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 9, 2025
Tassal propose to expand its barramundi farm operations to 7 sites spread across the Buccaneer Archipelago, in the Kimberley region. The proposed expansion will be staged over a 10-year period. 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: September 10, 2018
Harvest Road Export Pty Ltd is proposing to undertake a two year trial of rock oyster aquaculture at nine sites within the Wooramel Bank, situated along the eastern shoreline of Shark Bay, in the Gascoyne Region. The Wooramel Bank forms part of the Shark Bay Marine Park and World Heritage area. The trial project comprises of nine small sites along a 40 kilometre length of the Wooramel Bank. Seven sites will have intertidal culture systems of oyster baskets held on longlines such that baskets... Read more...Last updated: July 17, 2017
The Department of Fisheries, on behalf of the Minister for Fisheries proposes to create an ‘Aquaculture Development Zone’ to provide a management precinct for prospective future aquaculture proposals within State Waters, approximately 75 kilometres west of Geraldton within the Fish Habitat Protection Area of the Abrolhos Islands. The strategic proposal area has been selected by the proponent to maximise suitability for marine finfish aquaculture, and minimise potential impacts on existing... Read more...Last updated: December 4, 2014
The proposal is for a three year, pilot scale Mulloway (, Argyrosomus hololepidotus, ) and Yellowtail Kingfish (, Seriola lalandi, ) seacage aquaculture trial in the Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (approximately 75 kilometres west of Geraldton). Inquiry under section 46 in response to a request for extension of timeframe for substantial commencement - condition 4 - Ministerial Statement 649 . Read more...Last updated: October 21, 2013
The proposal is to develop a commercial-scale algae farm and processing facilities located near Karratha in the Shire of Roebourne. The project would involve cultivation, harvesting, separation and processing of algae. Cultivation would occur in shallow open ponds in the presence of sunlight, seawater and carbon dioxide plus some nutrients and trace elements to promote algal growth. The end products from processing would be: biodiesel for use as fuel; protein-rich biomass for farmed fish and... Read more...Last updated: January 25, 2013
The implementation of a three year, pilot scale Mulloway (, Argyrosomus hololepidotus, ) and Yellowtail Kingfish (, Seriola lalandi, ) seacage aquaculture trial in the Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (approximately 75 kilometres west of Geraldton), as documented in schedule 1 of Ministerial Statement 649 . Inquiry into request under section 46 for extension of time limit. Read more...Last updated: January 5, 2012
The proposal is to increase production of barramundi from 1000 tpa to 2000 tpa at its sea cage aquaculture site in Cone Bay which is located approximately 215 km north north east of Broome in the Buccaneer Archipelago and forms part of the Yampi Sound in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The proponent has a 21 year Aquaculture Lease (AL0020) over its existing aquaculture site (Aquaculture Licence No. 1465) which is approximately 700 hectares. Read more...Last updated: August 6, 2009
The proposal is to utilise aquaculture techniques to produce a maximum of 1,000 tonnes of Barramundi per year in Cone Bay. Cone Bay is within the Buccaneer Archipelago approximately 215 kilometres (km) north-northeast of Broome in the north-west of Western Australia. Cone Bay is approximately 20 km long and 6.5 km wide near its west-facing opening and is fringed by sandstone cliffs on both sides. The existing aquaculture site (licence No. 1465) encompasses approximately 700 hectares of the bay. Read more...Last updated: February 25, 2008
The implementation of a one-year, pilot scale yellowfin tuna seacage aquaculture trial in the Zeewijk Channel, Abrolhos Islands (approximately 75 kilometres west of Geraldton). Read more...Last updated: June 4, 1999
Proposal by Kimberley Prawn Company to establish a prawn farm on the tidal mud flats of Doctor's Creek near Derby. Read more...Last updated: June 8, 1998
Proposal to develop a land-based marine shell breeding facility and residence on Downes Island approximately seven kilometres west of Port Hedland. Trochus shells (, Trochus niloticu, ), Pearl oysters (, Pteria penguin, ,, Pinctada margaritifera, ,, P. albina, ) and a range of other native Australian shells will be bred at the facility. Trochus and pearl oysters will be grown-out off-site. Read more...