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: 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: 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: May 1, 1991
Proposal to grant an exploration tenement (EL 04/530) to the proponent, Martin Ynema. The application was referred to the Environmental Protection Authority by the Department of Mines because of its environmental sensitivity. Read more...Last updated: April 30, 1991
The proposal is to develop a gas field near the Harriet Oil Field on the North-West Shelf, 20 km north-east of Barrow Island. This will involve a gas pipeline to collect the gas from four small gas fields and bring it to Varanus Island where it will be treated at an already approved gas processing facility before being piped to the mainland and connected to the State Electricity Commission of Western Australia's (SECWA) Dampier-Wagerup pipeline. Read more...Last updated: April 26, 1991
LASMO Oil (Australia) has proposed an offshore exploration drilling program for petroleum within its permit areas EP-342 and TP/9 at the open end of Exmouth Gulf. This proposal seeks environmental approval for the drilling of two wells in 1991 followed by a minimum of three others over the period 1992-1994. Read more...Last updated: April 18, 1991
The Department of Marine and Harbours proposes to dredge the Carnarvon Boat Harbour and its approach channels and disperse of the dredge spoil within the Harbour Lease Area. The Harbour Lease area contains environmentally sensitive areas including migratory shorebird habitat and mangroves. Read more...Last updated: April 12, 1991
The applicants propose, upon grant of the tenement, to undertake a phased exploration programme for heavy mineral sands following the indications of mineral sands on prospecting licence 70/444 and their possible extension into the exploration licence application area. PL 70/444 is now subject to an application for a mining lease (ML 70/620). Phase One of the programme involves a limited survey on foot using hand-held magnetometers, which may may also involve the collection of surface soil... Read more...Last updated: April 12, 1991
Clive Daw, the proponent has applied for Prospecting Licence 74/116 which is located within Ravensthorpe Range, just north of Kundip. The application was referred to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) by the Department of Mines because it is part of an Environmental Protection Authority Red Book recommendation (Ravensthorpe Range Nature Reserve, EPA Red Book recommendation 3.8). 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 construct a facility to treat wastewater from Augusta to secondary standards and dispose of the effluent by ground infiltration on an area adjacent to the ponds. The site selected is Unalienated Crown Land located approximately 3km south-west of the Central Business District of the town of Augusta. The wastewater from Augusta will be treated using oxidation ponds. Initially there will be 3 oxidation ponds operated in series to cater for a population of 1,000. Future upgrading... 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 15, 1991
The proposal involves a small extraction operation using dozers, excavators and trucks in an area which has been subject to similar, though smaller- scale, mining activity in the past. The gypsum occurs within old coastal ridges and the extraction operation would involve clearing the vegetation and topsoil, which would be stockpiled, and mining the gypsum before spreading the topsoil and vegetation back over the area. The Department of Mines has proposed to place a range of conditions on the... 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 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...