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: 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: August 16, 1991
Boral Resources (W.A) Limited has submitted a proposal for an extension to its existing hard rock quarrying operation on the foothills of the Darling Scarp at Maddington. The proposal is for an expansion of the quarry area between and to the east of ihe present quarry workings. This will give the operation a total projected life of a further 90 years based upon current extraction rates. Read more...Last updated: July 29, 1991
The proposal consists of modifications to, replacement of, or expansions of, eight units on the existing plant. The units involved include the: hydrofiner unit; propane production unit number 1; new straight run gasoline 'minalk' unit; new catalytic cracked spirit 'minalk' unit; new sour water treatment facilities; new sulphur recovery unit; residue cracker gas recovery unit and propane production unit number 2; and residue cracker unit - particulate emissions. Read more...Last updated: July 19, 1991
The proposal relates to granting of a mining lease 70/423, just north of Bullsbrook. The lease covers the whole of two reserves, a Recreation Reserve (27583) and a Travellers and Stock Reserve (C1651\). A mining lease (described in Part IV, Sections 71 - 85 of the, Mining Act 1978, ) allows the lessee to mine the land for any minerals for an initial period of 21 years. The Minister for Mines may renew the lease for further periods of 21 years and may set conditions for the prevention of injury... 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 31, 1991
In 1969, Western Mining Corporation Limited constructed a tailings pond in Baldivis, 7 km from the Company's Kwinana Nickel Refinery, to store solid and liquid wastes from the refinery. In March 1979, it was discovered that the tailings pond was leaking ammonium sulphate solution to the groundwater resulting in contamination of the bottom third of the groundwater body (aquifer). Currently, the proponent is recovering contaminated groundwater to manage the spread of the plume. However, at... Read more...Last updated: May 27, 1991
The proposal is to construct and operate a small stock feed manufacturing facility on Lot 10 Born Road, Casuarina, in the Town of Kwinana. The proposal involves the construction of a single skinned building (20 x 18 m), with approximately 80 m 2 to house the manufacturing equipment and 240 m 2 to store the finished product . External installation of storage silos would be required - four grain silos of 50 tonnes capacity and four soft material silos of 10 tonnes capacity each. In the process,... 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 3, 1991
The proposal is to realign Yangebup Road between Hammond Road and Lorimer Road, within the suburb of Yangebup. The Yangebup Road realignment involves closing the existing Yangebup Road along the southern margin of Lake Yangebup and realigning the road further south. The proposed new alignment passes approximately halfway between Lake Yangebup and Lake Kogolup, on the higher ground which separates their respective surface drainage catchments. The proposed construction works associated with the... Read more...Last updated: March 15, 1991
In December 1988 Australian Gold Reagents Pty Ltd produced a Public Environmental Review document describing its proposal to expand its existing sodium cyanide solution plant at Kwinana and increase its annual production from 15,000 tonnes per annum to 40,000 tonnes per annum. In its assessment, the Environmental Protection Authority concluded that the only issue not fully addressed was that of risks and hazards. The proposal only quantitatively addressed risks and hazards for a 30,000 tonnes... 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: March 13, 1991
The proposal is to fill a mined sand pit by allowing waste disposal operators, such as demolition contractors, to dump dry waste materials (i.e. inert fill) under the supervision of the proponent. The site would be operated from 7 am to 4 pm. The landfill would have a life of about 5 years. The floor of the landfilI pit would be raised to a minimum level of RL 30 m to ensure at least 3 metres of clean sand between the inert fill and the highest known water table. Waste materials would be dumped... 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 11, 1991
The objectives of the proposal are to assess the effectiveness of Sumilarv against midges and its impact on non-target organisms in Lake Monger and North Lake. Both wet lands are highly eutrophic (nutrient enriched), there are severe midge nutrient problems during spring and the summer months and Abate is no longer a reliable control agent. The field trials involve applications of Sumilarv at a rate of 10kg/ha on three separate occasions. The compound will be applied by outboard dinghy and a... 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 8, 1991
The proposal is to construct dams for the purpose of growing marron. The proponent intends to ensure that the dams will be sealed with clay to ensure no leakage of groundwater into or out of the dams. A design criteria for the dams is that they shall not overflovv during vvinter, so that wastewater will only be generated when the dams are cleaned. A freeboard of 600 mm would be necessary to accommodate winter rainfall without overflow during most winters. The proponent intends to ensure... Read more...Last updated: February 5, 1991
Liquid Air is seeking to pipe hydrogen from CSBP and Farmers' nearby chlor-alkali plant. The proposal necessitates an extension of the existing 50 mm diameter pipeline through private land owned by Tiwest and CSBP and Farmers over a further distance of some 1.6 km. The proponent has identified a preliminary route for the pipeline extension. Approval from Tiwest for the pipeline extension within its boundaries has been granted and, because Liquid Air has a corporate relationship with CSBP... 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...