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: October 2, 1991
Inquiry under s46 into a request a change to condition relating to timing of preparation of an Environmental Protection Policy. lt is now proposed to extend the target date as set in condition 3 of Ministerial Statement 55 for the preparation of a draft Environmental Protection Policy, from the 31 December, 1989 to the 4 June, 1990., Note:, No Ministerial Statement found, but subsequent Statement 313 notes that the conditions set on 3 January 1989 (Ministerial Statement 55) were amended on 2... Read more...Last updated: August 29, 1991
The Peel-Harvey estuarine system is badly degraded. The system shows signs of severe eutrophication (nutrient enrichment), which results in excessive algal growth. The algae live on the nutrients, and multiply rapidly, stifling life in the Estuary in warmer weather. The algae accumulate on the shores of the Estuary and rot, causing odour problems, polluting the shore, and killing wildlife and fish. This results in a significant reduction in the recreational, environmental, social and economic... Read more...Last updated: August 27, 1991
The proposal is to rezone, subdivide and develop Lot 147 on Acourt Road, Banjup to create 20 "Special Rural" lots ranging in size from 2ha to 2.7ha. The site is currently zoned "Rural" under the City of Cockburn's Town Planning Scheme No 1 and the City of Cockburn's proposed Town Planning Scheme No 2 and has inadequate land use controls for the proposed "Special Rural" use. Through the rezoning process it is intended to apply special provisions to the... Read more...Last updated: July 29, 1991
This proposal is located at Lot 6 Gingin Brook Road, Gingin, and it is proposed to establish 1.2 hectares of fruit and citrus trees, along with 0.5 hectare of vegetable market garden. The proponents have undertaken to perform soil and plant analyses to amend the levels of fertiliser applied. After the third year, fertiliser applications to these trees will be based solely on soil and plant analyses. Once the fruit trees are established and producing fruit for market, the proponent will convert... Read more...Last updated: July 29, 1991
The Environmental Protection Authority has received a number of proposals, each of which involves an application for a well licence to pursue conventional sprinkler irrigated agriculture. Each proposal was referred to the Environmental Protection Authority by the Water Authority of WA and each property is located within the Swan Coastal Plain catchment of the Peel-Harvey Estuary. The Authority has also received a number of other proposals for the same class of activity within the Swan Coastal... Read more...Last updated: July 26, 1991
The proposal is for an air transfer base on Cassini Island to shuttle oil platform crews between Darwin and offshore sites in the Timor Sea. Cassini Island lies 15 km off the Kimberley coast. lt is currently listed as Vacant Crown Land although there is a proposal by the Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) to have it vested as a nature reserve. Currently BHPP operates a transfer operation from Troughton Island, about 60 km east-north-east of Cassini Island but wishes to... Read more...Last updated: July 10, 1991
This assessment is of two proposals, each of which involves an application for a well licence to pursue irrigated agriculture within the Peel-Harvey coastal plain catchment. Proposal 1 involves the flood irrigation of commonly grown pasture species (clover and perennial grasses) on an area of riverine clays adjacent to the North Dandalup River. Between 10 to 15 kg of phosphorus would be applied each year, with two thirds applied in autumn and one third applied in spring. Irrigation would occur... Read more...Last updated: June 7, 1991
This proposal to fill an old limestone quarry with dry inert fill is within an area affected by the Environmental Protection Authority's System Six Recommendation MS. As the site is surrounded on three sides by Neerabup National Park, the potential impacts of the proposal on the values of the park need to be considered. The potential for groundwater pollution is an issue of concern because the site is located about 800 metres upstream of an area designated by the Water Authority as a... Read more...Last updated: May 3, 1991
The proposal is for remedial treatment of Lot 839, Railway Parade, Bassendean. The site contains various waste materials which can be traced to the site's historical land use as an iron and steel foundry, processing scrap metal from any source available including mining waste, old railway carriages and fabrication off-cuts. The foundry was closed in 1982 and most of the production plant was dismantled and removed. Since this time there has been negligible activity at the site. The site is... Read more...Last updated: May 2, 1991
The proposal is for rezoning of Lot 6 and Part Lot 64 Lloyd Avenue Ravenswood from "Residential Development" to "Residential R-10" and "Caravan/Chalet Park". Approval to subdivide and to develop the Chalet/Caravan Park will be sought at a later date. Clean fill will be used to bring buildings such as the communal amenities block and private amenities blocks in the north-east corner to meet minimum floor levels recommended by the Water Authority. It is proposed to... Read more...Last updated: March 13, 1991
