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, 2001
The proposal is for a large-scale nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation which will involve the mining and processing of up to 15 million dry tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of lateritic ore to produce approximately 60,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of nickel and up to 8,000 tpa of cobalt. The ore will be mined at Marshall Pool, 55 km south-south-east of Leinster, and Lawlers, 10 km south of Leinster. Read more...Last updated: August 14, 2001
The proposal is for construction and operation of facilities for annual export of 1.5 million tonnes of iron-ore, including the installation of a railcar dumper facility, iron ore storage, dust control systems and conveyor and loading equipment. Inquiry under s46 into amending the conditions of Ministerial Statement 325 , specifically in relation to noise. Read more...Last updated: July 30, 2001
Inquiry under section 46 of the, Environmental Protection Act 1986, (EP Act) to extend the project approval period allowed for under Condition 11 of Ministerial Statement 430 . Read more...Last updated: July 10, 2001
Inquiry under section 46 of the, Environmental Protection Act 1986, to increase to phosphorus discharge limit Read more...Last updated: June 22, 2001
Proposal by the Water Corporation to construct and operate a seawater supply and desalination system on the Burrup Peninsula. Read more...Last updated: June 11, 2001
Proposal by Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) to upgrade sections of the existing Useless Loop Road, Shark Bay. Read more...Last updated: March 13, 2001
Inquiry under section 46 of the, Environmental Protection Act 1986, to change conditions of Ministerial Statement 481 published on 13 July 1998 to allow increased nitrogen oxides emissions Read more...Last updated: February 9, 2001
Inquiry under section 46 of the, Environmental Protection Act 1986, to increase production at the Wagerup Alumina Refinery from 3.3 million tonnes to 3.65 million tonnes. Read more...Last updated: January 24, 2001
The proposal is for a regional waste processing facility within the Kwinana Heavy Industrial Estate. The site is located on the Swan Coastal Plain approximately 30 kilometres south west of the Perth Central Business District and 3 kilometres north-west of the Town of Kwinana. The site is a large undeveloped piece of land which is adjacent to the British Petroleum (BP) refinery. The nearest residences are located to the north east in Hope Valley (approximately 2.6 kilometres) and to the east in... Read more...Last updated: December 18, 2000
The proposal is to clear approximately 265 hectares of native vegetation for the establishment of Tagasaste, a perennial fodder crop species. The area of vegetation proposed for clearing is located on the proponent's farming property, Swan Locations 5434 and 5433, near Mogumber West Road approximately 35 kms north of Gingin. The area is part of a formerly more extensive area of native vegetation recommended for reservation and protection by the EPA through the 1983 System 6 recommendations. Read more...Last updated: December 11, 2000
The proposal is for the subdivision of approximately 89 hectares of land being Lot 502 bound by North Lake, Phoenix and Sudlow Roads and a rail reserve. The subdivision proposes approximately 190 lots for general industrial and mixed business use, and sets aside land for open space and road purposes. The site is immediately to the west of South Lake. South Lake is part of Beeliar Regional Park and Bushplan Site No. 254, and is subject to the provisions of the Environmental Protection (Swan... Read more...Last updated: December 4, 2000
Proposal by Mr W O'Halloran (the proponent and landowner) to clear approximately 184 hectares of native vegetation on Kent Location 1766 in the Shire of Kent for agricultural purposes. The proponent has indicated that the purpose for the proposed clearing is for growing wheat, lupins and sheep. Read more...Last updated: November 28, 2000
The proposal is to develop two iron ore deposits (Nammuldi and Silvergrass) near Hamersley Iron Pty Limited’s current Brockman No. 2 iron ore mine, 65 kilometres north-west of Tom Price. Read more...Last updated: November 10, 2000
The proposal is to mine titanium minerals from Orebodies 27, 200 and 28000, adjacent to the southern mining operations of the existing Cooljarloo Mineral Sands mine, located 10 kilometres north-west of Cataby, Shire of Dandaragan. Read more...Last updated: October 12, 2000
The proposal is for the construction and operation of a dual runway airport within the Kalbarri Airport Reserve, approximately 8 kilometres east of Kalbarri. The proposal also includes the decommissioning and rehabilitation of the present airport site south of Kalbarri. Read more...Last updated: September 18, 2000
Proposal to construct a gas to synthetics plant on the Burrup peninsula. Read more...Last updated: September 14, 2000
The proposal is for the widespread distribution and use of bauxite residue from Alcoa of Australia's Kwinana, Wagerup and Pinjarra refineries for the purpose of soil amendment for the currently approved land use activities on the Swan Coastal Plain portion of the catchment of the Peel inlet and Harvey Estuary. This inquiry under s46 is in regard to a request for extension of approval time limit. Read more...Last updated: July 20, 2000
Proposal by Cable Sands (WA) Pty Ltd to mine mineral sands and relocate an existing rubbish tip in a portion of "C" Class Reserve 31900 which is vested in the Shire of Harvey for the purpose of sand extraction and rubbish disposal. Read more...Last updated: July 13, 2000
The Proposal is for the construction and operation of a facility for the export of iron ore. The facility would consist of three separate parts; a marine component, a terrestrial component and a rail component- Constructed and operated by FPA, KIPL and Westrail respectively. Read more...Last updated: July 13, 2000
Proposal to clear 250 ha of native vegetation on Victoria Location 10641, Coorow-Greenhead Road, Shire of Coorow. Read more...