated: December 8, 2016
In September 2011 Chevron Australia Propriety Limited (CAPL) and the Department of State Development (DSD) executed an agreement (Ashburton North State Development Agreement (Wheatstone Project) (SDA)) that required CAPL, to develop and execute a project that increased potable water supply to Onslow by 2 ML/day. This project is referred to as the Onslow Water Infrastructure Upgrade Project. After completion of the works the assets will be handed-over to the Water Corporation for ongoing... Read more...Last updated: December 7, 2016
Skircon OPCO Pty Ltd (the proponent) proposes to construct and operate an offshore submarine fibre optic cable to service the iron ore and oil and gas industry. The fibre optic cable would extend from Darwin, Northern Territory to Port Hedland, Western Australia. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reviewed and considered the potential impacts of the portion of the proposal which coincides with State waters and lands. Read more...Last updated: November 29, 2016
The proponent, Iron Bridge Operations Pty Ltd (a Joint Venture between FMG Iron Bridge Pty Ltd and Formosa Steel IB Pty Ltd), proposes to construct and operate new infrastructure within the existing Herb Elliot Port Facility, Fortescue Metals Group, Port Hedland. The proposal, Iron Bridge Port Facility, is designed to accept 10 Mtpa of magnetite concentrate slurry from the North Star Magnetite Project, whereupon the slurry would be dewatered and the concentrate product stored within a shed that... Read more...Last updated: April 28, 2014
The Department of Transport (DoT) proposes to upgrade the facilities in Beadon Creek to support the growing demand for land at the Maritime Facility. The upgrade works include capital dredging a berth pocket and turning basin immediately west of the existing channel. The dredged material will be used to create additional land-backed wharf area immediately north of the existing lots. Read more...Last updated: September 2, 2013
Onslow Resources Ltd proposes to mine up to 2.3 million tonnes of river sand and shingle in the Ashburton riverbed within the Minderoo Pastoral Lease. Mining will only take place when the river is dry and production will be limited by the rate that material is able to be replenished by flow events. Mining will be confined to replenishable material. The operation is small and low impact within M08/458 and M08/461 and will produce two product lines: sand and aggregate. Read more...Last updated: August 6, 2013
Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd proposes to develop a new Direct Shipping Ore iron ore mine at Murray's Hill in the Pilbara, and will extract iron ore at a rate of up to 5 million tonnes per annum. Mining is proposed above the water table and no dewatering will be required. The project consists of one mine pit, waste dump, crushing and screening plant, accommodation plant, and associated infrastructure., Note: This proposal is now referred to as the ‘Murray’s Hill Project’ and is a separate... Read more...