The proposal is to develop Lot 112 Warton Road, Forrestdale for a golf course and driving range facility with the emphasis being on family and casual use. There will be 9 short holes and 9 longer holes that will still be only approximately two thirds the length of an normal golf course. The driving range will be located in the southern end of the site and will be approximately 300m long. The fairways, tees and greens (approximately 6.5ha) will be irrigated, but the driving range will be... Read more...Last updated: February 27, 1991
Inquiry under s46 regarding a request to amend the environmental conditions of Ministerial Statement 82 to allow the development of Lots 107 and 108. These two lots are currently contained within the area defined as Stage 2. In order for them to be developed, it will be necessary to exclude these lots from the environmental conditions which relate to Stage 2. Accordingly, Northcorp has asked that lots 107 and 108 be included in the definition of Stage 1. The Town of Bassendean has considered... Read more...Last updated: February 27, 1991
The proposal is to amalgamate Lots 24-26 at the corner of Carmignani and Stoney Roads, Gnangara. The land in question is subject to the Environmental Protection Authority's System 6 Report Recommendation M8. Lots 24-26 are privately owned freehold lots and zoned for rural purposes under the Metropolitan Region Scheme.The proposal is associated with the establishment on the land of a proposed horse training facility. The Environmental Protection Authority has already provided informal... Read more...Last updated: February 27, 1991
The proposal is for the subdivision of Pt Lot 27, Cockburn Sound Location 16, for industrial purposes. This is consistent with the present zoning of the land. The proposal is located on cleared land. The proponent has agreed that all lots in the subdivision would be serviced by sewerage. Stormwater runoff from all road reserves within the industrial subdivision is proposed be piped to a central sump with the sufficient storage capacity to cater for a 1 in 10 year storm event. This site is... Read more...Last updated: February 11, 1991
The proposal is for a breeding herd of 50 - 100 Red Deer on the cleared portion of the property, approximately 5 ha. The deer are to be kept for the commercial production of velvet for the Asian market, and venison production for both the local and export markets. it is not intended to slaughter animais on the property. The proposed development is not intended to be used as a tourist attraction. The proposal also includes the construction of a residence and sheds. The site of the proposed... Read more...Last updated: February 7, 1991
The proposal is for the subdivision of Lots 1 & 2 Cockburn Sound Location 16, for industrial purposes. This is consistent with the present zoning of the land. The proposal is located on cleared land which was mined for limestone and then re-contoured. Part of the proposed subdivision is within the 200 m buffer area for the Water Authority Sewage Treatment Plant located north of Gordon Road, however as light winds which carry odours tend to occur in the evening outside of working hours the... Read more...Last updated: January 25, 1991
AWP Holdings Limited operates a solvent wool scouring plant at Miguel Road, Spearwood, Western Australia. One of its wastes is mud resulting from agricultural dirt scoured from the wool. The composition of the mud is grit, organic matter, salt with traces of heavy metals and pesticides, particularly the insecticide diazinon. The proposal is to carry out a year's trial on disposing of the mud by injecting it into the subsoil on land at Amarillo Farm. The property straddles the lower reaches... Read more...Last updated: January 25, 1991
The proposal consists of a boat haven with mooring facilities for up to 175 boats, a public boat landing, a launching ramp, refuelling and sullage pump-out facilities, a village centre, and tourist and residential accommodation. lt is located on 35 ha of privately owned land situated adjacent to the Sticks Channel, Peel Inlet, in the town of Mandurah. The land is zoned Tourist under the Mandurah Town Planning Scheme 1A, Amendment No 45. Following publication of the EPA's report and... Read more...Last updated: November 23, 1990
The proposal is to establish intensive chicken farming (approximately 150,000 birds) in three sheds on the above property. The property consists of 68ha , 40 of which is currently under irrigation for the production of lucerne. The poultry litter will be removed from site. Read more...Last updated: November 23, 1990
The proposal is for a service station and local store facilities. The subject land comprises a 4,000 square metre (approximately) segment of Swan location 1866, which is located on the south-east corner of Meadowlands Drive and Neaves Road, and is some 12 kilometres by road from Wanneroo townsite. The site is located over a Priority 1 Source Area as defined by the Water Authority of WA. for the protection of groundwater supplies, and is also within the Wanneroo Underground Water Pollution... Read more...