ProjectProponent: City of AlbanyProposal description: The City of Albany (CoA) proposes to construct an artificial surfing reef (ASR) at Middleton Beach, southern Western Australia. The proposed ASR will be built at the southern end of the beach with the aim of enhancing the recreational surfing conditions for local residents and tourists. The ASR will be designed to target beginner-intermediate surfers. Region: South WestReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: InfrastructureLast updated: June 10, 2019Current Status: Decision on whether to assess has been published 1. ReferralComment on this referral: Albany Artificial Surf ReefComment period: Wednesday, 17 October, 2018 to Tuesday, 23 October, 2018Referral documentation: Referral Form.pdf (PDF, 793.78 KB) Environmental Impact Assessment.pdf (PDF, 6.11 MB) 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Referral examined, preliminary investigations and inquiries conducted. Proposal not to be assessed under Part IV of the EP Act. Advice given (Appealable)Extract of determination: Albany Artificial Surf Reef (PDF, 529.17 KB)Preliminary Environmental Factors: Benthic Communities and HabitatsCoastal ProcessesMarine FaunaPublic advice: CMS17477-Advice.pdf (PDF, 2.47 MB)Date published: Friday, 10 May, 2019