ProjectProponent: Le Mer Marketing and Consultancy Pty LtdProposal description: Proposal to develop a land-based marine shell breeding facility and residence on Downes Island approximately seven kilometres west of Port Hedland. Trochus shells (Trochus niloticu), Pearl oysters (Pteria penguin, Pinctada margaritifera, P. albina) and a range of other native Australian shells will be bred at the facility. Trochus and pearl oysters will be grown-out off-site. Assessment Number: 1030Region: PilbaraReferred under EP Act: s38Industry sector: AquacultureLast updated: June 8, 1998Current Status: Ministerial Statement published 2. Decision on whether to assess this proposalChair's Determination: Consultative Environmental ReviewPreliminary Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsCoastal ProcessesMarine Environmental QualityDate published: Friday, 22 December, 1995 3. AssessmentEnvironmental ReviewPublic submissions: Monday, 17 November, 1997 to Monday, 15 December, 1997Environmental Review documentation: CER - Aquaexport (PDF, 3.22 MB) 4. EPA Report on assessmentEPA Report Number: 886EPA Report: EPA Report 886 (PDF, 1000.58 KB)Key Environmental Factors: Social SurroundingsCoastal ProcessesMarine Environmental QualityDate published: Friday, 3 April, 1998Appeals close: Friday, 17 April, 1998 5. Decision on proposal and implementation of proposalMinisterial StatementDate of approval: Monday, 8 June, 1998Ministerial Statement: Ministerial Statement 0477 (PDF, 366.87 KB)
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