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: February 9, 2015
The proposal is for the construction and operation of a diamond mine, power station and processing plant within Mining Lease 04/372 in the West Kimberley area 140 kilometres east of Derby, to process approximately 4.4 million tonnes per annum of ore. Read more...Last updated: May 12, 2014
A 2,000 hectare aquaculture development zone located within Cone Bay, as defined by spatial coordinates provided in Table 2 of Schedule 1, as represented in Figure 1 and described in Table 1 of Schedule 1 (Kimberley Aquaculture Development Zone) with a maximum production capacity of 20,000 tonnes per annum of marine finfish of a species that occurs naturally within the Pilbara and Kimberley Region. Read more...Last updated: April 17, 2014
To extend the current Argyle Diamond Mine Operations at Argyle Diamond Mine to develop an underground diamond mine and associated infrastructure. Read more...Last updated: January 13, 2014
The Environmental Protection Authority has received a referral from Buru Energy Ltd for a proposal to carry out tight gas stimulation using hydraulic fracturing of four existing exploration wells in the Canning Basin area of Western Australia. The four wells to undergo hydraulic fracturing are Yulleroo 3, Yulleroo 4, Valhalla North 1 and Asgard 1. The proposal does not involve any clearing of vegetation as it is utilising existing wells approved by the Department of Mines and Petroleum. The... Read more...Last updated: July 22, 2013
The proposal is to construct and operate a tidal power station across the mouth of Doctor’s Creek, near Derby, for the generation of electricity. The proposal also includes the construction of power lines to distribute power to major centres in the West Kimberley., Note:, This assessment is of a modification to the Derby Tidal Power proposal (previously reported in Bulletin 942 and Bulletin 984). Read more...Last updated: June 12, 2013
Inquiry under s46 - request to to amend Ministerial Statement 830 to contemporise and rationalise existing conditions. Read more...Last updated: July 9, 2012
An embankment lift of a tailings storage facility and leaving the facility in situ. 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: July 11, 2011
Inquiry under s46 regarding amendments to the conditions of Ministerial Statement 749 to remove the speed limit restrictions applied to mulgara habitat areas in this project. 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: December 3, 2008
Pluton proposes to undertake Phase II of a mineral exploration program on Irvine Island to refine the definition of the iron ore resource in the south-east part of the island and to undertake drilling for the purpose of environmental investigations. The Phase II exploration program will include: drilling 29 sites along the Hardstaff Peninsula using a diamond core rig drilling an additional 10 holes in the Isthmus region at existing Phase 1 work sites drilling for the purpose of environmental... Read more...Last updated: December 19, 2007
Pluton proposes to undertake a mineral exploration program on Irvine Island to determine the extent of iron mineralisation across the eastern edge of the island. Irvine Island is located within the Buccaneer Archipelago in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The island is located approximately 140 km north of Derby and approximately 11 km from the mainland. The proposal comprises: Collecting (by hand or using hand-based machinery) approximately 800 surface samples across eastern Irvine... Read more...Last updated: August 31, 2007
Proposal by Woodside Energy Ltd. to undertake a three dimensional (3D) seismic survey within State waters at Scott Reef. The proponent has prepared the EPS document which accompanies this report (Woodside, 2007). Read more...Last updated: September 13, 2006
Tropical Timber Plantations Pty Ltd (TTP) propose to establish a tropical timber plantation of approximately 900 hectares (ha) within the Beagle Bay Aboriginal Reserve on the Dampier Peninsula. Read more...Last updated: March 8, 2006
Striker Resources NL proposes to establish a dry door barge site, laydown area, and access road in a coastal inlet 36 kilometres (km) southeast of Cape Londonderry. The site, known locally as Gumboot Bay, is on Unallocated Crown Land that has been identified for inclusion in the Proposed Cape Londonderry National Park (PNP/215). The proposal also includes 3.6 km of unsealed road to be constructed through the PNP/215. This report provides the Environmental Protection Authority's (EPA's... Read more...Last updated: February 6, 2002
The proposal is to develop a raw sugar industry on the Weaber, Keep River and Knox Creek Plains. The M2 Project is located near Kununurra within the Victoria-Bonaparte Biogeographic Region and the project area extends over approximately 76,000 ha of land comprising the Weaber, Keep River and Knox Creek Plains, and involves approximately equal areas within WA and the NT. The proposal has been assessed in two parts: biodiversity and management. This assessment is of the management component. See... Read more...Last updated: February 6, 2002
The proposal is to develop a raw sugar industry on the Weaber, Keep River and Knox Creek Plains. The M2 Project is located near Kununurra within the Victoria-Bonaparte Biogeographic Region and the project area extends over approximately 76,000 ha of land comprising the Weaber, Keep River and Knox Creek Plains, and involves approximately equal areas within WA and the NT. The proposal has been assessed in two parts: biodiversity and management. This assessment is of the biodiversity. See here for... Read more...Last updated: November 14, 2001
The proposed airport will be located in a site approximately 12 km north-east of Broome townsite. The proposal involves the construction of one main runway, parallel taxiway, turning nodes, apron parking, general aviation parking, maintenance and storage hangers and fuel storage. It also includes domestic and international terminals, land-side and airside commercial activities and a short future parallel runway for light aircraft. Read more...Last updated: June 9, 1999
The proposal is to construct and operate a tidal power station across the mouth of Doctor’s Creek, near Derby, for the generation of electricity. The proposal also includes the construction of power lines to distribute power to major centres in the West Kimberley. The proposal was remitted by the Minister for further assessment ( Assessment 1453 ). 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...